You Suck at Craigslist

Category: furniture

  • YSaC, Vol. 350: One of these things is not like the other …

    4 Tall Standing Lamps – $20

    4 lamps for sale. 3 of them are identical (black lamp). I only have one of the yellow wooden lamp. All are functional. Buy all 4 for $20.

    Is it really necessary to post three of the exact same picture just because you have three of the same lamp?

  • YSaC, Vol. 347: You say Prevential, I say Prudential ….

    It just doesn’t stop.

    2 French Prevential Twin Bed Set, chest, dresser, mirror – $450

    2 French Prevential Twin Bed Sets
    Includes:
    2 Beds with wood side rails
    9 drawer Dresser
    Chest of Drawers
    Mirror$450 OBO

    Call xxx-xxx-xxxx

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    And, of course … because these things always travel in packs:

    French Prevential Sofa And Loveseat – $200

    Good Condition Call For More information xxx-xxx-xxxx347e

    It’s gotten so bad that whenever I see a listing for French Provincial, I actually have to stop and think about whether that’s right or not. I’m sure I’m not the only person who’s done this, since a couple of people have sent me listings for French Provincial furniture!

  • YSaC, Vol. 345: There’s also shabby chick, of course.

    SHABBY SHEEK TABLE AND CHAIRS – $125

    SELLING A REAL PRETTY STYLE TABLE COLOR SLATE BLUE , WITH 4 SILK IVORY COLORED CHAIRS . MAKE BEAUTIFUL TABLE FOR DECK AT CAMP OR BACK PORCH ,SUN ROOM . BRIGHTEN ANY DECOR. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL AT xxx-xxxx ASK JIM. THANKS AGIN

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    This makes me want to cry. For the love of Martha Stewart, you over-incomed hipsters, learn to spell shabby chic.

    Even worse, of course … they’re not alone. Click through to see more mangling of fake furniture styles.

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  • YSaC, Vol. 330: It’s the new French Prudential.

    Now that I’ve noticed this one, it’s everywhere — it’s as bad as dinning or French Prudential!

    Aligator Chair with Autimn – $600

    This chair and autimin is beautiful. It is tan aligator skin with felt backing. I paid 7000 for it approximatley 4 years ago. It was only used in the guest bedroom. This will be a great deal for someone.
    xxx-xxx-xxxx

    couch and chair,automon – $225

    black 7′ couch and oversized chair w/aoutmon.super soft large and great color $225.00 or best offer call xxx-xxxx pic

    Modern couch/chase lounge/huge autiman – $2300

    Paid $3,200.00 brand new, must sell b/c we can’t fit it into our new house. It is in mint condition, only had it for 3 months. I can be contacted at the following……
    (xxx) xxx-xxxx

    I could go on and on. It seems that any misspelling of ottoman you can think of, someone has already thought of and has posted it on Craigslist.

  • YSaC, Vol. 329: It’s the rare dolphin swan.

    Swan fountain – $75

    the picture describes this delicate water fountain better than I can… call Donna at xxx xxx-xxxx

    Donna is right about one thing — the picture definitely describes the delicate swan water fountain better than she can, given that IT’S A LAMP WITH DOLPHINS ON IT.

    Seriously? Not. A. Swan.

    Thanks to Meg for the submission!

  • YSaC, Vol. 327: It’s about time!

    Antic- Couch – $3500

    This beautiful Antic French prevention style couch has been in the family for over 40 years. The reason for the sale is that we are moving out of country. Will accept only cash or cashers check, will deliver also.

    I was getting worried that our favorite furniture style wasn’t showing up on Craigslist anymore. I thought people might actually be learning something from this blog, and we can’t have that!

    Thank goodness for this beautiful item — it’s an antic, you know!

    Thanks for spotting this, Erin!