Craigslist: Trash or Treasure Part II

March 12, 2009 by Angela  
Filed under Lifestyle

It’s time once again to wow you with OOO’s and AAHHH’s in this month’s installment of “Craigslist: Trash or Treasure.” For anyone not familiar with my little Craigslist review, you can check out my other post here. Ok, so I’m scanning through Craigslist trying to get my “funny on” because my life right now is really in the shitter and nothing cheers me up (or pisses me off) more than looking at what other people are trying to sell. Oh yes, I have seen some beauties out there and I am always amazed at how they think their crap is worth its weight in gold. Now to spare the sellers unnecessary ridicule, I have left off their contact information, but I do list EXACTLY what they say in the ad.

Here we go:

Great Condition, Couch, Loveseat, and Chair, Mediterranian Style-Gold Velvet with wood. Firm cushions-comfortable. Couch is 93″, Loveseat is 59″. Only asking $555.00 for the set. For details, please respond to this ad or call (***) ***-****. Thanks for looking.

Would you purchase this set for $555.00? What the hell is this person smoking? You can see the dust on the couch wood and there is a general “haze” when viewing the pictures. I thought I was gonna throw up looking at that carpet too. How much do you think this set is worth? I don’t give a rats ass how much they originally paid for it, because there are furniture clearance centers that are selling brand new furniture for $555.00!

Here is an example of a set that you can get BRAND NEW!!!


Magic Camel 2-PC Sofa & Loveseat Package

$579.99

Compare at $1,468.00 Save $888.01

Comfy, clean-lined sofa and loveseat are covered in soft as suede microfiber.

This one is REALLY nice and in great condition too! Check it out…

Coffee Table set - $1500

Coffee Table set…perfect condition….1 year old.
Set includes…
2 square coffee tables
2 rectangle coffee tables
bar table…w/ 2 bar stools
2 matching lamps
$1,500 OBO

Wow what a steal huh? The set is nice but would you spend $1,500.00 on some coffee tables, a breakfast bar and a couple of lamps not even shown?

DUNBAR ROSEWOOD CONFERENCE TABLE & 10 CHairs AMAZING - $4000 ALL original Dunbar rosewood conference table and 10 chairs , all marked with gold Dunbar tag, very nice for formal dining room table. Excellent condition made in 1978, original cost over $15000 Also other mid century and danish modern furniture and decor! Still have 15 bertoia side chairs for sale ! Call for details and site location!

These people have BALLS bigger than Sarah Palin’s if they think they are gonna sell a table and chairs for $4,000.00!

Dining Room Table, Chairs, Hutch-$2,500
Solid wood dining room table, 6 chairs, hutch and table leaf extension. Sold new for $7000. Whitewash color. High quality and in good condition

Are these people for real? That set looks like something you could buy at a flee market for around $250.00 and that’s pushing it!

LAWN MOWER** - $195

SELF PROPELLED WITH BAG

OK, now do my eyes deceive me or are those spoke wheels? They look like the kind of wheels that go on one of those really old tricycles! How old is this thing anyway?

I’m working on a “special” Craigslist…the naughty edition! Look for this extra special “Craigslist:Trash or Treasure…The Naughty Edition” next month!

Thanks for Reading.

Bald Beauty of the Day

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Comments

3 Comments on "Craigslist: Trash or Treasure Part II"

  1. kipstreg on Fri, 13th Mar 2009 12:11 am 

    Well,what can I say,without being too rude? I’m going to throw caution to the wind…WTF?????? Gold VELVET!.Blagh.Please pass the bucket before I puke.

  2. Angela on Fri, 13th Mar 2009 12:23 am 

    Hi Kipstreg,
    The pukie pale purple carpet is what made me nauseated! But the gold velvet definitely doesn’t help…and put the two of them together, gah!

  3. John J Savo, the Authoring Auctioneer on Sat, 14th Mar 2009 11:27 pm 

    Okay. As an auctioneer and appraiser, I will give you my opinion as to the value of the items you showed here:

    Gold velvet sofa set: $0.00

    Breakfast table/coffee table: Under $100

    Dunbar rosewood set: Under $50

    Whitewash dining room set: $150 to $250

    Lawnmower: $5

    Often times, when people call me about selling merchandise for unrealistic prices, I explain that I can’t help them and that they should put their over-priced garbage on Craig’s List. So I guess I’m contributing to this madness.

    John J Savo, the Authoring Auctioneer’s last blog post..My Play Date with President Obama

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