Craigslist fruitcake or failed attempt at humor?

Jimbo18
Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
I listed my Pioneer VSX 821K on CL last week and the first response I got for it was this:

"A nice looking receiver here and yes I would like to see it working, if possible we can do it right there at your place. I would like to meet to see it working Sunday if possible. But any day next week is ok with me and most any time will be fine, just work it into your schedule. Please wash your hands if you have to handle it, on the other hand put some gloves on before handling it please. The picture of it on craigs list had a lot of your dirty ol' finger prints all over it and a few dog foot prints on it also. This receiver looks like a herd of sheep trampled on it going to the slaughter house. Have you not been taking good care of it ? "

The receiver is immaculate. So two questions, is this guy a nut or failed comedian, and would you give him your address?

For the record, I didn't and I have a sale pending with someone else since I got this.

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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    I would not even respond. Kook with a Kapital K.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,351
    Sounds like a buyer that will be a pain in the arse...kickem' to the curb
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,920
    A freak, keep your distance.
    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    A CL Troll for sure
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    Ask him if since you went to the effort of donning some gloves, he'd permit you to perform a check on his prostate............. :D
  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    I didn't respond, of course. I have sold about a dozen times on CL in the past couple years and that's the strangest message I have gotten.

    And gdb, to greatly paraphrase Tony Soprano "I wouldn't even wag a finger in his face".
  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    What's wrong with a guy wanting to by clean merchandise? :)
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,612
    Must be the season. Tried to buy a watch- guy kept flaking out.
    5 minutes away but he just wouldn't commit to a time.
    No wonder he has had 3 of them listed for two months.
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  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    I'd call him. Could be entertaining. Be sure to record the convo and share. So long as you're in a state that allows that. Then share it here. :D
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    I call him and then he has my number. Not going to happen. But it's an interesting idea. I actually expected to get another email from him by now.
  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,105
    Ehh, just email him... what's the worst that could happen... :p
  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    I was thinking I would email him once the receiver is actually sold (supposed to be Friday evening), and wait for a response. Once I close the ad, my email link goes away anyway.

    Here's a link to the ad, if you want to see the fingerprints, paw prints and sheep tracks. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/4985315936.html
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    Is that a dead mouse inside the case? Or is it still alive?
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    That was hilarious Jim, your avr looks very clean, glwts!
  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    I call him and then he has my number. Not going to happen. But it's an interesting idea. I actually expected to get another email from him by now.

    Dial *67 before his number. It will hide yours.

    Have fun now.

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,612
    He's being an idiot plainly. Looks like a pretty good picture to me.
    most of the time 1st issue should be the last issue with a CL buyer.
    Otherwise you may end up escorting somebody out of your house
    at gunpoint. too many of these guys are running a scam, or worse, nuts.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,023
    He's a fruitcake, pay him no attention and move on.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,482
    nbrowser wrote: »
    I vote for fruitcake. That's my personal opinion, your views may vary :)
    I vote PFB as well...
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