Comments on: How to Stay Safe When Buying and Selling on Craigslist

By: blonde_finance

blonde_finance — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 17:20:32 +0000

This is great advice! I have always wanted to utilize Craigslist more, but I have been “scared” because I have not had enough experience utilizing it.

By: DonebyForty

DonebyForty — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 06:04:33 +0000

That’s advice I probably should be following…I have to admit that I just sell Craigslist items from my home. So far, so good…but that doesn’t mean it’s wise.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:24:08 +0000

In reply to alexislives. alexislives 5 years is a long time! I've only been using it for about a year but I've gone to only meeting in public places. It's the best way to stay safe (for both the buyer and seller).

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:23:29 +0000

In reply to Andrew LivingRichCheaply. Andrew LivingRichCheaply We sell everything on ebay that is easy to ship, but for the bigger items sometimes it's easier to unload them via CL, at least that's been my experience. I started using it less than a half a year ago.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:22:29 +0000

In reply to FrugalRules. FrugalRules Yeah it's easy to be lazy and just have them come to your house (been there done that!) but I've felt much better recently as we've gone to only meeting buyers in public, especially when it's a big $100-$200 transaction.

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:21:51 +0000

In reply to Brian @ Luke1428. Brian @ Luke1428 Makes a lot of sense! Our tenant lives in our basement so it would be funny if we met in a public place haha but if I had a real issue with a tenant, especially one on another property, I would much rather meet in public for sure.

By: DebtChronicles

DebtChronicles — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:19:39 +0000

I had some people come to my home, and admittedly I’m a bit more trusting than I should be. In some cases the seller actually requested we meet somewhere more public. Makes sense – unless you’re selling something huge like a projection TV or something…lol.