So far, there is only one thing about Colorado that I don't like. The Craigslist here sucks. Maybe it's not the Craigslist, maybe it's the people. It's the same Craigslist here and in California. But, in California when I put things up for sale, they were snatched up....quickly. People responded to my add, followed up, and fought to buy it first. Unfortunately, in Colorado, I can't say the same thing. Here's what happens....
When I put something up on Craigslist here, I almost immediately get a response. Someone will write..."I'm really interested in your _____, is it still available?" I respond quickly with "Yes, it's still available, call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx and I'll give you directions to my house so that you can take a look at it." Then, no call. No return email. Nothing. It's like they drop off the face of the earth after I respond. Yesterday, a guy (girl?) responded to one of my ads and said something similar to what I posted above....but they gave me their phone number. I responded via email like I describe above and told them to call me at 5pm so that I can give them directions. At 6:30pm, I decided to call them using the number they gave me. No answer. I left a message. No return call. I just don't get it. It's almost like Colorado is filled with a bunch of morons who don't know how to complete a transaction....which I know isn't the case. So far, everyone I have met here have been bright, courteous, and helpful. I just don't get what is going on. Anyone want to explain?
4 comments:
Same findings here... of course, I experienced the same thing in CA too. People are just idiots when it comes to communication the world wide.
i think Craig's List is notorious for its users being crappy like that. i experience the same thing you do here in the 909 now. perhaps you were just lucky when you were here.
see you soon
I agree! Craig's list people out here are odd! Even when I want to buy stuff, I don't get an answer. It's weird!
I've had the same experience when I tried to buy firewood. They listed their phone numbers, all three places had machines, I never got a single call back.
I did get Dale's recliner from craigslist, though, and the people called me back and were very nice.
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