Craig and his wonderful list

craigslist antique ny maple syrup tinThe 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...

"Everyday, you take my toll ticket but what you didn't know is you've also taken my heart."

"Your life flashed before my eyes when the elevator disregarded your body between its closing doors."

Not only were they awesome singers, but they saved the Moms Gone Wild a creepy guy.

Wait, you can take a dog to see Santa at the mall?

Maybe it's best to not talk to the person on the flight.

"In any event this was not meant to be creepy..." It's usually too late by the time you say that.

Nothing bonds two people like complaining about co-workers.

A question for our times: "Is there a word for someone who makes burritos?"

Well, having someone else do the housework does free up time for other... things.

A little surprised you'd need a support group for polygamy because, you know, you're already a group.

Not sure if this is a business pitch or a personals ad.

There are nice people out there.

Random items available

For sale: "a ton" of antique tins, some great old package designs (price varies)

For sale: antique setees, like something from Downton Abbey ($900)

For sale: 1945 editions of the Knickerbocker News and Times Union (make offer)

For sale: a rather elaborate mailbox ($175)

For sale: a 4x5-feet slab of corkboard ($10)

For sale: a "flashy" mini colt ($950)

For free: five sealed, blank VHS tapes
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photo: Craigslist item "Antique Tins"

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