Craigslist bullies: technology edition

I’m trying to get rid of my unnecessary crap, so I’m selling ’em on Craigslist. I posted a computer monitor for $50 and a PC for $25 (the PC is a real piece of junk). Each has their own separate listing, yet I get a call like this one.

“I’m calling about the computer and monitor.”

“Yes, I still have it.”

“Your ad said I can have both for $50.” Not true. In fact, the monitor ad made no mention of a PC, and the PC made no mention of a monitor.

“No, it does not. I want 50 for the monitor and 25 for the computer.”

“But your ad says I can get both for $50.”

I expected a barter from Craigslist people because Craigslist people are the lowest scum of the earth (yes, even below Mexicans–but that’s because Craigslist people are Mexicans looking for a deal). I’ve been lowballed multiple times on Craigslist–which usually elicits the same response from me (f@$% you). But this was a new approach. Now this scumbag was telling me what my ad said.

“It does not say both for $50. I should know: I wrote the ad.”

Nevertheless, he was insistent. The ad said both for 50 and he should sell me both for 50. Rather than haggle with an obviously bully, I hung up on him with my standard reply.

Craigslist people–I swear. Between all the bullshit I receive from them eBay people it’s becoming too stressful to get rid of my unnecessary crap. Maybe I’ll just keep it.