eBay question

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Most of the time anymore I just use Craigslist . I know every scam there is on there with buyers at this point. I just love the out of state text scam artists that say "I'll send you PayPal and have someone come over and pick the item up." Once you weed through those lowlifes, it's a good way to sell stuff and there are no fees.

Craigslist was awesome when in debuted in Los Angeles back in 2000. I sold bedroom furnitures, desks, pro audio gear, computers and more until about 2004, when the scammers and thieves began ruining it. I've sold 2 items on Craigslist since but fully vetted the people coming to my home.

I had a perfectly new bass cabinet that cost more to ship than the asking price, so I really had no other choice. The purchaser was a 61 year old AT&T tech who proved his identity via email and over the phone, so I was okay with it.

These days, I'd rather donate. Just last night, I replace two older but still working 24" LCD monitors with ultra thin Samsung LED's. The old monitors are power consumption hogs and have a gigantic footprint on the desk. But instead of trying to get $50 bucks each or whatever, I'll just drop them off at Out of the Closet and take the deduction. It's not worth putting them on Craigslist because inevitably, someone will say "Can I try it out?" and want to come into the house. No thanks.

I wish I could find the exact email but in 2004, my wife decided to sell this really cool looking (but not very functional) glass desk that she had in her office. I posted a Craigslist ad and got a response from a really hot 24 year old Asian chick that was a "BDSM Mistress". She offered a 2 hour session in exchange for the desk (supposedly, no sex involved).

Had I been single...

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Craigslist was awesome when in debuted in Los Angeles back in 2000. I sold bedroom furnitures, desks, pro audio gear, computers and more until about 2004, when the scammers and thieves began ruining it. I've sold 2 items on Craigslist since but fully vetted the people coming to my home.

I had a perfectly new bass cabinet that cost more to ship than the asking price, so I really had no other choice. The purchaser was a 61 year old AT&T tech who proved his identity via email and over the phone, so I was okay with it.

These days, I'd rather donate. Just last night, I replace two older but still working 24" LCD monitors with ultra thin Samsung LED's. The old monitors are power consumption hogs and have a gigantic footprint on the desk. But instead of trying to get $50 bucks each or whatever, I'll just drop them off at Out of the Closet and take the deduction. It's not worth putting them on Craigslist because inevitably, someone will say "Can I try it out?" and want to come into the house. No thanks.

I wish I could find the exact email but in 2004, my wife decided to sell this really cool looking (but not very functional) glass desk that she had in her office. I posted a Craigslist ad and got a response from a really hot 24 year old Asian chick that was a "BDSM Mistress". She offered a 2 hour session in exchange for the desk (supposedly, no sex involved).

Had I been single...

Yeah I get it, I never let anyone from Craigslist in my house either, or if I had to, I would have my two Dobermans in the background. If I'm selling something, I generally have it right by the door or along side the house.

If they look sketchy at all I also have my Glock 20 on me tucked away. You never know if some slippery Larry is there to case your place. It's always better to be smart about it rather than sorry.

I can also say I have never been offered a two hour rub down from some "BDSM Mistress" for a trade.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Yeah I get it, I never let anyone from Craigslist in my house either, or if I had to, I would have my two Dobermans in the background. If I'm selling something, I generally have it right by the door or along side the house.

If they look sketchy at all I also have my Glock 20 on me tucked away. You never know if some slippery Larry is there to case your place. It's always better to be smart about it rather than sorry.

Awesome

Originally Posted by Bwana

I can also say I have never been offered a two hour rub down from some "BDSM Mistress" for a trade.

Is that just ****ing great or what?

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Awesome



Is that just ****ing great or what?

That is indeed a classic.

"No money but I give you....happy ending?"