Tohto Hypersonic March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 LONDON (AFP) - - A British man fed up with his wife's complaints advertised her for sale -- and got a number of offers. ADVERTISEMENT "Nagging Wife. No Tax, No MOT. Very high maintenance -- some rust," wrote Gary Bates, 38, in a small ad in Trade-It, more usually used to buy and sell cars or household goods. Bates, a self-employed builder from Gloucestershire, southwest England, snapped after his wife Donna on got on his nerves while she was watching television and decided to place the ad as a joke. "She was nagging me for doing something small, while she was watching some rubbish on TV. So I just thought I'd put an ad in to get rid of her. "I didn't think anyone would ring up but I've had at least nine or 10 people calling about her. It's gone mad. There was no one I knew -- just people asking, 'Is she still available?'" The couple only married last year, and Bates said his 40-year-old wife -- whom he advertised in the magazine's Free to Collect section, along with some of his fishing tackle -- initially gave him "a bit of an ear-bashing." But he said: "She's seen the funny side of it now though!" ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkingidiot 1st Gear March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 so what was the price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caaa Clutched March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 It should be a negative asset...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 a wife can be a long term asset or a long term liability 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ares Neutral Newbie March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 This guy really a joker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twnll 1st Gear March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 It should be a negative asset...... Then it should not be 'For Sale' it should be 'I pay you to take her away' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged June 27, 2020 Share June 27, 2020 I admit I don't know much about birds, but I think I can still identify which is the husband in the picture. Have you tried staying at home during covid-19? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic June 27, 2020 Share June 27, 2020 I didn't know got a thread like this. So I could have sold off my MIL since 2009? For sale nagging MIL Covid special price $50 I pay you $50 if you take her away. I will even throw in this free. 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged June 27, 2020 Share June 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jamesc said: I didn't know got a thread like this. So I could have sold off my MIL since 2009? For sale nagging MIL Covid special price $50 I pay you $50 if you take her away. I will even throw in this free. Ask the FIL to take control of the MIL He should take full ownership of the problem. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic June 27, 2020 Share June 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Albeniz said: I admit I don't know much about birds, but I think I can still identify which is the husband in the picture. Have you tried staying at home during covid-19? For animals world, usually the beautiful and colourful ones are males. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic June 27, 2020 Share June 27, 2020 On 3/13/2009 at 2:40 PM, Parkingidiot said: so what was the price? We wrote off about an average of 15k a year on a car, we get some enjoyment driving the car in return , the richer ones pay a 100k or even more for exotic cars for the same reason, so looks like wife can be treated like a car 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass 6th Gear July 27, 2020 Share July 27, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 8:09 PM, Jamesc said: I didn't know got a thread like this. So I could have sold off my MIL since 2009? For sale nagging MIL Covid special price $50 I pay you $50 if you take her away. I will even throw in this free. Would you also throw in a Bezza too? I have no need for a wheelbarrow 😂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusnel 6th Gear July 27, 2020 Share July 27, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged July 28, 2020 Share July 28, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 8:09 PM, Jamesc said: I didn't know got a thread like this. So I could have sold off my MIL since 2009? For sale nagging MIL Covid special price $50 I pay you $50 if you take her away. I will even throw in this free. I will bang my MIL if she's Jerry Hall. Man that woman is sexy as hell even at her age. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwijag Clutched August 13, 2021 Share August 13, 2021 he'd no doubt happily swap for an 80's Alfa ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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