Here's how NOT to write a Craigslist ad...

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  • Uncle Cracker
    The Full Monte
    • May 2007
    • 7091
    • Sunshine State
    • BT3000

    #1

    Here's how NOT to write a Craigslist ad...

    Stumbled across this Einstein today... Gotta wonder if he really wants to sell this thing...
  • BerniePA
    Established Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 377
    • San Tan Valley, AZ
    • Grizzly 0575

    #2
    Maybe there is just a big hole under that tarp where the interior he said it needs is supposed to be??

    He might figure no use showing somethin' that don't exist!!!
    Bernie

    Owww -- That spinnin' thang hurt!!

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    • cabinetman
      Gone but not Forgotten RIP
      • Jun 2006
      • 15216
      • So. Florida
      • Delta

      #3
      What makes this a great deal is if that nice blue cover is included.
      .

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      • dbhost
        Slow and steady
        • Apr 2008
        • 9448
        • League City, Texas
        • Ryobi BT3100

        #4
        I've noticed that most of the folks that post Craigslist ads aren't axactly rocket scientists...
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        • pelligrini
          Veteran Member
          • Apr 2007
          • 4217
          • Fort Worth, TX
          • Craftsman 21829

          #5
          I bet it went down with his old lady saying something like "get that thing out of here!"
          Now he'll be able to say that he tried putting an ad on craigslist, but there weren't any takers.
          Erik

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          • RAFlorida
            Veteran Member
            • Apr 2008
            • 1179
            • Green Swamp in Central Florida. Gator property!
            • Ryobi BT3000

            #6
            Err, me thinks

            it lost it's roof during the 'canes of '04.

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            • herb fellows
              Veteran Member
              • Apr 2007
              • 1867
              • New York City
              • bt3100

              #7
              'I'll take door number 3, Monty' is ok, because it doesn't cost you anything. It is a REALLY nice tarp though!
              You don't need a parachute to skydive, you only need a parachute to skydive twice.

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              • crokett
                The Full Monte
                • Jan 2003
                • 10627
                • Mebane, NC, USA.
                • Ryobi BT3000

                #8
                Considering some of the ads I've seen, that one is actually pretty good. He's literate and there actually is a picture. One last week was for a PEX crimper. Good price but he did not include any contact info.
                David

                The chief cause of failure in this life is giving up what you want most for what you want at the moment.

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                • Uncle Cracker
                  The Full Monte
                  • May 2007
                  • 7091
                  • Sunshine State
                  • BT3000

                  #9
                  Originally posted by crokett
                  ...and there actually is a picture.
                  Of what? Not of the boat... A picture of his dog would have been every bit as useful.

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                  • LinuxRandal
                    Veteran Member
                    • Feb 2005
                    • 4890
                    • Independence, MO, USA.
                    • bt3100

                    #10
                    How about a quick email. How much for the tarp that you pictured, and what size is it?
                    She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.

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                    • 3thumbs
                      Established Member
                      • Oct 2008
                      • 162
                      • Northern Colorado
                      • Delta 10" contractor saw/cast wings

                      #11
                      Originally posted by dbhost
                      i've noticed that most of the folks that post craigslist ads aren't axactly rocket scientists...
                      ahem.......

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                      • DaveS
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2003
                        • 596
                        • Minneapolis,MN

                        #12
                        Originally posted by dbhost
                        I've noticed that most of the folks that post Craigslist ads aren't axactly rocket scientists...
                        I know an actual rocket scientist... and other than the rocket science, the man is a complete idiot.

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                        • LinuxRandal
                          Veteran Member
                          • Feb 2005
                          • 4890
                          • Independence, MO, USA.
                          • bt3100

                          #13
                          Originally posted by DaveS
                          I know an actual rocket scientist... and other than the rocket science, the man is a complete idiot.


                          You can say that again.
                          I had a kid working for us at 16. Around the time he turned 17, his little brother took the presat and missed one question. Very "book" smart, but asked where the large light bulbs were (globe over bulb), then thought the lightbulbs were threaded wrong.

                          And lastly, for the best one.
                          He was heard wimpering, after a bad storm knocked out power for most of the day. He had been waiting for them to restore power, so he could use the toilet.
                          (now I know there are toilets that are hands free, and use an electric eye to flush, but this was a normal home one)
                          She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.

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