School me on CraigsList ettiquette

nittanyllama

I'm kind of a CraigsList newbie, I need some advice on ettiquette! I only bought one thing from CL before and I went to the ladies house. If you buy stuff from CL do you usually go to the house? Or try to ask to meet in a public place? I contacted a guy today about an InStep jogging stroller for $30 (I assume this is a good deal? I don't know, it's the 5k model and I think its a bit older but in good shape) but he wants me to pick it up from the house and I just don't know if it's smart to do this. Also -- do you ever try to get the price down or just pay what they ask?

 

Candy Crush Saga

I always have people pick stuff up from my home.  Every time I have bought something I pick it up from their house too.  Just bring someone with you. 

When I sell things often times buyers do a no-show, so I would be hesitant to m

Fianschneid

I think it's okay to ask to meet in a public place. If you're meeting at someone's house, I recommend letting someone know exactly where you'll be. You might also tell the person you're picking up from that you'd like them to meet you outside or bring

cantalopes24

If I'm buying I meet them in a public place. If I'm selling I meet them at a grocery store by my house or I charge them a fee and deliver it.

nittanyllama

Candy Crush Saga:

I always have people pick stuff up from my home.  Every time I have bought something I pick it up fr

Stewartandmaura

My DH sells a lot of pricey camera equipment via Craigslist. He always meets them somewhere public like a Starbucks.  (Which is what I want him to do, because if they know we have pricey camera stuff in the house, I don't want them to know where w

Candy Crush Saga

You guys are so cautious!(not saying that is bad)

I always have MH home when the buyers come.  I guess I am just more trusting.  When I buy stuff it is usually  in my own little suburb, and I have someone with me.  Most of

kagl08

Candy Crush Saga:

You guys are so cautious!(not saying that is bad)

I always have MH home when the buyers come.&nbsp

cantalopes24

As to why I'm cautious When I was pregnant with E there were a ton of stories about people using buying and selling, things mostly baby stuff but things in general including a dog from a breeder, to find expectant moms or moms of young kids and stealing t

blu-eyedwife

Candy Crush Saga:

You guys are so cautious!(not saying that is bad)

I always have MH home when the buyers come.&nbsp

EloiseWeenieSkipperdee

blu-eyedwife:

Candy Cr

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If I'm selling something, I'll make sure H is home if someone is coming by.  If I'm buying, I take H or my brother with me.

However, I've only bought and sold furniture from CL, so meeting in a public place wasn't really convenient.&nbsp

Mrs. Mo

It depends on the item. If the item is small, I ask to meet somewhere public. Otherwise, I'd just go to their house.

DEFINITELY negotiate the price. We saw a practially new toddler bed, dresser & toddler table/chair set advertised for $150.

Chunstad

I negotiate, but I'm polite when I'm doing it.  I would NEVER have someone come to my house.  For starters, I don't want strangers knowing were I live.  Secondly, not so long ago someone around here was murdered trying to sell a diamond

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Mrs. Mo:

DEFINITELY negotiate the price. We saw a practially new toddler bed, dresser & toddler table/chair set advertis

AngLK987

We don't have craigslist up here (well we do, but it's mostly for southern maine about 6 hours away) we use a FB group for buy/sell/trade,  and most often we meet at a store parking lot. I have had a few people pick things up at my house and delivere