Jackass on craigslist

[SAWYER]

So my dad has been wanting a computer, and I found him a laptop on craigslist. The guy talked it up like it was just the greatest. Well tonight I told my dad I would go with him to check it out, and make sure it was worth the 400. The guy lives out in the sticks 55 miles away. We get there and I noticed a green line running vertically all the way up and down the screen on the left side. I ask the guy what the hell that was about and he said he forgot all about it [face_disbelief] I looked at it and he also bullshitted about the specs, the thing was a lot older than he let on.

 

[legoman666]

full of fail on so many levels.

 

[buck]

It happens, next time don't travel so far, especially if you are buying.

 

[Captante]

Ripoffs on CL ... who ever would have imagined?



At least you went with your Dad & made sure he didn't get taken... good work! :thumbsup:

 

[DoubleROFL]

send proof next time

 

[Rubycon]

Could be worse.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.

how can a thread that wasn't meant to entertain fail?

Way to save your dad there OP. Usually I won't even entertain a drive over there if I don't see pictures of it running and whatnot.

 

[legoman666]

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.

how can a thread that wasn't meant to entertain fail?

Way to save your dad there OP. Usually I won't even entertain a drive over there if I don't see pictures of it running and whatnot.

who said anything about entertaining?

1. OP is buying a computer off CL for $400. $400!
2. OP drove 55miles for a $400 PC off CL
3. OP drive 55 fucking miles for a $400 PC

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: legoman666

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.

how can a thread that wasn't meant to entertain fail?

Way to save your dad there OP. Usually I won't even entertain a drive over there if I don't see pictures of it running and whatnot.

who said anything about entertaining?

1. OP is buying a computer off CL for $400. $400!
2. OP drove 55miles for a $400 PC off CL
3. OP drive 55 fucking miles for a $400 PC

He just told you what happened to him and his dad. No goal means nothing to fail.

 

[maziwanka]

Originally posted by: Captante
Ripoffs on CL ... who ever would have imagined?



At least you went with your Dad & made sure he didn't get taken... good work! :thumbsup:

exactly. but i am always amazed at the audacity of some ppl.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Could be worse.

what a scam, i bet that cat doesnt have all its shots. its probably rabid.

 

[Kirby64]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Could be worse.

That picture made me laugh so much. I'm horrible

 

[sswingle]

Originally posted by: Kirby64

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Could be worse.

That picture made me laugh so much. I'm horrible

Its so old but I still laugh every time.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.

how can a thread that wasn't meant to entertain fail?

It's the new ATOT nef statement.... and it's long overstayed its welcome.


OP: If you're paying someone that much for something, if they aren't willing to meet you halfway if they live a distance from you, it's not worth it. Don't act like they're doing you a huge favor by selling you stuff for no charge to them.

 

[rasczak]

Originally posted by: Kirby64

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Could be worse.

That picture made me laugh so much. I'm horrible

moi aussi. lol.

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
Could be worse.

 

[paulxcook]

Good job saving your dad some grief. He's probably done that for you x a million, it's good to give back when you can.

 

[jonks]

$400? christ just get a bottom of the line dell

 

[altonb1]

Originally posted by: sirjonk
$400? christ just get a bottom of the line dell

I bought my wife's Acer notebook before Christmas for $350 Yuo can always find laptop deals for $400-500 if you are patient. Why drive an hour for a used device in the first place?

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.

how can a thread that wasn't meant to entertain fail?

Way to save your dad there OP. Usually I won't even entertain a drive over there if I don't see pictures of it running and whatnot.

I think legoman was being rhetorical about himself. It's like a personal affirmation I think.

 

[Fritzo]

I don't understand why people buy used computers when you can get an HP, Compaq, Gateway, or Dell off the shelf for under $400. It'll be 10x better than a used one and have a warranty.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
I don't understand why people buy used computers when you can get an HP, Compaq, Gateway, or Dell off the shelf for under $400. It'll be 10x better than a used one and have a warranty.

simply because people became used to four figure laptops being the norm.