I have sold many things on craigslist the keys are
- good photos are a must
-if you have a specific brand name, at the bottom of the add put other brand names so that if somebody is searching for another
brand your add will still show up . For example I sold a Yamaha ATV on craigslist….on the bottom I added Kawasaki, Polaris and etc….. to make sure I get the attention of more buyers.
-Don't hold an item for somebody….tell them it is first with the cash buys the item. I have been burned many times
from people saying they will come and then they never show up. Only way I will hold an item is if they tell me they are coming from a long distance and I talked to them on the phone about this also.
-I figure out a price looking at similar items on craigslist either I will lower price a little and put price is firm or obo and I might take 10% off the price only if they ask.
-never ship, that is for ebay not craigslist.
-put items in the garage or back porch, I don't let strangers in the house
-I have noticed that specific items that are not in high demand don't sell well on craigslist and better suited for ebay.
For example I have a hood from a 96 Sea Doo XP jet ski…I can't sell this on craigslist but I on ebay I might have better luck.
- I have sold an ATV, Canoe, Jet ski, exercise equipment, tickets, fishing spear, couch, bar stole set to name a few things.
I have also bought some things for a great deal on craigslist….my best deal was a Yamaha ATV I bought for $1,500 and sold later that year for $2,500.