Author Topic: My Craig's List ad (Read 8333 times)

Balog · « **on:** August 11, 2009, 11:34:30 PM »

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/1318700677.html

Trying to use humour to help move a fairly run of the mill item. Whattya ya'll think? Any suggestions?

zahc · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:37:47 PM »

Sounds good. Last time I half-jokingly accepted trades for "vinyl records, cameras, tools or weapons" I traded a few bucks worth of junk for an 870.

What's a pup?

Boomhauer · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:52:12 PM »

In a FS ad at Lightfighter, the seller posted "This gun has been shot less than 50 Cent" in an effort to move the rifle.

Looks like a good ad.

Northwoods · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:52:40 PM »

I don't have much use for a guitar, but if I get a job before anyone buys it I'll pay the $90 to see you set it on fire and smash it on the curb. If I also get an elk or deer before then we can grill some dead wild animal afterwards.

LadySmith · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:57:17 PM »

It made me lol.

Regolith · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:03:03 AM »

Only thing is I'd take out the "will reduce price by $1 per day until sold" line. That just gives any potential buyers the incentive to sit on their laurels and wait until it get down real low before making an offer.

Balog · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:34:49 AM »

Quote from: zahc on August 11, 2009, 11:37:47 PM

Sounds good. Last time I half-jokingly accepted trades for "vinyl records, cameras, tools or weapons" I traded a few bucks worth of junk for an 870.

What's a pup?

Pick up. Seems to be a common abbreviation.

Quote from: Regolith on August 12, 2009, 12:03:03 AM

Only thing is I'd take out the "will reduce price by $1 per day until sold" line. That just gives any potential buyers the incentive to sit on their laurels and wait until it get down real low before making an offer.

I thought of that, but 1. I've seen it done successfully with fountain pens before and 2. with such a crowded market (lotta cheap basses on CL) I had to do something to get people's attention.

CNYCacher · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2009, 08:20:52 AM »

Quote from: Regolith on August 12, 2009, 12:03:03 AM

Only thing is I'd take out the "will reduce price by $1 per day until sold" line. That just gives any potential buyers the incentive to sit on their laurels and wait until it get down real low before making an offer.

Even cheap bastards are smart enough to know that a slightly-less-cheap bastard might come along.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2009, 09:46:23 AM »

Not a bad looking axe!

How's the action and intonation?

DD

Balog · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2009, 10:56:46 AM »

Quote from: Doggy Daddy on August 12, 2009, 09:46:23 AM

Not a bad looking axe!

How's the action and intonation?

DD

Dude, I bought my first bass a couple months ago. :)

That being said, the "action" as I understand that term was very nice, low and easy to fret but no buzz. Not entirely sure what intonation is; the notes being true all the way up and down the fretboard I think? Not sure on that one.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2009, 01:20:04 PM »

Has it sold yet?

Looking for a bass guitar, myself. I'd like a 5-string, though.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2009, 01:26:46 PM »

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Not entirely sure what intonation is; the notes being true all the way up and down the fretboard I think?

You got it. Easy way to check is to play the harmonic at the octave, then fret it at the octave. Should be the same note.

If you're not familiar with playing harmonics, that's when you don't press the string all the way down, but just touch it over where the fret is. Pluck or strike the string at the same time as you pull your finger away from touching the string. You'll hear what could be described as a "ghostly" tone. That's the harmonic.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2009, 01:28:02 PM »

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Looking for a bass guitar, myself. I'd like a 5-string, though.

Look dude, you got four fingers, you only need four strings. Don't overreach!

DD

Balog · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2009, 03:18:45 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on August 12, 2009, 01:20:04 PM

Has it sold yet?

Looking for a bass guitar, myself. I'd like a 5-string, though.

Yeah, went the 5 string route meself. This un is still up.

Balog · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2009, 04:23:07 PM »

Today's update. I'm especially proud of the title. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/1319847427.html

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2009, 03:11:56 PM »

Updates?

DD

Balog · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:22:03 AM »

Quote from: Doggy Daddy on August 14, 2009, 03:11:56 PM

Updates?

DD

Was away a lot of this weekend so I slipped on updates. Here's the latest. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/1327518819.html

Balog · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2009, 12:24:19 PM »

Here's today's installment. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/1329453404.html

Kind of rushing on the funny titles, I need to start thinking them up the night before.

Balog · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2009, 05:34:22 PM »

Here we go again. Let's hope the title doesn't get me flagged. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/1331885518.html

RaspberrySurprise · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:43:29 AM »

Quote from: Balog on August 19, 2009, 05:34:22 PM

Here we go again. Let's hope the title doesn't get me flagged. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/1331885518.html

It did.

Balog · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2009, 02:49:23 AM »

Yeah, like 10 hours later. Did you flag me RS? Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

RaspberrySurprise · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2009, 03:19:56 AM »

Quote from: Balog on August 20, 2009, 02:49:23 AM

Yeah, like 10 hours later. Did you flag me RS? Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

Not I, if it was me I'd be gloating, or at least making fun of you or something.

Balog · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2009, 09:27:03 AM »

Reposted and flagged again, honestly people get a damn sense of humour. Got another offer though. :)

Sawdust · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:09:56 AM »

What are you writing that is getting it flagged?

Sawdust

Balog · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:33:33 AM »

Quote from: Sawdust on August 20, 2009, 10:09:56 AM

What are you writing that is getting it flagged?

Sawdust

The title of the ad was "Your not buying my bass makes baby Jesus cry."

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