buying gas from craigslist

clk500 · 11-07-2012, 06:42 PM

So i have 0 on my range meter because every gas station is sold out or not operating. Here in NY gas is very hard to come by and places that have gas run out quick, with lines that are 4hours or more. I waited 8 hours only to end up with no gas. I am desperate to buy some gas on craigslist for $14 per gallon (rip off I know) but the price is not my concern. Can i trust whats in there. I proposed buying 5 gallons of gas and the seller of gas to put one gallon in his tank. He agreed to that. I need a little gas to get over to NJ (pay tolls $20) to buy some gas over there.
Would you do it? bad idea?

farmdog · 11-07-2012, 06:44 PM

Desperate times call for desperate measures......

NJ///M · 11-07-2012, 06:45 PM

Meanwhile on Long Island...

ghorn · 11-08-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ///M

Meanwhile on Long Island...

bwahahahaha

v8 5 · 11-07-2012, 06:46 PM

$14 a gallon, hot damn.

E36Eric · 11-07-2012, 06:47 PM

I feel bad for you son. I got 99 problems but buying gas ain't one.

If you're desperate, you're desperate. Just do it.

IdahoToyo · 11-07-2012, 06:48 PM

Has it really come to this? God Speed my friend

JonJon · 11-07-2012, 06:51 PM

Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time

Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months?

If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all

brew · 11-07-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time

Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months?

If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all

We've got around 1,200 lbs of protein on the hoof, 2,000 lbs of kiln dried firewood, 10 gallons of beer + ingredients for 20 more gallons of beer, cider and mead. Not exactly a balanced diet, but we'd have a heck of a bbq.

ThaHooch · 11-08-2012, 07:36 PM

Glad everything worked out OP...I hope things over there get back to normal asap.

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Originally Posted by NJ///M

Meanwhile on Long Island...

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Originally Posted by brew

We've got around 1,200 lbs of protein on the hoof, 2,000 lbs of kiln dried firewood, 10 gallons of beer + ingredients for 20 more gallons of beer, cider and mead. Not exactly a balanced diet, but we'd have a heck of a bbq.

Can my family come to your place if Bend goes to hell (I couldn't go too long without beef)? I can bring about 2 to 3 weeks of dry/canned goods, plenty of booze, small arms, and a ping pong table...

GhostFlame · 11-07-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time

Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months?

If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all

This is absolutely true.

The urban world is always on the verge of riots, chaos, and destruction when faced with such situations. If utilities cease to exist or we run out of supplies, there will be grave consequences.

GlockMan · 11-08-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time

Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months?

If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all

Yepper.

The same people who make fun of me for hoarding supplies are the same people who will come crying to my house.

For $2000 in supplies and $2000 in cash, you can prepare your family for just about anything within reason.

You can be better prepared than 90% for $500 in supplies (+ gun and ammo.)

People wear $5000 watches but dont have a gallon of water at home. I just don't get it.

Maybe its a Florida hurricane thing for me, I dunno.

I will stay paranoid...and alive.

BoogetyBoogety · 11-08-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMan

Yepper.

The same people who make fun of me for hoarding supplies are the same people who will come crying to my house.

For $2000 in supplies and $2000 in cash, you can prepare your family for just about anything within reason.

People wear $5000 watches but dont have a gallon of water at home. I just don't get it.

Maybe its a Florida hurricane thing for me, I dunno.

I will stay paranoid...and alive.

You are soooo right... and don't forget defensive items and liquor, too (not kidding)...

217Bimmer · 11-08-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JonJon

Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time

Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months?

If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all

got a gun, in fact i've got two! what else do i need as long as others are prepared, i can just take what i want.

JonJon · 11-08-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 217Bimmer

got a gun, in fact i've got two! what else do i need as long as others are prepared, i can just take what i want.

lol, GL with that

The people that have prepared are MUCH better prepared for defense than you. And the people that are ready to take have much less to lose.

AfghanScarface · 11-08-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ///M

Meanwhile on Long Island...

Evidence · 11-08-2012, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonJon

Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time

Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months?

If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all

you say stuff like this all the time...and it makes sense.....but OP is talking about gas....your telling me you have stockpiles of gas saved up?

dioda11 · 11-08-2012, 06:19 PM

you still need gas? dude I live in Ct , honestly I can drive to queens and deliver you gas charging you just tolls money a , just to help out a fanatic

clk500 · 11-08-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dioda11

you still need gas? dude I live in Ct , honestly I can drive to queens and deliver you gas charging you just tolls money a , just to help out a fanatic

Wow thanks, thats mighty kind of you. Good to know some good people like you are out there.
I ended up buying from a guy on craigslist. Worked out good, got gas in my tank now I gotta trek out to Fort Lee to buy some more gas.
I was debating if going to CT would be better. I would save on GWB tolls.

v8 5 · 11-08-2012, 06:59 PM

11-07-2012, 06:42 PM	#1
clk500 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: queens NY Posts: 15 My Ride: 2010 Acura TSX View My Garage	buying gas from craigslist So i have 0 on my range meter because every gas station is sold out or not operating. Here in NY gas is very hard to come by and places that have gas run out quick, with lines that are 4hours or more. I waited 8 hours only to end up with no gas. I am desperate to buy some gas on craigslist for $14 per gallon (rip off I know) but the price is not my concern. Can i trust whats in there. I proposed buying 5 gallons of gas and the seller of gas to put one gallon in his tank. He agreed to that. I need a little gas to get over to NJ (pay tolls $20) to buy some gas over there. Would you do it? bad idea? __________________ 2010 Acura TSX

11-07-2012, 06:44 PM	#2
farmdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 626 My Ride: Acura TL View My Garage	Desperate times call for desperate measures...... __________________

11-07-2012, 06:45 PM	#3
NJ///M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BEAST COAST Posts: 362 My Ride: TACO TRUCK/CBR600F4 View My Garage	Meanwhile on Long Island... __________________ "You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend; Those with loaded guns and those who dig." Last edited by NJ///M; 11-07-2012 at 06:46 PM.

11-07-2012, 06:46 PM	#5
v8 5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jarzy, New Jarzy Posts: 277 My Ride: 6 speed BMW View My Garage	$14 a gallon, hot damn. __________________ Gutted with a Getrag

11-07-2012, 06:47 PM	#6
E36Eric Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: L.A. Posts: 329 My Ride: E36 View My Garage	I feel bad for you son. I got 99 problems but buying gas ain't one. If you're desperate, you're desperate. Just do it. __________________ "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretzky

11-07-2012, 06:48 PM	#7
IdahoToyo Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: A Sunny Town in Idaho Posts: 371 My Ride: 4WD Tundra / GS500F View My Garage	Has it really come to this? God Speed my friend __________________ -- Kyle -- The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.

11-07-2012, 06:51 PM	#8
JonJon Tinfoilhatatarian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: One of the most evil states ever to exist Posts: 3,374 My Ride: . View My Garage	Imagine if we had a national disaster or event that lasted for a long time Are YOU prepared with supplies to LIVE on your own for at least 1-3 months? If not.... Hope this is a wake up call to all __________________ Malo periculosam libertatem quam quietum servitium

11-08-2012, 06:19 PM	#18
dioda11 E46Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 46 My Ride: Audi A4 View My Garage	you still need gas? dude I live in Ct , honestly I can drive to queens and deliver you gas charging you just tolls money a , just to help out a fanatic

11-08-2012, 06:59 PM	#20
v8 5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jarzy, New Jarzy Posts: 277 My Ride: 6 speed BMW View My Garage	__________________ Gutted with a Getrag

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