WTB: Wanted Alfa Romeo cars - Page 2

Unobtanium Inc. · #16 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 07:33 AM

The flagging probably has nothing to do with you, at least negatively. The new thing to do if you are a Porsche scavenger is to flag a good deal as fast as possible so that it is taken down, but the person (slimeball) that is flagging already has the contact info, but has eliminated most of the competition for the car. Over at the Early 911S Registry website, a couple of guys have really been watching this new practice, and somebody put up a test posting which was flagged very quickly.

It's kind of like being at an auto auction and pulling fuses out of a running car, only cyber. It's a shame things have gotten to this point. Looks like it might be creeping into the Alfa world now, as well.

**aldo** · #17 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 07:59 AM

I'm not saying its happening but would pay to advertise sites benefit by certain classes of cars being flagged?

**wctouring#7** · #18 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 09:30 AM

It's all about competition... If CL made it impossible to remove your "wanted" ad, you would just end up having a bunch of "alfa wanted" ads posted along with yours. There are certain model cars that I keep my eye out for on CL, but because of the flagging, I just take approach that I need to "jump" on the good deals and be the first to contact the seller. It becomes a game of luck...

**goats** · #19 (**permalink**) 02-10-2007, 11:34 AM

The thing I like about CL is that it polices itself. For ads that get flagged, one needs to ask oneself "WHY?". It;s like the guy that never bathes going to a party. Suddenly everyone is avoiding him and hes left wondering WHY? As far as hes concerned, he doesnt smell-- whats the problem???

I have seen CL ads from what I believe (based on evidence) to be dealers and flippers and guess what-- I flag em! Thats the rules. Hate the game, don;t hate the playa! CL is expressly NOT for dealers and commercial.

I picked up my 5 speed LS from LA craigslist, and the guy I bought it from had gotten quite a few phone calls before and after mine, some rather aggressive and obnxious (his words), even with higher than listed price offers. The ad continued to run (it was never flagged) and I ended up with the car. It might have been because I tried my best to be polite, to listen to his concerns, and try to accomdate his needs while meeting mine as well.

I have also seen ads in CARS for "I BUY FIREBIRD CARS". Guess what ? That ad doesnt belong there. It belongs in WANTED. CARS is in the FOR SALE domain of CL.

**164 FAMILY** · #20 (**permalink**) 03-12-2007, 02:34 AM

BUMP
Still looking! Still posting on C/L but now working with Craig himself and his partner Clint!

Unobtanium Inc. · #21 (**permalink**) 03-12-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Insoc

Why only list on free sites? Why not pay for it and be done with it? Is it really that obvious that I am missing some kind of point here? Free=Hassles.
Pay=Money spent. So your time is better spent when you are more efficient with less hassle. Is there something special about CL?...

**164 FAMILY** · #22 (**permalink**) 06-16-2007, 11:19 PM

Still looking.

alfalfa164 · #23 (**permalink**) 06-17-2007, 09:38 PM

Hey Lenard,

Want to take my 164L and fix the 164S?

Let me know.

**164 FAMILY** · #24 (**permalink**) 06-17-2007, 09:44 PM

Boulder Creek you moved? Did you get a spot for all your cars? We can do something give me a call.

CPowell · #25 (**permalink**) 06-18-2007, 11:39 PM

When are you going to buy my '85 Spider? I still have it in my garage, waiting for a good home.

91spiderNV · #26 (**permalink**) 06-19-2007, 04:25 PM

Lenard,

Coming to Reno soon to look at the two 2600's, 3 spiders, 1 gtv6, 1 milano gold, 1 gtv?

Give me a call when you get a free weekend.

bjwhite · #27 (**permalink**) 06-19-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 164 FAMILY

BTW whats the deal with the Medallion? You know that I like odd cars. I am getting a real clean Peugeot 405 MI16 this week. Trade you the afm and ecu?