[pianotech] Spamatically speaking

[paul bruesch]

When I list things on CL, I clearly state that I will not respond to "still
got it?" or "Call me" notes, and that if the ad is still up, I still have
the item. I've successfully sold several things (but only one piano)
without giving my address or phone number until the buyer is on the way out
the door to come look at it. I also use a separate gmail account that I
only use for CL... if I start getting too much spam or other harassment to
it, I can simply delete it and create another.

Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 10:57 PM, Larry Fisher RPT <larry_fisher at pdxtuner.com
> wrote:

>   Just a friendly and hopefully not boring reminder in case any of you
> have pianos listed on the internet.
>
> This is the first response for an ad I have on Craigslist (CL).  I had two
> such responses a minute or so apart time stamped about 3 AM.  I didn’t give
> it a second thought and deleted the second one thinking it was a double
> send.  I looked closely at it later and found the second one to be the
> exact same response to the second piano I have listed for the same price.
> A glace at the title and all I saw was the price and deleted the second one.
>
>
> I'll like to know if it is still for sale. I'm interested and I'll
> like to read from you ASAP.
>
> Talk about grammatical errors Mr. Thumpe.
>
> Ok so I responded thinking their command of the language is a bit out of
> practice but maybe she plays the piano well  ...............  or maybe
> not.  You don’t have to know how to write the language well to be
> interested in my piano.
>
> Here’s the comeback  14 hours later.
>
> Hi,
>
> I will like you to get back to me with its present condition. I'm
> asking this because my schedules at work are so tight and I will not
> be around to view it before finalizing the purchase. I think it is
> better if you can email me with pictures but if that is not possible
> and you can assure me of getting the best there is no problem.
>
> I'm sending you a cashiers check and will wait till it clears your
> bank before any shipping arrangement is done. Also will be sending the
> payment in excess, the check will include the shipper's charge. You
> will faithfully deduct your part and give the difference to the mover
> for their service.
>
> I will make sure I include sufficient funds that will cover your money
> and the shipping charge.
>
> Kindly get back to me in your next email with your full name and
> address for the payment to be sent as soon as possible.
>
> Thank you.
>
> After a minute or two I decided to take a closer look at the this email’s
> twin that I deleted.  I won’t be responding to either of them.  Hey, anyone
> wanna buy some pianos??
>
> Lar
>
>
>
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