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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Drives me banana's.....I don't mind them saying the horse is not cheap, but MUST THEY USE THE SAME OLD CLICHE'?????? Be original people! Come up with your own really catchy words. I won't buy from you because your originality is lacking!!!!
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:40 AM I like to call and low ball them anyway, just to bug em!
Right! Oh, it's not on sale.....how about discounted? Is there a 10% discount or is that considered being on sale??? |
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Location: Midwest | Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:40 AM
I like to call and low ball them anyway, just to bug em!
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:45 AM I know it's mean, but then I like to pick out every conformational flaw the horse has, just to humble them! People are usually very insecure once you start picking on THEIR horse.
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Location: N Texas | barrelracr131 - 2014-03-20 11:47 AM
Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:40 AM
I like to call and low ball them anyway, just to bug em!
I'll give ya tree fitty
Oh yeah?? I'll give you six hunnit fiddy!
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Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana | that one not so much.... the one that reads for sell and or im gonna sale.... pure nails on the chalk board screech....
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Location: Midwest | Gunner11 - 2014-03-20 11:58 AM
barrelracr131 - 2014-03-20 11:47 AM
Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:40 AM
I like to call and low ball them anyway, just to bug em!
I'll give ya tree fitty
Oh yeah?? I'll give you six hunnit fiddy!
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Location: Oklahoma | Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:45 AM
I know it's mean, but then I like to pick out every conformational flaw the horse has, just to humble them! People are usually very insecure once you start picking on THEIR horse.
If you did that to me, I'd just ask you why you chose to call on such a poor specimen, then??? I'd seriously question your judgment if you were wanting to buy something that you found that many things wrong with it...lol
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| dianeguinn - 2014-03-20 12:13 PM Whiteboy - 2014-03-20 11:45 AM I know it's mean, but then I like to pick out every conformational flaw the horse has, just to humble them! People are usually very insecure once you start picking on THEIR horse. If you did that to me, I'd just ask you why you chose to call on such a poor specimen, then??? I'd seriously question your judgment if you were wanting to buy something that you found that many things wrong with it...lol
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Location: MD | Id rather see that and good recent photos that sell the horse over someone having one blurry far away photo and not enough info. I wont be a "tire kicker" if you disclose obvious information!! Like height, how far along he is, location. |
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Location: Too far from home | Doesn't bother me a bit, but I don't buy horses very often as we raise them. If you've ever sold a horse, you will understand the frustration of pricing a horse reasonably (and I'm not talking $25,000 +, more like $2500) and having someone call and offer you half. I would never put it in an ad, but I can understand the frustration that causes folks to do so. I like it when sellers and buyers choose to keep it classy. It is a business afterall. |
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Location: Mayberry | I really don't have a problem with it. I see it as being a very nice way of being up front with people, eliminating a whole lot of wasted time dealing with people who won't buy unless they think they are going to get a "steal of a deal".
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | What bugs me is seeing a saddle that is being sold, and they have it laying on the ground in the dirt the fenders spread out so you can see the whole saddle. Sit the saddle on a fence,or on the side of your truck if you dont have a saddle stand. I hate seeing a saddle laying on the ground  |
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Location: SE KS | crazy&lazy - 2014-03-20 1:01 PM
Doesn't bother me a bit, but I don't buy horses very often as we raise them. If you've ever sold a horse, you will understand the frustration of pricing a horse reasonably (and I'm not talking $25,000 +, more like $2500) and having someone call and offer you half. I would never put it in an ad, but I can understand the frustration that causes folks to do so. I like it when sellers and buyers choose to keep it classy. It is a business afterall.
Ok, my post deviates a tad from the original topic.
Craigslist ad: Granddaughter of Shining Spark!!!
The ad is for two granddaughters, neither are much more than halter broke. One is 6 the other is a year different (older/younger I can't remember which) One is Sorrel & one is Palomino.
The Palomino is International Horse Identification Registered, with the ability to be AQHA reg., the other has the ability to be registered, as they own both parents.
$1,500 for the Palomino Mare
$600 for the sorrel mare.
I was interested in the palomino, but it will cost over $500 to register her!! As she is, What difference does it make if she is a granddaughter of Shining Spark registered the way she is?!?!?
JMO!!
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Location: Gainesville, TX | dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call.....
Wasn't there a Craigslist ad posted a while back of a guy selling an older, used jeep and he named everyone who should not buy it like 'pansies' or anyone who could not appreciate its 'well-loved' condition. He was very up front with its problems.
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Location: Gainesville, TX | oija - 2014-03-20 2:38 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... Wasn't there a Craigslist ad posted a while back of a guy selling an older, used jeep and he named everyone who should not buy it like 'pansies' or anyone who could not appreciate its 'well-loved' condition. He was very up front with its problems.
Found it!
$1750
Here's the deal, kids:
This is a Jeep Cherokee. This is not a luxury SUV, or a maintenance-free disposable import. It has solid front axles, wind noise, and character.
It's a Jeep. It rides like a Jeep. It drives like a Jeep. All of these are GOOD things.
It is not new, it is not pristine, it is used. This will be apparent in the pictures.
If you do not own a toolbox, have never changed your own oil, and are scared of firearms: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you have been posting on facebook all about how excited you are for pumpkin latte season: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you get offended easy and often, whine to your co-workers, and ***** a lot: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you feel you are owed anything in the world & have a bull**** job where you fail to produce: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you own a bieber album, white oakleys, affliction t-shirts, or those candy-assed stitched-pocket jeans: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you consider the 2nd Amendment an anachronistic relic and have never owned a firearm: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If, however, you have BALLS OF STEEL and consider adverse weather an excuse to do stupid ****: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
Do you laugh at danger, and tempt fate?
Have you ever uttered the words, "Hold my beer and watch this ..."?
While bored at work do you pick targets at random and think, "I could hit that from here with the .22 ..."?
Have any of your friends quit hanging out because you were too much fun?
Do you have the number of a friend with cash memorized for bail?
When you pass an abandoned flatbed farm truck along a fenceline do you consider taking on another project?
Is your ol' lady really sick of the random piles of parts, greasy footprints, and empty beer bottles in the garage?
-could you not care less?
Do you have Jalopnik saved on your laptop AND smartphone?
Do you own a service manual for every vehicle you ever owned?
Do you still miss your first ride?
Can you carry on a two hour conversation discussing tools, scars, and hi-lift jacks?
Remember when tool companies had the balls to put half-naked beauty queens on their calendars?
Do you consider the Prius an abominable affront to the Gods of displacement, torque, and All Mighty Internal Combustion?
If you answered in the affirmative to the preceding: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
DETAILS:
-I am the second owner. First owner barely got it dirty and engaged the front axles once.
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with muddy roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don't know, I'm not collecting statistical analysis points.
I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has 220,000 miles, Poindexter!
If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it's empty!
-Rear bumper has a big-ass crease in it. I dented it backing into a concrete pole. Sober.
We drove away giggling, for the record. Haven't fixed it.
-Driver's side door was caught by the wind, whipped forward, got into the LF quarter panel.
-Radiator has a small leak. Pinhole. I can replace the radiator or you can. Really doesn't matter
A new radiator and hoses will run $145. If you don't want to replace them I will.
Add $250 to the price of vehicle. This includes radiator, hoses, and labor (beer). A freaking bargain.
-The badass little 4.0L bullet-proof in-line six starts and runs like the proverbial champ.
-Tranny and 4WD operate perfectly
-Tires will need replaced in a couple thousand miles. I haven't upgraded because I had plans:
Had planned a small lift, upgrade to 17" Wrangler wheels, and more aggressive tires.
Life got in the way - it ain't happening.
-Zombie stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter's idea, take it up with her.
-Flogging Molly sticker stays as well. They kick ass, so there.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling?
I can't justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money.
Someone else needs to appreciate the Jeep for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.
-What's wrong with it?
Radiator. Small oil leaks. Driver's side door cosmetic issues.
And it's ****ed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.
-Does the 4WD work?
Hell yes. Like a Dickensian Orphan.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]?
No. I'm not in the salvage business. Buy the Jeep. Love the Jeep. Give the Jeep a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]?
No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number]
Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of **** honda project down the road.
I think I'm plenty cheap for this bad mofo.
-Why is it still stock?
Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a project.
I haven't had the time to do so. So I am selling it.
-Can I put a 6" lift and giant tires on it?
I don't give a ****. But be sure to use quality components and for God's sake - get it aligned after a lift!
-Would this make a good car for my daughter?
Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
Additionally, there isn't really enough room in the back for that little bastard she's dating to try anything.
-Can you deliver?
Within reason. I'd drive it a hundred miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier's check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note?
Would you take a ball pein hammer to the forehead?
No. I'll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don't show.
-Will you ship to -?
No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]?
That's great, I don't give a ****. Unicef ain't running this deal, and until they do I want $1750.
Why? Because I don't HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I'd rather keep it.
But if it's going to a good home - I will sell. Unless you're an ******* - then no sale.
-Why are you such a dick?
Everything is relative; you should see my friends.
Any other questions, feel free to reply to this email and ask.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call.....
I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | oija - 2014-03-20 2:42 PM oija - 2014-03-20 2:38 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... Wasn't there a Craigslist ad posted a while back of a guy selling an older, used jeep and he named everyone who should not buy it like 'pansies' or anyone who could not appreciate its 'well-loved' condition. He was very up front with its problems.
$1750
Here's the deal, kids:
This is a Jeep Cherokee. This is not a luxury SUV, or a maintenance-free disposable import. It has solid front axles, wind noise, and character.
It's a Jeep. It rides like a Jeep. It drives like a Jeep. All of these are GOOD things.
It is not new, it is not pristine, it is used. This will be apparent in the pictures.
If you do not own a toolbox, have never changed your own oil, and are scared of firearms: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you have been posting on facebook all about how excited you are for pumpkin latte season: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you get offended easy and often, whine to your co-workers, and ***** a lot: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you feel you are owed anything in the world & have a bull**** job where you fail to produce: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you own a bieber album, white oakleys, affliction t-shirts, or those candy-assed stitched-pocket jeans: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you consider the 2nd Amendment an anachronistic relic and have never owned a firearm: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If, however, you have BALLS OF STEEL and consider adverse weather an excuse to do stupid ****: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
Do you laugh at danger, and tempt fate?
Have you ever uttered the words, "Hold my beer and watch this ..."?
While bored at work do you pick targets at random and think, "I could hit that from here with the .22 ..."?
Have any of your friends quit hanging out because you were too much fun?
Do you have the number of a friend with cash memorized for bail?
When you pass an abandoned flatbed farm truck along a fenceline do you consider taking on another project?
Is your ol' lady really sick of the random piles of parts, greasy footprints, and empty beer bottles in the garage?
-could you not care less?
Do you have Jalopnik saved on your laptop AND smartphone?
Do you own a service manual for every vehicle you ever owned?
Do you still miss your first ride?
Can you carry on a two hour conversation discussing tools, scars, and hi-lift jacks?
Remember when tool companies had the balls to put half-naked beauty queens on their calendars?
Do you consider the Prius an abominable affront to the Gods of displacement, torque, and All Mighty Internal Combustion?
If you answered in the affirmative to the preceding: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
DETAILS:
-I am the second owner. First owner barely got it dirty and engaged the front axles once.
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with muddy roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don't know, I'm not collecting statistical analysis points.
I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has 220,000 miles, Poindexter!
If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it's empty!
-Rear bumper has a big-ass crease in it. I dented it backing into a concrete pole. Sober.
We drove away giggling, for the record. Haven't fixed it.
-Driver's side door was caught by the wind, whipped forward, got into the LF quarter panel.
-Radiator has a small leak. Pinhole. I can replace the radiator or you can. Really doesn't matter
A new radiator and hoses will run $145. If you don't want to replace them I will.
Add $250 to the price of vehicle. This includes radiator, hoses, and labor (beer ). A freaking bargain.
-The badass little 4.0L bullet-proof in-line six starts and runs like the proverbial champ.
-Tranny and 4WD operate perfectly
-Tires will need replaced in a couple thousand miles. I haven't upgraded because I had plans:
Had planned a small lift, upgrade to 17" Wrangler wheels, and more aggressive tires.
Life got in the way - it ain't happening.
-Zombie stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter's idea, take it up with her.
-Flogging Molly sticker stays as well. They kick ass, so there.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling?
I can't justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money.
Someone else needs to appreciate the Jeep for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.
-What's wrong with it?
Radiator. Small oil leaks. Driver's side door cosmetic issues.
And it's ****ed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.
-Does the 4WD work?
Hell yes. Like a Dickensian Orphan.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]?
No. I'm not in the salvage business. Buy the Jeep. Love the Jeep. Give the Jeep a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]?
No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number]
Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of **** honda project down the road.
I think I'm plenty cheap for this bad mofo.
-Why is it still stock?
Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a project.
I haven't had the time to do so. So I am selling it.
-Can I put a 6" lift and giant tires on it?
I don't give a ****. But be sure to use quality components and for God's sake - get it aligned after a lift!
-Would this make a good car for my daughter?
Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
Additionally, there isn't really enough room in the back for that little bastard she's dating to try anything.
-Can you deliver?
Within reason. I'd drive it a hundred miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier's check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note?
Would you take a ball pein hammer to the forehead?
No. I'll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don't show.
-Will you ship to -?
No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]?
That's great, I don't give a ****. Unicef ain't running this deal, and until they do I want $1750.
Why? Because I don't HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I'd rather keep it.
But if it's going to a good home - I will sell. Unless you're an ******* - then no sale.
-Why are you such a dick?
Everything is relative; you should see my friends.
Any other questions, feel free to reply to this email and ask.
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| LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM
dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call.....
I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
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Location: ND | oija - 2014-03-20 2:42 PM oija - 2014-03-20 2:38 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... Wasn't there a Craigslist ad posted a while back of a guy selling an older, used jeep and he named everyone who should not buy it like 'pansies' or anyone who could not appreciate its 'well-loved' condition. He was very up front with its problems.
$1750
Here's the deal, kids:
This is a Jeep Cherokee. This is not a luxury SUV, or a maintenance-free disposable import. It has solid front axles, wind noise, and character.
It's a Jeep. It rides like a Jeep. It drives like a Jeep. All of these are GOOD things.
It is not new, it is not pristine, it is used. This will be apparent in the pictures.
If you do not own a toolbox, have never changed your own oil, and are scared of firearms: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you have been posting on facebook all about how excited you are for pumpkin latte season: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you get offended easy and often, whine to your co-workers, and ***** a lot: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you feel you are owed anything in the world & have a bull**** job where you fail to produce: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you own a bieber album, white oakleys, affliction t-shirts, or those candy-assed stitched-pocket jeans: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If you consider the 2nd Amendment an anachronistic relic and have never owned a firearm: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FOR YOU.
If, however, you have BALLS OF STEEL and consider adverse weather an excuse to do stupid ****: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
Do you laugh at danger, and tempt fate?
Have you ever uttered the words, "Hold my beer and watch this ..."?
While bored at work do you pick targets at random and think, "I could hit that from here with the .22 ..."?
Have any of your friends quit hanging out because you were too much fun?
Do you have the number of a friend with cash memorized for bail?
When you pass an abandoned flatbed farm truck along a fenceline do you consider taking on another project?
Is your ol' lady really sick of the random piles of parts, greasy footprints, and empty beer bottles in the garage?
-could you not care less?
Do you have Jalopnik saved on your laptop AND smartphone?
Do you own a service manual for every vehicle you ever owned?
Do you still miss your first ride?
Can you carry on a two hour conversation discussing tools, scars, and hi-lift jacks?
Remember when tool companies had the balls to put half-naked beauty queens on their calendars?
Do you consider the Prius an abominable affront to the Gods of displacement, torque, and All Mighty Internal Combustion?
If you answered in the affirmative to the preceding: THIS IS YOUR JEEP.
DETAILS:
-I am the second owner. First owner barely got it dirty and engaged the front axles once.
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with muddy roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don't know, I'm not collecting statistical analysis points.
I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has 220,000 miles, Poindexter!
If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it's empty!
-Rear bumper has a big-ass crease in it. I dented it backing into a concrete pole. Sober.
We drove away giggling, for the record. Haven't fixed it.
-Driver's side door was caught by the wind, whipped forward, got into the LF quarter panel.
-Radiator has a small leak. Pinhole. I can replace the radiator or you can. Really doesn't matter
A new radiator and hoses will run $145. If you don't want to replace them I will.
Add $250 to the price of vehicle. This includes radiator, hoses, and labor (beer ). A freaking bargain.
-The badass little 4.0L bullet-proof in-line six starts and runs like the proverbial champ.
-Tranny and 4WD operate perfectly
-Tires will need replaced in a couple thousand miles. I haven't upgraded because I had plans:
Had planned a small lift, upgrade to 17" Wrangler wheels, and more aggressive tires.
Life got in the way - it ain't happening.
-Zombie stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter's idea, take it up with her.
-Flogging Molly sticker stays as well. They kick ass, so there.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling?
I can't justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money.
Someone else needs to appreciate the Jeep for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.
-What's wrong with it?
Radiator. Small oil leaks. Driver's side door cosmetic issues.
And it's ****ed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.
-Does the 4WD work?
Hell yes. Like a Dickensian Orphan.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]?
No. I'm not in the salvage business. Buy the Jeep. Love the Jeep. Give the Jeep a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]?
No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number]
Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of **** honda project down the road.
I think I'm plenty cheap for this bad mofo.
-Why is it still stock?
Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a project.
I haven't had the time to do so. So I am selling it.
-Can I put a 6" lift and giant tires on it?
I don't give a ****. But be sure to use quality components and for God's sake - get it aligned after a lift!
-Would this make a good car for my daughter?
Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
Additionally, there isn't really enough room in the back for that little bastard she's dating to try anything.
-Can you deliver?
Within reason. I'd drive it a hundred miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier's check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note?
Would you take a ball pein hammer to the forehead?
No. I'll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don't show.
-Will you ship to -?
No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]?
That's great, I don't give a ****. Unicef ain't running this deal, and until they do I want $1750.
Why? Because I don't HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I'd rather keep it.
But if it's going to a good home - I will sell. Unless you're an ******* - then no sale.
-Why are you such a dick?
Everything is relative; you should see my friends.
Any other questions, feel free to reply to this email and ask.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | cheryl makofka - 2014-03-20 2:51 PM LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
Guess you won't be buying a horse from me, I ride in flip flops in the summer, and winter boots in the winter
I'm, also, not driving to Canada for a horse lol......I can't stand driving any distance. I know lol, I have issues. |
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Location: Oklahoma | cheryl makofka - 2014-03-20 2:51 PM LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
Guess you won't be buying a horse from me, I ride in flip flops in the summer, and winter boots in the winter
I'm so glad that I can cancel you out as competition for those horses. I enjoy standing on my horse more than sitting (I have a desk job). |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | sodapop - 2014-03-20 3:29 PM I only by horses on sale for around $120K out of proven stallions by proven mares from ads with pictures of small children standing on the horses back. The horse has to be kin to some great NFR horse 4 generations back, has to run in the 3D in tough Texas competion and 4D in the rest of the country, look remarkable in leopard print, and have a super catchy name or I won't even look.
I think I have one that fit's your criteria. Come on down for a visit. I'll let you stand on his back. His name is Banana Hammock. |
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| LRQHS - 2014-03-20 3:32 PM sodapop - 2014-03-20 3:29 PM I only by horses on sale for around $120K out of proven stallions by proven mares from ads with pictures of small children standing on the horses back. The horse has to be kin to some great NFR horse 4 generations back, has to run in the 3D in tough Texas competion and 4D in the rest of the country, look remarkable in leopard print, and have a super catchy name or I won't even look. I think I have one that fit's your criteria. Come on down for a visit. I'll let you stand on his back. His name is Banana Hammock.
I bet his momma is Princess Consuela.....
for any fans of the tv show Friends.... you will get it. LOL |
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Location: Oklahoma | LRQHS - 2014-03-20 3:32 PM sodapop - 2014-03-20 3:29 PM I only by horses on sale for around $120K out of proven stallions by proven mares from ads with pictures of small children standing on the horses back. The horse has to be kin to some great NFR horse 4 generations back, has to run in the 3D in tough Texas competion and 4D in the rest of the country, look remarkable in leopard print, and have a super catchy name or I won't even look. I think I have one that fit's your criteria. Come on down for a visit. I'll let you stand on his back. His name is Banana Hammock.
oh. my. gosh.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Longneck - 2014-03-20 3:13 PM cheryl makofka - 2014-03-20 2:51 PM LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
Guess you won't be buying a horse from me, I ride in flip flops in the summer, and winter boots in the winter
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Location: Oklahoma | Southtxponygirl - 2014-03-20 3:46 PM Longneck - 2014-03-20 3:13 PM cheryl makofka - 2014-03-20 2:51 PM LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
Guess you won't be buying a horse from me, I ride in flip flops in the summer, and winter boots in the winter
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| LRQHS - 2014-03-20 11:40 AM
Drives me banana's.....I don't mind them saying the horse is not cheap, but MUST THEY USE THE SAME OLD CLICHE'?????? Be original people! Come up with your own really catchy words. I won't buy from you because your originality is lacking!!!!
It annoys me too..almost don't want to deal with the seller as they are probably the cranky type.. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | LOL....two dislikes for originality.....dang. |
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| Bigfoot - 2014-03-20 5:32 PM
I stay away from a horse with "A lot of potential".
Yes, I can't stand running 3d but had 1d potential.
I also can't stand the ones who state the bloodlines goes back to streakin six, frenchmans guy, first down dash, etc, and later say horse not registered but parents can be found on all breed.
If the horse is not registered you cannot prove lineage unless you have parentage verification so there is no point listing the names unless you can prove it, and all breed is not proof. |
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Location: The edge of no where | The 'for sale, not on sale' doesn't bother me a bit..... it means, 'this is what I will sell for, please do not waste my time". My most recent experience was selling a saddle. It was a really nice saddle that I hadn't used for about a year and decided to clean out the tack room.
I put (FIRM/NO TRADES) right after the price in bold and all caps. Do you know how many people wasted my time wanting to trade some pile of junk in on it? Or they would offer $500 less than I was asking. I really felt like asking them if they failed all reading comprehension tests.
Sold it in about 2 weeks or I was just going to keep it instead of dealing with the annoyance. |
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Location: Broxton, Ga | I don't waste my time........... |
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Location: MD | TheOldGrayMare - 2014-03-20 1:10 PM
I kinda bugs me...just put the asking price and people will know the horse isn't cheap
This is good in theory, but not always so in application. You would be amazed by the number of people who will call on a $10k horse and after spending forever asking you every question imaginable about said horse ask if you will negotiate, as they only have $4k to spend. |
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Location: Prosser, WA | It doesn't bother me but most of the time when I see the price the horse is over priced. So I figure they don't really want to sell. |
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Location: Oklahoma | I don't overlook any of them. One of the best horses I've ever owned came from an ad with one HORRIBLE picture and I had to email them to get a video. Offered them a trade and cash because he was bred the way I wanted and was colored the way I wanted and they took it and delivered him and picked up my money and trade. When he got off the trailer, I couldn't believe that beautiful specimen was the horse in the pictures on the ad. Personally, I like it when people make all those mistakes because then other people don't buy them, and I can get them cheaper.  |
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Location: North Texas | I feel like people who have to make the statements like "don't waste my time", " don't call unless you're serious" and what the OP stated are.probably not telling the truth about the horse...If so many people have "wasted" their time that they felt the Need to put it in the ad then maybe the problem isn't the potential buyers.Been.seeing this issue a lot around here lately. Dishonest sellers create issues with buyers |
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| dkcowgirl - 2014-03-21 1:15 AM
I feel like people who have to make the statements like "don't waste my time", " don't call unless you're serious" and what the OP stated are.probably not telling the truth about the horse...If so many people have "wasted" their time that they felt the Need to put it in the ad then maybe the problem isn't the potential buyers.Been.seeing this issue a lot around here lately. Dishonest sellers create issues with buyers
Very true. If you have a lot of people look at a horse and it has not sold I'm going to bet there is something wrong with the horse other than the price. How about this... Be honest in ad and stop wasting the potential buyers time |
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Location: Where The Wind Blows Coldly | Personally, I have used it before. This is the price, he's not on sale. If you aren't interested, don't waste my time or yours.
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Location: ND | dianeguinn - 2014-03-21 12:39 AM I don't overlook any of them. One of the best horses I've ever owned came from an ad with one HORRIBLE picture and I had to email them to get a video. Offered them a trade and cash because he was bred the way I wanted and was colored the way I wanted and they took it and delivered him and picked up my money and trade. When he got off the trailer, I couldn't believe that beautiful specimen was the horse in the pictures on the ad. Personally, I like it when people make all those mistakes because then other people don't buy them, and I can get them cheaper.
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| To me the For Sale: Not ON Sale means that they are not really willing to negotiate on price. They aren't going to sell their horse cheap, so don't ask. |
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Location: Midwest | It kind of rubs me the wrong way when people write that phrase, not gonna lie.
I'm not one to barter folks down either. But it makes the seller sound like a jerk, and realistically, that horse would have to be really something for me to want to even attempt to deal with them. lol |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
How do you know they're not wearing socks? I personally won't buy from a man who rides commando. Show me the undies, buddy, or no deal.  |
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Location: Canada | My biggest pet peeve is the "I'm thinking of selling (or sailing)." Either it's for sale or not. I'm even more annoyed when that phrase is followed by "serious inquiries only" --- REALLY... you're not sure you want to sell, so how can I be sure I want to buy.
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| Three 4 Luck - 2014-03-21 10:32 AM LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
Oh Oh Oh - and BAD GRAMMAR in the advertisement!! IT KILLS ME and I scan past the horse on premise, he could be worth the money but I can't handle it! The horse is for sale. Please don't write the "I have to sale my horse" .... gahhhhhhHH!!!! JMHO. :) |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Three 4 Luck - 2014-03-21 10:32 AM LRQHS - 2014-03-20 2:44 PM dhdqhllc - 2014-03-20 2:21 PM sometimes i like to list specifically who i DO NOT want to call..... I have a little check list of who not to buy from too....
1- people that stand on their horses back
2- people who use the same old tired cliche's in their ads
3- people holding the horse while wearing shorts and cowboy boots with no socks
4- people that don't list the price for me
5- anyone in the picture with a toothpick in their mouth
6- people named Earl, Bubba, Eugene, Wilma Jean, or Steve
7- anyone riding the horse in flip flops
8- people from Arkansas and Mississippi (jk, jk, jk)
If they even give me the impression that they aren't wearing socks......deals off lol. Buy some longer socks people......the one's that come above the knee! |
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Location: London Ontario | MY FAVORITE....."Woulda won the rodeo/1D/2D/etc. but we barely tipped the second"
A) You didn’t even come close to winning if you knocked
B) You don’t barely tip a barrel, it either gets knocked down or it stays up. Simple
This reminds me of one of the Ecards saying "Well I knocked the first, slipped at the second and lost my stirrups, and had a dog run out in front of me and spook my horse at the third, but I woulda won if that didn’t happen!!"
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | It dont brother me at all how they word it. I know what they mean, they have a horse that they are selling, so if I see something I like then I will check it out on matter how they spelled it |
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Location: Wyoming | My faaaaaaavorite.. 15.5 hands tall |
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Location: Midwest | jricky - 2014-03-21 6:53 PM My faaaaaaavorite.. 15.5 hands tall
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Location: Probably On the Road to the Next Barrel Race! | barrelracr131 - 2014-03-21 6:56 PM jricky - 2014-03-21 6:53 PM My faaaaaaavorite.. 15.5 hands tall
When I was 28, I had an awesome horse named Shorty that I placed in some very big pro rodeos on. I was a college graduate, with honors, and very well-read. My parents never had a thing to do with horses, and I clawed my up the barrel racing ladder with NO help. One day someone asked me how tall my horse was, and I replied "about 14 and a half hands". This person then kindly explained to me how horses were measured... I was mortified, to say the least. I wish someone had taken me to 4H classes and FFA rodeos as a youth...maybe I would have learned that before embarrassing myself. So, the next time somebody incorrectly sizes a horse, maybe instead of being sarcatic and snotty, maybe...just maybe...you will thank God for the caring people He brought into your life that taught you these things. It's easy to pass judgement, far more difficult and rare to be kind. Choose wisely. |
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| CrossCreek - 2014-03-21 9:59 PM
barrelracr131 - 2014-03-21 6:56 PM jricky - 2014-03-21 6:53 PM My faaaaaaavorite.. 15.5 hands tall
See with what you said, I would assume the horse was 14 inches and 1/2of an inch.
15.5 as what the picture says, with the Internet and google there is no reason to get this wrong IMO.
If it is a cheap horse, it doesn't bother me, but when the horse is over 5k please do your research, spell check, as most times you are paying for the ad. You might as well get the best "screen time" for your money |
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Location: Texas | I hate whn I search for a specific price and have to weed through all the $0.00 and private treaty horses.
COME ON BHW add a dang "eliminate private treaty" button. |
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| T-Zip - 2014-03-21 9:17 PM
This made my OCD grammar correcting sense start tingling............ |
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Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm | You guys spend WAY too much time being ****ed off about trivial things. |
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Location: Midwest | Calm down, 'twas just a meme. I thought the horse was funny... |
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| I guess really the best one of this line that really sort of made me mad was something I saw on Facebook. They made an ad for the horse, saying the horse was on sale, and added a video of the horse. It included pertinent information like registered name, age, size, etc.
What kind of tripped me was that they had a statement that read:
You can't try this horse without giving me the full deposit amount first, in cash. This was 10% on a $40,000 horse.
I was like, "For real?" Hmmmm. I'll be handing over my $4,000 in cash, hmmm, like never. |
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| classicpotatochip - 2014-03-22 7:31 PM
I guess really the best one of this line that really sort of made me mad was something I saw on Facebook. They made an ad for the horse, saying the horse was on sale, and added a video of the horse. It included pertinent information like registered name, age, size, etc.
What kind of tripped me was that they had a statement that read:
You can't try this horse without giving me the full deposit amount first, in cash. This was 10% on a $40,000 horse.
I was like, "For real?" Hmmmm. I'll be handing over my $4,000 in cash, hmmm, like never.
From previous posts on BHW there are more people doing this and it is no refundable. This is to weed out the tire kickers.
IMHO, if you are worried about people not buying the horse after trying it, then there is something wrong with your ad |
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| A long time ago before nbha i had a really nice mare, she was nice enough back then if i went to a big show i would take my crop and get after her and she would get me a check, small show i would look at who was there at a local show if big guns where there i would get the crop if not i would not. So, i advertised her in the quarter horse journal alady callled me and said she used to compete with martha josey and yada yada, so she came by to see my mare i could tell she was not a good enough rider to,stay with the mare when she went on. So, i saddled her up let the lady get on and went into the tack room and called my husband and talked to,him while she rode then she wanted to,trade me some junk horses and i turned her down sold her to someone else went on with my business and then nbha started. |
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Location: Buffalo, TX | The wording doesn't bother me at all....what bothers me are private ads (or any for that matter) that don't put the registered name....I think they don't want you doing any research before calling....... |
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Location: Heart of Texas | bennie1 - 2014-03-22 1:33 PM T-Zip - 2014-03-21 9:17 PM This made my OCD grammar correcting sense start tingling............
I just asked my 9 year old son to find two mistakes.. It took him a minute, but he figured it out. |
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Location: Midwest | T-Zip - 2014-03-23 1:23 PM
bennie1 - 2014-03-22 1:33 PM T-Zip - 2014-03-21 9:17 PM This made my OCD grammar correcting sense start tingling............
There's actually three. There should be a comma after "Sorry". lol
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Two weekends ago, I was at a Nursery Festival and they had rides, etc. There were signs on just about every ride, the ticket booth, the food booths and they all read the same, "Help wanted tairing down on Sunday." It took me forever to figure out what they were trying to say on 30 signs lol. |
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Location: North Dakota | cheryl makofka - 2014-03-21 10:14 PM CrossCreek - 2014-03-21 9:59 PM barrelracr131 - 2014-03-21 6:56 PM jricky - 2014-03-21 6:53 PM My faaaaaaavorite.. 15.5 hands tall See with what you said, I would assume the horse was 14 inches and 1/2of an inch. 15.5 as what the picture says, with the Internet and google there is no reason to get this wrong IMO. If it is a cheap horse, it doesn't bother me, but when the horse is over 5k please do your research, spell check, as most times you are paying for the ad. You might as well get the best "screen time" for your money
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Location: Louisiana | Everytime I've heard that saying, it was about a horse that wasn't being advertised, or that wasn't really for sale. My BF says it. He isn't aiming to sell any of his horses, but as he says for the right price they are all for sale- hence they are not "on sale". Something you aren't nessesarily looking to get rid of is going to have to bring a price you can't refuse. |
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Location: LOUISIANA | haha.
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Location: Midwest | rodeowannabe - 2014-03-24 12:53 PM
haha.
let someone else buy it...just rude..i sure wont be calling.
That's basically how I feel
I mean, it's very polite to say "Price is firm" and it has the same meaning. No need for the snarky saying.... JMO
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| JAG73 - 2014-03-20 11:05 AM
I really don't have a problem with it. I see it as being a very nice way of being up front with people, eliminating a whole lot of wasted time dealing with people who won't buy unless they think they are going to get a "steal of a deal".
If you don't like how the ad is written skim over it you will save everyone involved a lot of time and frustration.
I agree. It doesn't bother me at all to be upfront in the ad. Just like if you are selling a saddle or trailer locally (here in SoCal people are REAL flakes and don't bother to call if they are going to be hours late or not show up) so I clearly state that I have a day job and am available to show you the item on a weekend or weekday after 4pm, and please DO NOT call and ask to see it at 11am on a weekday. I have also told people after they have told me their riding level or that they are looking for a horse for their 5 year old that what I have is "too much horse." Ultimately I don't want to have an unhappy buyer, but I don't want to not make what I need to make on the sale. |
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