# $45 Hot Rods? Poor Punctuation Marks 1985 Johnson Phantom at Super Low Price By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1985-johnson-phantom-sale References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5290408/1985-mutant-camaro-for-45) & [houston.craigslist.org](http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1215276590.html) In this time of credit crunch people are selling things they don’t want or need for ridiculously low prices. This advertisement for a [1985 Johnson Phantom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbx-cars) appears to be skating along that pattern. A Houston resident mistakenly put his '85 Phantom up for sale on Craigslist at a whopping price of $45 (USD). Now, the reason it’s listed at such a beautiful prices is because he’s a little confused about punctuation. The owner of the [retro car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car) will only sell to “SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY.” With people taking charge of their own advertisements, there should be at least one extra editing process (or two in this case: he said he purchased the car for $65.000). At $45.000 (should be a comma) how could he expect “SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY?” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Peer-to-peer Commerce:** The rise of peer-to-peer commerce platforms encourages individuals to buy and sell items without the need for traditional middlemen such as retailers and dealerships. - **DIY Advertising:** As more individuals take control of their own advertising, there is a greater need for user-friendly tools and resources that enable easy and effective ad creation and distribution. - **Pricing Accuracy:** Inaccurate pricing represents an opportunity for algorithms and automation to assist sellers in properly pricing their goods and services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the growing trend of peer-to-peer commerce by developing and integrating digital sales platforms for individual sellers and buyers. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can create and market easy-to-use tools that help users create and distribute their own advertising campaigns, such as DIY ad builders and social media ad management services. - **E-commerce:** Online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms can integrate pricing algorithms and machine learning tools to help users accurately price their products and services, reducing errors and increasing sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Online Car Retailer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clutch-ad.md) - [High-Performance Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-graffiti.md) - [Custom Starkly Minimalist Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindred-bronco-black-ice-edition.md) - [Sleek Reimagined Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/964-cabriolet.md) - [Old-Fashioned Kiddy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bugatti-ii-carbon-edition.md) - [Special-Edition Collab Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-ecstussy.md) - [Comic-Inspired Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-rider.md)