Craigslist rocks

[ColoradoSkier]

If you are looking for a job, don't forget to check out craigslist. Tomorrow I start my second job that I found via craigslist. It rocks!

[FirecrackerKTM]

Kris and I both found ours there too, as well as our house we are renting and the full doors I bought for the Jeep.

[Snotty]

I sent my resume to two listings there last Friday. Haven't heard anything back yet. :(

[ColoradoSkier]

The job I took was originally posted just before Thanksgiving. It requires patience.

You are changing again? Trying to outdo me in that area?

[Frebius]

I love craigslist for jobs.

[Snotty]

The job I took was originally posted just before Thanksgiving. It requires patience.

You are changing again? Trying to outdo me in that area?

USA is being bought out. They are only taking our reps and clients. No staff. So we are technically unemployeed. Not sure when the actual day to close the office is, but we are for sure working until March 1. Most likely nother 2 months after that for me, but I would rather find a job while I am still employeed.

[ColoradoSkier]

Much easier to find a job when you have one...

[FirecrackerKTM]

Good luck!

[Rex Ashton]

Can't speak for the jobs thing...but it's been really good for selling autos pretty quickly....

[rckkrwlr460]

Some day they are going to have to start charging people for the use of Craigslist. The local news papers are taking it real hard with the loss of classified ad revenue. I began using Craigslist initially because the paper wanted $120.00 for a tiny ad. I agree Craigslist is incredible for buying, selling, bartering and finding jobs. I find it hard to believe anything as great as Craigslist will remain free.

[SUPERGILDO43]

how is craiglist funded abywho? no ads, right? (well banner ads anyway)

[RJsfun]

I can't speak for jobs either, but I have bought and sold MANY vehicles on craigslist over the past few years.
The only bad thing is how many weird-o's call in with interest, having no money, silly questions, and the strangest trade items I have ever heard of. I have also had to deal with many "stand-ups" too as people will make appointments and never call or show.

[CherryokeeXJ]

I got rid of a ton of our basement crap within two days of posting it up on that site. It's the bomb for local exposure if you have something to get rid of. My husband also found the transfer case he needed for his old pickup on the first search he did there. Got it for a smokin' deal, too.

It's pretty simple really. If craigslist starts charging, I won't use it anymore.:shrug:

[ColoradoSkier]

CL is owned by Craig. 25% is owned by eBay.

Q: How does craigslist support its operations?
A: By charging below-market fees for job ads in 7 cities and for broker apartment listings in NYC.

http://www.craigslist.org/about/factsheet.html

[Rex Ashton]

I.....The only bad thing is how many weird-o's call in with interest, having no money, silly questions, and the strangest trade items I have ever heard of. I have also had to deal with many "stand-ups" too as people will make appointments and never call or show.Agreed, and unfortunately, there's been alot of that here as well....

Been hit repeatedly on CL by the guy I call the "habitual lowballer" as he pretty much fires lowball offers on anything in the autos section....Bad English with a font highlighted in green....I usually "e-mail heckle" him after he contacts me.

[TerryHowe]

I think Craig's List is overrated. I've used it a few times, but it is pretty clunky. Probably great if you live in a big city where there is some ativity.

[HillBillyMan]

I have traveled as far south as fountain and as far north as FC to get things found on CL.
I love that place.

[crackhead]

The only bad thing is how many weird-o's call in with interest, having no money, silly questions, and the strangest trade items I have ever heard of. Sorry for the hijack, but you have to expound on this one... List 'em up..

[Snotty]

3 new jobs on there today that fit what I am looking for!

[ColoradoSkier]

There have definitely been more tech jobs out there of late. I was the #1 guy for two of them, and got two offers this week. I took the one for more $$ and closer to Colorado and Arkansas (you know what I mean).

[rckkrwlr460]

Sorry for the hijack, but you have to expound on this one... List 'em up..

I had a fairly strange individual show up at my house last night. He walks in hands me the money immediately without seeing the item. I introduce myself and he says nothing what so ever. I am not sure he said anything during the entire transaction. Finally he looks at the item, picks it up and leaves. That does not sound so bad ultimately, but on average I converse for about an hour with most of the people who come and pick stuff up. Is it too much to ask a potential customer to introduce himself and shake your hand? Maybe the guy was crippled with introversion or something.

[ColoradoSkier]

I had a fairly strange individual show up at my house last night. He walks in hands me the money immediately without seeing the item. I introduce myself and he says nothing what so ever. I am not sure he said anything during the entire transaction. Finally he looks at the item, picks it up and leaves. That does not sound so bad ultimately, but on average I converse for about an hour with most of the people who come and pick stuff up. Is it too much to ask a potential customer to introduce himself and shake your hand? Maybe the guy was crippled with introversion or something.

Or a serial killer, but didn't whack you since he needed something from you...

[longboy]

Craigslist has also been known to rock for meeting random women who enjoy activites like painting.

http://www.giddyim.com/albums/album11/IMG_0309.jpg

[ColoradoSkier]

Craigslist has also been known to rock for meeting random women who enjoy activites like painting.

PING BRANDON!



Good thing I wasn't drinking anything - it would have been all over my monitor!

[ZJbrandon]

Ohhh, gawd, longboy... you had to....:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

:beer:

[ColoradoSkier]

If he hadn't, you know I would have... :D

[Snotty]

WTF Victor!? You have that site in your favorites or what?

[Steve]

That pic and Wally in a skirt will never go away, will they? :silly:

[Barf Bag]

Can't speak for the jobs thing...but it's been really good for selling autos pretty quickly....

I was expecting you to say that you would hit it

[Snotty]

That pic and Wally in a skirt will never go away, will they? :silly:

Maybe if you started to ban people who post them? :shrug: :idea:

[Rex Ashton]

I was expecting you to say that you would hit itPicture posted after my reply....Yeah, I'd hit it....

[Steve]

Maybe if you started to ban people who post them? :shrug: :idea:

Yep, them and people who start a thread entitled "Building a Blonde" when it has to do with beer, not chicks. What a waste of a good thread title. :flipoff2:

[Snotty]

w00t! :beer:

[crackhead]

Wtf??!!??

[satan]

That pic and Wally in a skirt will never go away, will they? :silly:

Picture posted after my reply....Yeah, I'd hit it.... :wtf::flipoff2:

OK so now I need a job...

... anybody wanna help me figure out what a "Senior Business Systems Analyst" actually does for a living? :rolleyes:

[Rex Ashton]

weak

:flipoff2:

[satan]

:shrug: weak

:flipoff2:

so very true - My voodoo is weak!

[thenimirra]

Craigslist has also been known to rock for meeting random women who enjoy activites like painting.]

I knew somebody was going to make such a reference....

too funny.

A second job Chester? Dang, boy. What's this one all about? Also, congrats on your first job. I joined AAA last year and I love it.

[ColoradoSkier]

????

[thenimirra]

Sorry Skier, didn't realize this post was initially begun on Jan. 16. I got confused...you are working at AAA right? or did you get a second job too?

[ColoradoSkier]

I am at AAA (3 days of orientation hell beginning today). I think satan was looking for a new job.

[thenimirra]

rut roh...you have to forgive me because I'm still under the influence of mucho medication while trying to recover from pneumonia, but that last post sounded like you aren't happy there....? Perhaps I took it out of context...

[ColoradoSkier]

a few hours of orientation sucks. 3 days of it is a nearly complete waste of time.

[thenimirra]

ok, I gotcha. reminds me of those 8 hour sessions of race/discrimination courses I had to endure at work...but don't get me started on that tangent.

Hang in there!

[Rex Ashton]

may sound like a rant, but really just 2 New Craigslist flake stories:

Was selling a truck on CL ....it was a really good deal. Posted Weds night...got calls immediately...Ad clearly states, 1st one here with the cash gets it.

1) then one guy wanted to come see it...Since it was dark, told him anytime following day (yesterday/Thurs)...he wants to come 1st thing in the AM.

Thurs morning he comes and we make a deal, leaves a deposit check of $500. Says he has to go back up North to his bank for some of the money and get the rest from "someone else"....I hang around for 3.5 hours until he comes back. Then he starts waffling and backs out. I'm guessing he failed to get some of the money, but who knows. I gave him his deposit check back and thank him for wasting the 1st half of my day.

2) In the mix of many calls and inquiries, get a call from a guy in Jackson, WY. Seems like a really nice guy and we have a 20 min conversation. He's highly interested. Says he has the cash in savings, but can't afford to spend it, so will check with his bank to see if he can get a loan. "If" he can get the loan, he "might" be able to come down on Sunday. He has to "see what his payments would be." He left it with a "We'll see what happens."
....Lotta question marks in there.

Sold the truck for full price this morning. (was listed for about 36 hours)

I email Jackson-boy to let him know, he replies back very upset. Says he was "gonna" apply for a loan this morning (already noon) and come down this weekend. Ends with "What's wrong with the world. Thanks alot."
He:
a) didn't give a deposit
b) couldn't use the cash in savings
c) wasn't sure he could get the loan
d) had to evaluate the payments
e) didn't ask me to hold it or make even a verbal commitment to buy/view

I don't know what I found more astounding....1) If it was a good deal, he was naive enough to thing noboby else had visibility or potentially making a move; or 2) he assumed I'd hold if for him on a "maybe" with no commitment to purchase http://www.sportscrew.com/vb/images/smilies/icon/+signs8-17+.gif -----People amaze me

I will give him credit that he was smart enough to call me on the number I listed in contrast to the idiots that just send e-mail.

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.Ok maybe it was a pseudo-Rant http://www.sportscrew.com/vb/images/smilies/bek081.gif ----Whadda I care; truck sold, right? :thumbsup:

<just sharin' for those who have time to read>

[al24]

may sound like a rant, but really just 2 New Craigslist flake stories:

Was selling a truck on CL ....it was a really good deal. Posted Weds night...got calls immediately...Ad clearly states, 1st one here with the cash gets it.

1) then one guy wanted to come see it...Since it was dark, told him anytime following day (yesterday/Thurs)...he wants to come 1st thing in the AM.

Thurs morning he comes and we make a deal, leaves a deposit check of $500. Says he has to go back up North to his bank for some of the money and get the rest from "someone else"....I hang around for 3.5 hours until he comes back. Then he starts waffling and backs out. I'm guessing he failed to get some of the money, but who knows. I gave him his deposit check back and thank him for wasting the 1st half of my day.

2) In the mix of many calls and inquiries, get a call from a guy in Jackson, WY. Seems like a really nice guy and we have a 20 min conversation. He's highly interested. Says he has the cash in savings, but can't afford to spend it, so will check with his bank to see if he can get a loan. "If" he can get the loan, he "might" be able to come down on Sunday. He has to "see what his payments would be." He left it with a "We'll see what happens."
....Lotta question marks in there.

Sold the truck for full price this morning. (was listed for about 36 hours)

I email Jackson-boy to let him know, he replies back very upset. Says he was "gonna" apply for a loan this morning (already noon) and come down this weekend. Ends with "What's wrong with the world. Thanks alot."
He:
a) didn't give a deposit
b) couldn't use the cash in savings
c) wasn't sure he could get the loan
d) had to evaluate the payments
e) didn't ask me to hold it or make even a verbal commitment to buy/view

I don't know what I found more astounding....1) If it was a good deal, he was naive enough to thing noboby else had visibility or potentially making a move; or 2) he assumed I'd hold if for him on a "maybe" with no commitment to purchase http://www.sportscrew.com/vb/images/smilies/icon/+signs8-17+.gif -----People amaze me

I will give him credit that he was smart enough to call me on the number I listed in contrast to the idiots that just send e-mail.

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.Ok maybe it was a pseudo-Rant http://www.sportscrew.com/vb/images/smilies/bek081.gif ----Whadda I care; truck sold, right? :thumbsup:

<just sharin' for those who have time to read>

Wow.
My agent is prepared to offer you the sum of 16,000 Dinars for your vehicle.
This would be an overpayment of approx 23,341.98 USD.
If you would return the difference in cahs only we may make a bargain together.

[Scott91MJ]

ergh, I could have gone the rest of my life without seeing that picture again :barf:

[Natron]

I contact a guy about rear bumper he has for sale. I tell him I will take it but I won't be able to make it to him until Sunday, it was Friday afternoon and I was in the processing of moving. I clearly ask him if it is first with cash gets it or if he can hold it until Sunday.

He says it is OK to hold it until Sunday and to give him a call. I call him about an hour later around 5, no answer, so I leave a message to call me back. He then calls back at about 7 PM and says that another guy came and picked it up shortly after I left him the message. :mad:

Guys like this really chap my a$$. If you were going to give it to the first person there then why didn't you say so and I could have made arrangments to grap it.

Other than that Craigslist Rocks, I am on it all the time.

[ColoradoSkier]

Stupid people suck, CL rocks!

[scottycards]

I've decided to sell my 1963 Corvair- too many vehicles. 5 cars, two people, and wifey only drives one. I don't need 4. Posted it up on CL less than an hour ago, and 3 replies from people interested.
I'll post up a "flake report" later in the weekend.

[Rex Ashton]

I've decided to sell my 1963 Corvair- too many vehicles. 5 cars, two people, and wifey only drives one. I don't need 4. Posted it up on CL less than an hour ago, and 3 replies from people interested.
I'll post up a "flake report" later in the weekend.Dude, that's a solid deal....that thing will be gone by tomorrow....If I showed the wife, she'd probably make me bring you the cash.....One project at a time :D

[scottycards]

It's a friggin' steal, but I have to keep my car addiction somewhat under control. I hope it sells quick, because if this warm weather continues and I start driving it, I know I won't sell it..............small block chevy conversion...........mmmmmmmmm............

[Rex Ashton]

..cash
.in
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.so
.tempting
...................

[ColoradoSkier]

Before anyone asks (or maybe to help Rex)...

http://a.im.craigslist.org/jb/Ld/tuA8O06UM2ms5frCyTS6qs09r35s.jpg


I have been watching YJ prices on there since we bought the one for Megan. They have been steadily going up (maybe because summer is coming?). I am glad we got hers for $3500...

[scottycards]

I also have wifey's original college car I'm going to put up in about a month. One owner 1992 Pontiac Sunbird ragtop. Total chick/homo car. Very cute. April is a good time to sell a convertible- good graduation present for some HS girl...........

[FirecrackerKTM]

Before anyone asks (or maybe to help Rex)...

http://a.im.craigslist.org/jb/Ld/tuA8O06UM2ms5frCyTS6qs09r35s.jpg


I have been watching YJ prices on there since we bought the one for Megan. They have been steadily going up (maybe because summer is coming?). I am glad we got hers for $3500...

that seems cheap for CO prices. I've seen many for $5000 plus. even 4 cyls with soft tops.

[ColoradoSkier]

The Sunbird...

http://pics.thebiglot.com/thumbs/318047.jpg

[ColoradoSkier]

that seems cheap for CO prices. I've seen many for $5000 plus. even 4 cyls with soft tops.

Tell me about it. Her's is a dual top, lifted, winch, practically new 33's, 4 cyl. Could probably sell it this weekend and make $$... She would kill me though.

[scottycards]

That Sunbird is not mine, but pretty darn close. I have not posted mine up yet. It's white with black top. I can't drive it- it messes with my man-liness too much.

[ColoradoSkier]

Do you leave the man card at home when you drive it?

[FirecrackerKTM]

nah let her keep it. You think she's gonna be pretty good about keeping it on 4 wheels?

[ColoradoSkier]

nah let her keep it. You think she's gonna be pretty good about keeping it on 4 wheels?

Yes, I think so.

[FirecrackerKTM]

that's good. I bought MY yj from the parents of a teenager who scared himself in it and didn't want it anymore. can't expect it to corner like a sports car ...

[scottycards]

Do you leave the man card at home when you drive it?

Seriously, dude, I can't drive it. I feel like everyone is staring at me saying "look at the homo dude in his cutesy car". It's embarrasing.

Worst part is- the thing has a pretty stout V-6 in it, all the suspension bushings have been replaced, and it drives well. It's a fun car to drive, but I just can't take the homo vibe..........

[FirecrackerKTM]

I passed a guy on the freeway a few years ago driving a purple VW Cabrio with cow-print seat covers. Girlfriend's car? gay? who knows ...

[ColoradoSkier]

Drive it around Cheeseman Park. You'll either get a few dates, or be able to sell it really quick. :)

[scottycards]

Drive it around Cheeseman Park. You'll either get a few dates, or be able to sell it really quick. :)

What if I become strangely aroused, and start to question?:eek: I just can't risk it........after all, look at what happened to Haggard.

[ColoradoSkier]

What if I become strangely aroused, and start to question?:eek: I just can't risk it........after all, look at what happened to Haggard.

If you are already worried about it, it has already begun... :flipoff2:

[MJs4ever]

Hasn't done a damn thing for me since I started last Nov. Glad it did for someone.

[Rex Ashton]

It's a friggin' steal, but I have to keep my car addiction somewhat under control. I hope it sells quick, because if this warm weather continues and I start driving it, I know I won't sell it..............small block chevy conversion...........mmmmmmmmm............Unfortunately, it has too many doors for me....I kinda glossed over that since it's hard to see from pictured angles.....I don't think I remember seeing many 4-door 'Vairs.

Let us know what happens :cool:

[zillacon]

This guy sucks! MY AUTO BODY AUTOBODY & PAINT REPAIR WORK FOR YOUR? (Denver Area) pic. He posts about 3 times a day and in several citys. I flag his arse every chance I get.

[teamstarter]

CL rules. Bought my CJ there, plus bought'n'sold many parts. But, there are the unusual stories....

Worst I ever got burned I think I posted before. Posted rims for sale. I'm in Loveland, a guy in C. Springs replies that he wants them. We get on the phone and I agree to meet him halfway - on Colfax in Denver. We talk multiple times on the phones on the way there, double-checking mile markers until we were ten miles apart. Then, he never shows. :shrug:

Oddest one was a post for "Chrome Jeep Grill - $25." I reply via email and ask from what kind of Jeep? He doesn't know. I email a pic of a CJ grill. Yeah, that's it, he emails. He's in Boulder, so I drive down. Get to his apartment. Can't even tell you how big apartment is because it is FILLED floor to ceiling, wall to wall, with stuff. Plus he has the BIGGEST dog I've ever seen (guy's pretty big himself, all the way around). Tells me not to sweat the dog, just don't make sudden movements. :eek: Basically, he's a dumpster diver - collects things and sells them. No idea who would have dumped a chrome CJ grill but, hey, it was worth $25.

[Rex Ashton]

This guy sucks! MY AUTO BODY AUTOBODY & PAINT REPAIR WORK FOR YOUR? (Denver Area) pic. He posts about 3 times a day and in several citys. I flag his arse every chance I get.I think that may be the same guy that's been trying to sell the '57 Ford Sunliner for $55K, one of the ads that was getting flagged about 3 times a day forever, but I'm not sure....

[Rex Ashton]

Wow.
My agent is prepared to offer you the sum of 16,000 Dinars for your vehicle.
This would be an overpayment of approx 23,341.98 USD.
If you would return the difference in cahs only we may make a bargain together.Oh, yeah, almost forgot...
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.:flipoff2:

[zillacon]

I think that may be the same guy that's been trying to sell the '57 Ford Sunliner for $55K, one of the ads that was getting flagged about 3 times a day forever, but I'm not sure....

Thats the same dork!

[scottycards]

First guy that emailed me on the Corvair showed up at 9PM on Friday night and bought it full price with cash. Excellent CL experience. Love when that happens.

[rondog]

Don't know how many times I've posted this, but I scored this on CL for $150. I'm STILL tickled about it! Just gotta be the first with cash in hand.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/compressor/Dcp_0051.jpg

[ColoradoSkier]

First guy that emailed me on the Corvair showed up at 9PM on Friday night and bought it full price with cash. Excellent CL experience. Love when that happens.

You probably could have gotten more then... :)

[Rex Ashton]

Dude, that's a solid deal....that thing will be gone by tomorrow....

First guy that emailed me on the Corvair showed up at 9PM on Friday night and bought it full price with cash. Excellent CL experience. Love when that happens.:thumbsup:


:shrug:

[coloradical customs]

Ron,
Nice score.... As many of you know and had seen my Jeep on there. I would have to say CL rocks too. I sold that Jeep after may months and lots of Adjustments but I sold it in time to move. I wish I could of kept it but Owell! I also had some Sliding glass Door on there and sold them realy fast. Now I will put a bunch of SBC stuff on there that I cant use on the new project... I will keep you updated If anyone is interested you can do a search for colo4x4 and I will put that as a key word...

[Rex Ashton]

scottycards,,,,,Did a dude named Ty buy your Corvair???? I saw a couple of new postings that seemed like he was reselling it....

[Rex Ashton]

CL does indeed rock....I just "tentatively" sold another truck ('90 CTD 2WD low mileage) on CL after about an hour of it's posting....Again, I started at a really good price. Truck was listed at $3950.....Here is a flake e-mail I received even though I posted a phone number with the phrase, "For fastest reply, call ###-###-####) :rolleyes:

"got 3000 cash are you interested"

my reply:

"Nope..

Sorry, it's tentatively sold for full price (sight unseen).....I'll never understand why people send e-mail when there's a phone number listed..
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and I'd never take $3000, since it's already a smokin' deal......anything less than $3500 and I'd part it out, much like this buyer is doing just to get the engine.
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.I also like when people use the word "cash" as if it would strengthen their negotiation position....I kinda thought that cash was a given, unless people assume I'll take food stamps.
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Good luck in your search...If Buyer #1 flakes out, I'll relist, but it will have to be stagnant for a couple of weeks before I consider taking $3500.

Thanks for your interest."



I'm not one to rub a nose in it....but I'm feeling rage against the Craigslist idiots while praising the few savvy buyers in the crowd....:shrug:

[newracer]

My brother in law is probably going to buy this Scout II from CL.

$4250, seems like a pretty good deal to me.

http://b.im.craigslist.org/x7/NJ/c0MLD6qzB9VdWp2HB3J6MpjmymtC.jpg

[bender]

I bought 124k boat for 38k on craiglist, gotta love craigslist and tax time.

[ColoradoSkier]

Bought my daughter's YJ on there for cheap. She loves it.

[Jason]

Bought my daughter's YJ on there for cheap. She loves it.how did that e brake thing turn out?

[ColoradoSkier]

Still haven't messed with it. Need to run it up to the stealership and see if it was covered by the recall. If not, I'll be swinging by.

[Jason]

Still haven't messed with it. Need to run it up to the stealership and see if it was covered by the recall. If not, I'll be swinging by.
you can call and have them run the vin

[ColoradoSkier]

will do