"All items will be available for pick up on Saturday, July 9th between 10am and 2pm. First come, first served. Please email with any questions or address & directions! Cash only."
First response:
"hi i was wondering how much you wanted for the vintage bedroom set 555-555-5555 thank you"
Okay, I changed the phone number to protect the guilty, the rest is a direct paste and cut. Seriously? Did she really just ask me the price of something that is listed as "Vintage Bedroom Set - bed, dresser, nightstand, armoire - $100"??
Second response:
"Hi my name is xxxx and I so you add I lake to now if you still sale the mattress please emaI me back i lake to bay thanks"
And her name isn't Quadruple X, like I said, I'm trying to protect the guilty.
Third, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh & Fourteenth Responses:
"Can I come sooner than Saturday?"
I knew that was going to happen. Sigh.
We did arrange for three people to come by Thursday morning to pick up three separate items. We made these arrangements specifically for one guy who really, really wanted the wrought iron patio table and chairs that I wish I had the time and patience to strip and refinish. Because he really, really liked it and he really, really wanted it and he was going to be there FOR SURE. Guess which one of the three didn't show? That's right. Mr. Patio Table.
I know you are wondering why we chose to do it that way - we really don't have enough to have a yard sale or estate sale, and no one wanted to commit to sitting there for a full day. Call us crazy. Hind sight is always 20/20.
Lela always says I need to lower my expectations. She says then I won't be disappointed by others' actions. I think she's right.
For Sale:
One crazy lady that expects normal, rational and logical where normal, rational and logical can't be found. Slow learner, high expectations, but good in heart. 75¢ obo. Will be available for pick up Sunday at 6pm.
Any takers?
***Ally
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You crack me up Ally. I doubt your hubby will sell you. They get cranky when hungry...
The Internet really brings out the crazies.
The woods is full of 'em..
Well, your being one of my favorite people on this crazy internet...I would up the bid. I'm not cheap. In fact, I'll throw it out there now. ONE DOLLAR. Of course, once I win you I would have to throw you back.....for two reasons:
1...you're just a bit too young (don't hear that often huh)
2...My partner found out and she'd throw me out. You'd be welcome to stay, though...I'd just be out on my hiney. Oh wait, there's third reason.
3...Sunday won't do. I have a thing...
Anyhoooo good luck on the sale. And have a super weekend!
(OK maybe I'll go five bucks...but that's my absolute best offer) hehehe
I'll give you a dollar and can I come on Saturday instead?
Honey, they're crawling around like ants. All. Over. The. Place.
I've got a dozen similiar stories.
I agree with Lela--lower your expectations. ;-)
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