I know most people have discovered if not already known about, Craigslist. www.craigslist.org
I was surprised to see the copyright started back in 1995? Around the dawn of what we know now as The Internet. But I digress…
In this economy, Craigslist has been a Godsend for most of us this Christmas, the ultimate garage sale where one can pick up just about anything at bargain basement prices. The things that I have found are quality and no complaints…
I just thought I would pick a few items that I found while browsing, for your amusement, of course.
My comments are in ( ).
These are actual items posted, the names have been deleted to protect the innocent and inept…
1. LOOKEN FOR A DRUM SET (this one doesn’t even need my comment)
2. I’m in the process of packing to move and sell my home. If another woman is interested in acquiring ingredients (not pans or cutouts) in exchange for 4 dozen sugar/gingerbread decorated cookies, I will provide all the flours, sugar and extensive edible decorations that I have. Serious inquiries only.
(you better be serious about baking cookies or don’t even show up on her door with your expertise. I assume she has enough ingredients for 4 dozen cookies? In our house, when everyone is over, the 4 dozen would last all of about 90 seconds. Amateurs.)
3. 2 swet snowboards left hurry before the deals r gone (did this guy attend high school English or 4th grade Spelling?)
4. I have a pick up load of pallets and 3 stumps I need cut for fire and put in garage. I will trade for one massage. Check out my website at______( at first glance I’m thinking: after cutting up all the pallets and 3 stumps you’ll need a massage! But then… the next entry is the one listed below. Same person…)
5. I am a certified licensed and insured massage therapist with ____ years experience. I work out of my home in ____. You can see my website at _______ My business has been hit hard by the economy. I normally charge $35 a massage but you can get one by bringing any of the following items. Thank you to all!! I have a special needs child and will trade a massage for any of the following items on her list regardless of cost. Used items are ok.
(okay, tug at the heart strings a little, I could probably write a short story about this person, the hard hit economy, a meager Christmas, a mom just trying to get a few tidbits for her daughter and it could have some tear jerking portions… Of course I’m from that 60’s and 70’s generation that I still cringe at massages in someone’s home in trade for any monetary compensation… but nevertheless I went on to read the list…)(And by the by, I didn’t go to her website, afraid I might be right!)
Size 12 girls’ pjs
Girl preemie clothes (for her doll)(she put this in, not me:)
Putter and balls
Disney babies carrier and clothes for mickey
Electric pencil sharpener
Barbie Disney princess horses for Jasmine and Snow White
Sleeping Beauty dvd
how to play drums dvd
math cd rom
dangling ear rings for sensitive ears
(I guess I’m wondering why the “special needs” child needs a Putter and balls? Does she play golf, or did dad slip that in hoping no one would notice? Or is dad the massage therapist and that brings in a whole new aspect…)
6. 2lbs rice & 1lbs dry milk quickest pick up gets priority (when you are advertising food that is designed to last a millennium and you say “quickest pickup”; does that make anyone else a little leery???)