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mlmack 10-14-2013 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by wilburness (Post 6349187)

Flesh pink

auntpiggylpn 10-14-2013 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by wilburness (Post 6349187)

When did ShopGoodwill.com start putting reserve prices on their auctions????

Lew Schiller 10-14-2013 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn (Post 6349358)
When did ShopGoodwill.com start putting reserve prices on their auctions????

I've noticed that in a few instances of late. Follows a recent pattern of store managers becoming "antique experts"
A nearby store raised the price of LP's to $5-6 because they're "collectable" when pretty much everything they had was barely worth a buck. So now it sits. Soon they'll follow another local GW store that doesn't sell vinyl because "there's no market for it". Sad since that store used to get a lot of really good jazz.

I get that they're in it for good reasons and they should get a fair price but when they turn into those CL sellers that see a pristine example on eBay sell for top dollar and then think their sad case is worth the same money.....

amcatanzaro 10-14-2013 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by wilburness (Post 6349187)

Why is that listed under suitcases?

DonnaC 10-15-2013 05:22 AM

Well, imagine how lucky this person is to have one of the first sewing machines ever made! :) And, it's a "must-see", but apparently we are not allowed to see it since there's no picture! Gave me a good giggle this morning.

http://providence.craigslist.org/fuo/4129863462.html

miriam 10-15-2013 05:42 AM


Originally Posted by DonnaC (Post 6350011)
Well, imagine how lucky this person is to have one of the first sewing machines ever made! :) And, it's a "must-see", but apparently we are not allowed to see it since there's no picture! Gave me a good giggle this morning.

http://providence.craigslist.org/fuo/4129863462.html

kind of expensive for just a needle...

grant15clone 10-15-2013 06:04 AM

Now this is a new one on me. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/atq/4124418752.html

Pfaff 18 sowing machine For Sale Its in very good working conditions very clean. It is a very old machine its From Germany. I don't have a price i am just looking For People To tell me How Much they offer...
For more information Please Call XXX-XXXX
~G~

ArchaicArcane 10-15-2013 08:14 AM


Originally Posted by amyjo (Post 6347277)
they put the phone # that way so that it doesn't get picked up, lots say test + #'s . the # is 1-780-224-8773. rather than write seven 8 zerotwo two four-887Three or something like that. no scammers need apply?

That was one of my thoughts too, but with the rest of the ad being unintelligible, I thought it possible that they really just didn't care. ;)


Originally Posted by wilburness (Post 6349187)
What shade of "pink" do you see?

Maybe that's why I've had the odd guy say no to a 401 before even trying it out.
It still reads to me like someone needs to try out this test: http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?pageid=77&lang=en
"Online Color Challenge - How well do you see color? FACT: 1 out of 255 women and 1 out of 12 men have some form of color vision deficiency."



Originally Posted by grant15clone (Post 6350073)
Now this is a new one on me. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/atq/4124418752.html


Pfaff 18 sowing machine For Sale Its in very good working conditions very clean. It is a very old machine its From Germany. I don't have a price i am just looking For People To tell me How Much they offer...
For more information Please Call XXX-XXXX
~G~

Translation: I'm too lazy to do the research on what something I own and want to sell is worth, you do it and tell me. A sure way to get less for your product.

Here's one:
http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ532847455

"Antique Raymond Sewing Machine-Cabinet-Machine-Accessories

Family heirloom that is no longer of use. We are the lineage of the original family that purchased this machine. It is in working order, is original condition and only has one handle missing off the drawer of the unit. We will consider offers."


How does a family Heirloom become unusable? In original condition? I doubt it was sold looking like that... Price isn't too bad though, considering condition and location

miriam 10-15-2013 08:20 AM

For Sale heirloom sewing machine from dis-functional family
machine in similar condition... contact xxx-xxx-xxxx
grab some popcorn for a soap opera quality performance when
junior tries to sell it before grandma is dead... but
if you hurry up we can sell it to you for only $XXXX since grandma
is out partying with her new squeeze.
We need the money.

um just re-writing their ad.... sheesh - I can't make it up as nicely as the moron's on CL now can I???

jlhmnj 10-15-2013 08:49 AM

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ532847455

Good oppurtunity for someone to own an uncommon Raymond sewing machine at a fair price from a family that has no further use of it and would like to see it go to new home.

Jon


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