Learn to read and you won't look so stupid
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
United States
February 5, 2017 6:26am CST
Once we got the old counter tops off and the bathroom sinks and faucets removed, my neighbor asked if I was going to list them on the Facebook yard sale groups...of course!!
So I posted the following:
'Laminate counter top 43 inches by 22 inches, asking $20.
Delta faucets and white drop in sinks, only a few years old, asking $100 for both faucets and both sinks.'
I posted photos of the sinks/faucets and another photo (see above) of the counter top. I thought by the description that it is quite obvious that I was selling the top and not the cabinet. Wrong.
So far three people sent messages asking how much the cabinet is...dah...does it say anywhere that the cabinet is for sale? No it doesn't.
This is just another example of how people are in such a hurry they don't comprehend what they read.
I did get one message from a lady who says she is interested in the counter top, so there is some hope!
Note: I have gone back to my ads and added, "The cabinet is not for sale!" Maybe they will get the message!
Photo is mine.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
I've been dealing with these idiots for well over a year so I'm getting used to the stupidity!
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
5 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill You can take a horse to water... 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
@pgntwo You got that right...but, I think some horses are far smarter.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
5 Feb 17
I don't go to those groups but I hear pretty funny as well as frustrating stories from @VivaLaDani13 Stupidity comes in all shapes, colour and sizes.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
6 Feb 17
@Daljinder LOL, you have a good memory, I said that before I think LOL.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
6 Feb 17
@Daljinder You saying I'm stupid? 
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
6 Feb 17
@VivaLaDani13 No silly billy! The peeps you deal with. Remember that girl who couldn't remember the price and would ask or change the amount everytime you talked? She would quote higher amount than you asked
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Feb 17
Expectations are high. Hope you sell it all.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
It will go it might take a while, but that's ok.
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Feb 17
Yes, many times people will not read the whole sales tag.
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill That reminds me of a yard sale I had many years ago. I had a collection of paper backs I wanted to sell and I had a price tag on them. They sat in a trunk that I had kept them in. I thought it was best to display them in the trunk. The trunk was not for sale. But, I had someone ask how much the trunk was. I had to explain that it was only the paper back books that was for sale.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
I told one lady it wasn't for sale and she asked why not LOL!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
@LeaPea2417 Yes, I think anyone who has had a yard sale has things like that happen. Many moons ago I had a yard sale , this was back in the early 80's....and I had a small metal tool box with a rotted out bottom, I had it out for trash..a lady wanted to buy it..I told her it had no bottom he didn't care...so I sold it for a buck.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
I spelled it out clearly...they should understand - If I only put a photo of the top they would say, "What is that???"
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Feb 17
I hope you get a buyer, nice to be able to make something on stuff like that, esp when it means not having to pitch it
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Less stuff in the landfill that's for sure.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill and it always feels nice to recoop a little money
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
5 Feb 17
Just writing here and then reading the comments left on our posts tell us if they read the article or not..it amazes how many don't read. I often make the title on purpose, not relate to the article, just to see who reads and doesn't...Glad to know your getting some action from FB.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
I always get action, sometimes it takes a little longer - with superbowl and church today I didn't expect to get much interest.
I know people don't read, some people...
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
5 Feb 17
Good luck on the sales! My countertop is like yours in my apartment too. I hear you.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
Someone is always looking for something..it might take a while but they will sell. Thanks.
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@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
5 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill You're welcome. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
5 Feb 17
I sell on ebay, and I always put the measurements of the item on the posting. I can't tell you how many people message me asking for the measurements, drives me nuts. Just read
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
5 Feb 17
You can give them dimensions, color, weight, size, shape, etc...and they still ask - they don't read too lazy I assume.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
6 Feb 17
@AbbyGreenhill I guess so, so I never tell them it's on the post I just tell them again in the message.
