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Old 02-03-2011, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: columbus,ohio
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we have a "picker" that advertises here on craigslist.i place an ad a few times a year for 60-70s televisions.i always get flagged.the "picker"is looking for 30-50s items.i called them.talked with the wife.seemed nice enough.gave them a lead on a unit i didnt want.owner was asking 30.00.they went to get it.the owner asked for an offer.they paid him 200.00.he was told it was worth 4-500 and they want to double their money.his good fortune.they called me and wanted it serviced.they took it home,plugged it in and it started smoking.they have been in business for over 3 months now.she rambled about some of the items they had picked up.gas powered refrigerator,(250.00),pop machine,doesnt work(400.00),philco radio,(i looked it over myself and passed on it.200.00),etc.i think they will go broke before they become successful.too many shows with inflated values. i hope they make it.they seem to be hard working,decent folks.just caught up in the latest craze.
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