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B-A-D Craigslist experience.

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SunnyDaze:
Some yuk-yuk posted a Pioneer SX-650 on CL last month for $50. I needed something with a phono preamp and a S/N ratio >70db to test 'tables as I work on them. I live in Rostraver, near California, PA. This idiot lives in Heidelberg. I call him after class to re-confirm our appointment. He assures me he'll be present at the time and place that we agreed on.

I drive the hour from Cal U to Heidelberg. As I'm sitting at Damon's, my phone rings.

*RING - RING - RING*
Idiot: "Elijah?"
Me: "Yes..."
Idiot: "It's Bruce, with the receiver."
Me: "Hello there. I'm a little early, but I'm here."
Idiot: "Oh... Uh... Well, I think I'm going to give it to my uncle."
Me: "Excuse me?"
Idiot: "Is that okay?"
Me: "No. Not at all. I just drove 40 miles to make this purchase."
Idiot: "Forty miles eh?"
Me: "Yes. I explained to you earlier that I was coming from California, PA. That's a fair distance away."
Idiot: "Oh... Well... um.... Is it okay if I do this?"
Me: "No. Not at all, but what can I do? Have a good evening."
*END*

UGH! SERIOUSLY?

Kingman:
I've bought a couple items off the list and you are pretty much dependent on the other person finishing the transaction. I nearly lost a sub after driving 2 hours to pick it up. It is a guessing game. Sorry you had a BUM experience!

Reverend:
I think all of us have had at least one bad CL experience.  It comes with the territory. 

thuffman03:
Craigs list is sometimes for the birds! >:(

Falcon:
At least he called you  ;D ;D   I know several people who waited a long time for no shows..

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