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Old 17-03-2017, 05:09   #766
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Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

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I think worst photo and worst condition are just as entertaining.
I would agree with that, too. I am always entertained by the advertisements that have a picture of a complete junker, probably not worth $20, sometimes with MASSIVE fiberglass damage, and then the copy says something like "Only needs a little work. $30,000 firm."
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Here's another winner...

2003 Homebuilt sailboat 13.4 ft. | eBay
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Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

I can't tell which is worse, the upside down photos or his spelling in the description!
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Those pictures are a PERFECT example of the original spirit of this thread.
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Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Sure fire winner.

https://pensacola.craigslist.org/boa/6068159071.html
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From the description I can't figure out what's for sale......but if it wasn't for the description I never would have known there was a trailer there.
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Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Winner for misleading picture: MARINE ATTWOOD STANDARD MARINE BATTERY BOX FOR BOAT WITH MOUNT STRAP
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You should've warned me before I placed a bid! Lol
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I see the mount strap, but I can't see the box.

I'll probably regret posting that
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Old 08-04-2017, 17:47   #775
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OK critics. Is this one fitting?

https://victoria.craigslist.ca/boa/6074001346.html
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Therapy: Wow
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Ooh! Full points.
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Fits right on the phone screen! Definitely a contender for best of show...
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Campion fiberglass boat hull - $1



if it wasn't for the title, you'd probably not realize this was a boat.


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