Monday, December 26, 2011

The iPad Grinch

Hello all,

As you may or may not have noticed (fuck you if you're in the latter), I have not posted a new blog entry in quite some time.  Over the course of the past few months, I have moved into a new home and acquired a new work schedule.  I'm still getting adjusted, but I assure you I will be back.

Something to look forward to though: I've been trolling my local classified ads lately as of late, and gathered quite a few interesting stories.  I'll be sharing these in the future, but here's an example of one from last Friday (keep in mind, the day before Christmas eve).  Also, I am “Sal Weddle”

Here’s the original add that was posted:

Want to buy and iPad today. Has to have wi/fi availability and be reasonably priced. Please send details or call *** ***-8900

----- Original Message -----
From: Sal Weddle
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 3:03 PM
Subject: WANT TO BUY an iPad - Need it today ! - $1 (ORLANDO)

Hello,

I am selling my mom's iPad.  It has only been used once or twice, I'm not sure exactly.  She's only had it for 2 days.

It is a 16gb, black, with wifi.  I will let it go for $480
On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM, <***********@earthlink.net wrote:
Where are you located?  Does it have the box and all?  Could you live with $450?
Give a call....*** *** - 8900
Art


From: Sal Weddle
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: WANT TO BUY an iPad - Need it today ! - $1 (ORLANDO)

I am located in Winter Park.  I could live with $450 for sure, as it is not my iPad.  I am unsure as to the status of the box, and I can't ask my mother about it, or she will know I am selling it.  

I will do what I can to find the box, and get back to you.  Where would be a good place to meet up?

On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 4:08 PM, **********@earthlink.net> wrote:
If it's her iPad, and she doesn't know your are selling it, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with that.

----- Original Message -----
From: Sal Weddle
To: *******@earthlink.net
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: WANT TO BUY an iPad - Need it today ! - $1 (ORLANDO)

I can definitely understand your concern there.  Please understand though that my mother suffers from severe dementia, and more than likely, will not even remember owning this iPad come another week.  At that point, we will be putting it up for sale anyways.

It's your call.

On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 4:22 PM, ******@earthlink.net wrote:
I don't have to have it today.... Let me know when it a better time to sell it.

----- Original Message -----
From: Sal Weddle
To: **********@earthlink.net
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: WANT TO BUY an iPad - Need it today ! - $1 (ORLANDO)

My apologies,

I thought that you needed it today, since that's what your ad stated.  I'd prefer to get rid of this as soon as possible, so that I can buy my mom the new iPhone 4S.  How about I throw in the protective case for it, and we call it a deal for $460.

On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 4:38 PM, **********@earthlink.net wrote:
I did, but it's just getting too late in the day...Company coming soon.  I found one in unopened box for 450 anyway...but still too late to get it today...its a 1/2 hour ride away.  These are only 499 from the store and with that I have the option to return it if something were to happen.  Without a box and given the circumstances, I would only be willing to go $400 for yours. It's just not worth saving 40 bucks to not have the comfort level of a new,store bought unit. 
Thanks,

----- Original Message -----
From: Sal Weddle
To: **********@earthlink.net
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: WANT TO BUY an iPad - Need it today ! - $1 (ORLANDO)

Well lucky for you, I desperately need to get this iPhone 4S.  My mother is a huge techy, and is absolutely obsessed with "Siri".  How about $400, with the case, and I'll throw in a signed copy of Lenny Kravitz's "Mama says" album.

I don't mean to be cold, but it would be quite unkind for you to lead me on this long, and then completely ruin my mother's Christmas.  Please be supportive, and not a Grinch.

On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 4:56 PM, **********@earthlink.net wrote:
OK--- I'll buy it for $400.  Just need to know that it has the accessories and has wi/fi,  right?  Can you meet somewhere around down town Orlando?  I'm gonna be pressed for time. 

 

----- Original Message -----
From: Sal Weddle
To: **********@earthlink.net
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 5:32 PM

Subject: Re: WANT TO BUY an iPad - Need it today ! - $1 (ORLANDO)

hi sir or ma'am

this is sals mother.  im sorry about what he has set you up for.  i might not know what to do with this ipad all of the time, but hes not taking it from me.  

again, sorry.  im putting him in time out for quite some time.
but you sir are a fucking asshole.  robbing an old woman before Christmas????  go to hell you monster.


Needless to say, I didn't get a reply after this.  More to come soon.

-RG