Craigslist rant

[mcantar18c]

Don't talk to me on the phone for a week and say you're interested in something, then make me take time out of my work day to meet up with you so you can see the thing and take it for a test drive, then tell me you like it and are going to buy it.... and then be a complete pain in the ass to get a hold of, say you're going to come on a certain day and then not, then wait a day to return a voicemail, then show up an hour late after I kindly get my ass up at some ungodly hour on my one day to sleep in cause you want to buy it and that's the only time you can make it, then show up with some f*cking long haired hoodlum-looking probably illegal Mexican (or Indian, or Puerto Rican, or something) that calls himself a mechanic to take it for ANOTHER test drive burning my fuel (shit ain't cheap asshole), and then say you're not going to buy it because your guy says the power steering doesn't work despite it working fine and him not knowing what he's talking about.

Yeah, disappointing rant, I know.
On another note... if someone wants a truck, I was expecting to get rid of it today and didn't so I'm kind of in a vulnerable state where I could likely be talked down in price

[alxone]

yeah craigslist sucks the big one . i always get flagged within the first 15 mins .

what kinda truck and how much?

[Inconel710]

He was just being difficult because you wouldn't let his cousin load it on the transporter while the cashier's check was in the mail to you.

Yeah, selling vehicles on Craigslist is a PITA.

[Deezy]

I sold a motorcycle on there once, and have another one for sale on there right now, and it went okay. I had about 10 responses, three actually showed up to see it when they said they would. I think when it comes to craigslist, dealing with the shit is just part of trying to sell stuff on there.

[mcantar18c]

yeah craigslist sucks the big one . i always get flagged within the first 15 mins .

what kinda truck and how much?

Never had issues with getting flagged, other than like twice and that was my fault.
95 F250 Powerstroke.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2607786132.html

He was just being difficult because you wouldn't let his cousin load it on the transporter while the cashier's check was in the mail to you.

Yeah, selling vehicles on Craigslist is a PITA.

Lol... that's the thing, he actually seemed legit (more to the story than just what I posted). Oh well, that's life. Puts a big dent in my taking women out/getting new tattoos/getting new guns plans though.
And yeah, this will be the 13th vehicle I've bought/sold through CL... PITA is right.

I sold a motorcycle on there once, and have another one for sale on there right now, and it went okay. I had about 10 responses, three actually showed up to see it when they said they would. I think when it comes to craigslist, dealing with the shit is just part of trying to sell stuff on there.

I've had this listed for like 4 months, and between texts/emails/calls I've had probably close to 100 people interested in it. 3 of them have showed up.

[Lex_Luthor]

That sucks! I've bought and sold about 4 vehicles on CL and haven't really had problems. Must be seasonal or something.

[MED]

A couple of months ago I found some tires I needed. I called and said I will take them for the ASKING price but need to go home and get a vehicle to pick them up. Well, the guy sold them out from under me while I was in transit…never picked up the phone so I could get directions.

On a positive note, I always get my house rented posting it on Craigslist and I acquired A LOT of free firewood.

[MED]

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2607786132.html

Looks like a pretty good deal; I would be interested but can't afford it right now. Hope it works out.

[mcantar18c]

Looks like a pretty good deal; I would be interested but can't afford it right now. Hope it works out.

Thanks. Yeah that's what I was thinking. These are usually posted for $1-2k more in worse or equal condition, and $3-5k more in nice shape (I sold a 96 that I took really good care of for $10k last year).
I tried telling him that, that even if it did need a new power steering pump/gearbox/entire PS system that the extremely low price should still be worth it. I also tried explaining to him that there's nothing wrong with the PS system, and that when you lift a truck you change the angles of the steering linkage (leverage) and large tires are harder to turn (bigger contact patch with the ground) which makes it more difficult to steer... simple physics/mechanics. Guy didn't even want to shoot a lowball offer when I gave him the chance with "Alright then, what do YOU think it's worth?"
Oh well.

[Ronin13]

Dammit mcantar! Had you put it up for sale back in June my buddy would have swooped on it in a minute! He was in the market for a mid-90's Ford and his budget was "anywhere under $5K." Looks nice and clean, AND it's a 5-speed. What kinda mileage does it have? I might forward the ad to my buddy anyway, he loves to buy from Service Members (I almost sold him my '00 Durango right after returning from the box) and help where and when he can.