"RoseGarden" - - - - - - - from - nscave

Just realized I missed last week’s blog entirely. Old people do that. Forget things.

This Weeks Lesson

I tried to give away a 61” TV this week on one of FB’s buy & sell sites.

Free!

It’s an older projection model that has a large cabinet. The posted write up included pictures and written dimensions. 57.5”H x 56”W x 24.25”D

It was also stated very clearly a pickup truck would be needed to move it. It will not fit in a normal size van. No delivery.

Free!  The picture is perfect everything works perfectly – I hated to just recycle it, but it has to go because of pending room modifications.

Can Anybody Read Can Anybody See

Well I ask that question because of the questions that follow.

I will never ever try to give anything away for free ever again!

Here’s Some Of The Questions Asked

* Will it fit in the trunk of my car?

* Will it fit in my van?

* Is this still available?

* I have a large trunk, do you think it will fit?

* -Repeat many times-

Finally:

* #1 -  I will definitely take it. Will pick it up tomorrow.

* #2 - I would have to see it working. (Yes its hooked up and working.)

- I will take it!

*#3 – Is this still available?

Arrangements Made

So arrangements were made with #1 to pick it up the following day.

The day arrives – passes - no sign of interested party.

So I advise offer rescinded offer going to the next on the list.

#2 asks – are there stairs to come down?

(No - split entry house, six stairs to go up to the door, tight fit but not that bad.)

I wouldn’t want to damage your house taking it out. You have to have it out in the yard when I get there.

I am a senior and have no way of getting it to the yard by myself!

Zap

At this point I deleted the ad!

It was such a hassle answering all the stupid questions, comments and requests I will never ever try to give anything away for free ever again!

It was almost a continuous waste of time for 3 days.

Described TV although working perfectly, will be dissembled and transported in pieces directly to the local recycle depot!

Did I Mention

I will never ever try to give anything away for free ever again!

Every Day’s A School Day may return again from time to time as I learn new things in my senior years.

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