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So close,,, but yet so far.

Started by Bman, July 08, 2013, 09:30:29 AM

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Bman

Another CL flake strikes again...    :(

This was posted last night and I jumped on replying right away.
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BRAND NEW WEBER GRILL STILL INTACT, INSIDE BOX.  PERFECT FOR THE SUMMER.  WEDDING PRESENT WE SADLY CAN'T KEEP AT OUR APARTMENT.  RETAIL PRICE $140-$180  SELLING IT FOR $95
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Seller came back and wanted to know when I could pick it up.  We had 10am today planned out as she was working from home all day today.  I was giddy as all get out.   ;D  Come 7:30 this morning, she needs to change the time until after 2pm because she got called into the office.   :o Hmmm.....   Fine, we adjust the time and she's going to give me 1 hours notice before she's home.  1pm today, I received her email.  Only it's a
"Sorry for the inconvenience, but my fiancee had sold the grill"

::)   ::)   ::)

Yeah, sold it for more $$$ at 1pm is my bet.   >:(
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

mike.stavlund

oh, MAN!  That would have been an epic grab.  Though you prolly would have lost some sleep for stealing it like that.  ;-)

So sorry, Bman.  Where was it?  If you say Leesburg, I'm gonna cry like a baby.
One of the charcoal people.

Bman

Georgetown.   2400 M St to be exact.
I just -knew- it would be too good to be true.   Wonder what they actually sold it for.
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

dwnthehatch

I emailed her this morning at 8:30 and received the following response:

It's still here at my place but my fiancée got offer $110 for it if you can $115 ill sell it to you today.

Sincerely,
Ara

Sent from my iPhone

mike.stavlund

That's weird that she wouldn't have invited Bman to up his bid as well.  Though she might have felt reticent to do that since SHE ALREADY MADE A DEAL WITH HIM!!

CL is a crazy place sometimes.

...and wow, can you imagine such an awesome wedding present as a new WSM?  And can you imagine how pissed you'd be if you gave it to someone and found out later that they sold it for $110?  LOL
One of the charcoal people.

Bman

Quote from: mike.stavlund on July 08, 2013, 10:07:41 AM
  And can you imagine how pissed you'd be if you gave it to someone and found out later that they sold it for $110?  LOL

I would freak-the-eff-out.  lol
I just emailed and asked what she sold it for as it's obvious this was about getting more $$$
If she replies, I'll inform her it's actually a $300 smoker.  ;D

I'm kicking myself for not going last night when we struck the deal.  But her apartment is street parking and I knew it would be full.  Monday AM, people should be at work.  It was a roll of the dice...
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

edhead35

I'll email her and offer her $289 lol. Just to see what she says

Bman

Kinda surprised the listing is still up.  Wonder if she's still taking bids?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/app/3920357964.html
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

mike.stavlund

I just wrote and offered her 100.  But don't worry, Chad, I'll sell it to you for two.
One of the charcoal people.

mike.stavlund

Ok.  She just wrote back, and says its sold. 

I asked what she sold it for, but I'm not sure I have the heart to tell her it's worth 300 new. 

Sorry, Bman. 
One of the charcoal people.

Bman

^^^  I totally want to tell her it's worth 300 new.  They could have sold it (to me) for $150 HAD THEY ASKED.
Instead, I'll keep searching for a used one under a hunnert.
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

LightningBoldtz

I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want"

Red Kettle Rich

I sent her a note with the Amazon listing
Looking for a RED 26" Kettle & a tabbed no leg RED 22" Kettle near STL. Copper Sam Adams SJ anywhere 8)

kendoll

I emailed them yesterday too, didn't even get a reply. :(

Ken
Willing to trade first born for: *Ranger (any colour) *Westerner (yeah right)

*Imperial (Glen-Blue) *Brown GA

Peaspurple

I EMAILED YESTERDAY AS SOON AS IT WAS LISTED, I NEVER GOT A REPLY EITHER...
A Wonderful Family!!!