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Evolution: Not Just for Organisms Anymore

Sorry, I just don’t consider any sort of scammer (Nigerian or otherwise) an actual organism… but they are evolving none-the-less. Not too long ago I reported about just another sad attempt of someone trying to scam me out of something on Craigslist. It was a quite sad and pathetic attempt (to me) – though I feel like there are many that would likely follow through with it and lose out… Anyway, I was again the [...]

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Slow Down There Cowboy!

So there was a post on Craigslist about a Scion tC bumper for sale (it was new). Mine has taken a little bit of abuse over the last 5 yrs (holy crap!) and I have contemplated replacing it in the last year or so. One or two major tabs are broken off, so it wouldn’t really just be a quick repaint. A replacement sounded a lot better. Anyway… I emailed about it. Asked for a [...]

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Craigslist Scam: They’re Changing, Adapting, Failing

Craigslist scammers. Fucking scammers. It used to be pretty easy to tell if it was a scammer – they’d come right out and ask if you would ship it to their brother or sister in Africa working with the Red Cross. Riiiight. DELETED! Then they changed a little. They would send an email and ask if you still have something because they’re interested. Of course you’re going to reply b/c it could be totally legit. [...]

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Car Parts FTW!

Between selling stuff on eBay, Craigslist, working overtime, and cashing in recognitions from work (visa gift cards)… I’ve been able to put together a nice little stash of money to do some upgrades. I’ve been shopping almost all week for this and that. It’s not a big list, but it’s all good stuff. So far I’ve bought: Blank Brake Rotros (4) from dezod.com Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads from dezod.com Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines from [...]

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How to Make a Quick $

Here’s how I just made an extra $35 from nothing in one day… Someone was selling a new iPod nano on Criagslist for much less than new price. Apparently it was intended for a significant other that left a little too soon to get her surprise birthday present. Anyway… I’m an eBay guy. I can usually figure out what will sell, for how much, and how fast. So how do you flip something and make [...]