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This type of marketing just pisses me off

by Scott Ames
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Every time I use Craigslist to sell something I get a rash of people scamming, which is bad, but today I got the poorest excuse for marketing I can think of.

The person responds and asks if the item is still available, then sends the following after I reply that is indeed available :


"OK, thank you for replying. Turns out i cant really get it right now anyways... my son just dented my van so now im gonna need to see how much the damage will be to fix it. UGH!

I thank god he's ok but of course it just had to happen now, when i'm finally earning very good money from this work from home program that i found. You know, if you want, they just opened up 2 more positions in our area. Basically you get paid to post links on the internet, it's very simple and I just do it while watching tv.

Here's the link if you wanna read about it:

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Ive earned about $600 a week since I began... not enough to quit my job yet but i actually have some extra money in my bank account. Well, probably not after i have to pay the mechanic bill lol. My sister is planning to sign up later and these positions usually go fast, so Id really appreciate it if you dont give the link to anyone else. Thanks!
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#marketing #pisses #type
  • Profile picture of the author RAMarketing
    Did you apply for the job is or is there still an opening for me?
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    • Profile picture of the author PatrickP
      Originally Posted by RAMarketing View Post

      Did you apply for the job is or is there still an opening for me?
      Count me in for the second job!
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    • Profile picture of the author Newman8r
      lol I wonder who they think they're fooling
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Ames
    LOL... ok you guys took all the available jobs!

    So how can I mess with this person and teach them a lesson at the same time?
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    • Profile picture of the author RAMarketing
      Originally Posted by Scott Ames View Post

      LOL... ok you guys took all the available jobs!

      So how can I mess with this person and teach them a lesson at the same time?
      Ask why his son doesn't take the other position to pay for the mechanic bill so he can buy your item.
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    • Profile picture of the author Natausha
      Originally Posted by Scott Ames View Post

      LOL... ok you guys took all the available jobs!

      So how can I mess with this person and teach them a lesson at the same time?
      Tell them that actually you have been a mechanic for about 20 years and you have all the equipment to pull a dent out in your garage and you will gladly do it for free when they come to pick up your item.
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    • Profile picture of the author codenaam
      Originally Posted by Scott Ames View Post


      So how can I mess with this person and teach them a lesson at the same time?
      How do you want to mess with a person that has an IQ below room temperature?
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by Scott Ames View Post


      So how can I mess with this person and teach them a lesson at the same time?
      Tell him you're real excited about the opportunity and you'd like to ask him some questions. Tell him you understand he might not be comfortable giving you his phone number, so tell him he can call you at his convenience on your toll-free line...


      ...then give him the toll-free phone number for the FBI. (1-800-225-5324)
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    • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
      Originally Posted by Scott Ames View Post

      LOL... ok you guys took all the available jobs!

      So how can I mess with this person and teach them a lesson at the same time?
      Ohhhh, you could have a lot of fun with this one.

      * You can send them to a video presentation for any mlm company, like Quixtar. lol

      * Tell them you come from a big family and that you could probably send them 47 people to do the work. Then tell him they'll only do it if they can talk to him over the phone.

      When you call him change your voice each time you do, but it'll be from the same phone number. lol

      * Try and get his phone number and then have a girl call him and flirt with him.

      RoD
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      • Profile picture of the author Robert Michael
        Originally Posted by Rod Cortez View Post

        Ohhhh, you could have a lot of fun with this one.

        * You can send them to a video presentation for any mlm company, like Quixtar. lol

        * Tell them you come from a big family and that you could probably send them 47 people to do the work. Then tell him they'll only do it if they can talk to him over the phone.

        When you call him change your voice each time you do, but it'll be from the same phone number. lol

        * Try and get his phone number and then have a girl call him and flirt with him.

        RoD
        LOL that was good up until the last one.

        The guy is trying to rip you off, and you want to set him up on a date?

        hahahahaha
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    Forget it and put your time and thought into something productive.
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    • Profile picture of the author VanessaB
      Offer them a job working for you. Promise double what they're already making. Have them optin to your list, and then start blasting their email with affiliate offers?
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    That's so lame. Great to see that people are still scamming everyone on Craigslist with their unwanted affiliate offers.
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  • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
    LOL When I was trying to sell my Xbox 360 on Craigslist this time last year I came across all kinds of weird stuff. One guy emailed back asking if I still had it. I replied that I did and then he sent me a link to Gamefly (affiliate) to rent games for my Xbox 360...???

    Next a women inquired about getting the system for her son and asked if it was still available. When she replied back she said she only conducts business with those who have a dating profile and that its the "legit way" to know who is really who.

    Of course an affiliate link was included.

    Like I am going to sign up for with a dating website to sell you my Xbox 360! lol.
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    • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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      Originally Posted by BloggingPro View Post

      LOL When I was trying to sell my Xbox 360 on Craigslist this time last year I came across all kinds of weird stuff. One guy emailed back asking if I still had it. I replied that I did and then he sent me a link to Gamefly (affiliate) to rent games for my Xbox 360...???

      Next a women inquired about getting the system for her son and asked if it was still available. When she replied back she said she only conducts business with those who have a dating profile and that its the "legit way" to know who is really who.

      Of course an affiliate link was included.

      Like I am going to sign up for with a dating website to sell you my Xbox 360! lol.
      lol ... didn't you know that everyone signs up for a dating site to verify their identity.

      Then there's the free dog ad. Put a pic of an adorable free dog in the pets section. When someone responds, they get an autoresponse that the poster is on vacation, but will contact them when they get back .... but ... while they are waiting, they need to buy this guide on care and training a puppy.
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      Crap marketing tactics are still very much alive,
      My advice is to take it as a great learning curve and proceed with your eyes and ears wide open at all times.

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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Michael
    Wow.. that is priceless.

    I've had Nigerian scammers attempt to get me to send them my PS3 when I was selling it on CL.

    I would lead them on for a few days, then just end communication. I can picture them in their little coffee shop getting all excited, thinking they were going to get a free PS3. I probably saved countless people from being scammed while I made him interact with me for days, answering my questions before I would "send" the item, LOL!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
      Originally Posted by Whos That Guru View Post

      Wow.. that is priceless.

      I've had Nigerian scammers attempt to get me to send them my PS3 when I was selling it on CL.

      I would lead them on for a few days, then just end communication. I can picture them in their little coffee shop getting all excited, thinking they were going to get a free PS3. I probably saved countless people from being scammed while I made him interact with me for days, answering my questions before I would "send" the item, LOL!!!
      If I had just a bit more time on my hands (not a dig at you) I would totally do this and then take it a step further by mailing them an empty PS3 box filled with peanuts and a power cable!
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        lol, me too, and send them a note telling them where they can put it lol
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      Originally Posted by Whos That Guru View Post

      Wow.. that is priceless.

      I've had Nigerian scammers attempt to get me to send them my PS3 when I was selling it on CL.

      I would lead them on for a few days, then just end communication. I can picture them in their little coffee shop getting all excited, thinking they were going to get a free PS3. I probably saved countless people from being scammed while I made him interact with me for days, answering my questions before I would "send" the item, LOL!!!
      Ah, man. The Nigerian stuff is a scam? But the two $6,500,000 money orders they sent looked so real. Want one? :rolleyes: Guess I won't quit my day job just yet.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Michael
    I didn't take offense to your post BloggingPro, lol this was years ago. Long before I found out that I could actually make money on my computer! haha
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Ames
    Here's what I wrote back:

    That's sad. Sorry that happened to you. I think your son should take
    one of the positions so he can repay you for the van. I don't want to
    take one of the positions and cut his chances. I won't even click the
    link or share it with anyone. You have my word.
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  • Profile picture of the author Suthan M
    when i first started to learn the ropes, this was one of those "dont tell anybody" strategy actually taught by the gurus.. and i remembered doing it for a week or so before finding out how hard it is to reply manually..

    The commision sucks too, i think i made about $20 or so throughout the whole week i tried 'em. I wonder how it is today. I guess those who are doing it are blackhat marketers and brand new noobs.

    but then again, this was around 2003.. cant believe people are still doing it 8 years down the road
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  • Profile picture of the author sal64
    Gotta love it.

    Put my Beemer up for sale on ebay a few years back.

    Got a ton of emails telling me that they were sailors and emailing from the high seas etc. And that an agent would arrange to pick up the car for them. So I had to send $2k to the agent to pay for the fee.

    You know the rest.
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    • Profile picture of the author Suthan M
      Originally Posted by sal64 View Post

      Gotta love it.

      Put my Beemer up for sale on ebay a few years back.

      Got a ton of emails telling me that they were sailors and emailing from the high seas etc. And that an agent would arrange to pick up the car for them. So I had to send $2k to the agent to pay for the fee.

      You know the rest.
      lol, thats a first..
      You sell to them, and you got to Pay for it :p .. They are one creative bunch, arent they?
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        Originally Posted by Suthan M View Post

        lol, thats a first..
        You sell to them, and you got to Pay for it :p .. They are one creative bunch, arent they?
        They actually offered to pay full price for the car plus the agent fee.

        They would paypal me the money.

        I would have to transfer the fee to their agent.

        .. then I guess they would raise a paypal dispute.

        I started messing with one of them for fun. Man, the abuse he gave me. Too funny.

        But you have to hand it to them for their ingenuity. I couldn't devise a plan like that if I tried for 10 years.
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  • Profile picture of the author fluffythewondercat
    Hey Dennis:

    The FBI called and said for you to stop giving out their number already. They're swamped!

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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by fluffythewondercat View Post

      Hey Dennis:

      The FBI called and said for you to stop giving out their number already. They're swamped!

      fLufF
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      Aww...shucks. I've been having fun with that one. Maybe I'll have to switch to the FTC.

      By the way, did I get any other calls?
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      • Profile picture of the author fluffythewondercat
        Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

        Aww...shucks. I've been having fun with that one. Maybe I'll have to switch to the FTC.

        By the way, did I get any other calls?
        Low, sultry voice. Deep breathing.

        Oh wait, that one was for my husband.

        Unless your nickname is "Big Boy."

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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Copeland
    I would take the time to answer this but I've just found out I have won the Nigerian Lottery and I have to go find my bank details to send to the nice fellow who just emailed me and told me about it! AWESOME!!

    Know should I buy a Yacht or an Island.... decisions, decisions.....

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