Author Topic: Ever wonder how the same people are always first to respond to ads (Read 3157 times)

vwboop · « **on:** July 10, 2010, 04:53:10 PM »

OK all, I just figured out a little secret. I guess if you want to get any deals on here you are going to have to get better technology. Once you click on the classifieds in the bottom right there is a button that says "Notify". You can enable it so that whenever there is a new post in the classifieds it will send you an e-mail notification. Then set your e-mail to notify your mobile phone. If you have internet on your phone you can always be one of the first people to respond to classified ads on here.
If you don't....I guess don't expect any of the good deals that show up on this site.

You should still always be very clear in your communication with the seller as it isn't always first to e-mail that gets it.

Hope that helps some of you. This could get interesting

stefan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2010, 05:07:06 PM »

car horder!

85fastlane · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2010, 05:56:49 PM »

You're giving away your techniques for FREE!?!?

vwboop · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:05:46 PM »

Quote from: 85fastlane on July 10, 2010, 05:56:49 PM

You're giving away your techniques for FREE!?!?

I actually just figured it out. I'm just leveling the playing field for everyone.

I turned the notification on but I don't have notification from my phone (work phone). I don't need to be buying anything right now anyways. I'll be going in the opposite direction for awhile

Geoff · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:37:14 PM »

Thats funny! This would have been good info 7 years ago when we started this site. Will this work on the Samba?

piercedvw · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:18:10 PM »

Will make use of my 90.0 a month cell/ data plan now..

Geoff · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:37:25 PM »

I just asked chris Caswell about this and it never worked before, he just got this working with the new forum. So no one has had any advantage over anyone else.

Now that we all know about this feature no one will either, I think that's the best way.

piercedvw · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:42:40 PM »

Well.. I work for the school board.. and as such, am off for the summer. SOoooooooo... My plan now is to just SIT here.. ALL summer.. Not going to move.. Just watch.. for new posts.. not going to do ANYTHING else.. nothing......

Chris · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2010, 07:50:08 PM »

It can be removed if need be

vwboop · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2010, 08:54:56 PM »

Quote from: Geoff on July 10, 2010, 06:37:14 PM

Thats funny! This would have been good info 7 years ago when we started this site. Will this work on the Samba?

Only if you want to get 20+ notifications a minute. Would work good here though

stefan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2010, 10:25:13 PM »

fine but your still a car whore!

Bruce · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2010, 10:36:36 PM »

Don't worry, Stefan. One day when he's full of cars, a really killer deal will come along and he won't have room to buy it. Karma will git him!

vwboop · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2010, 10:49:34 PM »

Quote from: stefan on July 10, 2010, 10:25:13 PM

fine but your still a car whore!

Takes one to know one

85fastlane · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2010, 11:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Bruce on July 10, 2010, 10:36:36 PM

Don't worry, Stefan. One day when he's full of cars, a really killer deal will come along and he won't have room to buy it. Karma will git him!

Lots of room at my place Boopster!!!

piercedvw · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2010, 12:02:05 AM »

He said whore..

vwboop · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2010, 01:54:26 PM »

Quote from: vwboop on July 10, 2010, 08:54:56 PM

Quote from: Geoff on July 10, 2010, 06:37:14 PM
Thats funny! This would have been good info 7 years ago when we started this site. Will this work on the Samba?

Only if you want to get 20+ notifications a minute. Would work good here though

OK....checked it out. On the Samba you can specify keywords and categories. On the Classifieds drop down menu there is a link to alerts.

I won't be doing this for awhile yet. We will be in selling mode for the next while.

Also here's a fun easy to use tool for Craigslist. Cool spider logo too (I think that's in Reno NV?)
http://craigslistcrawler.com/

Chris · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2010, 01:57:00 PM »

Quote from: piercedvw on July 11, 2010, 12:02:05 AM

He said whore..

you said it too.

Alp · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2010, 09:33:21 AM »

another Craigslist search engine

http://www.searchtempest.com/

Batan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2010, 11:04:56 AM »

Quote from: Alp on July 12, 2010, 09:33:21 AM

another Craigslist search engine

http://www.searchtempest.com/

Been using that for a while now, it's pretty good.

steveo_32 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2010, 03:41:59 PM »

did you guys just get that post!!!
BAHHAHHAHAHAHAHH gonna just keeeppepepeppe talking!