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How to Buy Stuff on Craigslist

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Buying stuff on Craigslist is easy, and you can post an ad for free. You'll find almost anything for sale, including arts and crafts, fitness equipment, baby clothes, CDs, DVDs, furniture and jewelery. You can even find a date or sell a car on this famous website. Check out all the categories and see why Craigslist.com remains one of the most popular community websites on the Internet.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Visit craigslist.com and look at all the "For Sale" categories. Craigslist sells all kinds of stuff, from clothes to motorcycles.

  2. Step 2

    Choose the items you want. Follow the instructions of the buyer. Some advertisements might instuct you to inquire through email, and some might say call immediately.

  3. Step 3

    Make sure it is not a scam. There are Internet scams everywhere and you have to be careful. Do not send money to anyone until you know they are legitimate and you make personal contact with them.

  4. Step 4

    Trade phone numbers and email addresses. If it is something to be picked up, then plan a day to pick up your purchase. Try negotiating with the owner about the price if you feel it is too high. Haggling is common on Craigslist.

  5. Step 5

    Enjoy your new product that you bought for a much lower price then you would from the store. Craigslist.com remains a great source to buy and sell for people all around the world.

Tips & Warnings
  • Craigslist.com often advises buyers to deal locally to help ensure the seller isn't trying to scam you.

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on 8/27/2009 I NEED CHEAP CHEAP UGG CLASSIC TALL BOOTS. MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN ASKING FOR SOME FOR A LONG TIME AND I WANT TO DO SOMETHING NICE FOR HER BUT I JUST HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD THIS FOR HER. SHE IS A VERY NICE GIRL AND I WANT SOMETHING FOR HER :D PLEASE HELP ME!

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on 7/6/2009 looking for an iPod for birthday present. Dont want to pay a fortune

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on 6/29/2009 There is a very big FLAUD RING at Craigslist. I was caught in their FLAUD... Be very careful of e-mails from out of the U.S.A. THAT WANT TO BUY YOUR THINGS...

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on 6/28/2009 dose anyone have a nintendo wii they are selling and willing to give it to me

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