The Economy is so bad that…

The economy is so bad that I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. CEO's are now playing miniature golf. Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen. Angelina Jolie adopted a child from America. Motel Six won't leave the light on anymore. A picture is now only worth 200 words. They renamed Wall Street " Wal-Mart Street". Finally, I called the Suicide Hotline and I got a call center in Pakistan and when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked if I could drive a truck.

Cheers,

Steve

www.BabyPhotoBackdrops.com
www.DigitalFantasyBackgrounds.com

The economy is so bad that photographers are doing stand up comedy on the side.

My finances are so bad, if someone wants to steal my identity, I'll just tell them, SURE -- WELCOME TO IT!

I have no cash flow -- only CASH FLEW!

I'm starting a new chapter in my life... CHAPTER 11!

As Many Know... Although some ''Constantly'' like and Enjoy Complaining about something & Just about Everything Most days...

Never-ending [Endless] ideas Out there World-wide... For Those that {Choose} to Turn and Develop their Own innovative, Especially Creative Economies...

Be it Above Ground, Under Ground... However You Choose to Grow your Own ongoing Passive Money Tree(s)...

Specialization & Focusing can [Definitely] do Wonders... Blending innovative & Creative Economies into your On-Growing Revenues & Bank accounts! ...

Smart Spending

Using Craigslist to make a living

Some people snap up the free or cheap good stuff and resell it at a profit. You have to understand the system to make it work...
http://money.msn.com/saving-money-ti...d-843ac91c54bf

Phil

Craigslist arbitrage the art of “Buying low and Reselling High”.

A quote from that news story reads "A used washer or dryer is
easily worth $50. Often $100. If I can get it for free -- and often I can –
that's pure profit."

I wonder how much competition there is for these bargains? They must
be snapped up really quick and require an additional expense of transporting
the items not to mention your time and labour.

One of the most creative ways to earn money is Frank Zappa’s definition of Art… “Art is making something out of nothing and selling it”.

That’s what I like so much about photo-profits. You don’t even need to be an experienced photographer because as you can see from the video at: www.FreeBackgroundClub.com anyone with a digital camera and a computer is now capable of producing works of art out of thin air. The real trick however is in having a simple way to find clients. If anyone reading this is interested in learning how to do just that go to the above link and sign up for the free backgrounds and marketing tips.

Cheers,
Steve

[GordonJ]

Originally Posted by SteveSki

Craigslist arbitrage the art of “Buying low and Reselling High”.

A quote from that news story reads "A used washer or dryer is
easily worth $50. Often $100. If I can get it for free -- and often I can –
that's pure profit."

I wonder how much competition there is for these bargains? They must
be snapped up really quick and require an additional expense of transporting
the items not to mention your time and labour.

Cheers,
Steve

Thanks Steve.

Hey, any old timers got a copy of The Chattel Report: The Sprint to Freedom ?

Maybe it should have a title change, like, Craigslist Arbitrage: The Dash to Independence.

Just a couple of quick points. Buying and selling, although an unheard of money making method to our blogger friend, is the oldest way there is to make money.

And what of THIS concept: buy low...sell high???

Pure genius.

There are a couple of points which just aren't true in the real world of chatteling...and one is that the good stuff gets snagged quickly.
Sometimes it does, mostly it doesn't.

See, "good stuff" depends on your list of BUYERS. IF, like this guy in the article, you are in the construction business, you may have buyers for those new unused faucetts which could be worth a couple of hundred bux...

My opinion, for what it's worth in the Craigslist ARBITRAGE world is, take a look at FREE, and at BARTER everyday...but don't expect much.

Better to be a flipper, DO transactions and go up the ladder.

HOT chattel deals this past summer (even while on my "death bed") were found in small air conditioners...about the largest appliance I'm ever going to deal with again.

Made a few bux with a going out of business buy of a coffee maker...and sold the same day to some fool opening his business...Ha.

Today, BORDER'S book store has a craigslist listing for stuff. MAYBE some great buys if you have buyers lined up.

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/bfs/2556406920.html

Several stores have ads.

Here is a piece of chattel worth asking about...and cash under the nose always brings a lower price...but, the SECRET to Craigslist ARBITRAGE ( I giggle every time I type that word)...is to have BUYERS at your beck and call...which comes from TIME to develop them.

I was at the high school last week to watch band rehearsal...and guess what...there STILL is a market for used instruments...who'd have thunk?

At the low end of Craigslist ARBITRAGE (giggle giggle)...you can flip a juicer almost every day for a fistfull of dollars.

At the medium end, you'll find business stuff, like coffee makers, printers/copiers, and other things easy to find and to sell...

And for the serious person (quit being so serious and have some fun dude)... well, here are a few NON vehicle (auto-truck) examples:

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/app/2549510548.html

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/app/2478572189.html

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/bfs/2558380037.html

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/app/2467244031.html

http://mansfield.craigslist.org/mat/2476597473.html

Well, you get the idea.

I'm tickled pink (as you can see by my little girl giggling spree) that people are FINDING craigslist and actually figuring out they can make a buck or two by buying LOW and selling for a PROFIT...go figure.

Chatteling. OR, buying and selling. It's the oldest profession. UH, maybe the second oldest...but it's been around for about the same amount of time...

Since Noah got off the Ark.

Gordon Alexander

Originally Posted by Bozo

The economy is so bad that photographers are doing stand up comedy on the side.

Ha ha ha! But in reality good photographers have to do stand up comedy just to put their subjects at ease, provoke and capture great expressions as fake smiles don’t sell.

The Jones didn't have any children and decided to use a proxy father to start their family. On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Jones kissed his wife and said, "I'm off, honey. The man should be here soon."

Half an hour later, a door-to-door baby photographer rang the doorbell with the hopes of making a sale.

"Good morning madam. You don't know me but I've come to....."

"Oh, there's no need to explain. I've been expecting you," Mrs. Jones cut in.

"You have?" the photographer asked. "Well, good! I've made a specialty of babies."

"That's exactly what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat. Just where do we start?" asked a blushing Mrs. Jones.

"You just leave everything to me," he replied. "Usually, I try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor is fun too; you can really spread out."

"Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work for George and me," stated Mrs. Jones.

"Well, madam, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. However, if we try several different positions, and I shoot from five or six angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."

"I certainly hope we can get this over with quickly," gasped Mrs. Jones.

"Madam, in my line of work, a man must take his time. I would love to be in and out in five minutes, but you'd be disappointed with that, I'm sure."

"Don't I know!" exclaimed Mrs. Jones. The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures.

"This was done on the top of a bus in the downtown area," he proudly declared.

"Oh my word!" Mrs. Jones exclaimed.

"And these twins turned out exceptionally well, considering the fact that their mother was so difficult to work with," he said, handing Mrs. Jones the photograph.

"She was difficult?" Mrs. Jones asked.

"Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to Central Park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep, pushing and shoving to get a good look."

"Four and five deep?" asked Mrs. Jones, her eyes the size of saucers.

"Yes," said the photographer. "And for more than three hours too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling. It was very difficult for me to concentrate. Then darkness approached and I began to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just packed it all in."

"You mean they actually chewed on your, umm, equipment?" Mrs. Jones asked.

"That's right. Well madam, if you're ready, I'll set up my tripod so that we can get to work."

"Tripod?" asked a very worried Mrs. Jones.

"Oh yes, I have to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big for me to hold while I'm getting ready for action."

"Madam, madam? Good Lord, she's fainted!"

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by SteveSki

The economy is so bad that...

Thanks Steve, those were great... I also found these...

The economy is so bad parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.

The economy is so bad that Fox News is now hiring only brunettes to save on bleach. (Jay Leno)

The economy is so bad that the entire Star Trek crew is now flying on Southwest Airlines.

!!!

- Dien

[Glenn]

Hey Down-Under Steve!

Long time no talk.

Actually - as you are SAYING with jokes - BAD Economic times FAVOR us
Entrepreneurs.

I just got Referred to a Futures Trader.

The President of a Fraternity.

A PTA/PTO that wants to Fund Raise 20K quickly

A Roller Rink that needs Munny making help.

All because I wrote a FUNNY ARTICLE about a Concession Stand Marketing
Strategy I'm doing with a Client.

Sour Apple Drink 2.00

BlueBerry Drink - 2.00

Hot Dogs with Catsup and Mustard

SO...

We're Doing 4 Different UGLY TONGUE CONTESTS.
With
Free LOCAL Radio, TV and Newspaper Coverage

***UGLY GREEN TONGUE Contest

***UGLY BLUE Tongue contest

Drink Both Green/Blue Colors

***UGLY BLACK Tongue Contest

Combine Green Blue, Red catsup and yellow Mustard

***UGLY MYSTERY TONGUE CONTEST (To enter & Win Prizes You Gotta BUY 2.00 of something at the concession stand)

Thanks,
Glenn Osborn

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