Author Topic: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!  (Read 2332 times)

Chrissy

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Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« on: February 21, 2015, 07:03:12 PM »
I sold an internal frame backpack for $40.  It was originally $65.  Now I have more space AND more money!

I was amazed that it only took an hour to get a buyer, who came out to get it right away.

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Re: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2015, 12:46:56 AM »
congrats. keep in mind that CL sales won't always go that smoothly, but it is still a great way to sell things.

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Re: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2015, 09:00:13 AM »
Great job! I've sold tens of thousands of dollars worth of stuff on Craigslist with nary a problem. The only annoyance I've had is a couple people who said they were coming and didn't show up. Other than that, no complaints.

Chrissy

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Re: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2015, 02:13:07 PM »
Yeah, the second item I sold--a propane heater--2 buyers offered full price, then backed out.  It happens, I guess.

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Re: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2015, 02:47:48 PM »
I'm hesitant to post anything, but I've got so much to sell.  Maybe I'll try one just to see if it goes as smoothly as your transaction.

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Re: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2015, 06:27:08 PM »
My Wife is always amazed at what I sell.

I had a POS lawn tractor.. I had patched it up so many times over its 12 year hard life.. eventually bought a new one.. Wifey was wanting me to load the old one on the truck and take it to the dump.... I put it on CL for $200.

Next day I got 200 bucks and didn't pay to dump it..:)

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Re: Sold on Craigslist for the first time!
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2015, 11:10:03 AM »
I've sold lots of stuff on Craigslist without issue.
Like mentioned before, some people are just flakes.

I hate taking the time to list everything but it sure feels good to get rid of the stuff and accept cash for it!