Craigslist pricing question

cmw&tdm

I want to sell a plastic set of table and chairs we got maybe a year and a half ago for a wood one.  We bought it for maybe $45 and it's in excellent condition, hardly ever used.  How much should I sell it for?  I've never sold anything on Craigslist so this is a first for me.

Thanks!

MrsT1209

I bought a great condition set of Little Tykes table and chairs for $20 on CL.   My rule of thumb when selling is never more than half of what I paid for it.

TheSkimmy

I'd start at $30.

GenRN45

honestly, i always list for the most i can imagine for it, because people on craigslist expect to haggle.

I have no problem, if it's in perfect/clean condition, listing for $40 and accepting the first $25 you get offered.

When I list on craigslist (i listed 7 things this morning), I always list for one price, but in my head I know the lowest I'll accept for it.

choco_lab

I'd start with $30 and expect to be haggled.  Meet in a public place when you sell it!  Like a busy parking lot.  Don't have someone come to your house.

kittylove

I would start at 30 and would take as low as 20.

kimarino13

If it were me, and I wanted to get rid of it quickly without much hassle, I would list it for $25 and come down to $20 when haggled.

cmw&tdm

choco_lab:

I'd start with $30 and expect to be haggled.  Meet in a public place when you sell it!  Like a busy parking lot.  Don't have someone come to your house.

I'm going to have DH handle that.  One other thing I thought of was payment.  Should I say cash only?

 

GenRN45

cmw&tdm:

choco_lab:

I'd start with $30 and expect to be haggled.  Meet in a public place when you sell it!  Like a busy parking lot.  Don't have someone come to your house.

I'm going to have DH handle that.  One other thing I thought of was payment.  Should I say cash only?

 

I think craigslist is usually assumed to be cash only - but you can certainly specify if you want to.

When I list more expensive items, I list that i'll accept paypal too.