Last week, my co-worker says “this guy in my building is selling a 36″ sony wega HD tv for $500”. (my friend has the exact same TV; it’s a $2000+ tv new) We notice that he’s had it listed for over a month. I figure the guy is desparate to unload it, so we think “hey, let’s see if we can whittle him down to $400”.
So I email him, and ask if it is still available. It is
We arrange to go look at it today
You know why he’s in such a hurry to unload it?
He’s just recently been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and he bought a huge DLP TV, since he doesn’t have much time left to live. Now he just wants the old Sony out of the way of his wheelchair.
I can’t exactly try to beat him up on the price, since I don’t really want to go to hell.
I just seriously couldn’t beleive it.We’re all set to shake this dude down and he’s DYING.
My friend told me I was a pussy for not trying to get a better deal. I kept waiting for him to be like Walter in The Big Lebowski and accuse the guy of faking.
Edit: I did buy the TV for $500.