Really getting tired of other people's entitlement attitudes.

lihpster

lihpster

Member
Silver Supporter
Joined
Jan 20, 2021
Messages
7,187
Reaction score
22,185
Location
Portland, OR
I have 4 cars 2 motorcycles and a boat in front of my house. One motorcycle is in parts and one truck doesn't run. The rest are operational vehicles, although I only use one. Due to legal issues, I can't sell some of the cars and the boat. But that doesn't stop people from trying. About half of the people that ask hear "not for sale" and they understand and just walk away. Cool, I got no problem with it.
The other half? They act like you are denying them the "right" to buy things. Had a guy ring the bell, I opened the door and he asks, "Can I buy those cars for parts?" When I told him "Not for sale", he acted like I had slapped him. "But you're not using them!" I'm not "using" my fireplace. Doesn't mean I want to sell the bricks from the chimney. He left disappointed and shaking his head at my stubbornness and stupidity. It's ridiculous. I have been called a racist and other names simply because I won't sell them whatever thing of mine they want to buy. My father once had to call the police because one guy wouldn't leave.
Mind you, there are no signs offering things for sale. Still they come. One guy wanted to "take a look around to see if there was something else he might want to buy." I even had one especially entitled woman tell me that I should sell her a car for $200 as her son was getting his license and needed a car. Apparently, that's all the money he had for a car. But she felt I should take it and be happy.
I think I need to put up a sign that says, 'Nothing is for sale. Don't even ask."
 
Register to hide this ad
I have a big fence around my whole house and 4 very large dogs. No one bothers me but the dogs when they think it's time for treats and my wife isn't home. A hundred plus pound Rottweiler is better than any sign or an alarm system.
 
Jon42 said:
I have a big fence around my whole house and 4 very large dogs. No one bothers me but the dogs when they think it's time for treats and my wife isn't home. A hundred plus pound Rottweiler is better than any sign or an alarm system.
Click to expand...
Well, Goose the cat isn't too bothered by them and I'm not sure he'd be very effective as a deterrent. But I'm pretty sure he would be bothered by a Rottweiler. :)
 
lihpster said:
I have 4 cars 2 motorcycles and a boat in front of my house. One motorcycle is in parts and one truck doesn't run. The rest are operational vehicles, although I only use one. Due to legal issues, I can't sell some of the cars and the boat. But that doesn't stop people from trying. About half of the people that ask hear "not for sale" and they understand and just walk away. Cool, I got no problem with it.
The other half? They act like you are denying them the "right" to buy things. Had a guy ring the bell, I opened the door and he asks, "Can I buy those cars for parts?" When I told him "Not for sale", he acted like I had slapped him. "But you're not using them!" I'm not "using" my fireplace. Doesn't mean I want to sell the bricks from the chimney. He left disappointed and shaking his head at my stubbornness and stupidity. It's ridiculous. I have been called a racist and other names simply because I won't sell them whatever thing of mine they want to buy. My father once had to call the police because one guy wouldn't leave.
Mind you, there are no signs offering things for sale. Still they come. One guy wanted to "take a look around to see if there was something else he might want to buy." I even had one especially entitled woman tell me that I should sell her a car for $200 as her son was getting his license and needed a car. Apparently, that's all the money he had for a car. But she felt I should take it and be happy.
I think I need to put up a sign that says, 'Nothing is for sale. Don't even ask."
Click to expand...
I know the feeling.
Due to house flippers operating in the area, my mom was besieged to sell her property. I always ran interference to the point of telling indivduals the property wasn't for sale. I even put signs in english and spanish to this effect...especially no trespassing signs.
I found the property listed on several websites as for sale. I contacted these sites and told them to take down that stuff. Some did, but it was like playing whack-a-mole. While the callers still were active both on phone, mail and in person, it slacked off somewhat.
Since her passing, I have had several who demanded to know when I was going to sell the property (my mom's passing is NOT common knowledge yet the entire neighborhood knew within a week). When I told them it wasn't on the market at this time, I got the same response...only with not-so-thinly veiled threats to do so or else. One neighbor said she's been getting the same thing and that it was certain businesses that wanted the properties in the area.
 
I live alone out in the country, surrounded by woods with a corn field across the road. Closest neighbor 450 ft away. 10 years ago I had new siding put up and my door bell has not worked ever since. I have no intention of looking for the problem either. In the 24 years of living here I can't remember the last time I had to answer the door. Not complaining in the least.
 
My late wife and I accumulated lots of "stuff" over the 30+ years here. I have come to realize I may have to downsize, keeping this size property going may be too much soon. I dread putting things up for sale, who knows who will show up and dealing with them all. I heard there is a local auction company that brings in a crew to move and sort whatever you want. They take out what you say, separate for auction, donation, or trash. I'm sure they charge a big commission, but it may be worth it.
 
lihpster said:
I have 4 cars 2 motorcycles and a boat in front of my house. One motorcycle is in parts and one truck doesn't run. The rest are operational vehicles, although I only use one. Due to legal issues, I can't sell some of the cars and the boat. But that doesn't stop people from trying. About half of the people that ask hear "not for sale" and they understand and just walk away. Cool, I got no problem with it.
The other half? They act like you are denying them the "right" to buy things. Had a guy ring the bell, I opened the door and he asks, "Can I buy those cars for parts?" When I told him "Not for sale", he acted like I had slapped him. "But you're not using them!" I'm not "using" my fireplace. Doesn't mean I want to sell the bricks from the chimney. He left disappointed and shaking his head at my stubbornness and stupidity. It's ridiculous. I have been called a racist and other names simply because I won't sell them whatever thing of mine they want to buy. My father once had to call the police because one guy wouldn't leave.
Mind you, there are no signs offering things for sale. Still they come. One guy wanted to "take a look around to see if there was something else he might want to buy." I even had one especially entitled woman tell me that I should sell her a car for $200 as her son was getting his license and needed a car. Apparently, that's all the money he had for a car. But she felt I should take it and be happy.
I think I need to put up a sign that says, 'Nothing is for sale. Don't even ask."
Click to expand...
Actually, your location tells me a lot about the people who live there and their attitudes.
 
I also live in the woods, unseen from the road, one way in and out. The best investement I ever made was in an electric gate. Since putting that up, 30 years ago, the only people who come through the gate have been invited. I also have a private shooting range. Everyone within earshot knows that I am a regular shooter; word gets around out in the country. I have not had any problems.
 
The Last Standing Knight said:
I know the feeling.
Due to house flippers operating in the area, my mom was besieged to sell her property. I always ran interference to the point of telling indivduals the property wasn't for sale. I even put signs in english and spanish to this effect...especially no trespassing signs.
I found the property listed on several websites as for sale. I contacted these sites and told them to take down that stuff. Some did, but it was like playing whack-a-mole. While the callers still were active both on phone, mail and in person, it slacked off somewhat.
Since her passing, I have had several who demanded to know when I was going to sell the property (my mom's passing is NOT common knowledge yet the entire neighborhood knew within a week). When I told them it wasn't on the market at this time, I got the same response...only with not-so-thinly veiled threats to do so or else. One neighbor said she's been getting the same thing and that it was certain businesses that wanted the properties in the area.
Click to expand...
When someone asks, or calls, tell them in a perfectly serious voice that yes, the house is for sale- quote them a price 4 times actual value. Don't get into anything further, other than I'm sorry but that is the price.

If nothing else it will be a hoot. And should someone pay it-
Congratulations on your newfound wealth!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

M
80 years of L.E.Service comes to an end.
Replies
7
Views
2K
cherrypointmarine
cherrypointmarine
LVSteve
Observations at the doctor's office
Replies
16
Views
875
lihpster
lihpster
Faulkner
Tales from the Faulkner Files: Vehicle vs deer
2
Replies
34
Views
1K
steelslaver
steelslaver
444 Magnum
Funny stuff in my travels today.
Replies
3
Views
221
Rubone
Rubone
G
Well It Finally Happened to Me
Replies
11
Views
871
jeffrefrig
J

Latest posts

Back
Top