Messing with people on Craigslist

I was inspired by this website http://www.dontevenreply.com/ to start messing with people on craigslist.  It's not that easy.  Usually people don't respond and when they do they usually quickly realize that I'm just messing with them.  

However, I have had a few email chains that have been successful.  This is one of those.

The ad was saying that she was willing to babysit in exchange for designer clothes and purses.  It explained that she was unemployed and had a five year old that was just starting school.  This is ridiculous for obvious reasons that I don't need to explain. 

Here you go.

Joey Clarke Jr  to sale-qcppg-138.

Sept 22

My wife and I are looking for a babysitter for next week.  Fortunately, my wife works for Prada.  She'll be able to

 tell you more about the products and what have you.  What is your availability for next week? 

Thanks,

Joe  

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Caren to me

Sounds good,I am free all next week. The only thing is my son goes to school at 10:45 and I get him at 2:10. Please let me know the hours and I might be able to have my son picked up from school. Thanks    

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Joey to Caren

That should work fine.  Our daughter goes to school at 9:00 to 3:00.  So you can just do the drop offs/pick ups in one fell swoop.  We don't have a problem with you bringing your son over to our house as well if your husband cannot pick him up.  What in particular are you looking for in terms of products? 

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Careb to me

Sounds good! I am looking for a nice purses or shoes perfume stylish clothes. 

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*** Starting here, I set up another email address for "My wife" to get her involved with the situation.

Joey to Caren, Tina

Caren,

Sounds great.  I've included my wife on this email, so that she can see what you're looking for and possibly pick them up tomorrow at work.

Thanks,

Joe

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Caren to me, Tina

Ok great sounds like fun! ttyl

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Tina to me, Caren

Caren,

I apologize that my husband is a moron, but lets start from the beginning.  I'd like to get to know you a little bit before I agree to let you watch our children.  I'm not sure why Joe thought he didn't need to get any references, any background information, or ask any questions whatsoever, but I'm not sure why Joe thinks a lot of things.  

So, if you don't mind.  I'd love for you to send me some references, a resume of any relevant work, and just a few paragraphs telling me about yourself.  Even answering why getting some Prada gear is so important to you would be great. JK!!  I know why!! ;)

I'm aware that you have a five year old son.  That's fantastic.  Our youngest daughter, Megan, is seven.  Then Katie is 12 and Jared is 21.  Please let me know your experience with those ages as well. I look forward to meeting with you.

Tina

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Joey to Tina, Caren

Tina,

That's ridiculous.  You think I didn't ask her about her credintials?  That'd be something you would do and then stick it in your mouth.  

I've got all the info.

Caren,

Ignore her.  I'll go over everything that we spoke about on the phone with Tina and everything should be fine.  

Best,

Joe

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Joey to Caren

Caren,

Do you mind answering Tina's questions in an email addressed just to me?  I'll never hear the end of it if she finds out that I didn't actually ask any questions.  She's a great woman, but she can really dwell on things.

Thanks for your understanding.

Joe

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Caren to Joe

Hello, Joe, here are some references Nancy and Jason Hawk there number is  (***)***- ****   
I babysit for them now & then
michael was my old boss I worked for him at a shoe store for 6 years his number is *** ***-**** the company name is Chic Wide Shoes.
I have a resume I just got a scanner I am hooking it up right, I will send a copy to you.
I know you said you have a 21 year old, I just want to let you know that i am 27 a really responsible 27 year old. 
I am sending a couple pictures of myself and I would be willing to meet you ahead of time.
  
I was the nanny for another five year old, I really enjoyed picking him up from school. I would have him eat a snack and due his homework first, then take him to play at the park. The same thing goes for my son. 
   I am always watching my husbands new few he is 12. I think that 12 year olds need a little more attention because they are 12 (pre-teen). 
  and I know you have a 21 year old son, what kind of care would he be needed? 
    I will get my resume to you a sap please let me know if you have any more questions and sorry for the delay.      
 
                            Sincerely,
                                          Caren Lapidus  

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*She also included two pictures of her with her kid here.  I'm not putting those up, but she's pretty good looking.

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Joey to Caren

Caren,

Thanks for just sending that to me, so it looks like I got it all earlier.  I'm glad we're on the same page.

Joe

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Joey to Caren, Tina

Caren,

I spoke with Tina and gave her all the information you gave me a couple of days ago.  We both agree that you make a good fit with our children.  So, consider yourself hired.

As far as Jared goes, our 21 year old, essentially you just need to make sure he doesn't leave the house.  He's finishing his last month of house arrest and for whatever reason, he doesn't think it necessary to stay inside unless someone watches him.  You also need to keep him out of the liquor cabinet and make sure to report if you smell anything funny coming from his room.  He also has a little trick where he puts a towel down at the bottom of the door to block the crack, this keeps the smell inside his room.  So, just check on that periodically.   

With Katie and Megan, it seems you have the proper experience and know exactly what to do with them.  Looking forward to it.

Thanks,

Joe

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Caren to Me, Tina

Tina and Joe, that sounds great! I will let you know if i suspect anything funnys going on, I look forward to meeting the booth of you and the kids. Please give me the dates and times. Thank you and I will talk to you later.                
 
                                                        Sincerely,
                                                                     Caren

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Tina to Me, Caren

Caren,

Cute baby!  So on Monday if you could be here at 9 AM, that would be great, and we'll start from there.  You can leave at noon when I get home from work.

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Caren to Me, Tina

Sounds fun.  Whats the address?

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Me to Caren, Tina

Caren,

Tina forgot.  We have a thing at five.  So you can be here from nine to noon.  Then come back around five until we get home around nine, that would be great.  

Thanks,

Joe

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Caren to Me, Tina

Ok????  You still haven't given me the address.

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Tina to Me, Caren

Caren,

We're also going to need you to come back around 2Am.  That's the normal time that Jared likes to sneak out with his friends.  If he doesn't sneak out, he'll usually try to sneak friends in.  As we both have jobs, unlike you, we'll need to be sleeping.  Thereby, it'll be better if you come by at 2AM to check on him rather than us.  

Thanks,

Tina

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She didn't respond to that.