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Do you use a Craigslist template to avoid the #*$(ing idiots?

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I found my current job on Craigslist. I've applied for many jobs through it. Never sold anything though as I don't trust meeting people through it.
 
Triumph said:
Can I ask, in what way do you trust meeting strangers?
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Not when trying to sell them something. I know tons of people that have never had a problem with it but when it comes to money, people get crazy. Just not something I'd want to deal with.
 
Doppel said:
I don't give a crap about $5. It's the principal of the fact people cannot follow instructions.
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It's "principle" not "principal".

Honestly what do we do about these morons who can't even spell?

Probably should go make a thread bitching about it on an internet forum.

Oh, wait...
 
I've sold all kinds of stuff on craigslist and never had a problem. Sometimes I get emails like "you still have it?". I'll reply to them and often end up selling to them shortly thereafter. It's really not a big deal.
 
Zukatah_ said:
Finally, someone who couldn't even spell their email address right came to buy them. I know for a fact they won't fit on his car because it's not the same bolt pattern but the info was clearly stated. Too bad for him, it's a $200 lesson on how to read and a bonus lecture on bolt pattern.
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lol. Sometimes you just have to say F 'em.
 
I generally put stuff up for a fair price. Not dirt cheap though. I am perfectly fine dealing with the idiots.
 
The study of human behavior with Craigslist is interesting, if frustrating. I have concluded that people would rather "negotiate" $10 off a $100 item and pay $90 than pay asking price of $90. In the latter case they just feel ripped off apparently, and unless their small ego is stroked they sour at the deal.

People are so used to the price going down, even if asking is an objectively great deal, that they don't want to pay asking no matter what. This reminds me of the saying pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.
 
Doppel said:
The study of human behavior with Craigslist is interesting, if frustrating. I have concluded that people would rather "negotiate" $10 off a $100 item and pay $90 than pay asking price of $90. In the latter case they just feel ripped off apparently, and unless their small ego is stroked they sour at the deal.

People are so used to the price going down, even if asking is an objectively great deal, that they don't want to pay asking no matter what. This reminds me of the saying pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.
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For items that I don't need to get rid of quickly, I'll post them with an extremely high value. I usually get a lower offer that is in a reasonable range. There have been a few times when people were actually willing to pay the original price though. The most extreme case is when I sold a 3 year old monitor for more than I paid for it (it was not my intention and I actually felt a bit bad about it, but the guy was willing to buy).
 
If you want to sell your stuff, you want to get as many people as possible to respond to your add.
When you post stuff like "firm" or "serious inquiry only" you only make yourself look like an intransigent hard ass. Attract bees with honey, make yourself look polite and ready to do business.

If $100 is your bottom price, ask for $120 then negotiate. This way you get the price you want or better and your buyer can brag about beating you down. There is psychology there, make it work for you. Everybody wins.


And I don't know why you think there is something wrong with trying to get the best deal possible. Getting a good deal is what the game is all about.

Did you sell your TV?
 
Number1 said:
If you want to sell your stuff, you want to get as many people as possible to respond to your add.
When you post stuff like "firm" or "serious inquiry only" you only make yourself look like an intransigent hard ass. Attract bees with honey, make yourself look polite and ready to do business.

If $100 is your bottom price, ask for $120 then negotiate. This way you get the price you want or better and your buyer can brag about beating you down. There is psychology there, make it work for you. Everybody wins.


And I don't know why you think there is something wrong with trying to get the best deal possible. Getting a good deal is what the game is all about.

Did you sell your TV?
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Good advice I think. I'll try it and see. I always put firm as I don't like dealing with lowballers even though I'll lowball the shit out of people.
 
Number1 said:
If $100 is your bottom price, ask for $120 then negotiate. This way you get the price you want or better and your buyer can brag about beating you down. There is psychology there, make it work for you. Everybody wins.
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This is what I do and it works nearly every time.
 
I post job ads on CL. I get a ton of replies but this one stood out:

"i want to take this job"
 
Number1 said:
If $100 is your bottom price, ask for $120 then negotiate. This way you get the price you want or better and your buyer can brag about beating you down. There is psychology there, make it work for you. Everybody wins.
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:thumbsup: I figure out what I really want to sell it for and add 20%. I almost always get what I really wanted or a bit more. Currently that has worked for 3 out of 4 of my kitchen appliances
 
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