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Chickensoup
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| "Duel" port 1600 engine is a good one. I guess the cylinders all fight each other, but still seem to run great! |
That's because it is an "opposed" engine! |
      good one 
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EverettB 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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"Ongoing project. Price will go up as I work on it so buy it now."
This project sucks and I don't want to finish it. The more I have to work on it, the more I'll take out my misery on you. |
The more I do, the more you'll have to redo, after you pay me more for it 
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KTPhil
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| Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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| Koeppler wrote: |
"Ongoing project. Price will go up as I work on it so buy it now."
This project sucks and I don't want to finish it. The more I have to work on it, the more I'll take out my misery on you. |
The more I do, the more you'll have to redo, after you pay me more for it |
Yeah this one resonates with me, too, for some reason! |
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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everything new  meaning mostly, inferior parts that you will have to replace.
these are the sellers who keep track of every dime spent and try to recoup it all.
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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overrestored
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| Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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Ad title: "100% original survivor"
Description: "repainted"
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overrestored
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| Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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Ad title: "original owner"
Description: "just bought this"
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some cars
some bicycles
some old skateboards
One cool crazy cat
a yard full of fruit trees
26 chairs for some reason
a crapload of old shoes
a lot of books on history of the Mexican Ranchos
200+ kamax bolts... stacked in rows
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overrestored
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| Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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how about these:
"Hebmuller project wanted"
"speedster wanted 100k"
"300 SL wanted 100k"
ETC ETC ETC...
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some bicycles
some old skateboards
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26 chairs for some reason
a crapload of old shoes
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Evil Clown
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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I don’t need to sell it, I want to.
Saw this in this ad today
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2368850
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Chickensoup
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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Yes, he has reposted that ad at least 3 times before it even got a chance to expire
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-'05 B5.5 TDI Wagon 17in sport rims ;EGR + BSM + ASV Delete, Stage-2 Tune, straight pipe
'65 Tourist Delivery Build
'66 RIP
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CanStan
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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Yes, he has reposted that ad at least 3 times before it even got a chance to expire |
This is may favourite part:
"Not being rude...To my 5 “watchers” ... and the one who is “watching” again lol..not 30 Sec I post a new add. shit or get off the pot. THIS WILL ONLY GET MORE EXPENSIVE BY THE DAY.. they’re getting older and worth more, not less. If TP is $200 a pack then cars DEFINITELY are up 100%. This car has NEVER been hit or have ANY rust. Get it while it’s on sale..
No I will not send more pics.. come look at it and bring cash. No money no VW, sorry don’t waste my time.. this car is the most SOLID vw you will ever find."
I'm not sure how the inflated price of shitter paper relates to prices of VW's going up, but I guess it does.
It will only get more expensive by the day? As in, the longer people are out of work and deeper the economy dives, the more money people will have to spend?
I'm also a fan of the "Not being rude" part. If I was one of the 5 people actually interested in it, that would give me a hint as to what kind of seller I was going to be dealing with.
He will not send any more pictures? here are 2. That's all you get. Just take my word and come with cash.
Such an angry, hostile tone to the whole ad.
It might be a decent deal. I don't know. But best of luck with the sale I guess. |
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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| Chickensoup wrote: |
Yes, he has reposted that ad at least 3 times before it even got a chance to expire |
It might be a decent deal. |
Eh, for anyone who has ever tried to keep water & drafts out of their Beetle they know that punching a shitload of holes in the hood ain't gonna help. Now they get to source a new hood & get it fitted & painted, that oughta knock an additional $800-$1,000 off for the shoulda been left in the '80s theme.
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Erik G
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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| Chickensoup wrote: |
Yes, he has reposted that ad at least 3 times before it even got a chance to expire |
This is may favourite part:
"Not being rude...To my 5 “watchers” ... and the one who is “watching” again lol..not 30 Sec I post a new add. shit or get off the pot. THIS WILL ONLY GET MORE EXPENSIVE BY THE DAY.. they’re getting older and worth more, not less. If TP is $200 a pack then cars DEFINITELY are up 100%. This car has NEVER been hit or have ANY rust. Get it while it’s on sale..
No I will not send more pics.. come look at it and bring cash. No money no VW, sorry don’t waste my time.. this car is the most SOLID vw you will ever find."
I'm not sure how the inflated price of shitter paper relates to prices of VW's going up, but I guess it does.
It will only get more expensive by the day? As in, the longer people are out of work and deeper the economy dives, the more money people will have to spend?
I'm also a fan of the "Not being rude" part. If I was one of the 5 people actually interested in it, that would give me a hint as to what kind of seller I was going to be dealing with.
He will not send any more pictures? here are 2. That's all you get. Just take my word and come with cash.
Such an angry, hostile tone to the whole ad.
It might be a decent deal. I don't know. But best of luck with the sale I guess. |
totally seems hostile but his feedback is stellar. maybe one of those overly harsh seeming guys that put that out there because they are actually nice and get taken advantage of. I know some dudes like that
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Abscate
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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My mom always give me good feedback. It would be even better once I move out.
That abortion isn’t selling for 5 large this year
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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| So just to get into the spirit of things I am watching that too, we all should.😀 |
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Abscate
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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Just don’t sign anything
“also customer/owner Signing work orders are agreeing not sue in the event of an accident. “
Good luck with that piece of adhesion
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awreed
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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| So just to get into the spirit of things I am watching that too, we all should.😀 |
Done. |
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vwinnovator
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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My mom always give me good feedback. It would be even better once I move out.
That abortion isn’t selling for 5 large this year |
dammit...
price was only $4000 on 4/10/20
Back up to $5000 now
someone needs to let him know the '80's styling demands an '80's price tag. |
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61 BUS
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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My pet peeve...…"Price: Make Offer"
Damn...tell me what you want for it!!
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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My mom always give me good feedback. It would be even better once I move out.
That abortion isn’t selling for 5 large this year |
dammit...
price was only $4000 on 4/10/20
Back up to $5000 now
someone needs to let him know the '80's styling demands an '80's price tag. |
He will be begging for $1000 by summer
Toys just became valueless to those who must sell
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| Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:26 am Post subject: Re: Seller's ad descriptions that drive you nuts . . . |
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My pet peeve...…"Price: Make Offer"
Damn...tell me what you want for it!! |
Those are the worst.
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