so i have had a couple things on craigslist lately like most of us. one thing i always get calls on is my psp which is in great condition and comes with a bunch stuff so pretty much im just trying to get rid off it cheap and get some money. well i swear if one more person calls me to buy that thing and doesnt show up im gonna hunt someone down! am i the only one this **** happens to or what?

 

craigslist was great when it first started, now its full of dumb@ss blank blank blank...

 

i use craigslist quite a bit, the worst was recently this FOB comes over to check out a bike i have for sale, shows up super early before i told him to, and is asking 2000 questions about the cable routing and all these technical specs and finally he ****in leaves cause he doesnt believe me that a bike shop would have charged $30 tops for a new chain.

 

people are stupid. im just trying to rid of crap and make a little money and stupid asses wanna say meet me at this time and never show up. everyone that does that crap is black too!

 

CPT - Colored People Time

 

that crap happens to me all the time with my rx-7, and i keep getting spam e-mail and someone asked me if it would make a 300 mile trip when i said it doesn't run and needs work...idiots

 

yeah craigslist sucks. I have used it alot, buying and selling, and it was a great idea that has been taken advantage of.

To sell effectively you have to be willing to sell pretty low, have photos, explicit descriptions, reasons for selling, and set standars, making people come to you, so as not to waste your own time or money.

Thats why I prefer selling to people I know somehow.

 

Oh yea had a few of those douche bags call! Course Ive also had really good luck as well. Lower the price and they will have no problem meeting you. Everyone wants something for nothing on craigslist

 

Yeah I get it all the time. I want it I want it is all I hear but yet I still have it. I still have 2 sets of wheels for my ranger I can't get rid of.

 

I'm right there with you man. I'm trying to sell a trailer on craigslist I've gotten lots of emails and calls saying they want to come see it I respond to them and everything but nobody ever shows up, its definitely frustrating. I've learned its sort of like selling a house if its on the market to long and people just aren't biting take it off wait a couple months and put it back on. Thats worked for me a couple times.

 

i never have them call. no way im putting my phonenumber on that site. but after a few emails if i feel they won't flake, i give them my # and we set something up so i can sell whatever im selling. hasnt failed for me yet.

but yeah, i get the spam email and stuff. check this one out..

"i know i shouldn't be talking to you. but we need to talk, seriously. can you message me on DATEAPPLY.COM i'm at work right now. it's very important, my name is 'vote4obama1' on there. thanks. "

really?!?! haha wtf

 

Exactly what I do. Always go through e-mail. Have had some pretty good luck and no real spam. Granted I'm selling pretty little stuff like PS games, DVD's, etc.

I get a lot of e-mails initially, and usually every other will actually respond.

 

If someone is really serious about buying they will call before an email. I think email is strictly to low ball buyers. Im guilty of it myself:)

 

yeah but i dont give anyone the option of calling. because theres no way no how im putting my phone number up on that website haha

 

I have had nothing but success using craigslist to sell stuff. sure, some people welch out on deals, but that is to be expected. Considering all the BS that you go through to sell stuff on ebay these days, its worth the hassle IMO