Comments on: Cleanup with craigslist http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:39:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: the debt defier http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36810 the debt defier Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:02:23 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36810 craigslist is great but i agree...you've got to sort through a lot of crap to find the treasures. if you're looking to get rid of stuff, www.freecycle.org is good too. craigslist is great but i agree…you’ve got to sort through a lot of crap to find the treasures. if you’re looking to get rid of stuff, http://www.freecycle.org is good too.

]]> By: Nan Patience http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36553 Nan Patience Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:40:17 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36553 I've been looking at craig's list to buy a piece of furniture I need. I have to say I find it depressing. Mostly awful stuff placed in awful rooms. What I can't understand is why anyone would bother to post an item for sale without a picture. I’ve been looking at craig’s list to buy a piece of furniture I need. I have to say I find it depressing. Mostly awful stuff placed in awful rooms. What I can’t understand is why anyone would bother to post an item for sale without a picture.

]]> By: Leslie Raymond http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36528 Leslie Raymond Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:54:02 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36528 I'm a Craigslist lover too -- thank goodness you added the safety tips. I never have anyone pickup when I'm home alone, and I usually get my over-6-foot tall husband to broker the deal while I am there for backup. It's hard to find a balance these days of good people who are looking to save money on items and want to find them used and scary people who are up to no good and are just casing your house to come rob it later. I love the idea about trading services the person posted above - I'm a web designer and my husband's a personal trainer, any one want to trade for preschool? hehe!! I’m a Craigslist lover too — thank goodness you added the safety tips. I never have anyone pickup when I’m home alone, and I usually get my over-6-foot tall husband to broker the deal while I am there for backup.

It’s hard to find a balance these days of good people who are looking to save money on items and want to find them used and scary people who are up to no good and are just casing your house to come rob it later.

I love the idea about trading services the person posted above - I’m a web designer and my husband’s a personal trainer, any one want to trade for preschool? hehe!!

]]> By: emily http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36496 emily Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:26:15 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36496 I am a huge fan of Craigslist! It's really popular in Austin (where I'm from) and many other major cities. When I was ready to get rid of my full mattress set, I was told by the people who delivered my new queen set that it would cost about $30 for them to take the old ones to the dump. I told them no way. I put an ad on Craigslist saying if you wanted to come and pick up my mattress set yourself, you can have it for free. I got about 10 responses, and some really nice guys came and picked it up. So even if you don't use CL to sell, it's a great place to give away things that would cost you to normally get rid of it. Also, I've found that it's a great place for trades -- I do a lot of photography, so I've found people who need images of their business for their Web site, in exchange for services (I've done this mostly with the spa industry, and gotten a free facial, massage, and pedicure this way). I <3 Craigslist! I am a huge fan of Craigslist! It’s really popular in Austin (where I’m from) and many other major cities. When I was ready to get rid of my full mattress set, I was told by the people who delivered my new queen set that it would cost about $30 for them to take the old ones to the dump. I told them no way. I put an ad on Craigslist saying if you wanted to come and pick up my mattress set yourself, you can have it for free. I got about 10 responses, and some really nice guys came and picked it up. So even if you don’t use CL to sell, it’s a great place to give away things that would cost you to normally get rid of it. Also, I’ve found that it’s a great place for trades — I do a lot of photography, so I’ve found people who need images of their business for their Web site, in exchange for services (I’ve done this mostly with the spa industry, and gotten a free facial, massage, and pedicure this way). I <3 Craigslist!

]]> By: Free Advertising Techniques http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36489 Free Advertising Techniques Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:53 +0000 http://www.bluntmoney.com/cleanup-with-craigslist/#comment-36489 Excellent post. Craigslist is an excellent way to get rid of your stuff and the best alternative to eBay at the moment. Best of all, it's free. I've got rid of anything and everything on Craigslist, and people will drive to you to pick it up! Literaly almost anything can be given away (no more transfer station fees, plus no hassle!). You can also use Craiglist to advertise your business. It's tricky, but it can be done. There are a few methods that you can use to avoid getting flagged as spam (namely, don't spam!). Excellent post. Craigslist is an excellent way to get rid of your stuff and the best alternative to eBay at the moment. Best of all, it’s free. I’ve got rid of anything and everything on Craigslist, and people will drive to you to pick it up! Literaly almost anything can be given away (no more transfer station fees, plus no hassle!).

You can also use Craiglist to advertise your business. It’s tricky, but it can be done. There are a few methods that you can use to avoid getting flagged as spam (namely, don’t spam!).

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