ebay vs craigslist?
- Thread starter Dr. Nole
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ebay is more formalized and bit safer, world wild market place. Craigslist is local, easy, and sometimes dangerous.
For stuff like you have it depends on how expensive it would be to ship. If it's reasonable then ebay gives you a much larger audience. CL will give you more local people that will come pick it up to save on shipping.
I've done a handful of craigslist sales over the years. I've alway met up with buyers/sellers in very public locations and never had a problem. You might want to check with your local police department. I've read of various PD's offering safe zones for these type of transactions.
This. It's not that hard to screen who is serious and who is just trolling. Don't reply to people who ask stupid questions or clearly can't read/comprehend your ad or immediately try to low ball you before they even see the product. Bought and sold a ton of stuff off Craigslist. Most annoying thing is people who don't show up when they say they will.
I use both, in your case you could too. Just mention in your ads, that you have items cross posted. The more you have your items out there, the more views/opportunities.
You will get spam replies from Craigslist often to your email and texts, it's easy and obvious when you get them. Delete and ignore.
Good luck
You will get spam replies from Craigslist often to your email and texts, it's easy and obvious when you get them. Delete and ignore.
Good luck
Well, within an hour I've already had the 1st two in the list below:
Recognizing scams
Most scams attempts involve one or more of the following:
Recognizing scams
Most scams attempts involve one or more of the following:
- Email or text from someone that is not local to your area.
- Vague initial inquiry, e.g. asking about "the item." Poor grammar/spelling.
- Western Union, Money Gram, cashier check, money order, paypal, shipping, escrow service, or a "guarantee."
- Inability or refusal to meet face-to-face to complete the transaction.
Just remember eBay gouges you with fees along with PayPal, but a bigger market to sell CL is all cash.
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I've actually heard more horror stories from eBay than Craigslist... My girlfriend bought a PS3 on eBay and it was completely misrepresented in the ad and she couldn't get her money back... I've never had an issue with Craigslist and I'll have people come right over to my house and pick stuff up.
When was this? Now PayPal is quick to refund your money back if something is wrong with the item you bought. It's a buyers best friend. A lot of sellers don't like eBay and PayPal cause they are quick to aid the buyer even if the buyer was wrong.
Craigslist is also when you might want to sell something with a more local interest in a quick turnaround.
I had tickets to one of the shows during the seven days festival in TLH last year. I had a list minute conflict, and sold the tickets within an hour.
Also for craigslist would be furniture, or bigger items. I sell a lot of stuff on ebay, like textbooks, old video games, or any other universal items.
I had tickets to one of the shows during the seven days festival in TLH last year. I had a list minute conflict, and sold the tickets within an hour.
Also for craigslist would be furniture, or bigger items. I sell a lot of stuff on ebay, like textbooks, old video games, or any other universal items.
I have sold a ton (nearly 150K) on eBay and now loathe the site.
The seller is always wrong now and the buyer holds all the power.
The seller is always wrong now and the buyer holds all the power.
