I think I am “over The Slate”

[beatle]

It's because people on Facebook are lazy. Like posting 2 lousy pictures of a car for sale with trash in the interior and a one sentence description.

A lot of people who say "is this still available?" never follow up even if you reply "yes, are you interested?" I miss Craigslist.

Now what was this thread about?

 

[SparkYellow]

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Now what was this thread about?
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I remember the discussion about Y2K and then I lost track. FB makes it too easy to list anything. CL takes a bit more focus. I miss the personal ads on CL. I got more meaningful matches there with my essays. With other services, you have to check many boxes and squeeze yourself into a set of criteria.

I enjoyed the outdoors like camping and road trips. Got matched with someone who enjoyed sipping wine from a hotel balcony.

 

[NMNeil]

I haven't done this myself but it is a good way for the seller to pre-screen. If someone is not comfortable to talk about the price, it is best that they don't do business with each other. Not exactly a loss to either party.

But anytime you call a car dealership for any vehicle inquiry the first thing they try and get is your phone number and e-mail address so they can put you on their database. That's why they want you to call them.

 

[KevinRS]

But anytime you call a car dealership for any vehicle inquiry the first thing they try and get is your phone number and e-mail address so they can put you on their database. That's why they want you to call them.

Keep in mind that if you call an 800 number, it's basically a collect call, and they get your number, even if you have caller ID blocked.

 

[SparkYellow]

But anytime you call a car dealership for any vehicle inquiry the first thing they try and get is your phone number and e-mail address so they can put you on their database. That's why they want you to call them.

I was thinking more along the lines of a private seller but yes the dealerships definitely want your info. I remember once a nice couple came to check out some Mazdas on the lot and we had a nice chat. When I asked for their contact info at the end, the wife smiled and said, how about we put your info in our rolodex? She took my card.

Don't you all have disposable phone numbers and emails?