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Old 03-11-2009, 04:05 AM   #1
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It Just Dawned On Me...


why my CL ads are getting zero response:


I used the word "professional" in them.

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Old 03-11-2009, 06:03 AM   #2
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Re: It Just Dawned On Me...


Try misspelling it
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Old 03-11-2009, 07:49 AM   #3
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Re: It Just Dawned On Me...


It's funny you say that, that's the first word in the title on my CL ads. Interestingly, I don't hear anything either. I set mine up so that it's pretty clear up front I won't be the lowest price just to avoid most of the price shoppers.
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Old 03-11-2009, 07:50 AM   #4
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Re: It Just Dawned On Me...


I haven't gotten a job from CL in 4,5 6 mths,too many low-ballers to compete with.OKC CL is the busiest I've seen it.The job I'm finishing today is actually a kit. remodel from CL that we started mths ago,the owner is a navy pilot,and a good guy.I don't really advertise there anymore.Maybe a listing once a mth for kicks.
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Old 03-12-2009, 05:21 AM   #5
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Re: It Just Dawned On Me...


Maybe it's because you write:

"Yo dis a professional bidness writecha!... Holla back if you need some bushes whacked!"





...It doesn't seem to work for me either!

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