CL Laugh of the Day-The Gear

[BrotherBart]

I have only advertised one item on CL. But can tell you that the buyers are worse than the sellers. Never again.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I've never sold anything in the way of items on CL. I've bought some nice stuff at good prices though (and the sellers were literate as well. Last thing I bought was a 5 horsepower pressure washer, unused, still in the shipping box for 250 bucks. The seller got it for a present and didn't need it so it's mine. Runs like a top btw.

Every year I advertise on CL and sell hundreds of small squares out of the barn. I've actually developed a repeat customer base selling on CL. I get about 50% no shows and I used to get upset but I figure thats the way it is.

I also advertise on thr Back Page for hay.....

Lots of ads are entertaining now that I'm reading them.....

Almost as good as the You-Tube Russian dash cams.

 

[dougand3]

Awww, shucks...the model # slipped through his fingers.

 

[Jon1270]

The 311y is a very popular model.

 

[Charles1981]

My old 1989 volvo took a dump. I had just purchased winter tires for it the season before for 400$. Easily sold on CL for 200$ in a couple days. No freak story to report.

 

[SidecarFlip]

CL mandates discretion, like any public marketplace and that includes Fleabay.

 

[D8Chumley]

Haha!

 

[dougand3]

So, now, Mini Boss??? Stihl works that Boss name. I want in on the action. I'm naming my Poulan 1800..... The Garden Boss.....makes mince meat of Okra stalks, Squash and Tomato vines.

 

[Oldman47]

What a bargain. They even throw in a dollar's worth of fuel and B&C oil. Notice how loose the chain is for an easy adjust saw?

 

[CountryBoy19]

So, now, Mini Boss??? Stihl works that Boss name. I want in on the action. I'm naming my Poulan 1800..... The Garden Boss.....makes mince meat of Okra stalks, Squash and Tomato vines.

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Is it just me or does that look like a carving bar? The nose seems more pointed than normal...

 

[dougand3]

I think that's just a little picco bar. 3/8 Lo-Pro Poulans look similar.

 

[dougand3]

For those buyers who want a guarantee...

 

[Timberwolf530]

Now that is funny. I think $80 is what I paid for my 14" Poulan brand new. Of course that was 10 years ago, but you can go to Menards right now and get a brand new one for under $100. (after rebate)

But Poulons are like a fine wine. They get better with age. So that's not a bad deal.

 

[iamlucky13]

Looks like Lowes has fixed the breadcrumbs since I originally found this screenshot:

 

[dougand3]

Slap a 28" bar on it and just back up to the log...

 

[D8Chumley]

Quick, grab this rare 025 pro saw, disappears within a few hours of use? Haha

 

[Jon1270]

Quick, grab this rare 025 pro saw, disappears within a few hours of use? Haha
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I think he meant the sticker.

 

[D8Chumley]

Good point Jon, didn't think of that. Sometimes I want to reply to jokers like this guy but somebody that doesn't know would go with it then guys (and gals) like us would tease him. At least I would haha

 

[barmstrong2]

Quick, grab this rare 025 pro saw, disappears within a few hours of use? Haha
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"..expect to give this saw to your grandchildren..."
LOL... A family heirloom.

 

[D8Chumley]

Well, old Dave is at it again. Got himself one of those MS290 pro saws for sale, another one for the grandchildren

(broken link removed to http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/5306063848.html)

I actually did email him after seeing the 025 for weeks, tried to be nice and said that it was a homeowner saw. His reply, "thanks for the update". Politely told me FU I guess

 

[dougand3]

String Trimmer BUT I fell out of my chair when I read ad.

(broken link removed to http://huntsville.craigslist.org/grd/5748791477.html)

 

[Jon1270]

String Trimmer BUT I fell out of my chair when I read ad.

(broken link removed to http://huntsville.craigslist.org/grd/5748791477.html)

The ad is down now. Do tell!

 

[dougand3]

MTD String Trimmer - Doesn't Run

$20 - As Is
$40 - If you come and get it running.

If I was interested (No way I would be at >$5) - I'd hold down the momentary kill switch as I was pulling rope. LOL

 

[sportbikerider78]

I have bought and sold cars, snow tires, computers, cell phones, wood, motorcycles, atvs and insulation...no weird stories to report. I take great precaution to meet people elsewhere and not have them around my home...unless the object is really heavy.

 

[firefighterjake]

I've had good luck selling stuff . . . although here in Maine Uncle Henrys still seems to be the go to place to move stuff, although Craig's List is making strong gains.

Never had an issue with folks . . . and have done the deals in my home without worry.