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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Duncan Motors</b> <br /><small>Member # 7045</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,9,43,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> why is it when u give a for sale add clearly saying < call for more info > with a number clearly posted, folks still post questions? is it they dont or cant read? are they just window shopping? they are so fast they dont catch the number? retards without parent super vision? <br /> whats a better way u guys can get folks to actually read the add, an follow simple instructions? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1FAST93NOTCH</b> <br /><small>Member # 10722</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,9,53,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Commenting to tally up them post number. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Robb</b> <br /><small>Member # 9444</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,10,0,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Story of my life. I just sold a beater car that sat for a year for $400 bucks. The thing ran and drove and was a decent beater car. I wrote the most straight to the point ad i can possibly write and i still got asked 500 questions when it was all listed in the ad. A couple people even asked it if drove, It said DRIVABLE probably 3-4 words into the ad.<br /><br />People are just stupid or cant understand english or maybe both.<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2013-08-11, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: Robb ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>9cobra7</b> <br /><small>Member # 2812</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,10,17,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I drive a vehicle driving around town with a big black bumper sticker that reads "I'm tired of stupid people" <br /><br />It's not you, people just can't read or write; it's becoming a thing of the past. No child left behind worked out really well, now they all got left behind lol.<br /><br />I have exactly the same problem so I rarely sell things now I have a garage full of shit. I can't take dealing with those kind of people so I only respond to well written emails and call back people who hold a somewhat intelligent conversation.<br /><br />Very frustrating indeed! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>POWERED BY FORD</b> <br /><small>Member # 9204</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,11,7,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 9cobra7:<br /><strong> I drive a vehicle driving around town with a big black bumper sticker that reads "I'm tired of stupid people" <br /><br />It's not you, people just can't read or write; it's becoming a thing of the past. No child left behind worked out really well, now they all got left behind lol.<br /><br />I have exactly the same problem so I rarely sell things now I have a garage full of shit. I can't take dealing with those kind of people so I only respond to well written emails and call back people who hold a somewhat intelligent conversation.<br /><br />Very frustrating indeed! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I'll take some of those things <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SLOWBACK 67</b> <br /><small>Member # 6348</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,11,34,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> It's about to the point where your add needs to be worded like this example: <br /><br />Title ( Oil Pan For Sale ) <br /><br />Description. <br /><br />( I have used oil pan. It fits 289 & 302. It fits old cars, not a rear sump 5.0 ) <br /> <img src="http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b433/slowback67/MVC-004S.jpg" alt=" - " /><br />^ Just oil pan is for sale Part # ____________<br /><br />Don't forget to put a price cause that will be the first god damn thing that's going to be asked. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>John91coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 18</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,11,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I've placed ads to sell parts that end like this...."$XXX.XX PLUS shipping". Get a question back...."does that price include shipping?" Ignorance in rampant in this country these days. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Ric88Notch</b> <br /><small>Member # 11660</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,11,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by John91coupe:<br /><strong> I've placed ads to sell parts that end like this...."$XXX.XX PLUS shipping". Get a question back...."does that price include shipping?" Ignorance in rampant in this country these days. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Exactly , ive been as detailed with my posts as i can. For example<br /><br />Part: Red Foxbody Vert/Coupe Cobra Spoiler<br />Condition: 9/10 <br />Cosmetic Condition: Little circular scratches<br />Fits: 79-93 Mustang Coupe or Convertible<br />All hardware included<br />Asking :100 Firm<br /><br />Call/Text 000-000-0000<br /><br />*Only wing is for sale*<br /> <img src="http://www.bodykits.net/images/bodykits_net/163612/00.jpg" alt=" - " /> <br /><br /><br />I get all kinds of questions like:<br /><br />What color is it?<br />Will it fit my 89 vert?<br />Is it scratched?<br />Would you take 20?<br />Is it for a mustang?<br />How much for the car?<br />Does it come with everything?<br /><br />Its either people cant read or they're just stupid<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2013-08-11, 11:55 AM: Message edited by: Ric88Notch ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>John91coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 18</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,12,0,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> It's no wonder that there are so many warning labels on merchandise these days. Like the infamous one on baby carriages that says "DO NOT FOLD CARRIAGE WITH BABY INSIDE" <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Boss 327</b> <br /><small>Member # 9143</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,12,35,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I really hate selling parts. It's become such a hassle. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="mad.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>racsirx</b> <br /><small>Member # 1710</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,15,33,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Boss 327:<br /><strong> I really hate selling parts. It's become such a hassle. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="mad.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I deal with it daily and it sucks not like before, I believe buyers these days act stupid just so the seller would get tired of dealing with them and sell it to them cheaper. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Robb</b> <br /><small>Member # 9444</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,15,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What i like to do is just use my email for CL stuff. I can weed through emails and contact the ones that sound legit and interested. Since i started doing this, I've had WAY better success in selling things.<br /><br />I had 1 couple out of 10 successful sales that came out for a table i was selling, They said "OHHH, I expected it to be bigger, Thanks anyway" Then started walking off. I just snapped and said " I suggest you guys get some english lessons because the dimensions are listed right in front of your face on the ad". <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>ECOboostin</b> <br /><small>Member # 4347</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,16,27,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I don't sell to people who use slang or incorrect spelling. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>adower</b> <br /><small>Member # 5955</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,17,58,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I think this happens for two reasons.<br /><br />1. People are really getting dumber<br /><br />2. We are a texting society. I read an article that found people are now texting more than actually talking on the phone.<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2013-08-11, 05:59 PM: Message edited by: adower ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>nasty93</b> <br /><small>Member # 8935</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,20,17,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Some people will ask me a hundred questions on a $50 mustang part and then not even buy it.<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2013-08-11, 08:18 PM: Message edited by: nasty93 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>John91coupe</b> <br /><small>Member # 18</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,11,21,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Guy in Colorado wanted to buy my 31 spline spool. Paypal's me the money after numerous discussions. Get ready to send it and he emails me that he needs a 35 spline spool not a 31. Fine. Refund his money. Wanted to ask him what kind of beast he's building that he needs a 35 spline spool when I have been going 9.0's with the 31. Guys a joke, no need to ask any questions. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>slidewayz94</b> <br /><small>Member # 3101</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,12,6,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by ECOboostin:<br /><strong> I don't sell to people who use slang or incorrect spelling. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">This and if they ask stupid questions I don't respond. Works for me I've had good luck with people so far. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Blue92</b> <br /><small>Member # 8789</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,12,11,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by ECOboostin:<br /><strong> I don't sell to people who use slang or incorrect spelling. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Same with me. When I had my car up for sale, I was VERY picky. Not judging anyone, just don't want to deal with it. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Brock_Samson</b> <br /><small>Member # 12359</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,12,18,38,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Is it wrong if i do not want to meet in a random neutral place because if i get screwd id like to get my money back? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Duncan Motors</b> <br /><small>Member # 7045</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,13,8,35,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> how bout this one,,,,, im selling a part for a certain price,,,, and they say heh im coming from where ever they may live ,,, so can they get it at a third of the price. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>NEIGHT</b> <br /><small>Member # 8741</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,13,8,35,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> It's you. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SLOWBACK 67</b> <br /><small>Member # 6348</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,13,9,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Duncan Motors:<br /><strong> how bout this one,,,,, im selling a part for a certain price,,,, and they say heh im coming from where ever they may live ,,, so can they get it at a third of the price. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Or trying to lowball you when they show up after already being agreed on a price. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5abiBeast_5.0</b> <br /><small>Member # 11311</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,13,11,2,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> .<br /> <br /> <small>[ 2013-08-13, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: 5abiBeast_5.0 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>DIRTY SALLY</b> <br /><small>Member # 7845</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2013,7,13,12,50,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Duncan Motors:<br /><strong> why is it when u give a for sale add clearly saying < call for more info > with a number clearly posted, folks still post questions? is it they dont or cant read? are they just window shopping? they are so fast they dont catch the number? retards without parent super vision? <br /> whats a better way u guys can get folks to actually read the add, an follow simple instructions? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">fuckin retarted people <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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