Craigslist laugh of the day.....

[Sinngetreu]

Here's one you can use for crafts!

Wood for crafts or firewood (Cedar Falls)
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Large tree in CF needs to be taken down. You cut down and haul. Tons of good wood. Easy access for Truck or Ladders.

 

[rowerwet]

You, sir, are correct.

I responded to a similar add (though not quite as "too good to be true"). I got a reply directing me to overstockclearancemart dot com.
It smelled really fishy, but I went thru the process. They even gave me a promo code good for $100 discount and free shipping. When I got to the payment page, the only option was Green Dot MoneyPak prepaid card. This is the same payment method required by the FBI virus. A little searching revealed that it is a very recently registered website with several other aliases and numerous scam complaints. Needless to say I cancelled out of the transaction.

CL and scammers, I had someone reply to my pellet boiler, claimed they were on an oil platform and wanted to buy the boiler for thier son. They didn't pick at the price, just kept asking for my paypal email. I gave it to them, and they said they'd payed, simply follow the link they sent and I would be directed to my money.
Funny thing, there was no email from paypal telling me I got payed. The "buyer" said to check my junk or spam folder.
A quick search found that the link provided is a fake paypal, when you "log in" you give them your paypall pass word.
The other hint, the guy kept refering to his "shipping agent" who would pick up the iterm, but he never asked about how heavy the boiler is, or when I would be there to help load

 

[lml999]

Free firewood available - come and pick up.
Only condition - there is also some brush that you have to take with you.

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Oh, and as long as you're here, maybe rake the yard a bit. Clean the gutters. I'll fax you my "Honey Do" list.

 

[ErikR]

From the Minneapolis Craigslist............ a seized up saw with the wrong chains The price seems way too high!



Chainsaw (CS-310 echo 14") w/ Frozen engine - $100 (Lakeville)

"Chainsaw froze during use which led to the unfortunate discovery that the oil/gas mixture was missing the oil. I already bought a replacement but was advised by the shops repair guy to post the chainsaw for $100 as likely someone is willing to tinker with it.

I have 3 or 4 chains for it and the current one was not dull at the time of mishap. These chains were purchased at home depot under the advise of the staff there, but the repair guy said its slightly the wrong chain type and advised against using them further. Got plently of use out of these wrong chains ... will include them but use at your own risk. The other chains are dull but can be resharpened fairly cheap.

Chainsaw worked flawlessly before the fuel screw up. (Yes, not one of my brighter moments)"

 

[Sinngetreu]

From the Minneapolis Craigslist............ a seized up saw with the wrong chains The price seems way too high!



Chainsaw (CS-310 echo 14") w/ Frozen engine - $100 (Lakeville)

"Chainsaw froze during use which led to the unfortunate discovery that the oil/gas mixture was missing the oil. I already bought a replacement but was advised by the shops repair guy to post the chainsaw for $100 as likely someone is willing to tinker with it.

I have 3 or 4 chains for it and the current one was not dull at the time of mishap. These chains were purchased at home depot under the advise of the staff there, but the repair guy said its slightly the wrong chain type and advised against using them further. Got plently of use out of these wrong chains ... will include them but use at your own risk. The other chains are dull but can be resharpened fairly cheap.

Chainsaw worked flawlessly before the fuel screw up. (Yes, not one of my brighter moments)"


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Yes please, let me buy your problem!

 

[dmmoss51]

Here's another cut down the tree for firewood but have insurance and sign for liability... funny thing is in the ad he even mentions what the tree service said so he's not willing to pay what he already go quoted!

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[dmmoss51]

From the Minneapolis Craigslist............ a seized up saw with the wrong chains The price seems way too high!
Chainsaw (CS-310 echo 14") w/ Frozen engine - $100
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The chain saw shop guy wouldn't buy it to tinker with but thought he should sell to some else? Hmmmmmm......

 

[lazeedan]

Dave I saw that ad a few weeks ago. That sounds like a good deal. Maybe we should split it. LOL!

 

[dmmoss51]

the wood or the liability?

 

[lazeedan]

I would only be interested in the wood.

 

[Sinngetreu]

Here's another cut down the tree for firewood but have insurance and sign for liability... funny thing is in the ad he even mentions what the tree service said so he's not willing to pay what he already go quoted!

(broken link removed to http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/for/4151843973.html)

WOW! Just..... wow.

 

[MrWhoopee]

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100 AMP portable gas generator - $100 (Yreka)
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Good and handy item to have when off-grid or hunting or camping. Much cheaper than "running the truck". Pays for it's self the second time out.
Note that I have no telephone, and my only method of communication is email or USPO. It also may take me a couple of days to respond to your reply.

 

[rowerwet]

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100 AMP portable gas generator - $100 (Yreka)
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Good and handy item to have when off-grid or hunting or camping. Much cheaper than "running the truck". Pays for it's self the second time out.
Note that I have no telephone, and my only method of communication is email or USPO. It also may take me a couple of days to respond to your reply.
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A for ingenuity, D for usefulness, now exactly what can I run on 100 amps......

 

[MrWhoopee]

A for ingenuity, D for usefulness, now exactly what can I run on 100 amps......

It's a battery charger.

 

[JSGAuto]

I've seen people make simple arc welders like that. It's popular in the jeep/offroad communty.

 

[clemsonfor]

A for ingenuity, D for usefulness, now exactly what can I run on 100 amps......

100 amps at 12 volts!

 

[lml999]

Here's another cut down the tree for firewood but have insurance and sign for liability... funny thing is in the ad he even mentions what the tree service said so he's not willing to pay what he already go quoted!

(broken link removed to http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/for/4151843973.html)

Did the tree service guy identify the tree as "ash" or the CL poster as "an ash"?

 

[dmmoss51]

If the tree were down, I would come clean it up for free if I got to take the wood. It's the cut it down part being close to the barn. Renting a bucket lift to take it down in sections would be $235/day, liability insurance ?? I could buy wood cheaper.

 

[richg]

Craig's list tree felling. Right between the house and fence. Lucky dudes.

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They got lucky with that drop. The fact that the jackwagon is trying to drop a big trunk with no guide rope, no personal protective equipment whatsoever, not even wearing a flipping tee shirt, indicates this person is a prime candidate for the Darwin Awards.

 

[rowerwet]

They got lucky with that drop. The fact that the jackwagon is trying to drop a big trunk with no guide rope, no personal protective equipment whatsoever, not even wearing a flipping tee shirt, indicates this person is a prime candidate for the Darwin Awards.

I kept watching for a bad ending, there are plenty of those on youtube, this guy will end up on one soon
like this guy

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[clemsonfor]

Think u would have a properly tuned saw if your cutting 4ft trees down. It keeps bogging

 

[clemsonfor]

Like the chain brake sticking g. It stalled too

 

[Bacffin]

(broken link removed to http://redding.craigslist.org/for/4215604989.html)

100 AMP portable gas generator - $100 (Yreka)
(broken image removed)
Good and handy item to have when off-grid or hunting or camping. Much cheaper than "running the truck". Pays for it's self the second time out.
Note that I have no telephone, and my only method of communication is email or USPO. It also may take me a couple of days to respond to your reply.
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That would be 100 amps "DC" if the alternator has not been modified.

 

[weatherguy]

Come cut my wood and clean up the mess in my yard and don't forget to pay me fort he privilege.

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I have a pile of oak logs set aside for fire wood. Recently cut, easy access. You must cut it to loadable size chunks and drive it away. $125 per cord, approximately 3 cords available.

 

[dmmoss51]

'you MUST cut it to loadable size chunks' ---- if I'm hauling it away what do you care what size I cut it to or whether I cut it at all????