Why are rich people in this area so cheap?

[Anonymous]

I’m from a country where you always haggle. And I don't see anything wrong with it. Don’t like my offer? Say no and we both move on.

[Anonymous]

My stepmom LOVES to haggle. I can't stand it but it's her thing.

But I'm richer because if I think something's do expensive, I just don't buy it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I'm wealthy because I'm frugal, OP.

I'm wealthy because I don't need much and can easily live on less. Doesn't includes haggling though. I see the price and decide to buy it or wait for another such item.
Op, the ones who haggle have some screw lose. I once drove many blocks to meet somebody- wasn't a big deals as I drive a lot. Once I got there, she only had $12 in coins, but the brand new shoes I was selling were $15. I was put in a position after having to drive there to feel super funny and walk away or take the $12 (well, partly in coins) and get the hell out.
Having to drive to them and then met with coins, showed that there was something wrong with the buyer. Somebody ahead explains that it's mental thing.
And no, she was not poor. Looking for the coins was well planned. Not selling anything after that, not worth it. If you sell on craigslist, people thing you are desperate and take advantage of it. I wasn't desperate- never have been, just wanted to get rid of crap. Only a few people show up on time and buy your stuff. Most play some kind of games.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rich people don't sell things on craigslist. I don't consider myself rich but if something is under $500 I throw it away.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rich people don't sell things on craigslist. I don't consider myself rich but if something is under $500 I throw it away.

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Not really. I consider myself rich and have sold things on Craig’s List. It’s much better for the environment.

[Anonymous]

A lot of rich people are rich because they haggle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't piss away money on luxury cars that can't do anything more than a honda civic does, and I don't buy a 5000-6000 sq ft home because I don't need it. I'm rich because I don't spend and just invest it.

You are rich and live a poor? Sorry you are not actually rich.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't piss away money on luxury cars that can't do anything more than a honda civic does, and I don't buy a 5000-6000 sq ft home because I don't need it. I'm rich because I don't spend and just invest it.

You are rich and live a poor? Sorry you are not actually rich.

Right? Who wants to be rich on paper but live like a pauper. There’s a middle ground in there...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Rich people don't sell things on craigslist. I don't consider myself rich but if something is under $500 I throw it away.

Then you're just stupid.


--rich person

Thanks for your opinion.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m rich. I love Craigslist because it keeps things out of landfills and it’s thrilling to get a good deal. I don’t haggle, though. Buying things used is one of the singularly best ways to help the environment and contribute to individuals who need to sell stuff...

This. (And I'm kinda cheap. I didn't grow up rich, and old mind-sets die hard.)

PP who owned being cheap. This is the real reason I am on Craigslist--the environmental savings. It's just a bonus that I also love a good deal. I don't generally haggle, unless someone has clearly priced something "aspirationally." In that case, I will see if they will take a reasonable amount, but I don't go back and forth.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Rich people don't sell things on craigslist. I don't consider myself rich but if something is under $500 I throw it away.

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This blows my mind. At least donate it to Goodwill. You can cut down on waste and get a tax deduction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rich people don't sell things on craigslist. I don't consider myself rich but if something is under $500 I throw it away.

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This blows my mind. At least donate it to Goodwill. You can cut down on waste and get a tax deduction.

It's not worth a few hundred bucks to me for a trip to goodwill. That's just my personal cost/benefit analysis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I'm wealthy because I'm frugal, OP.

I'm wealthy because I don't need much and can easily live on less. Doesn't includes haggling though. I see the price and decide to buy it or wait for another such item.
Op, the ones who haggle have some screw lose. I once drove many blocks to meet somebody- wasn't a big deals as I drive a lot. Once I got there, she only had $12 in coins, but the brand new shoes I was selling were $15. I was put in a position after having to drive there to feel super funny and walk away or take the $12 (well, partly in coins) and get the hell out.
Having to drive to them and then met with coins, showed that there was something wrong with the buyer. Somebody ahead explains that it's mental thing.
And no, she was not poor. Looking for the coins was well planned. Not selling anything after that, not worth it. If you sell on craigslist, people thing you are desperate and take advantage of it. I wasn't desperate- never have been, just wanted to get rid of crap. Only a few people show up on time and buy your stuff. Most play some kind of games.

I’m sorry but if you drive many miles to sell one pair of $15 shoes that makes you desperate or stupid. You are probably burning $5 in gas plus your time.
Your behavior indicated that you time and energy was worthless. If I was the buyer I wouldn’t have offered more than $5.
Before you answer that you didn’t do this for the money, if you want to do charity, do charity and donate. But, if you want to be a salesperson don’t be a stupid salesperson.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't piss away money on luxury cars that can't do anything more than a honda civic does, and I don't buy a 5000-6000 sq ft home because I don't need it. I'm rich because I don't spend and just invest it.

You are rich and live a poor? Sorry you are not actually rich.

the billionaire founder of IKEA drives a 20 year old volvo, lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rich people don't sell things on craigslist. I don't consider myself rich but if something is under $500 I throw it away.

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This blows my mind. At least donate it to Goodwill. You can cut down on waste and get a tax deduction.

It's not worth a few hundred bucks to me for a trip to goodwill. That's just my personal cost/benefit analysis.

You can call Salvation Army and have them pick it up. This is a really selfish way to live. I know you’re just going to dig in your heels and not change your behavior but when you hear about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the environmental impacts of over-consuming goods, you should feel ashamed of yourself.