So if you have never heard of CL or Craigslist then you are probably not of this earth. I even heard whispered they are currently in the process of setting up a CL for the moon, although the only listings so far are a few used golf balls and a couple of old tattered flags.
Contrary to popular wisdom, CL was not founded by Jenny Craig, the uber-dietress, as an online swap mart for plus-sized clothing. No it was started by Craig Newmark, a Jenny Craig devotee no doubt, whose primary motivation was to access erotic services at rock bottom prices.
But of course you know CL is so much more than a cheap call out service for sleazy strumpets. You can make actual platonic friends, find your very own best friends with benefits and buy used stuff. In fact CL has almost single handedly put the newspaper classifieds and exotic call girl operations out of business.
So, recently I entered the market for a mountain bike. As you know I am frugal (a nice way of saying CHEAP), so I found the (used) bike of my dreams on CL. It was a brand-spanking new Trek 8500 that had only been driven by a little old Grandmother to Church on Sunday mornings. I arranged to meet her at a local pick up joint (Home Depot). At the appointed time she didn’t show.
Stood up!
How dare she!
Later when I reached her on the phone she said her husband had vetoed the sale.
“Well, then why did you put it up on Craigslist if you weren’t interested in selling it?” I perplexedly queried.
“I thought it would be fun.”
“Ack,” as I coughed up a hairball.
My estimation of CL took a major hit.
Then, a month or so later, tired of the incessant extortion at the gas pump, I decided to invest in a (used) scooter for puttering around town. I located the perfect bike – sleek, fast and cheap. This time I asked the owner 40 questions to establish general sanity and we agreed on a price and a time the next morning for me to swing by pick it up. Wouldn’t ya know, I drove 45 min to her house and she wasn’t home, or at least wouldn’t answer the door after much ringing, knocking, cursing and screaming.
Damn!
Stood up yet again!
I guess the only consolation was that I hadn’t been calling folks in regards to erotic services … that would have really sucked.
Have you ever been stood up?
Have you ever used CL?
15 Responses
Oh noooo!!! What a bunch of losers :/
I’ve been stood up. Mostly when my friends started getting boyfriends and thought it would be more fun to stay with them then at least GIVE me a call and say “heeey…. plans are canceled.” Ugh.
I used CL to see if anyone needed a nude model. No luck. I thanked my stars. If I’d found one I would have started to question the sanity of our nation and how far low we’ve gone…
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I tried the nude model thang myself …. and let me tell you … we go real low in this nation ….
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I’ve never been stood up….
Have only read naughty things
on craig’s list.
I’m sure i’ll become better informed about how to use
craig’s list in the future….seeing as how newspapers and exotic call girls will be out of business. Hmm…but for which I shall use it for I have not a clue.
Have a lovely summer day JD.
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I used to swear by CL
now i’m not so sure …
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I use CL to get leads 4 my energy drink biz, that’s all.
Posted on June 20th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I was stood up by a friend once, we had plans to go out to dinner, and she called me at the VERY last minute to tell me she was meeting this guy (who she had just met and didn’t know at all).
I don’t know much about CL….I was toying with the idea of selling some of my stuff on there to prepare for my upcoming move, but I decided I just didn’t have time for it.
I can’t believe you were stood up twice! I guess there’s a reason why CL is free….?
Posted on June 21st, 2008 at 10:01 am
because weirdos use CL
Posted on June 21st, 2008 at 10:02 am
Hi JD, Yes have been stood up more than once but things alway’s happen for a good reason.No never used CL. Hope you have a great weekend!!!!!
Posted on June 21st, 2008 at 11:29 am
i managed to unload a girl’s mountain bike through craig’s list but i still have the 3 kitties i’m trying to place in good homes.
they are adorable! i’ll send them to you.
Posted on June 21st, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I find craig list to be an amusing read when I am bored and nothing more. I have had customers and clients fail to show at my studio at the appointed time. I’ve also been tempted to stand them up when they call back for another appointment but I haven’t stooped that low — yet.
Posted on June 21st, 2008 at 7:03 pm
ah, i guess if i were vengeful anti-karma kinda guy maybe i’d post on CL and no-show.
nah, not my style
Posted on June 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pm
To happen once is unfortunate, but twice!? Amusing anecdote. Sorry that your misfortune made me smile, good job that this world is an illusion!
Posted on June 22nd, 2008 at 4:31 am
Did you ever get the second idiot on the phone after that?
I have only used CL to post garage sale adds and I think I’ll keep it that way.
Posted on June 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 am
Well I guess I have been lucky I have sold 3 items in the last year on Craigslist and have never had a problem. All were very nice people no weirdo’s in the bunch…lol.
Dianne<<<<is a happy camper with CL. I personally like the free section you can find some pretty neat stuff there too. I agree with timethief if your bored it will have you chuckling in no time. Have a nice day everyone.
Posted on June 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm
ah you are a CL goddess
i am but a pawn in the chess game of life
Posted on June 23rd, 2008 at 8:33 am
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