Weird offer on craigslist for my Macbook Air

[granny shifter]

Well, I posted up my 2010 Macbook Air on Craigslist and have received the occasional lowballs, etc. I just sadly received an email offer of someone wanting to trade their poodle for my Air. They attached pictures as well. At first, I thought this was a joke but I googled their email address and discovered that they were legitimately letting go of their poodles. This is just awkward and sad.

 

[maflynn]

I feel bad for the dog, I mean how unloved it must be, that the owner was willing to trade it for a computer

 

[ann713]

It is quite sad indeed, I've seen postings with people willing to trade their pooch for cell phones and inanimate things. Can't imagine. I would never ever trade my beloved dog for anything in the world! (I tell her that all the time)

 

[Ungibbed]

Perhaps they're thinking you might take the dog so they can flip the MacBook Air even faster on Craigslist.

 

[lilcosco08]

Heh, I got an offer of a rusted paintball gun once for my iPad.

And "quality tattoo work"

 

[alust2013]

Well, that may be the weirdest thing I have seen with CL. I was expecting a post about a scam.

 

[Apple OC]

maybe the pooch is better off in a new home

 

[aptar]

I would pass on the poodle. New models should be out in July.

 

[orfeas0]

I feel bad for the dog, I mean how unloved it must be, that the owner was willing to trade it for a computer

It's not that it's unloved, it's their business to sell (and obviously trade) poodles.
And they usually sell them to loving families (there are exceptions...).

 

[aptar]

It's not that it's unloved, it's their business to sell (and obviously trade) poodles.
And they usually sell them to loving families (there are exceptions...).

Yes, backyard breeding is an industry full of love and affection.

 

[bwphoto]

If it's a purebred it might be worth more than your MBA. Think about trading, then trading up again. That is kinda f'd up though.

 

[Duke15]

you need a license to drive but not to own an animal, clearly some people should not

 

[nebulos]

i think half the people on here would have traded, if the poodle came with backlit keys.

 

[granny shifter]

The sad thing is that it isn't even a puppy. The pics look like it is a little older.

 

[eckthroi]

i think half the people on here would have traded, if the poodle came with backlit keys.

haha Now that was funny. I sure got a good chuckle.....thanks

 

[NutsNGum]

An offer that Harry from Dumb and Dumber could not refuse.

 

[CHSeifert]

I would pass on the poodle. New models should be out in July.

You think there's a chance the new Pooch IIII will feature an upgraded Vag and tail unit with backlit keys *LOL*

 

[captainmuggles]

craigs list backlit keys poodle

i think half the people on here would have traded, if the poodle came with backlit keys.

Nebulos; What a great post! I'm still laughing. (The really funny thing is: You are probably right). I know I would trade as long as the backlighting was adjustable on the poodle!

 

[mac jones]

Just hope the poodles get good homes......not that i'm particular fond of poodles.

 

[Duke15]

Just hope the poodles get good homes......not that i'm particular fond of poodles.

not even pink ones?

 

[oneofthesedaves]

The MBA is much more useful than a dog. He probably wants to trade because the dog ate/pissed on his old Mac. If he trades you the dog for an MBA, problem solved...he has a new Mac and you have the spawn of satan as a new pet. Then you go to meet him somewhere to make the trade. He shows up without a dog and takes your MBA at gunpoint. Craig's list is a creepy place.

 

[mac jones]

What's the going rate for poodles these days?

 

[Marconelly]

It's kind of funny but at least they seem to want to try something before they probably let the dog off at Humane Society where the dog will just eventually be put down.

There's many reason why people want to let go of their pets and not all of them are selfish.

 

[Bob Coxner]

What's the going rate for poodles these days?

Depending on their parentage, they can easily go for $1000 and up.

 

[Variant]

What's the going rate for poodles these days?

More than you can afford, pal.