Craigslist score

[Stelth]

I saw an ad in Craigslist today that said, "Lincoln welder $1." I called the number, and sure enough, he said he would sell me a Lincoln 250/125 AC/DC welder in excellent condition for $1.00. I went up and got it, and he threw in 50+ pounds of welding rod to boot. He said he bought it new, and just wanted to get rid of it. I didn't want to ask too many questions, so we loaded it in my van and I hit the road. I haven't actually tried it due to the rain, but I'm not really worried about my investment.

 

[spasm3]

Its worth more than that in copper alone!

 

[daves87rs]

Cool!

 

[TooManyWheels]

Why didn't you try to talk him down? Aren't you always supposed to assume that there is some negotiating room built into the price?

 

[daves66nova]

Originally Posted By: TooManyWheels
Why didn't you try to talk him down? Aren't you always supposed to assume that there is some negotiating room built into the price?

yeah! You can't get a bargain if you don't bargain!!

 

[VicVinegar]

The skeptic in me would assume it was "hot" and immediately move on to the next ad. Good score though.

 

[eljefino]

You must be buzzing!

 

[bowlofturtle]

WOW.. i never thought i see things like that go for $1. Or anything for that matter.

I tried to sell my old TV for $1 (was actually lazy to move it) no bites, listed it for $10 and TONS of people were biting. Maybe it was a filter.

 

[daman]

It was stolen.

 

[eljefino]

Why would a thief let it go for a buck though?

Sounds to me like a yuppie wanted a new hobby but got in over his head or something.

 

[ddrumman2004]

Originally Posted By: VicVinegar
The skeptic in me would assume it was "hot" and immediately move on to the next ad. Good score though.


Me as well. I bought a used Lincoln mig welder through my stepson for 75 bucks. The welder was over 600 bucks new and this welder isn't all that old.

I suspect it was stolen from what I have heard through conversation between him and his mom and he is no angel.

@OP...nice score.

 

[VicVinegar]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Why would a thief let it go for a buck though?

Sounds to me like a yuppie wanted a new hobby but got in over his head or something.


Good point. If a thief was just trying to dump it, they'd probably just throw it in a ditch, not bothering to sell it for a dollar.

 

[daman]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Why would a thief let it go for a buck though?

Sounds to me like a yuppie wanted a new hobby but got in over his head or something.

Right,but what sound minded person would do something like this? very odd.

 

[Stelth]

Originally Posted By: TooManyWheels
Why didn't you try to talk him down? Aren't you always supposed to assume that there is some negotiating room built into the price?

Actually, as he was trying to dig it out from under various bits of junk in his garage, he said, "It's a dollar... unless you want to haggle," which I took as humor, and handed him a dollar. Who knows? Maybe I could have gotten it for 90 cents.

 

[dwcopple]

...is jealous

 

[PandaBear]

I found these deals frequently in well off neighborhood. I got a nursing glider for $100 that was originally for $400, used it for a few months, and sell it for $140.

Well off people have no time dealing with a few tens of dollar differences. Middle class seller on the other hand feels like they have to sell for how much they bought or they'll feel guilty.