John,

I would post the "Reason for Selling" at the bottom of the ad. To me the present format suggests a reluctant seller which may be good or bad. I prefer to buy from determined sellers who MUST sell -- not might sell.

Stick "Description" on top of your listing. Buyers want to know 'what' you're selling before the 'why'.

Most people won't read halfway down your ad. Having short lines makes the ad appear longer. Take it easy with your 'return key'. The shorter format does make it more convenient to read from mobile. I mean phones not Mobile, AL.😏

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

On Aug 7, 2013, at 8:22 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The time has come the Walrus said, to speak of many things:
> Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— Of cabbages—and kings --
> and the selling of ones most personal vehicle - the Vanagon.
> 
> As much as I hate it - I'm going to sell my beloved Ol' Red - my 1988
> Vanagon GL w/manual tranny that I have had for 15 years. I've developed
> a leg problem and can't drive a manual tranny car anymore without
> difficulty. I'm forced to move into an automatic - which I happen to
> have - a '91 Carat. But it needs work before I can put it on the road.
> It's a project car and since I'm suddenly unde a crush to get it road
> worthy - I need to cash out Ol' Red so I can get the rebuild job wrapped up.
> 
> The details are on Craigslist. I would appreciate any critique of the ad
> anyone might like to give. I plan to post to the SAMBA and Auto-Trader
> as well.
> 
> http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3986341804.html
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John Rodgers
> Birmingham