|
Author
|
Topic: is it me?
|
Duncan Motors
¯
Member # 7045
|
posted
 
 
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?
whats a better way u guys can get folks to actually read the add, an follow simple instructions?
Posts: 6310 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Sep 2006
| :
|
|
1FAST93NOTCH
¯
Member # 10722
|
posted
Commenting to tally up them post number.
--------------------
2014 Oxford White Raptor Production #: 30727
1993 Red Notchback Production #: 29409
1993 Teal Cobra Production #: 4505
TEAM TRUE FORGED
Posts: 672 | From: SSF | Registered: Mar 2011
| :
|
|
Robb
¯
Member # 9444
|
posted
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.
People are just stupid or cant understand english or maybe both.
[ 2013-08-11, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: Robb ]
Posts: 2467 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Sep 2009
| :
|
|
9cobra7
¯
Member # 2812
|
posted
I drive a vehicle driving around town with a big black bumper sticker that reads "I'm tired of stupid people"
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.
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.
Very frustrating indeed!
Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003
| :
|
|
POWERED BY FORD
¯
Member # 9204
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
I drive a vehicle driving around town with a big black bumper sticker that reads "I'm tired of stupid people"
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.
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.
Very frustrating indeed!
I'll take some of those things ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posts: 2204 | Registered: May 2009
| :
|
|
SLOWBACK 67
¯
Member # 6348
|
posted
It's about to the point where your add needs to be worded like this example:
Title ( Oil Pan For Sale )
Description.
( I have used oil pan. It fits 289 & 302. It fits old cars, not a rear sump 5.0 )
^ Just oil pan is for sale Part # ____________
Don't forget to put a price cause that will be the first god damn thing that's going to be asked.
--------------------
Originally posted by turbo50:
I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
Posts: 8582 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Dec 2005
| :
|
|
John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
|
posted
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.
--------------------
D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
MM&FF Feature June 2003
Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
| :
|
|
Ric88Notch
¯
Member # 11660
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by John91coupe:
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.
Exactly , ive been as detailed with my posts as i can. For example
Part: Red Foxbody Vert/Coupe Cobra Spoiler
Condition: 9/10
Cosmetic Condition: Little circular scratches
Fits: 79-93 Mustang Coupe or Convertible
All hardware included
Asking :100 Firm
Call/Text 000-000-0000
*Only wing is for sale*
I get all kinds of questions like:
What color is it?
Will it fit my 89 vert?
Is it scratched?
Would you take 20?
Is it for a mustang?
How much for the car?
Does it come with everything?
Its either people cant read or they're just stupid
[ 2013-08-11, 11:55 AM: Message edited by: Ric88Notch ]
--------------------
2013 Black GT
Posts: 514 | From: STOCKTON | Registered: Feb 2012
| :
|
|
John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
|
posted
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"
--------------------
D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
MM&FF Feature June 2003
Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
| :
|
|
Boss 327
¯
Member # 9143
|
posted
I really hate selling parts. It's become such a hassle. ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
--------------------
"You'll never truly understand building engines until you can make power N/A. FI overshadows an engines defficiency." Al Papito
Posts: 1789 | From: East Bay | Registered: May 2009
| :
|
|
racsirx
CAFords OG
Member # 1710
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by Boss 327:
I really hate selling parts. It's become such a hassle.
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.
--------------------
88 Saleen #564
88 GT 331 NOVI2000
88 Coupe TURBO 9.75@142
95 Cobra R #75-SOLD
06 F250
13 BMW AH3
17 GT350 #5556
GOD'S NOT DEAD
Posts: 20750 | From: Concord & Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
| :
|
|
Robb
¯
Member # 9444
|
posted
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.
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".
Posts: 2467 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Sep 2009
| :
|
|
sic70stang
CAFords OG
Member # 4347
|
posted
I don't sell to people who use slang or incorrect spelling.
--------------------
The anti-crew
1987 rolling safety violation.
Posts: 6940 | From: California | Registered: Jul 2005
| :
|
|
adower
¯
Member # 5955
|
posted
I think this happens for two reasons.
1. People are really getting dumber
2. We are a texting society. I read an article that found people are now texting more than actually talking on the phone.
[ 2013-08-11, 05:59 PM: Message edited by: adower ]
--------------------
98 Cobra
Griggs
S Trim
HRE
Posts: 3327 | Registered: Aug 2005
| :
|
|
nasty93
¯
Member # 8935
|
posted
Some people will ask me a hundred questions on a $50 mustang part and then not even buy it.
[ 2013-08-11, 08:18 PM: Message edited by: nasty93 ]
Posts: 464 | From: windsor ,ca | Registered: Feb 2009
| :
|
|
John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
|
posted
Guy in Colorado wanted to buy my 31 spline spool. Paypal's me the money after numerous discussions. Get ready to send it and he emails me that he needs a 35 spline spool not a 31. Fine. Refund his money. Wanted to ask him what kind of beast he's building that he needs a 35 spline spool when I have been going 9.0's with the 31. Guys a joke, no need to ask any questions.
--------------------
D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
MM&FF Feature June 2003
Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
| :
|
|
slidewayz94
CAFords OG
Member # 3101
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by ECOboostin:
I don't sell to people who use slang or incorrect spelling.
This and if they ask stupid questions I don't respond. Works for me I've had good luck with people so far.
Posts: 4251 | From: Sac | Registered: Jul 2003
| :
|
|
Blue92
¯
Member # 8789
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by ECOboostin:
I don't sell to people who use slang or incorrect spelling.
Same with me. When I had my car up for sale, I was VERY picky. Not judging anyone, just don't want to deal with it.
Posts: 2906 | Registered: Dec 2008
| :
|
|
|
|
Duncan Motors
¯
Member # 7045
|
posted
how bout this one,,,,, im selling a part for a certain price,,,, and they say heh im coming from where ever they may live ,,, so can they get it at a third of the price.
Posts: 6310 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Sep 2006
| :
|
|
NEIGHT
¯
Member # 8741
|
posted
It's you.
--------------------
-Savage Habits-
1992 Summer Edition
1986 Hatch- catfish killer
1964 Impala hard top
Posts: 18529 | From: EA$T $IDE REDWOOD CITY | Registered: Nov 2008
| :
|
|
SLOWBACK 67
¯
Member # 6348
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by Duncan Motors:
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.
Or trying to lowball you when they show up after already being agreed on a price.
--------------------
Originally posted by turbo50:
I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
Posts: 8582 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Dec 2005
| :
|
|
5POINTAMRIT
¯
Member # 11311
|
posted
.
[ 2013-08-13, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: 5abiBeast_5.0 ]
--------------------
2017 Mustang GT
2003 DSG Cobra
1991 Mustang 5.0- Sold
1990 Mustang 5.0 331 Stroker 402rwhp- SOLD
Supercharged 01 Mustang GT 368rwhp-SOLD
Posts: 693 | From: 510 | Registered: Sep 2011
| :
|
|
DIRTY SALLY
¯
Member # 7845
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by Duncan Motors:
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?
whats a better way u guys can get folks to actually read the add, an follow simple instructions?
fuckin retarted people
--------------------
---------
Savage Habits
instagram @2cheezen
Posts: 9145 | Registered: Aug 2007
| :
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
