FB Marketplace: fact or just a pain in the ass that I don't really need?

[Striker1423]

Wade, I'll buy you a Pastie (The food, not the nipple covering) and take you out on the lake for some Walleye.

[SoCal250]

holy crap, what's that sandwich above and what all's in it?  Obviously not cardiologist approved

[85RZwade]

Dennis, looks as though our first stop is Striker's place, unless we're swinging south first to pick up Russ. We'll call it the Traveling Trash Show. Wait, that might imply the other kind of pasties...would that necessarily be a bad thing?

[pdxjim]

FB is just like the real world but squished under pressure.

The toxic environment is shocking, but if you stay out of *those* groups, it's not to bad.   I'm in 2T, Beekeeping, Home Inspection, Rav4 Hybrid, Guitar, and Music groups that are fantastic, and really helpful when looking for a quick answer.  Of course, you have to separate the wheat from the chaff, and theres A LOT of chaff if you're not careful.

I've had great luck buying and selling on FB Marketplace.  Yup, there are scammers out there, but WAY FEWER than Craigslist and Ebay.

[irk_miller]

Come to Pittsburgh and enjoy one of these monstrosities (if you have been to a chain they are good but nearly as good as the original).

Seems like the Primanti Brothers of today is not the same as the Primanti Brothers of yesterday.

[forexer]

for what its worth I've found FB marketplace to be a great way to find good deals as a buyer however using it as a seller is a big pain in the ass. There are so many tire kickers and morons out there that have no life and have nothing better to do than waste your time. We call these people  " Keyboard Warriors" this is their life, nothing but internet junkies asking you all kind of stupid questions about your bike for sale and do you have videos of it running etc....etc....with absolutely no intent of buying it.
It's a complete waste of time and energy - so if you decide to sell on there be prepared 

[pidjones]

I've sold five bikes in the past two decades. First was on ebay, and went smooth. Second was on Craigslist, and it wen smooth. Last three were listed on Marketplace and Craigslist, but Marketplace generated the actual buyers. Craigslist was all tire kickers. Both generated dolts that wanted to offer much less. All sold at advertised (fair) price. The last four included links to Youtube videos of the bike running. FB is something that lets you know which friends are drama queens, which ones crave attention, which ones dwell on politics too much. I have reduced my group membership to only local groups (and some of them need trimmed due to abusive members).

I've recently been made admin of our church group. Hope to find a responsible volunteer soon to hand it off to soon. Things can get busy on it.

[sav0r (CL MotoTech)]

Come to Pittsburgh and enjoy one of these monstrosities (if you have been to a chain they are good but nearly as good as the original).

Seems like the Primanti Brothers of today is not the same as the Primanti Brothers of yesterday.

The original stores, of which there are only two left (one of which is where I met my wife) are still really freaking solid. The chains are somehow franchised and while the sandwiches are still okay, they aren't quite as good. Everything is just cheaper at the chains, as to be expected I suppose. If I am in the mood I will stop at a chain, but generally I head to the OG in the strip district and get an egg and cheese and a Yuengling. Pretty epic meal.

[sav0r (CL MotoTech)]

holy crap, what's that sandwich above and what all's in it?  Obviously not cardiologist approved

I think that's probably a capicola and cheese, but I don't know, I just picked a random photo. Cap and cheese is legit though.

They do meat, cheese, fries, slaw, and tomato on their sandwiches. It's a vinegary slaw, not a mayo slaw, so it's basically mostly just tangy cabbage. It works very well.

[Milan]

Ok.

I am to blame for Wade's story.
He graciuosly was trying to hook up with a seller of a TS125 suzuki.
I was looking to get, but the seller wont let me pay him & then pickup.

All above is true

M

[Milan]

Not to hijack this thread.
But found a 75 Yamha DT 125 about an hour + from me.

Anyone have any experience with the Suk vs the Yam

M

[Striker1423]

Savor, I could totally drive the 4+ hours to Pittsburgh and eat food haha.

Wade, the pastie is a staple for Northern Michigan, but since I live under the bridge the Yoopers (from da UP) call us trolls.
In fact, just watch this movie and enjoy lol.

[1976RD400C]

Not to hijack this thread.
But found a 75 Yamha DT 125 about an hour + from me.

Anyone have any experience with the Suk vs the Yam

M

I had a mint TS125 back in '71 and I still have my IT175 that I bought new in '78. They were/are both excellent with about the same quality.