Well , Martha Stewart, You Must Try Craigslist

So I was at the pharmacy waiting for Little Bits' allergy medicine (the allergist has just put her on Singulair and informed me that she is allergic to cats which, of course, she denies!) Next to me for my reading pleasure was a decorating magazine. Of course being in the process of moving I just had to glance. Featured were several fabulous finds from craigslist and the article continued to explain how you can update your look easily with such fab finds.

Naturally, I had to see for myself what craigslist was all about. After all, hubs could not complain I was spending too much money...blah blah blah if it was a "fabulous find" right? Right. The problem? Well I will let you decide for yourself.

This has to be the all time favorite "fab find"

!!!!!GORGEOUS IS NOT THE WORD SOFAS MARBLEN GOLD TABLES N BRASS LAMPS! - $3800 (HARRISBURG PA)

THIS ONE OF ITS KIND SET IS SPOTLESS FROM A PET FREE HOME N IN EXCELLENT CONDITION RED VELVET MATERIAL WITH GOLD CARVED TRIM , 2 END / SIDE MARBLE TOP TABLES N MARBLE TOP COFFEE TABLE , PLEASE CALL MY CELL 717 319 1582 , TERMS CASH 3800, OR BEST OFFER THE LAMPS ARE ALSO FOR SALE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $ 1800, IF U SEE THIS AD IT IS STILL AVAILABLE









Moving, must sell

I have alot of stuff but the biggest of the bunch is a nice cherry wood dining room set with six chairs in great condition. We are busy packing, I don't have time to put pics on here of everytrhing. I also have nice gun cabinet hand finished, not junk from Walmart. Brunswick pool table(paid $2500) make offer. A shed full of tools, yard blower, weed whacker and so on. I even have a 12' by 20' shed in great condition, yellow with brown shingles(you move it) Also a few items you need a I.D. card for

My note: Hmm wonder what that could be? Do they sell the items you need an I. D. card for at Walmart?


I have a leather sofa and loveseat they are in good condition. the colors are red and black. i plan to move in the next weeks so i need to sell them as soon as possible will take offeres DONT MISS OUT ON THIS CHANCE FOR NICE FURNITURES!!


Sofa and Love Sit/Bunk Bed W/ Matresses - $725 (South Jersey)

Date: 2010-06-13, 8:47PM EDT
Reply to: see below

Must Be sale, bought different sofa and I don't use the bed no more. contact no. 856-753-8330.






My note: I don't think this person paid $725 for this stuff when it was new. Secondly what the heck kind of description is that? Are you trying to scare people away?



DINING ROOM TABLE AND CHAIRS -

IN PERFECT CONDITION 267 394 2070







4 Piece Sectional Sofa - $150

Up for grabs is a fairly large, 4 piece blue sectional couch. The set includes a reclining section, a straight section, a corner and a chaise. Redecorating living room and this doesn't fit the style we're going for. I can't deliver, but I'll help you schlep it into your (large) truck. The dog and my grandma's blanket are not included in the sale.

My note: Hello, are people really that stupid?


Diner Table w 6chairs and Twin Bed w Mattress (Galloway)

twin bed with brand new mattress for free = $125

diner table with 6 chairs =$ 125

call hiren = 609-271-5996 $$$MAKE BEST OFFER AND IF ITS REASONABLE YOU CAN COME PICK IT UP!!!! $$$

furniture - leather sofa and baige corner sofa and appliances = gas dryer and gas stove

My note: Hiren, don't think this ad makes too much sense. Would you care to clarify?



**SOLID MAPLE WOOD ROCKING CHAIR-CHEEP**

Simple dining room set - not fancy! - $375

We have a toy poodle, but poodles don't shed, so no dog hair!

My note: Could you make this sound any more appealing? Don't think "salesman" is in your future.


42" Rd Table & 3 Good Chairs & 1 Bad Chair - $40 (Huntingdon Valley, Pa)

Date: 2010-06-13, 10:11PM EDT
Reply to: sale-sd7as-1746465206@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

1 chair has a cracked post and has a split side rail under the seat (See Pictures). Few scratches in top. Available Monday thru Friday Next week 11/21-11/25/2010 .Please send me an email if you are interested and we can make arrangements for you to pick up.

Thanks

My note: Is it not the month of June? How long has this furniture been for sale? Maybe you should give up on trying to sell it already...or lower the price!


5-Piece Bedroom Set (Cherry Hill, NJ

Italian Provincial bedroom set consisting of two end tables, one Full-size (NOT Queen-size, NOT Kking-size, NOT Twin-size) bed headboard and footboard with metal frame, long vanity (72" long x 18" wide) with removable mirror, and tallboy chest.

My note: Could you tell me the size again please?



TABLE ( Octagon Shape - Gloss Black) - $50 (Westville NJ)

Octagon shaped repainted black table/cabinet. Has 2 doors that open and inside contains one shelf plus the base of the unit.
The front has 2 older but very classy dangling handles, nice and clean. The unit is in like-new condition and measures 24
inches tall, 26 inches long and 26 inches wide. Solid Wood (856) 469-5971

My note: What a way with words!


2 lombardy rd turnersville 08012 Longe Chair Stero Cabnet more.. Pick up Tv Cabenet from bottom (under neath) Or top will come off

My note: For starters have you ever heard of spell check and why would I/anyone want to buy a tv cabnet like that?


TABLE SET & 4 CHAIRS CLEAN GREAT CONDITION

TABLE 4 CHAIRS AND LEAF. TABLE IS 48 IN AND 72 WITH LEAF IN. SOLD OAK . CASH ONLY....NO I WILL SEND YOU MONEY ORDER OR OUT OF TOWN. I WILL SPAM YOU. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING

My note: I will spam you...what else is there to say to Mr. or Mrs. Evil?


Dinning room set beach wood Used 5 time!!!!! - $500

You are looking at a very affordable Dinning room set. This set has two lighted cabinets a the leaf for the table and it has six chairs. It is in near new conditon and it has only been used 5 times!! This set is in amazing condition and it is a beautiful shade of cream wood. I paid well over $11,000 for this set brand new and whoever buys it is getting a real steel. Please call me anytime at 856-297-0536 for more information

My note: I fail to believe that someone who can not spell 'steal' was able to purchase a dinning room set for over $11,000; is that wrong of me?


All of the above are unedited and taken directly from Craigslist. I can safely say that I have not found fabulous but I have discovered one of my new favorite sights for entertainment purposes. Laughter is the best medicine. I think docs need to prescribe craigslist to everyone. What about you? Did you find the posts as funny? Or am just losing my mind? On second thought, don't answer that, well, the part about me losing my mind (from packing) I mean!