Funny Craigslist Ad

[Malkin]

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/crs/1525534132.html

Apparently the field of professional photography has many of the same issues that signmakers do, regarding newbies undercutting the industry.

 

[neato]

That's funny. Someone had fun writing that.

 

[iSign]

awesome!!

 

[cgsigns_jamie]

*shakes head*

 

[speedmedia]

Are you guys sure that isn't real? sounds like the kid who bought the $300 cutter on eBay and makes "stickers" for cheap because thos pesky sign comapnies just charge to darn much...

 

[GypsyGraphics]

" just got a brand new camera for Christmas but haven't even taken it out of the box."

"I own a camera therefore I can take photos like the pros."

"I specialize:ROFLMAO: in all types of Lifestyle photography"

"But I don't have a business license, liability insurance, flashes, extra batteries, or even more than a kit lens that came in the box. If something goes wrong, you're out of luck. To keep things cheap for you, I won't even back up any of your images."

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

I never seen such truth in advertising!!! guess you gotta give her credit for that! She hasn't even figured out how to get the camera out of the box and already booking wedding!

Not that the entrepreneurial spirit!

In fact, i think I'll nominate her for 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year... for choosing the title of photographer all and for the great photos she plans to take!

I have high hope for her, if she ever gets the camera out of the box.

 

[signgal]

reminds me of this one http://signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60558&highlight=craigslist

 

[Malkin]

My sources say it was posted by an actual photographer (to make a point)

 

[weaselboogie]

Pros have:
-a business license
- multiple cameras
-thousands of dollars in lenses and flashes
-hard drives to back up the images
-insurance
-experience
-people skills
-color calibrated monitors
-professional print labs
-professional albums

I have none of this stuff so we'll keep it cheap, just for you!

 

[RMXGRAPHIX]

$300 CUTTER ON EBAY made these

http://www.oddee.com/item_96802.aspx

 

[weaselboogie]

I bet the photography industry has even a harder time with people like this because there's even less perceived skill with taking a picture.

 

[TheSnowman]

That's almost as good as Conan listing his show for sale, or trade for concert tickets.

 

[RebeckaR]

That is hilarious!
I'm thinking that was written by a pro who's just a little sick and tired.

It's just like saying " I got a Cricut for Christmas, so as soon as I learn how to hook it up, I'll be in the sign business."
Yessirreeeee!

 

[royster13]

So does a fancy cutter really make better signs than a 300.00 rig from Ebay?.....

 

[mark in tx]

So does a fancy cutter really make better signs than a 300.00 rig from Ebay?.....

Yes.

 

[OCsteve]

Makes me want to get married again so I can save a ton of money.

 

[royster13]

In what way?......I am not talking about behind the scenes....I am talking about finished product.....I know better machines are quicker, quieter, easier to use, etc.....

 

[synergy_jim]

I bet the photography industry has even a harder time with people like this because there's even less perceived skill with taking a picture.

+1

It's also a lot cheaper to get into it at a novice level....

and I thought we had problems.....

 

[Graphics2u]

I sent them this reply:

I'm replying to your ad for photography. Thinking about getting married and don't know how long it will last so I don't want to spend alot on pictures. Your ad sounds perfect! When you get the camera out of the box and figure out how to put the batteries in let me know.

Thanks!

We'll see what they say!