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eds1275:
Is this still available?
nitrogen_widget:
the only people who communicated well were the ones i bought something from.
like they had stuff they wanted gone and were happy i wanted it.
things i've bought:

berzerk arcade monitor that needs a recap.
CRT TV's.
LAwn Mower
Stone

Though I hit one guy up for firewood and he responded 4 weeks later AFTER the snow melted asking if i still wanted firewood.
and of course the people who ghost you for a day or two because they are juggling buyers.
bobbyb13:
I can't believe how many people have answered an ad I have up for something and they never thought to look at where the hell I am.
Never mind the jackasses who are trying to scam me- somehow.

Favorite comedian of mine put it well-



If you really want something tell them you'll pay even a little more than their asking price.
As long as you don't come off as an expatriot Nigerian prince it works wonders with them being patient about you getting there.
lilshawn:
man, i hate effi'n around on deals. if you want something and have money... hey, i'm interested in your _________ if its still available, I can come this afternoon and pick it up? is all you need to say. i dont even bother to haggle. i know what i'm willing to pay and if your price isnt what i want to pay, i'll keep looking. i'll find it for what i want to pay.

nothing worse than

i really want this thing you are selling but i dont get money till next friday, can you hold it for me?

can i get this for $20 less? also... can you deliver this to me?

are you within walking distance of ______ ?

*5 minutes before arranged pickup time...* all i could get was [lessThanAskingPrice] is that okay?
Mike A:
Meh.

Answering a few questions by text requires very little mental or physical energy.
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