jbot Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Have you ever come to an agreement on price for something you were selling on Craigslist and agreed to meet up to complete the sale?And then, due to a series of harmless events, you might be missing each other by a couple hours, and maybe have to ship the item... so you generously offer to ship the item at your cost while maintaining the previously agreed upon price?And they say, " If you want to ship it cool but I won't send Money until it arrives - unless you can think of a Better way"And as you sit there, your face caving in on itself because... WHAT THE FUCK, and you just chuckle uneasily and assume he must be fucking kidding, oh sweet 5.7lb baby jesus, let him be kiddingso you respond back, "I don't think that's how it works lol. If youre in town, great, if not, no problem."and he says, "So you expect me to send you money and hope you mail the robot?"At this point, you lose faith in humanity, the internets, and start finding the nearest puppies to curb stomp. They make relaxing noises when the jaw separates forcibly, dontcha know.Still waiting to hear back after i gently let him down with... " Yes, that is how the typical online sale works. Regardless, it's cool, I understand where you're coming from. Let's just hope the timing works out. if not, it's not the end of the world."god help me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 you should probably meet him at his house. i hear that's the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 When he answers the door tell him your name is Colonel Angus and you have a package from the Great Leader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Just GIMME MY FUCKING ROBOT ALREADY!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 send him a fake check for 3 roombas then send over a "courier" to pick up the cash once the 3 roomba check arrives and have him give your "courier" a spare roomba and allow him to keep the 2nd roomba as payment for hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Never had this happen on CL. But I won't send an item until I have the cash for it in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Robots...Meet him at a third location. Don't let them know where you live and don't go to their place to meet their homies behind the door either. Parking lot of a busy place might be good.Robots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I do Craigslist to avoid shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I do Craigslist to avoid shipping.exactly.if i dont mind shipping something, i will put it on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 you should have just written back "you expect me to send you the item and hope you send the money?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 if you were fucking there on time we couldnt be arguing over this. You better ship me that fucking robot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 my mistake was not just assuming the guy was a complete and total loss and holding back.it's kewl though... its not everyday you meet a feral child of the internets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I want to hear more about the "series of harmless coincidences" that caused the missed meeting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 You silly Asians & your robots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Be honest Jinu... Were you trying to sell yourself as a mail order bride again?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I want to hear more about the "series of harmless coincidences" that caused the missed meeting...First thing, the pre-ordained meeting time has not happened yet. It is/was supposed to be tomorrow (saturday).Originally, we were going to meet somewhere between dayton and cbus to do the transaction cause neither of us wanted to drive the whole way.Then, it turns out he would be in cbus that day to pick up something else. So, we try to work something out. Problem is, he would be there at 10 and wasn't sure how long he'd be there, and I wasn't getting in til 12-12:30.So, this starts up the whole conversation about shipping. then i find out I'm dealing with Brendan fucking Fraser from "Blast from the Past". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarvismb Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Edited March 25, 2011 by jarvismb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood3586 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I literally just lol'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Send me the money ill hold it till you send him the robot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 KK Escrow at your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Exactly. I only charge a small percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarvismb Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I had to edit my earlier post for failing at the internets.I feel like it ruined the joke.:sadjew: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Trust is something that is easily destroyed in a sales relationship. If it was your "bad" missing the meeting for the original sale then I wouldn't trust you to ship when you have payment either. If it was his problem, then sorry buddy why should I trust you to pay when you have the goods? If you BOTH f'd up then it sounds like it's time to reattempt a meeting spot and this time exchange cell phone number to confirm prompt arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Trust is something that is easily destroyed in a sales relationship. If it was your "bad" missing the meeting for the original sale then I wouldn't trust you to ship when you have payment either. If it was his problem, then sorry buddy why should I trust you to pay when you have the goods? If you BOTH f'd up then it sounds like it's time to reattempt a meeting spot and this time exchange cell phone number to confirm prompt arrival.you make a good point butFirst thing, the pre-ordained meeting time has not happened yet. It is/was supposed to be tomorrow (saturday).Originally, we were going to meet somewhere between dayton and cbus to do the transaction cause neither of us wanted to drive the whole way.Then, it turns out he would be in cbus that day to pick up something else. So, we try to work something out. Problem is, he would be there at 10 and wasn't sure how long he'd be there, and I wasn't getting in til 12-12:30.So, this starts up the whole conversation about shipping. then i find out I'm dealing with Brendan fucking Fraser from "Blast from the Past".and the thing is... when, in the history of online commerce, has it ever been the practice to send the item FIRST, not payment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Just for the record... I don't believe we've yet established if this is an anatomically correct robot?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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