But today, the notification was a price drop. The "firm" $400 had withered to $150. In the world of local Facebook groups, this was the dinner bell for sharks.
Elias felt his heart sink. But then, Barb smiled—a rare, thin line. "But she didn't ask if it was still available every three days for two weeks. Consistency counts for something in this town." cedar rapids buy sell trade 2
The drive from downtown Cedar Rapids toward the suburbs was a race against the "Other Interested Parties." On the Buy Sell Trade boards, "Interested" was a threat. It meant there were ghosts in the comments section waiting to snatch your prize. But today, the notification was a price drop
"The other lady offered $175 just now," Barb said, checking her own phone. Elias felt his heart sink
"I'm Elias," he panted, glancing at the SUV, which was now idling suspiciously at the curb. "I've got the cash. And a very empty living room."
Barb looked at his beat-up pickup truck, then back at the sleek SUV. She seemed to weigh the soul of a DIY-er against the convenience of a soccer mom.
He pulled up to a neat ranch house just as a white SUV slowed down in front of the driveway. Elias didn’t wait for them to park. He hopped out, waving his phone like a white flag.