One of the modern marvels of our day is that online house of wonders otherwise known as Craigslist. Since it's local, it's easier to use than eBay, and you can also trust it for purchases that you want to see in someone before you shell out cash. Plus, you can get big things like furniture well cheaply on Craigslist since there are no shipping costs involved. If you've never used Craigslist before, here's some guidance on getting the best deal and also on selling things to make extra money.
When you hunt for a single item on Craigslist, you'll probably turn up dozens - if not hundreds - of hits. Typing in something well vague like "couch" will probably give you an overwhelmingly large number of information. You're best off being more specific. Try a hunt like "loveseat" or "blue couch" or "suede couch." Also, narrow down your hunt by clicking on the boxes by the hunt machine that will only show you posts with pictures - which are vital for most buyers - and that will only hunt titles. Sometimes the word "couch" will pop up in a post by some guy selling his car, which can be frustrating as you're trying to sort through hundreds of posts.
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You can't hunt through Craigslist ads by price, which is sort of annoying. Skimming through titles, though, you'll see price ranges, so you can eliminate options that are out of your range. If you think that a price sounds too high, look at the actual ad. Sometimes the prices are typos, and sometimes a someone is quoting a price for manifold items when you could buy just one thing.
When you call or email someone about a Craigslist ad, be sure that you are exact about which ad you're contacting them about. Lots of times citizen will sort through their closets and garages and post seventeen things at once, so it isn't very helpful when you say that you're calling about "a Craigslist ad." Also, if you want to make an offer that is lower than the posted price, it's a good idea to tell them what your offer is and why you think it's a fair price.
Selling things on Craigslist is a good way to get rid of electronics, clothes, vehicles, and pretty much whatever else that you don't want to ship. Before you just randomly post an ad for your old laptop, though, there are a few things you should know that will make your items more likely to sell.
First, be specific. This is true of any article for a Craigslist ad, but it's even truer if you're trying to sell a car or an electronic device. Second, check your ad for types and errors. No one is going to trust you to know what you're talking about if you sound like an idiot, so at least have the courtesy to spell things correctly and write in full sentences. Third, post a picture. This is vital to the success of most Craigslist ads. Finally, know how to post your price. Putting "Obo" after your price means that you'll take the best offer you get on the item, but saying "firm" means that you won't go any lower on your state price.
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