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Craigslist is a little off-target
This Craigslist posting may be the worst ad ever:
Up for sale is a brand new, still in the box, Mission Folding Bookcase from Target. ...
Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Asking for $60, it retails for $59.99 - I may even give you the penny - OBO.
Box is very light - I'll even bring it down the steps for you.
What a deal! This is much better than getting it at Target. But more expensive. And (s)he probably won't take credit cards. Or returns. Or have other things to buy. Or easy subway access. (Did I mention this is in Greenpoint?)
This person will "bring it down the steps"? For the same money Target will bring it to your house!
Posted by Charles Star on 10/31/2006 | Permalink
Comments
By my calculations, you'd be saving nearly $5 in sales tax. Of course, that savings would be eaten up by the $4 subway fare to and from Greenpoint.
The key to making this work is having an unlimited Metrocard.
Posted by: Damian Chadwick | Nov 1, 2006 11:01:03 PM
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Posted by: dj empirical | Nov 6, 2006 1:03:43 PM
Yeah, I know, dj empirical. Sad. In fact, shortly after I posted this the seller changed the price to $45 and removed the offer to carry it down the steps. I should have taken a screenshot.
Posted by: Charles Star | Nov 7, 2006 2:47:32 AM
