Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist little red bookThe 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...

She checked out his ID at ALB while he checked her out.

"I'm ready to pay another $102.25 just so I can see you again."

He was blocked by ethics.

"We are a very attractive and fun couple and just need some help here." Hint: it's not help moving a couch.

Why do we get the feeling she won't be interested in his... cannoli.

"Curious how much a man off of Craigslist can actually turn me on with only his words." This guy might like to try -- depending on your grammar and vocabulary.

The bro-y-est let's-smoke-some-pot listing, maybe ever. Bro.

Only on Craigslist do you have to specify in an update that "NO THIS IS NOT FOR SEX OR SEX RELATED ANYTHING!!!!!" when posting about board games.

Found: not just a pigeon -- a fancy pigeon.

Random items available

For sale: red Chinese book, pretty sure it's The Little Red Book ($15)

For sale: an antique cash register ($250)

For sale: two English mastiffs ($2500)

For sale: an old microfiche machine ($120)

For sale: "old wooden box, not sure of origin" (isn't this how a horror movie starts) ($10)

For sale: ornamental bowling balls for your yard, "have gotten many compliments about them over the years" ($10)

For sale: one night stand ($15)

(Thanks, Abby!)

photo: Craigslist item "Red Chinese Book"

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