Grumpy old buggers thread

Selling a few things. Old 2004 Lexus for a few K was taken with a load of thanks. A few sheets of perspex started a trend of tire kickers I got tired of quickly. I was selling at less than a 1/3rd of the pice they cost new and they ar new and unused. They sold after an hour of my life I want back. [biggrin] 50 odd tier kickers in those two sales.

Put a bike up today with a "No Questions or time wasters Please" First few questions were reasonable about the gear set and real details so I did respond. Then came a ripper. Sam said he bet he could ride my bike faster than me with it as a prize?

Took me a few minutes then the GRUMP in me gave in. I gave him just a few juicy details of some injuries I have asking if he wanted some photos I do not share as they give people nightmares. Sam did not stop and told me how fast he was over 120km or so. The time was a fair bit slower than I used to travel at honest [biggrin]

I refrained from sending pics as he may be a kid [bigrolf] Ten tire kickers who clearly do not want to see the bike. I did mention I would not sell my bike to him. He sounds hurt. [biggrin][biggrin]

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Originally Posted by NavyDiver

Selling a few things. Old 2004 Lexus for a few K was taken with a load of thanks. A few sheets of perspex started a trend of tire kickers I got tired of quickly. I was selling at less than a 1/3rd of the pice they cost new and they ar new and unused. They sold after an hour of my life I want back. [biggrin] 50 odd tier kickers in those two sales.

Put a bike up today with a "No Questions or time wasters Please" First few questions were reasonable about the gear set and real details so I did respond. Then came a ripper. Sam said he bet he could ride my bike faster than me with it as a prize?

Took me a few minutes then the GRUMP in me gave in. I gave him just a few juicy details of some injuries I have asking if he wanted some photos I do not share as they give people nightmares. Sam did not stop and told me how fast he was over 120km or so. The time was a fair bit slower than I used to travel at honest [biggrin]

I refrained from sending pics as he may be a kid [bigrolf] Ten tire kickers who clearly do not want to see the bike. I did mention I would not sell my bike to him. He sounds hurt. [biggrin][biggrin]

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You going to leave the three Bull Mastiffs out in the grounds for a few nights? [bigrolf]

Had Dalmatians as they could run me into the ground. Current Golden retriever would like the Dalmatians only lick you to death. A few navy boys I mentioned Sam to want me to send the pics [biggrin]

I had a used queen mattress which I put on gumtree for free.

Actually gone within 15mins of posting.

I gave a very good description of it in the ad , but you should have seen the responses and questions I was asked. I took the ad down about 15mins after the guy came and picked it up.

I kind of wonder what people expect when something is advertised for free. One woman actually asked me if I'd deliver it across Brisbane.

Btw, the replies kept coming for 2 days.

I was going to advertise a number of aquariums, I have a lot, but I don't know if I could go through with the public response.

Gave up trying to sell unused and second hand stuff , either put it in the recyclable section of the local tip or bin it if i cant give it away . last thing i tried to sell was a fridge for $50 just to get it sold never again . :no2:

We sold a ride-on mower to the first inquirer at the asking price this week, no worries.

Yrs ago in another life i remember it was a pain the arse writing letters etc and was a real treat to be able to talk to people on the phone , usually on Sundays when it was cheap , now when phone calls are virtually free , now we only seem to be interested in text & messages at arms length . We really are becoming more isolated as technology advances , don't even try to explain this to the grandies .
**** i must be getting old [bighmmm] .

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Originally Posted by Fatso

Yrs ago in another life i remember it was a pain the arse writing letters etc and was a real treat to be able to talk to people on the phone , usually on Sundays when it was cheap , now when phone calls are virtually free , now we only seem to be interested in text & messages at arms length . We really are becoming more isolated as technology advances , don't even try to explain this to the grandies .
**** i must be getting old [bighmmm] .

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Initially writing had to be in Copperplate style as well.



Oi, what makes you think "the grandies' ain't up for a bit of Texting etc?[bigrolf]

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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

I had a used queen mattress which I put on gumtree for free.

Actually gone within 15mins of posting.

I gave a very good description of it in the ad , but you should have seen the responses and questions I was asked. I took the ad down about 15mins after the guy came and picked it up.

I kind of wonder what people expect when something is advertised for free. One woman actually asked me if I'd deliver it across Brisbane.

Btw, the replies kept coming for 2 days.

I was going to advertise a number of aquariums, I have a lot, but I don't know if I could go through with the public response.

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Freight $600 & can take 10 weeks.


Mattress Free & you can take it with you. Your choice Madam & can't say fairer than that.[biggrin]

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Originally Posted by 4bee

Initially writing had to be in Copperplate style as well.

I aint that old [bigsmile1]



Oi, what makes you think "the grandies' ain't up for a bit of Texting etc?[bigrolf]

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There up to the texting bit , its the ringing up bit they don't seem to know about .