Poor Punctuation Marks 1985 Johnson Phantom at Super Low Price
Andrew Robichaud — June 15, 2009 — Autos
References: houston.craigslist.org & jalopnik
In this time of credit crunch people are selling things they don’t want or need for ridiculously low prices. This advertisement for a 1985 Johnson Phantom appears to be skating along that pattern.
A Houston resident mistakenly put his '85 Phantom up for sale on Craigslist at a whopping price of $45 (USD). Now, the reason it’s listed at such a beautiful prices is because he’s a little confused about punctuation. The owner of the retro car will only sell to “SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY.”
With people taking charge of their own advertisements, there should be at least one extra editing process (or two in this case: he said he purchased the car for $65.000). At $45.000 (should be a comma) how could he expect “SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY?”
A Houston resident mistakenly put his '85 Phantom up for sale on Craigslist at a whopping price of $45 (USD). Now, the reason it’s listed at such a beautiful prices is because he’s a little confused about punctuation. The owner of the retro car will only sell to “SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY.”
With people taking charge of their own advertisements, there should be at least one extra editing process (or two in this case: he said he purchased the car for $65.000). At $45.000 (should be a comma) how could he expect “SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY?”
Trend Themes
1. Peer-to-peer Commerce - The rise of peer-to-peer commerce platforms encourages individuals to buy and sell items without the need for traditional middlemen such as retailers and dealerships.
2. DIY Advertising - As more individuals take control of their own advertising, there is a greater need for user-friendly tools and resources that enable easy and effective ad creation and distribution.
3. Pricing Accuracy - Inaccurate pricing represents an opportunity for algorithms and automation to assist sellers in properly pricing their goods and services.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can capitalize on the growing trend of peer-to-peer commerce by developing and integrating digital sales platforms for individual sellers and buyers.
2. Advertising - The advertising industry can create and market easy-to-use tools that help users create and distribute their own advertising campaigns, such as DIY ad builders and social media ad management services.
3. E-commerce - Online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms can integrate pricing algorithms and machine learning tools to help users accurately price their products and services, reducing errors and increasing sales.
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