Got rid of more stuff on Craigslist!

15 years ago

I LOVE!!! Craigslist for decluttering stuff that's got life left in it, but not worth selling, given the time it takes to field callers (Craigslist) or pack and ship (eBay). Today, I put out a Sterilite drawer unit, some magazine holders, some old pieces of software, and some children's CD's. Took pictures, posted them on Craigslist for free, and everything was gone within two hours.

I looked through my old Craigslist postings to see what I've gotten rid of in the past year, and it's really amazing. A couple of bikes, some baking pans, some garden equipment, gerbil bedding, toys, crutches, a ceiling fan, and so on. And that doesn't even include the stuff I've sold, like my old stove and microwave.

I love that I just need to put the stuff on my porch, take a picture and post it ... and poof! ... it's gone. Much easier than carting it away, and I sometimes get some really nice thank-you notes.

Anyone else do this?

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hgl_gaylemarie
15 years ago
That's a better idea than a Garage Sale or Hauling to Donate.
neesie
15 years ago
Yes, I've had a lot of success with it too. Just this summer I sold a sewing machine, pool chemicals that my DH was going to haul to the hazardous waste site after we dis-assembled our pool, the pool's ladder that I knew had more value than the re-cycler was going to give us, a go cart that my son loved when he was young and a guitar case.

But the largest and most expensive thing I ever sold on Craigslist was a 28 foot cabin cruiser (boat). I had posted at marinas far and wide but it was a Craigslist ad that got it sold in the end.

My purchases from Craigslist have all had happy endings too.
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The only thing I've personally sold on CL was a 10 x 12 Karastan---not oriental---rug from my "mauve" days. It had very recently been professionlly cleaned off-site for a bit of money. I only asked, & got, $20 for it from the only person who responded. Replaced it with a deep burgundy one.

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I have a few things on our Craigslist right now too. Got rid of a sectional sofa and a cocktail table a couple weeks ago. They were both 'well used', so I gave them away free. Sold a huge lot of VHS tapes and a dressmaker form. We gave away a lot of leftover lumber/siding.. that sort of thing once we were done with our room addition.

I've bought a lot too... including my DD's car, living room tables, a sofa, 2 chairs, 2 buffets and a china cabinet! Just bought some dining room chairs and bar stools yesterday. DD moved out so I am redecorating the basement. I love Craigslist!
nicole__
15 years ago
I LOVE CL!!! We just sold a boat...

Last week I got 6 bags of hen & chicks.....FREE! Much better than a yard sale!!!

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