Funny/annoying CL story

[mikefrommaine]

The other day I was on CL when a free ad for tree length firewood pops up -- Hardwood about 3 cords down two years. I replied immediately stating that I was interested and could work on their schedule etc.
Three hours later I got an email explaining how they were overwhelmed at the 11 responses but unfortunately I was the second on list. I replied thanking them and asked to be contacted if it fell through. Figured that was the end.

Today I noticed pretty much the same ad from the same town -- only difference was the price $225 if you cut, haul and split.

 

[Slow1]

Someone discovered they had something of value.

At least you didn't show up ready to work before getting turned away.

 

[SolarAndWood]

"You're giving away what for free? Why you could get 75 bucks a cord for that."

 

[smokinj]

Bet they don't get 11 responses now!

 

[burntime]

Bet they don't get 11 responses now!

I would send an email back on the original email, sometimes people do stupid things and come to their senses shortly there after. I would NEVER pay to cut someones tree up. I see it all the time and email that if they decide to pay a tree service vs bubba and a wildthing that I will take the firewood and save them the cost of hauling it. I bet 2 out of 10 times I get the email to come get it... Really, who cares about the other 8 times. I have enough every year! ;-)

 

[wsorg]

Sometimes you don't know the value of something til you post it up. At least you didn't waste time...

 

[smokinj]

Bet they don't get 11 responses now!

I would send an email back on the original email, sometimes people do stupid things and come to their senses shortly there after. I would NEVER pay to cut someones tree up. I see it all the time and email that if they decide to pay a tree service vs bubba and a wildthing that I will take the firewood and save them the cost of hauling it. I bet 2 out of 10 times I get the email to come get it... Really, who cares about the other 8 times. I have enough every year! ;-)

Thats a good point. Thank God I am book for a very long time.