Does Craigslist actually work?

[Zeke]

Sounds fishy to me. AFA CL in general, once you get used to the inside language, it works fine. I do 100% of my online buying of used goods on CL.

I sell occasionally too. As with everyone else, no phone number, no response.

[pete3799]

Called about a craigslist car for my daughter.....here's the reply i got


Hi,

The car is in perfect condition, no electric problems, no accidents/liens/loans. No scratches, never been repainted. I have all the car manuals, title, documents.
I'm selling this car because my child of only 19 died 4 months ago in a car accident, a drunk driver hit him and his fiancée.
He was with his fiancé's car coming to our home at his little brother birthday of 10 years old.
The car belonged to my son and it brings me bad memories and that's the reason I want to sell it. The last price is $2,436. Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay's Buyer Protection Program. I just need your full name, full shipping address, home/cell number so I can open a case (with no further obligation or fees). eBay will contact you with all the Transaction/shipping details you will need. We will take care of the shipping so don't worry.
We hope to hear soon from you.

[Superman]

Craigslist people are notoriously flaky.

I have some very cool jet skis you can have. Just send me a few thousand dollars, and I will ship them immediately upon receipt.

[Cajundaddy]

Yes, it can work but it is the wild west for sure. I have bought and sold cars, four sets of Porsche wheels, guitars and electronics on there. You do have to sort through a LOT of garbage and sometimes there are snakes in the garbage. I only transact face to face and all sales are cash and carry. Pelican is a much friendlier place to do business.

[HardDrive]

Craigslist is an environment full of crack pots, but seeing through the scams is pretty obvious.

I've never had any issues. Sold 3 motorcycles on CL.

Mainly, because I ignore the 20 emails that come through that say, "Yo, watnz to see yo Ducati homes. Gotz a money order in hand. "

And respond to the emails that say, "My name is John Smith. My phone number is XXX-XXXX. My email address is (insert reputable company here). I would like to see your Ducati. I am an adult, cash buyer."

[Joe Bob]

Low end sellers AND buyers, worse than the old Recycler that you bought at 7-11.

Why don't you just buy used from the Steal.... errr Dealer?

Not like you're hurting for cash.

[BReif61]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

Not like you're hurting for cash.

I doubt anyone got rich by spending money needlessly.

[Joe Bob]

You're are missing my point....CL is low end, beat to crap garbage in most cases. Used, serviced and inspected water craft from a dealer would be a better deal. Why beat your head against the wall with deadbeat sellers?

My earlier post in another thread suggested purchasing used two stroke models and installing new factory motors....they are lighter can be worked on at the dock by a DIY'er and easier to manuver.

[Racerbvd]

lots of scams, I listed a 911, and had a hooker reply saying that for the same price as a regular date, I could have a happy ending, plus a lot of spam-bots, can be a real PITA. That being said, I have traded, sold & bought stuff off CL, and found some funny as heck ads (shared here before) and seen some scary ones too.
I had my contact info in one time, my e-mail box exploded with crap, scam offers, people wanting to sell my stuff for me, people wanting me to give them a car because they were down on their luck, ect. Be careful, as others have pointed out..
Another CL Doozy


You Really Can Find Anything on Craigslist.

i have 2 prosthetic legs make me an offer

Date: 2011-11-24, 3:25PM EST
Reply to: sale-pvaxc-2718860212@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

both in good shape just need a lil cleaning call me at ***-***-**** or email me at gmcyukon*** make me an offer and dont lowball me i knowwhat they cost new and these r not new but where not used very much at all they belonged to a stubborn old man who didnt use them


detroit metro barter classifieds - craigslist

Trade farm fresh duck eggs for cornflakes (eastpointe)

Date: 2011-11-25, 11:41AM EST
Reply to: sale-hg4ry-2719680932@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

i am willing to trade a dozen farm fresh duck eggs for a large box of cornflakes!!!!!!!!!!! If interested please call 586-218-7992 thankyou

Location: eastpointe
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

blue and gold macaw and red and blue macaw (conneaut)

Date: 2011-11-11, 7:58PM EST
Reply to: sale-qz8d7-2697849859@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

the blue and gold macaw is 3 he is a beautifull bird and the red and blue macaw 6 years old is a girl and she sings and talks they come with a cage and it separates them or you tke out the middel and make it all one the value of all of them is 4400 dollars im asking 2500 or best offer will take partial trade and cash text me with any offers and cash ask questions or for pics texs me 440 344 six zero zero 1 thank you for looking this is a great deal wont last long as long as you see this add its still avalibile

How not to write a craigslist ad....
1964 GREENBRIER CORVAIR VAN

I'VE JUST BEEN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN JAIL, THEREFORE I AM UPDATING THIS AD IN HOPES OF GETTING IT SOLD RIGHT AWAY.
140HP,NO LEAKS, GARAGED SINCE 1998, JUST RESTORED, 2012 TAGS, NEW BRAKES, EVERYTHING WORKS, RUN STRONG, CLEAN TITLE, VAN IS CLEAN ,NEEDS NOTHING. CALL OR TEXT 408-387-4491

Beer for Sod Removal (Mandarin 32223)

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Date: 2011-08-25, 8:35PM EDT
Reply to: sale-a7qpc-2566274685@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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I need sod removed from my lawn with a sod cutter and hauled away. Around 2500 square feet. Willing to trade 6 cases of Bud or Bud Light for the job. Email me if interested.

• Location: Mandarin 32223
•it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Beer for Sod Removal

Getting even with the husband! - w4m - 38 (riverside)

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Date: 2011-09-24, 7:05PM EDT
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Caught my husband cheating after I got my annual check up. Trying to pay him back for the disrespect he showed me!!!! He wroks afternoons and weekends, looking to get an STD to give back to him. We have been "TRYING" to work it out but I have a HORRIBLE FEELING.

Who wants to help me get back at this mo-fo?!?!?

I am a BBW and live in riverside. 420 friendly.
INTERESTED IN PLAYING TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!

LOOKING TO TRADE - $1 (JAX)
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Date: 2010-09-12, 11:54PM EDT
Reply to: sale-v4rg3-1950871566@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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Like new stripper pole. Only used occasionally. Could use a good cleaning but otherwise it is in good working order. I picked it up a couple years back when my wife was .."smaller". She gained a "few pounds" and now it's probably not a good idea for her to swing on anything attached to our ceiling. Im looking to trade for a trolling motor with at least 40 lb thrust. Preferably Minn Kota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

LOOKING TO TRADE

I think you get the idea why not to put a phone # or direct e-mail addy

[vash]

want me to email my buddy.?. he has two..i know he wanted to sell them. (maybe he already has).

with a trailer. he barely used them. i have known him for years..and i never seen him use them.

[Hugh R]

Anything other than meet me at X public place, on Y date and Z time and I'll have them and the pink slip, you should ignore. I've bought one car on Craigslist and sold one. Both were as simple as that.

[J P Stein]

It works fine out side of the land of fruits & nuts...... for we low rent types.

[LeeH]

I have bought and sold stuff on Craigslist for several years. Yes, some people will say they're coming and then don't show up. However, the vast majority of transactions are trouble free. People show up, pay money for stuff you don't want any more and are on their way.

[szyzygy]

yes, it works. I'm driving my 911 everyday that I got from craigslist.

I's also sold quite a few things on there myself.

I'm very happy with craigslist.

[LakeCleElum]

So, a month ago, I run a CL ad for a motorcycle I took in trade for an old Toyota PU over the winter.....Guy test rides and wants his "expert buddy" to try it....Asks if he can go on the freeway. I say yeah, just one exit down as it a long ways to the next exit.....

Comes back bragging he got it up to 160 in that short mile....The they try to low-ball me and offer $1,500 under asking....Chase them away and sell it a day later.......Lots of flakes out there.......

[Joe Bob]

Originally Posted by szyzygy

yes, it works. I'm driving my 911 everyday that I got from craigslist.

I's also sold quite a few things on there myself.

I'm very happy with craigslist.

You mean the one that the guy told you it had a turbo on it and he took it off?

[trekkor]

CL has worked well for me.



KT

[Fahrenheit 911]

There is no Yahoo Shipping Center, it's a scam.
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[szyzygy]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

You mean the one that the guy told you it had a turbo on it and he took it off?

yep! good memory Joe bob.

I'll buy you some beers if you'll take a look at it.

[A930Rocket]

Sold a number of items with no problem, but buying seems to be a hit or miss deal. Lots of flakes out there.