Strollergate
Tap, tap, tap... is this thing on?
I have been a bad blogger, I know. Guess I haven't been inspired to post, though I do keep up with my reading. (Congrats to Melody! And Kristi!)
But this morning, I have a bone to pick.
I'm on a bit of a spring-cleaning rampage. Raking the front and back yards, going through piles, making huge to-do lists, and actually doing some of the things on my lists! I've been clearing out the house as much as I can, and I am selling stuff on Craigslist. Garage sale season is just starting here, so I have to make room for the new junk we're about to acquire. Ha! Anyway, this one particular item is drawing more attention than I imagined it would.
It's a stroller. Just a stroller.
I posted it on Monday, and the e-mails immediately started pouring in.
So I give the first person first dibs, naturally. I tell #2 and #3 where they are in line. #3 responds: "Please! I really need a stroller! I can come and get it tonight!"
Umm. That's nice. You're third in line.
Then, with #5, I tell her where she is in line.
Her response (verbatim): "I am travelling to India next week and would have liked to buy the stroller asap (tomorrow morning). Do let me know if this is a possibility. Thanks."
Knock, knock, knock,... HELLO?
People, this is a nice stroller, yes. But honestly, you could go to WalMart and get a fine one for about the same price as this used one. Yeah, it might not have a fancy name, but it will have a seat and four wheels, and it will do the job.
I don't get it. What am I missing?
I've never sold anything on Craigslist (though I've browsed through it). Has #1 come by to get it yet? It seems like that they might understand "It's already sold" better than "You're 5th in line and if the first 4 don't want it, you might stand a chance." Good luck!
Posted by: Bluegrass Mama | Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 10:38 AM
#1 really liked it, but it was too small for her 4 year-old. #2 just came and bought it today... My son even put on a show at the sale! I'll have to post about that... ohmygosh.
Posted by: Marie | Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Thanks Marie!
People are amazing aren't they? Yeah, if they are desperate why don't they go and simply buy one from 'Walmart'. Unreal. It must be a good stroller you're selling.
Posted by: Melody | Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Wow! From that kind of demand, you would think you were selling a BOB or a Bugaboo for $10.
Posted by: kristi | Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Yeah, it was a Combi for $30... Not a "high-end" one either!
Posted by: Marie | Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 09:56 AM