Author Topic: craigslist appreciation!!! (Read 3160 times)

get some · « **on:** April 03, 2009, 04:27:52 PM »

A few years ago I discovered one of god's wonderful creations, craigslist, and the many wonderful ways to hustle locally via the convenience of myown home. Over the years, I've picked up tvs and things that people were giving away for free and turned around and posted them right back on clist. I once made in a few days time upwards of $800 just from 2 tvs. It was stupid and I've done similar things since I found the site, but yeah, it's incredible some of the stuff you can find on there. I really need a new board so I typed in skateboard yesterday and now I just got back from pickin up a mint cond. jayme fortune santa cruz complete with some nice sector nine cruiser wheels for $20 and I'm gonna meet up with another guy on Sunday, he's got a brand new natty Kon complete with indy and swiss reds and I'm coppin that ish for a dub too!!!! Two basically brand new completes for $40. Anybody else feelin the awesomeness of craigslist?

I like to party! · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:19:02 PM »

hell yea its the best thing since cocaine and heroine

starvingrobot · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:20:07 PM »

Quote from: I like to party! on April 03, 2009, 05:19:02 PM

hell yea its the best thing since cocaine and heroine

wait, can you get cocaine and heroine on craigslist?!?!

crackrazor · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:37:39 PM »

I got my turntables on there and sold my old phone. It's really useful. Plus, the "missed connections" sections are really fun to read.

Smell Good · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:53:10 PM »

I imagine my future pad to be furnished by craigslist giveways.

Cat piss stained couches, etc.

sal23 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:36:10 PM »

I love craigslist...

got everything you see here for a total of $150bucks..

I sold the 2longboards and 1 hosoi blank for 200...

??? · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:42:16 PM »

purchased and sold quite a few bikes.

bought a nice film camera.

my last two apartments.

shit, my last two jobs, as well.

I love craigslist.

MEOW · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:46:05 PM »

free stuff and missed connections... craigslist is amazing

j0rdan · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:46:47 PM »

found a guy there who fixed my ipod (replaced the cracked lcd screen with a new one) for $45. fuck yeah.

Doctor Handsome · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:02:56 PM »

I'm gonna buy my motorcycle off there. I like reading the 'best of' and 'missed connections.'

All Hail Wu Welsh · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2009, 11:59:17 PM »

sony vx2000 with a mark 1 death lens for 1500 dollars flat, plus the apartment im living in now

grimcity · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2009, 06:47:32 AM »

Fuck yeah, I've made a few bucks on the side with some of the gigs (under "computer"). A few hundred bucks here and there for what amounts to be a 4 or 5 hour website or a logo. I love that shit because it gives me a chance to experiment on random projects (whereas everything at work is pretty standardized). Edited to add: not just gigs in Louisiana, either. There are a lot of online gigs that don't require that you live in whatever state, you just have to make sure you get paid.

Bought plenty of shit off of it, but my favorite was when my wife asked me to sell a Chevy Cavalier that she had acquired from an estate. I'd never sold a damned thing in my life, so I made a really tight non-negotiable-priced ad with a ton of photos pointing out every single ding, scuff and crack on it. I wound up getting two dozen legit responses within two hours of posting it, and a ton more that night. We wound up selling it the next day to the first dude that responded. I felt the power of being a master car salesman. ALWAYS BE CLOSING

starvingrobot · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2009, 11:19:07 AM »

Quote from: Dales Dead Bug on April 03, 2009, 07:51:21 PM

Wait, this is that site that sells cinderblocks for $1 isn't it?

funniest thing you've ever said.

SleepyPeePee · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2009, 11:57:33 AM »

Quote from: starvingrobot on April 03, 2009, 05:20:07 PM

Quote from: I like to party! on April 03, 2009, 05:19:02 PM
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hell yea its the best thing since cocaine and heroine
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wait, can you get cocaine and heroine on craigslist?!?!

haha dude you can get Hookers on craigslist...

starvingrobot · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2009, 12:03:01 PM »

Quote from: SleepyPeePee on April 04, 2009, 11:57:33 AM

Quote from: starvingrobot on April 03, 2009, 05:20:07 PM
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Quote from: I like to party! on April 03, 2009, 05:19:02 PM
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hell yea its the best thing since cocaine and heroine
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wait, can you get cocaine and heroine on craigslist?!?!
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haha dude you can get Hookers on craigslist...

I used to use it every once in awhile. sell some shit. maybe i should start gettin more 'into it'. ohhhhhhhhhnaaahhh!!!!

Dayne Brummet · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2009, 06:17:42 PM »

I used to post fake personals to get nudes of lonely housewives.

McGarngle · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:26:42 AM »

what do you guys make of this:
i found someone wanting to buy "used skate shoes" , i might sell mine 'cause i've got a few pairs i haven't thrown out...i suspect he's going to jerk off into them though and don't know if i can deal with that. i'd also prefer it if i could avoid meeting the dude and possibly being trapped in his basement or wherever else it is he does all his perverted activity.

grimcity · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:45:09 AM »

Yeah, he's probably going to jerk off in them... who wouldn't?

Just meet up in a coffee shop or a McDonalds type place. Don't get your drink laced with rape powder.

SFblah · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:56:50 AM »

Quote from: Dayne Brummet on April 04, 2009, 06:17:42 PM

I used to post fake personals to get nudes of lonely housewives.

Dayne, I like your new hairstyle on your MySpace.

jrock · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2009, 10:12:31 AM »

Quote from: SFblah on April 05, 2009, 09:56:50 AM

Quote from: Dayne Brummet on April 04, 2009, 06:17:42 PM
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I used to post fake personals to get nudes of lonely housewives.
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Dayne, I like your new hairstyle on your MySpace.

must be the dude buying up all the used skate shoes.

reputation · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:54:44 PM »

craigslist and ebay are pretty much my source of income. i buy n64, nes, playstation, etc games and consoles for pretty cheap, then turn around and resale on ebay for profit. just gotta know what youre looking for. yard sales/thrift stores are good for that kinda shit too.

James Joyce · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2009, 01:58:31 PM »

Quote from: iwishilivedinfinla on April 05, 2009, 12:32:13 PM

Quote from: McGarngle on April 05, 2009, 09:26:42 AM
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what do you guys make of this:
i found someone wanting to buy "used skate shoes" , i might sell mine 'cause i've got a few pairs i haven't thrown out...i suspect he's going to jerk off into them though and don't know if i can deal with that. i'd also prefer it if i could avoid meeting the dude and possibly being trapped in his basement or wherever else it is he does all his perverted activity.
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no way, the same thing happened to me too. some dude buying used skate shoes, he came to my house and bought the crappiest most skated shoes i had for 5 bucks each. it was so weird

IT PUTS THE LOTION ON THE SKIN OR ELSE IT GETS THE HOSE!

Prison Wallet · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:47:56 PM »

I've bought 2 cars and an antique mission couch on craigslist and sold a bunch of shit.

One of the things I sold was a high-end mountain bike. I had it priced at what it was worth so no one called for like 2 weeks. Then all the sudden I get a call from some raspy voiced dude named Ice. He wanted to know if it had clickers on it which with further explanation I understood to be gears.

I told him the price was firm, cash only to try and scare him off. He said cool but told me we had to meet somewhere the bus went 'cause he couldn't drive, and suggested the dirtiest dive bar in town.

I was sure the dude would ask for a test ride and then bolt but greed had a grip on me so I went. I called a friend and told him to wear his running shoes. I put a lock on the front wheel and put a two foot metal pipe in the back of my truck just in case.

So I get there and go look for him in the bar and the dude looks just like Dog the Bounty Hunter. Total meth head. And of course he wants to take the bike for a ride. Luckily the bike had clipless pedals and hommie had cowboy boots on so his feet kept slipping off. I also put the bike in the highest gear so his legs were flying around but he wasn't going anywhere.

I was ready for the chase/beat down but after a couple minutes he comes back and rips off a stack of hundred dollar bills.

The only thing I regret is not stopping by Wal Mart on my way over and picking up a $100 bike to sell him.

kevbo999 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2009, 03:24:00 PM »

I'd just worried of showing up with a couple hundred cash, and not knowing who's really waiting for me.

beardface · « **Reply #24 on:** April 05, 2009, 05:44:30 PM »

Quote from: iwishilivedinfinla on April 05, 2009, 12:32:13 PM

Quote from: McGarngle on April 05, 2009, 09:26:42 AM
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what do you guys make of this:
i found someone wanting to buy "used skate shoes" , i might sell mine 'cause i've got a few pairs i haven't thrown out...i suspect he's going to jerk off into them though and don't know if i can deal with that. i'd also prefer it if i could avoid meeting the dude and possibly being trapped in his basement or wherever else it is he does all his perverted activity.
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no way, the same thing happened to me too. some dude buying used skate shoes, he came to my house and bought the crappiest most skated shoes i had for 5 bucks each. it was so weird

weird, i sent a guy an email because he was lookin for used skate shoes, offering 20 bucks a pair! hasn't emailed me back yet though.

All Hail Wu Welsh · « **Reply #25 on:** April 05, 2009, 08:45:41 PM »

Quote from: iwishilivedinfinla on April 05, 2009, 05:47:55 PM

Quote from: Kev. on April 05, 2009, 03:24:00 PM
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I'd just worried of showing up with a couple hundred cash, and not knowing who's really waiting for me.
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that's the only possible problem with CL, but as long as you use common sense you'll be alright.

my friend had some shit luck with a cl situation, he sold some dude his old laptop for 1000 cash. they met in a public place everything went over smooth. the dude had some one tale my friend as he was walking home home and when they got to a more secluded area my friend gets jumped by the guy who was following him and the guy that he sold the laptop to, so this dude made out with a laptop for free.

Mr_Snickers · « **Reply #26 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:32:14 AM »

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sdo/1053620172.html
ahahahahahahaha

rob2 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2009, 06:56:46 AM »

Does anyone know anyone thats posted/replied to one of the 'casual encounters' listings?

max power · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2009, 07:04:47 AM »

Quote from: rob2 on April 17, 2009, 06:56:46 AM

Does anyone know anyone thats posted/replied to one of the 'casual encounters' listings?

i don't know anyone that would admit to doing it

Home Skillet · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:14:29 AM »

I'm appreciating Craigslist right now for my "new" guitar equipment, xbox 360 controllers, wireless router, and also a tricycle for my daughter.

Author Topic: craigslist appreciation!!! (Read 3160 times)

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