BAD pole offered on craigslist? GAH!

DragonPhoenix started this discussion · 10/17/2010

I was browsing almost everything on craigslist and spotted a dance pole. I could tell it was one of the crappy BAD ones just from seeing the name of it (Hot Pink Dance Pole Kit) and the price wanted so I peeked then looked it up and it's one commonly found at Spencers stores? Here's the ad right here: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/hab/2008362945.html. I HAD to reply to it, I HAD to! >.< : http://baltimore.craigslist.org/hab/2010290410.html Seeing that its not one of the top three GOOD ones makes me want to curl up and cry 😢

8 replies

chemgoddess1 · 10/17/2010
I see SO many bad poles on craigslist. I am at the point that if you do not research what you are buying then it is your own fault.
minicoopergrl · 10/18/2010
I see SO many bad poles on craigslist. I am at the point that if you do not research what you are buying then it is your own fault. I feel the same way Chem! as a side note - Dragon I had NO idea your local to me. I live in Hanover about 20min from downtown!
MissChiefNYC · 10/18/2010
I almost brought one of those "fake" poles. What attracted me was the price, however, I did my research and invested in an x-pole. I believe if you're serious about pole then you will look around, check reviews, and finally settle on one that does the job correctly and safely....
polebunny · 10/18/2010
im not sure if u want advice on finding a good pole or what? why did you "have" to reply to the ad?
DragonPhoenix · 10/19/2010
as a side note - Dragon I had NO idea your local to me. I live in Hanover about 20min from downtown! 🥂 Might see me at a future Bmore pole jam or an event sometime if I'm able to make it : D im not sure if u want advice on finding a good pole or what? why did you "have" to reply to the ad? I already have an idea of what I want to get, either a 45mm chrom X-Pole or a red Lil Mynx 🙂 . I felt I had to reply to the ad though, maybe save someone from getting screwed over with a bad pole. I would figure a pole is a pole and wouldn't think there's a such thing as a bad one so I'd end up wasting my money on whatever looks good, if I hadn't came here and learned about them so I hope that I helped at least one person with making the right decision on not getting something dangerous 🙂
minicoopergrl · 10/19/2010
as a side note - Dragon I had NO idea your local to me. I live in Hanover about 20min from downtown! 🥂 Might see me at a future Bmore pole jam or an event sometime if I'm able to make it : D I would love to do a Bmore pole jam/showcase thing. Ive been thinking about it for a few weeks but im wiped out from doing BOTPDS.
polebunny · 10/19/2010
good idea- maybe they will change their ad to say its just for posing or floor dancing
MelanieDA · 10/19/2010
It's fine that you replied, but keep in mind that not everyone wants an expensive pole for legitimate pole fitness. A lot of people just want a pole that they can prance around, shake their butt and engage in stripper roleplay. And for that, a cheap pole is fine.