Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist item elvis cutoutThe good thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations. The bad thing about Craigslist: It's a window into our fellow community members' wants, needs and aspirations.

Good or bad, we'll let you decide...

He helped her kill a spider? Keeper.

He lost his chance at the raffle because he got a haircut and shaved.

Is it some sort of Troy tradition to ask people out via written request?

"[I] am old and ugly so you probably wouldnt be interested..." Not exactly the hard sell. (Also noted.)

A mentoring teddy bear could be very attractive.

Is getting naked something that usually happens at their workplace?

This week's "Is it literal or figurative?": "I really wanted you to do my eyebrows."

He describes himself as "eye candy in a tool belt, work boots, and a carhart."

She's a "a fabulous, funny, smart, sassy woman" who... wants you tell her that.

"I hope other people see this and realize that there still are good people on this earth."

Aw.

Random items available

For sale: a 1930s cigarette vending machine ($275)

For sale: 30 feet of old iron fence ($30 per foot)

For sale: 1950s Buffalo street guide ($20)

For sale: two-man chain saw ($1)

For sale: a bread slicer ($750)

For sale: a giant pumpkin, 400+ pounds (best offer)

For sale: life-size cutout Elvis advertisement for peanut butter and banana cream ($2300)


photo: Craigslist item "Diorama Of Elvis-Very, very, Rare"

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