tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post1696497547551931081..comments2024-02-28T16:49:16.906-08:00Comments on Stiltskin Studios: If I hear dueling banjos, we're outta here!Stiltskin Studioshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02977735671927887863noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-82042364830840432912013-04-09T20:17:33.665-07:002013-04-09T20:17:33.665-07:00I've had numerous occasions where I contact a ...I've had numerous occasions where I contact a seller on CL, get confirmation from them that the item is available, then we proceed to make plans for pickup. I try to be very flexible and say I'm available at their earliest convenience, so it's not like I'm being difficult with a pickup time. I arrange a sitter for my son, go to the bank to withdraw cash, borrow a vehicle (if need be), and half an hour before I'm supposed to be there I get an email from the seller saying someone just came and picked it up. This has happened multiple times.<br /><br />I understand that no-shows are a big problem, and as a seller it's a good idea to talk to all offers/inquiries, but I ALWAYS let EVERYONE I'm talking to know if there are other people interested who are in line ahead of them. And I certainly never confirm plans to meet up with them if someone else is due 30 min before hand.<br /><br />To help avoid this situation as a buyer, I've started 'confirming' with a seller via email (or whatever contact method they've been using) that we're still on for the pickup, or I ask some other random question (about directions or something). If a seller has been very responsive and then all of a sudden goes MIA, it's a good sign he's stalling because he has another buyer coming by before me and doesn't want to scare me off in case the other buyer no-shows or changes their mind once they've seen the item. But it sure would be nice if the seller would be honest and tell me that's what's going on so I can make the decision to run thru my pre-buy routine mentioned above.Amyhttps://www.facebook.com/DevineInspirationsByAmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-36708892588025730842013-03-26T19:45:30.641-07:002013-03-26T19:45:30.641-07:00the wife called Kenny back and asked if he was cal...the wife called Kenny back and asked if he was calling to rent a room. HUH? Um, no. Stiltskin Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977735671927887863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-58301652267411650112013-03-26T19:43:20.220-07:002013-03-26T19:43:20.220-07:00people are NUTS, aren't they? And girl, I jus...people are NUTS, aren't they? And girl, I just posted on FB last week with that same title...Karma's only a bitch if you are :0) Stiltskin Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977735671927887863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-90997477881808312022013-03-26T19:42:22.074-07:002013-03-26T19:42:22.074-07:00I think EVERYONE should call and make them an offe...I think EVERYONE should call and make them an offer...then keep them waiting around all day for you to show up! JERKS! Stiltskin Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977735671927887863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-15616809525671841622013-03-26T18:11:21.899-07:002013-03-26T18:11:21.899-07:00O.M.G.
I just looked up the ad.
They have it liste...O.M.G.<br />I just looked up the ad.<br />They have it listed for $1~<br />should I make an offer--?? ; D<br />CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-8051680312393519682013-03-26T17:49:20.988-07:002013-03-26T17:49:20.988-07:00I have two stories for ya~
1st--Once, shopping at ...I have two stories for ya~<br />1st--Once, shopping at HomeGoods, I was deliberating on a pair of really cool lions. I carried them over to an empty table top where I could see them better--the left and right, the details, and if it would be worth the $$ and trouble of changing the finish. I probably was a bit over the top spinning them around~inspecting them.<br />A woman suddenly walked up and took one, put it in her cart, and walked off. HuH?? I went right after her to cry foul~she wouldn't give it back and started cussing at me--again, HuH?? The store mngr wouldn't do anything, and getting more pissed off--I slammed the other in her cart and yelled some stuff at her I didn't know I had in me.<br />When I walked around the corner~there was a pair of inCREDible -AND- inCREDibly well priced large faux alabaster urns THAT I WOULD HAVE MUCH RATHER HAD ANYWAY!<br /><br />2nd--I made an inquiry from a CL ad last summer--the guy called me, and called me, and called me~like a stalker. Many times a day for about two weeks. I DiD go check out the barn boards and buy some--but not without taking some big guys with me to run interference, one pretending to be the husband--I never said he was MinE. The calls stopped.<br /><br />I'm sO glad you found a BiG, drool-worthy reward after all thAt!<br />Ever hear the saying, "Karma's only a B*@#$ when you are" --?!? It helps me let go~<br />CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-52944460524465512162013-03-26T10:53:29.719-07:002013-03-26T10:53:29.719-07:00I can not believe the gall of some people, making ...I can not believe the gall of some people, making you drive 2 hours for nothing. I have been stood up at my own house a few times. Had a lady email me a couple of times for a set of tea cups. Sent her individual pics as she asked,all 30 of them. spread them out on my kitchen table. And twice she never bothered showing up. When I emailed her, she said I am sorry I work 3 jobs and I am sorry you have nothing better to do than sit around and wait for me. I was so mad. then a few months later she responds to another add I had online and emails me about a craft fair she is organizing. The lady has some nerve. Have had numerous no shows for furniture, people can be so rude. I would never do that to someone. Glad you found something and your drive wasn't for nothing. Gorgeous dresser, love it. curious did you ever hear from the other people? hugs Tobey Tobeystrashortreasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835321391031447888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-62660081247368115722013-03-25T17:25:47.298-07:002013-03-25T17:25:47.298-07:00You're braver than I...I won't go alone. S...You're braver than I...I won't go alone. Strange people out there!Stiltskin Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977735671927887863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-25476049728510869112013-03-25T17:24:46.527-07:002013-03-25T17:24:46.527-07:00I've sent Kenny into the ghetto more than once...I've sent Kenny into the ghetto more than once...he's been approached to buy drugs, sex, guns...and he still goes right in and gets the goods...(furniture, of course!) Stiltskin Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977735671927887863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-48264040097330712712013-03-25T16:47:09.587-07:002013-03-25T16:47:09.587-07:00Wow, you are right what we won't go through! I...Wow, you are right what we won't go through! I have had all kinds of quick exit strategies like having my husband on the cell phone and talking to him all the way though the encounter saying things like "I don't know honey, I don't think this will work. I'll be home in about 5 minutes from xxxx Street." I never go inside alone and never turn my car off. LOL. But, nonetheless, I do listen to my instincts and keep on drivin' sometimes!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240847570726307414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-2526281678523935482013-03-25T16:11:36.104-07:002013-03-25T16:11:36.104-07:00Bummer, but glad it all worked out! I think I woul...Bummer, but glad it all worked out! I think I would have to post an ad "RE: said ad name " and just cut and paste this post warning others. That's just ridiculous. Can't wait to see your find though! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356507952971076401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-45179856722377352432013-03-25T16:05:12.494-07:002013-03-25T16:05:12.494-07:00Oh the adventures we go through looking for our tr...Oh the adventures we go through looking for our treasures! I can't say that I've ever been stood up by a seller such as your experience. I did recently have a stalker while attending an auction in a small town. Our car had broken down just as we got into town. He directed us to a mechanic, which was greatly appreciated. I went on to the auction with my daughters and he proceeded to show up there. Would leave and then come back. He began to get a little too friendly, like we we'd been familiar before...He wanted to drive our items back home for us (50 miles) and even helped load our van. This was all greatly appreciated but his advancing hand on my back was not. Not sure what he thought was owed, but he got the wrong girl! We booked out of town and didn't even return a couple days later for our last load!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648002739151518159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820574690940632116.post-31824705865411404752013-03-25T16:03:38.637-07:002013-03-25T16:03:38.637-07:00Are some people ridiculous or what? Yes similar t...Are some people ridiculous or what? Yes similar things have happened to me.............<br />I just bought the complete bedroom set ( which is a slightly fancier version of the one you show - this weekend actually lol<br />The dresser - Tall boy - 2 endtables and a headboard ( the one I bought has iron grid work on 2 center cupboard doors - but very very similar.<br />Once John went to pick up a dresser and told me I sent him right into the gates of hell LMAO..............gangs hanging around outside - the whole shebang......I would have kept driving personally lol<br />Can't wait to see what you got!<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.com