Jim in Anchorage Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I put a ad in for a apartment I am renting at 11:58 last night[that puts it at the top of that day's page] Here it is noon next day and I pulled the ad. 20+ calls. Yet people still pay $100's for newspaper ads no one reads. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Nostalgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I put a ad in for a apartment I am renting at 11:58 last night[that puts it at the top of that day's page] Here it is noon next day and I pulled the ad. 20+ calls. Yet people still pay $100's for newspaper ads no one reads. Why? We've sold a bunch of stuff on Craigslist including three cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 We've sold a bunch of stuff on Craigslist including three cars. Have you ever found a car you liked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Have you ever found a car you liked? We have not bought one on Craigslist, only sold them. Nothing like someone showing up at your house with 120 $100 bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Holy s***. Up to 40+ calls now. Some real bozo's however. " I really like the place but I can't pay now. I have good job lined up though. I just need a helping hand." Do I look like father Flanagan? Good lord cash only. I have heard some real sob stories today. Highly entertaining however, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Holy s***. Up to 40+ calls now. Some real bozo's however. " I really like the place but I can't pay now. I have good job lined up though. I just need a helping hand." Do I look like father Flanagan? Good lord cash only. I have heard some real sob stories today. Highly entertaining however, Link us to the ad, we want to see what you wrote that is working for you. Actually I want to prank email him. Let's hope he doesn't scroll down this far. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Edited August 30, 2012 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Link us to the ad, we want to see what you wrote that is working for you. Actually I want to prank call him. Let's hope he doesn't scroll down this far. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. http://anchorage.cra...3238775038.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 craiglist MINERALS, Marie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) That's a great ad. I can see why you're swamped with responses. Edited August 30, 2012 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 "located on a very quite dead end road across from Muldoon elementary school playground" Gee,if it's near a school, that eliminates predators and drug dealers....what's left with respect to Craigslist shoppers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 That's a great ad. I can see why you're swamped with responses. Say what you will. All I know is phone is ringing with "I can come over with cash right now" calls. That's all I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I agree. Craigslist rocks. Insane deals. I got a "gem" early this year. $150 for a leather sofa bed (FULL size). Regular price at least $1000 bucks. (Based on my other leather couch from Jennifer Convertibles) The girl said, "Honestly my guests have slept in it a couple of times only" Most likely she was a loner. Jk. Mattress was in better than like-new conditions. The couch appeared good as new too. If she said she had just purchased it but didnt like it, I would believe it. It's still looking good. Although I dont use the bed, it's kind of nice as an emergency back up bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Holy s***. Up to 40+ calls now. Some real bozo's however. " I really like the place but I can't pay now. I have good job lined up though. I just need a helping hand." Do I look like father Flanagan? Good lord cash only. I have heard some real sob stories today. Highly entertaining however, Thus answering the question " Yet people still pay $100's for newspaper ads no one reads. Why?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 That's a great ad. I can see why you're swamped with responses. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 http://anchorage.cra...3238775038.html Checked Google Streetview..... mow the lawn! Oh, and can I park a truck there even if I don't live there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Thus answering the question " Yet people still pay $100's for newspaper ads no one reads. Why?" Like a paper ad has a idiot filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Like a paper ad has a idiot filter Yeah. You have to be able to get off your ass, buy the !@#$ing paper, and then find what you're looking for without a search box or hyperlinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Yeah. You have to be able to get off your ass, buy the !@#$ing paper, and then find what you're looking for without a search box or hyperlinks. Reason why i tend to interview people from career fairs vs people applying via Monster/Career Builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I put a ad in for a apartment I am renting at 11:58 last night[that puts it at the top of that day's page] Here it is noon next day and I pulled the ad. 20+ calls. Yet people still pay $100's for newspaper ads no one reads. Why? Do your apartments have any abandon trucks in the parking lot? I heard that's a problem in those parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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