This week I am inspired to share with you one of the many ways I like to bring in some extra cash…selling stuff on Craigslist. I wrote a post several months ago about my top ten ways to make a quick buck and mentioned Craigslist as one option. It’s not necessarily the best place to sell everything, but for some things I find it works well.
This week I sold my crib, with the mattress, on Craigslist for $150. Cha-ching! I don’t even remember what I paid for it, but it’s not the fanciest crib in the world, not even solid wood. But it is in decent condition and I searched high and low for the color to match a piece of cherry furniture I already had. It took a bit of patience, I listed it several weeks ago and was about to drop the price when I got an inquiry from a woman nearby. She came and picked it up without even examining it closely this past Sunday.
Here are a few tips for selling via Craigslist.
- Include a good photo. More than one if possible! I skip right over entries with no photos.
- Be as specific as possible in the location line. I put Katy/Cinco which is my city and subdivision. Some people don’t want to drive very far for things.
- Be honest about the condition of items.
- Talk up the features.
- Include links to positive testimonials if possible.
- Include links that show full retail price.
- Specify you will only take cash! Don’t take a chance on getting a bounced check.
- For safety, arrange for pickup when your spouse is home.
I use Craigslist for larger kid toys and they sell lightning fast. Consignment works for these too but you get a smaller percentage of the price. I tried selling my crib bedding on Craiglist but nobody bit, so I ended up selling it at a consignment store instead. I have found that combining lots of items in one post doesn’t work very well, since it drives up the price and some people are attracted to the lower prices. That goes against what usually works at consignment sales and stores, but that’s my experience. Online they see price first, product second. In person it’s the opposite. 
We buy tons of stuff on craigslist. We bought our crib, changing table, and rocker on craigslist for $375 which I think is a sweet deal since my friend priced cribs at the baby store for over $1000 (CRAZY!). We’ve 3 sold cars on craigslist too. It’s wonderful!
We buy tons of stuff on craigslist. We bought our crib, changing table, and rocker on craigslist for $375 which I think is a sweet deal since my friend priced cribs at the baby store for over $1000 (CRAZY!). We’ve 3 sold cars on craigslist too. It’s wonderful!
We buy tons of stuff on craigslist. We bought our crib, changing table, and rocker on craigslist for $375 which I think is a sweet deal since my friend priced cribs at the baby store for over $1000 (CRAZY!). We’ve 3 sold cars on craigslist too. It’s wonderful!
We buy tons of stuff on craigslist. We bought our crib, changing table, and rocker on craigslist for $375 which I think is a sweet deal since my friend priced cribs at the baby store for over $1000 (CRAZY!). We’ve 3 sold cars on craigslist too. It’s wonderful!
Thanks so much for sharing what works for you. I’ve been wanting to try out Craigslist to get rid of some things we have. It sounds like it’s a fairly easy thing to try. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing what works for you. I’ve been wanting to try out Craigslist to get rid of some things we have. It sounds like it’s a fairly easy thing to try. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing what works for you. I’ve been wanting to try out Craigslist to get rid of some things we have. It sounds like it’s a fairly easy thing to try. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing what works for you. I’ve been wanting to try out Craigslist to get rid of some things we have. It sounds like it’s a fairly easy thing to try. 🙂
I just sold my crib and mattress on Craig’s List last week too, only for $80. I was hoping for $100, but didn’t get anyone to come see it for that, only try to talk me down. Like you said, the man wanting it without even seeing it. Great place! Good advice too, on the bedding. I’ve had mine there and it isn’t selling. Will try consignment next.
I just sold my crib and mattress on Craig’s List last week too, only for $80. I was hoping for $100, but didn’t get anyone to come see it for that, only try to talk me down. Like you said, the man wanting it without even seeing it. Great place! Good advice too, on the bedding. I’ve had mine there and it isn’t selling. Will try consignment next.
I just sold my crib and mattress on Craig’s List last week too, only for $80. I was hoping for $100, but didn’t get anyone to come see it for that, only try to talk me down. Like you said, the man wanting it without even seeing it. Great place! Good advice too, on the bedding. I’ve had mine there and it isn’t selling. Will try consignment next.
I just sold my crib and mattress on Craig’s List last week too, only for $80. I was hoping for $100, but didn’t get anyone to come see it for that, only try to talk me down. Like you said, the man wanting it without even seeing it. Great place! Good advice too, on the bedding. I’ve had mine there and it isn’t selling. Will try consignment next.
That’s a good idea. I wish I had known about Craigslist when I was getting rid of my baby stuff. I have since tried to sell a few things, but haven’t had much luck. It seems like every time I sell I meet the person and they conveniently don’t have change, “Oh sorry, I only have 2 twenties” when I am asking $50 for an item, even after they agreed to the price online.
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That’s a good idea. I wish I had known about Craigslist when I was getting rid of my baby stuff. I have since tried to sell a few things, but haven’t had much luck. It seems like every time I sell I meet the person and they conveniently don’t have change, “Oh sorry, I only have 2 twenties” when I am asking $50 for an item, even after they agreed to the price online.
Stop by and visit sometime over at Free 2 Be Frugal.
That’s a good idea. I wish I had known about Craigslist when I was getting rid of my baby stuff. I have since tried to sell a few things, but haven’t had much luck. It seems like every time I sell I meet the person and they conveniently don’t have change, “Oh sorry, I only have 2 twenties” when I am asking $50 for an item, even after they agreed to the price online.
Stop by and visit sometime over at Free 2 Be Frugal.
I love Craigslist…I just hate dealing with no-shows. It’s a great way to earn a little money and for others to find what they need without paying full price.
I love Craigslist…I just hate dealing with no-shows. It’s a great way to earn a little money and for others to find what they need without paying full price.
I love Craigslist…I just hate dealing with no-shows. It’s a great way to earn a little money and for others to find what they need without paying full price.
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I’ve never used Craig’s list before – but I’m thinking about advertising that I can tutor Chemistry on there… do you think I’ll get any takers?!
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I’ve never used Craig’s list before – but I’m thinking about advertising that I can tutor Chemistry on there… do you think I’ll get any takers?!
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Just went back to this post and realized I never replied to comments. As for listing Chemistry tutoring on Craiglist…YES! Definitely do it. That kind of thing is perfect for CL. Just be very clear about the details 🙂