Ever have trouble with Craigslist?

[Vodstok]

I have an ad posted on craigslist because these days, who couldnt use a little cash? I have gotten a lot of work in the past 2 years doing this, so I keep an ad up when I am not overwhelmed with work because i have everything I need to do freelance work.

i would like topoint out this part before Igo any further:
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Its a hard conept to follow, but its default for job ads. now, I got this a little while ago:

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Greetings,
One of our staff came across your ad and forwarded it to me.
I may have a work from home position available that I think you would be a fit for. It pays on average about $10 an hour.
You would be helping our firm as an online secret shopper for our corporate clients, participating in free trials, rating and evaluating companies and reporting your feedback to our firm.
There is no fee involved and we will be paying YOU, via Paypal.
If you are still available for work, consider filling out a short application at our website and we can discuss potentially bringing you on in more detail...
You may register your interest with us and find out more by applying at:
http://www.SecretShoppersNet.com
The position offers $10 per hour and can be completed on your own schedule each day, which is convenient if you have other commitments or employment.
We are currently looking for someone who can offer 4 hours or more per week.
Best Regards,
Pat McBride
631-865-2114
http://www.SecretShoppersNet.com
[email protected]




Experienced Web Developer/Programmer - (NASHUA,NH)
Date: 2008-11-11, 9:18PM EST


Are you looking to build a website, or to need some programming done? I have been working as a programmer and web developer for over five years, and am currently offering my services freelance. I can build anything from simple websites to large, complex database driven web applications.

I also have a great deal of experience designing and programming windows applications from simple calculator programs to image editing programs.

My rates are flexible (and always negotiable), but generally range from $45 to $55 an hour, depending on the project and budget. If you are interested in any of what I have listed, please feel free to contact me by email. I can provide a resume if requested.


Skills (in order from greatest experience to least):
HTML
CSS
C#
ADO .Net
ASP .Net
SQL 2005
SQL 2000
JavaScript
XML
.Net Web Services
XHTML
VB Script
XSL/XSLT
AJAX
ASP .Net MVC
VB .Net
ASP (Classic)
ASP .Net Masterpages
MOSS 2007 (Installation/Deployment)
MS Dynamics Business Portal (Installation/Deployment)
MS Dynamics GP
SQL Server Reporting Services
Watir Script (and FireWatir)
Ruby
NUnit testing



Tools:
Visual Studio 2003
Visual Studio 2005
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
Macromedia Dreamweaver



I am interested in part time, telecommuting positions. I currently have afull time job, but I am avaliable nights.











it's ok to contact this poster if you are a potential employer or other principal
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job seeker.
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

they clearly said "Ooo! Job posting! SPAM HIM!"

My response:

You obviously did not even bother to read the ad, which is even included in this email. I am not a good fit for this position, if you had bothered to read it, being that I am a programmer and not someone who shops all day.

However, I would welcome the extra income if you were willing to pay the rates I have listed in the ad. $10 an hour is well below my typical rate and not quite sufficient to justify blowing off my day job to go shopping.

I always wanted to turn a telemarketing call back on the caller, but I only have a cell, so i dont get those any more. This is what i imagine that feels like.

[Zero]

do you think they might hire me??? 10 dollars an hour and I could work from home. . . oh well, no worries. once my new nigerian friend sends me that big check with all his money then i'll be on easy street

[Vodstok]

Originally Posted by Zero

do you think they might hire me??? 10 dollars an hour and I could work from home. . . oh well, no worries. once my new nigerian friend sends me that big check with all his money then i'll be on easy street

Same here. Especially since I have the inside scoop on a SWEET deal on Cialis and Viagra!

[Elvis_Christ]

Perhaps it was karma for all the spamming you do.

[Vodstok]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

Perhaps it was karma for all the spamming you do.

:)

I'm not going to argue that at all. I'm really surprised i dont get more responses like the one i sent back.

[novakru]

crazy stuff vodman:)


BTW:
I never did get any emails from you or Bree.
You guys still planning on moving out my way?


I have been checking out enough website design books and links to realize this may not be for me.
.....If I can't even make a simple nothing to it page....lol

But I did check out the local CC classes and might start something if I can figure out what to take before registration deadline next week.
I wish I had gotten into this when I was younger.
I bought a Macbook and have no idea how to use it without the kid from Apple showing me how.(Good thing he is pleasant to look at, I spend more time with him than anyone these days:D )


Sigh.... missing the computer gravyboat turned out to be a big deal.:(

[Vodstok]

Getting a full time job and getting screwed on a couple of contracts put a wrench in the whole moving things, so we are playing it by ear until june when our lease is up. If my contract here goes fulltime, then were are staying.

[hacelikewhoa]

I love craigslist..I can sit on it for hours just browsing at cars and electronics, wishing I had the money to get a sweet camaro or fire bird and a new laptop.

the only trouble I ever have is when I search for something under a certain price and it still gives me listings well above my price range.