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January 16, 2008
CRAIGSLIST CHALLENGE
I propose a challenge to everyone who reads craigslist's real estate listings:
Find the most unrealistic and unappealing listings among the myriad listings.
Bonus points for the phrases "investment opportunity" or "condo conversion", fictionalization of geographic location, or false photos.
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Here is my vote:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/541369695.html
It has the trifecta of being ugly, expensive and in a "marginal neighborhood". Plus, it has a flashing "investors welcome" bonus.
Posted by: slick at January 16, 2008 5:46 PM
Come on, Slick, that's cheating; I bet you just did a search for the infamous "Mordechai". :-)
Posted by: johnife at January 16, 2008 6:10 PM
Hmmm... didn't know the elements listed in this one were a plus!
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/541430161.html
Posted by: guest at January 16, 2008 6:18 PM
Make sure to carefully read the details on this one:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/541419214.html
Posted by: guest at January 16, 2008 6:19 PM
hahahahahah these are great! I didnt know that "hardwood floors" are such a big upgrade! Wow! Ill feel like Jay Z in one of these places!
Posted by: nycityguy9 at January 16, 2008 7:24 PM
Ok, here is mine...this one is funny only because you actually get to LISTEN to Mr Jeremy BLUNT! Mr Blunt sounds like a gay hassidic (Im not trying to be rude, please do not take offense)...you will laugh!!!!:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/540825221.html
Posted by: nycityguy9 at January 16, 2008 7:28 PM
That's a good one nycityguy9.
Posted by: guest at January 16, 2008 7:41 PM
6:19 thats hilarious, "SOME HOMES INCLUDE REFRIGERATORS"
Posted by: batfish at January 16, 2008 8:38 PM
does everyone feel better about themselves now?
Posted by: guest at January 16, 2008 10:18 PM
Outstanding challenge "slick". Certain to garner a plethora of responses-sadly there will be countless to choose from! I personally don't have the stomach to comb through them all, but what's up so far are all worthy.
I think nycityguy9 is on to something with his post- the guy is absolutely classic (at least he SOUNDZ CLASSIC!)
And who, if anybody posting here has ever actually SEEN the one known as "Mordechai"? Would love some feedback on that...
Posted by: saint marks soul at January 16, 2008 11:07 PM
OK No more mordechai for now....
http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rfs/541458842.html
I particularly enjoy how they point out how beautiful the house is, but accompany it with a pic of a hovel.
Posted by: slick at January 17, 2008 2:28 AM
2:28 takes the cake. What the hell are you supposed to do about the plywood fence if you want to get into the property?
Posted by: Brooklynnative at January 17, 2008 12:00 PM
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