Ever been frustrated by stupid replies to your ads?

[kimona]

I sell on e-bay and craigslist. I often get morons responding to my craigslist ads, and more than 50% of those who schedule to meet, never show up, never cancel... and then dodge all attempts to be contacted. I've never experienced a culture so intent on wasting their time and mine. Nevertheless, I just keep posting well written accurate ads with good photos. In the end, I sell everything I post for a fair price. Don't be a jerk. Be polite, persistent, and take care.

[NYC-SE]

Originally Posted by kimona

I sell on e-bay and craigslist. I often get morons responding to my craigslist ads, and more than 50% of those who schedule to meet, never show up, never cancel... and then dodge all attempts to be contacted. I've never experienced a culture so intent on wasting their time and mine. Nevertheless, I just keep posting well written accurate ads with good photos. In the end, I sell everything I post for a fair price. Don't be a jerk. Be polite, persistent, and take care.

Yes! Exactly! Amazingly I just (like an hour ago) sold a pair of speakers on craigslist. I had had them listed for about 6 months. Dozens of idiotic responses, some of which I even responded to because there were questions attached. Some multi day back and forth correspondence, etc. I actually set up meetings with 3 guys who claimed they wanted them and then ... no show, no call, no email. Ghosted. (I understand this is how the younger generations date now too so I guess this is "normal" behavior for them.) Forgetting about myself but why waste your own time like that?

Today guy #4 actually showed up after only 2 emails back and forth. It seems there are still a few sane people out there.