A few days ago, I picked up a practically brand new power cord for a dryer for 75 cents at a yard sale. Based upon its weight, I figured I could get 2-3 bucks for it at the scrap yard. However, I opted to list it on Craigslist for five bucks.
Fast forward about a week to this afternoon.... I've pretty much forgotten about the power cord. Around five o'clock, I receive a phone call from a number with a non-local area code. I didn't recognize the number, so I assumed that it was another telemarketer about to waste my time (I've been getting a lot of those lately). I answer the phone, and a woman who spoke relatively poor English asked "Is this the owner of (phone number) ###-###-####?" At this point, I'm pretty much convinced that this is a telemarketer, and with my infinite wisdom and tact, I ask "Who the HELL is this?" This stuns and somewhat pisses her off, and she repeats the same thing back to me. After a few moments of utter confusion between the both of us, she clarifies that she is calling about the dryer cord. Realizing my error, I profusely apologized to her and explained how I presumed she was a telemarketer. But it was too late. She, of course, stated that she was no longer interested in it and hung up on me.
LESSONS LEARNED:
1. Not everybody is a telemarketer.
2. If you don't recognize the number, allow the caller to leave a voice mail.
By the way, does anybody want to buy a dryer cord for five bucks????
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