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Buying:
Ads with prices way below market value and with no contact info are typically going to be scams. Flag them and move on.
I keep an e-mail address just for Craigslist communications. No worries about my primary e-mail getting spammed. If I were to start getting a huge amount of spam at that address, I'd just make a new one.
When responding to an ad, mention the item in the e-mail, mention what part of town you live in. This lets the seller know that YOU are not a scammer and will increase the odds they respond. Scammers send e-mail like, "Is it still available?" If you send one like that, you probably aren't going to get a response.
Selling:
Including a phone number in your ad lets local buyers know that you're not in Nigeria. Spelling out the numbers in the listing keeps the spam-bots from grabbing your number.
Putting some hint as to where you live (ie major cross streets) keeps people from calling and asking where you are located.
Firm but fair prices reduces the number of silly lowball offers.
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Lee
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