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Jackass on craigslist

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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.
 
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:
 
Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.
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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.
 
Originally posted by: gorcorps
Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.
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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.
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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
 
Originally posted by: legoman666
Originally posted by: gorcorps
Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.
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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.
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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
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He just told you what happened to him and his dad. No goal means nothing to fail.
 
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:
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exactly. but i am always amazed at the audacity of some ppl.
 
Originally posted by: gorcorps
Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.
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how can a thread that wasn't meant to entertain fail?
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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.
 
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.
 
Originally posted by: sirjonk
$400? christ just get a bottom of the line dell
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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?
 
Originally posted by: gorcorps
Originally posted by: legoman666
full of fail on so many levels.
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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.
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I think legoman was being rhetorical about himself. It's like a personal affirmation I think.
 
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.
 
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.
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simply because people became used to four figure laptops being the norm.
 
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