I'm tired of flaky people

jasonh · #1 07-10-2008, 12:24 PM

Seriously.

I've been trying to sell some stuff on Craigslist for a while now (to fund my MB ambitions), but keep getting people that are interested in stuff, and then just drop off the face of the planet.

I talked to one guy last night that was interested in something, and he sounded very excited about it. Hopefully he calls me back today and actually gets it tonight. I'll be getting like $160 for the item, which would be perfect because I just found a bike on craigslist that has a "80cc" motor already on it for $115! I emailed the seller a bit ago, just waiting to hear back on it...

I just pray this guy doesn't flake on me like the rest have.

Jemma Hawtrey · #2 07-10-2008, 12:32 PM

It might just be that the money they thought they had has evaporated for one reason or another. Given the economic situation at the moment its belt tightening for everyone

hope you have luck with this person..

Jemma xx

**Bikeguy Joe** · #3 07-10-2008, 05:17 PM

A bike with a motor for 115?!? Maybe he couldn't "get it right" and there really is nothing wrong with it?

jasonh · #4 07-10-2008, 05:28 PM

idunno. He said it was running rough, but I contacted him today and he says he's got it all tuned and running well. he's moving to an apartment and will have no place to store it I guess.

There's one person in front of me unfortunately. I told him I'd give him $140, and the other person was willing to match that, so I'll have to just wait and see (and hope that person is flaky, lol). it's on a pretty decent bike too, a schwinn moab.

There's another MB that's been on craigslist for a while, though they're asking $600. it's a SpookyTooth bike, though the ad doesn't say so. A little rich for my blood, and I'd rather put it together myself

I have a feeling I'll have 2 sales go through tonight...keeping my fingers crossed.

jasonh · #5 07-11-2008, 09:58 AM

Oi, just as I thought. Another flake.

Jemma, if the money they thought they had evaporated for some reason, that's fine. What bugs me is the people that are all hyped up to get something and don't show when you're waiting for them, or say they'll call you the next day to set up a time to meet and never call and don't answer their phone or emails.

It's the falling off the face of the planet that bugs the crap out of me.

So now because I've got another 2 flakes on my hands, if the other offer for the MB falls through, I'm going to be forced to flake out as that sale was the only way I'd have the money for the bike.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #6 07-11-2008, 02:16 PM

what are you selling?

jasonh · #7 07-11-2008, 03:10 PM

Some lights for a reef aquarium is the main thing.

I was able to sell my old electric guitar last night though.

I'm setting up right now to meet with someone tomorrow morning for the light. Hopefully that goes well. If this sells and that guy's other deal on the bike falls through, a bike will be mine

If his deal goes through though, my money will most likely go to bills and I'll be forced to wait longer yet again

jasonh · #8 07-12-2008, 08:03 PM

HAH@! I HAVE A MB!!!

Sorry, had to put that in all caps

So I ended up paying $140 for it, cause I was trying to outbid the other guy, who ended up flaking anyway. Oh well.

Not sure if I'm going to move the motor to my Nishiki or leave it on this one. This has cantilever brakes which I despise. I like my linear pull brakes

Seems to run pretty decently. The clutch cable needs to be lubed BADLY, it's pretty tough to pull in.

But hey, I gots one.

not my pics, these were on the Craigslist post. It's sitting in my car (just picked it up) and I'm at work, lol.

UncleKudzu · #9 07-12-2008, 08:49 PM

so maybe someone's flakiness worked in your favor this time? that's great - i hope you've got a good engine outta the deal. congrats!

maybe you can swap brakes if you like the Schwinn?

cityevader · #10 07-12-2008, 09:10 PM

In today's world, "them" flakes far outnumber "us".
I've got a theory...digressing from motorbikes...where societal values of the USA changed. I think it was WWII. When there was a sudden and drastic loss of home-life stability. A suddenly-forced generation of those raised by "single" working mothers....the first time men en masse were away from their family for extended periods, forcing wives to work to sustain the family. The first mass breaking up of homes. Once a generation isn't directly exposed to something (previously taught by example from Pa), the next one has no clue of it. Responsibility and accountability were never learned once kids started to learn how to live/behave from others kids...AKA daycare. Then those kids who learned from those kids has grown what we have today...irresponsibility and self-centeredness, vs. family-centeredness.