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HOW TO BUY AND SELL
ON CRAIGSLIST
WHAT IS IT?
Classified advertisements website that helps people... Buy or sell items locally Buy or sell services locally Find places to live Find jobs and more!
CRAIGSLIST SECTIONS
Splits listings into local sites http://chicago.craigslist.org
Has multiple categories Housing Jobs For Sale Services Resume
Our focus will be buying and selling
BUYING
Go to http://chicago.craigslist.org (if in Chicago area)
Then, select which region youd like to search in:
City of Chicago
Northwest Suburbs
Northwest Indiana
South Chicagoland
West Chicagoland
North Chicagoland
http://chicago.craigslist.org
BUYING
If you do not select a region, your search will include all of Chicagoland.
Next, select For Sale or choose a category to browse or search from.
Categories
SEARCHING
Results will appear based on what you clicked.
You can now narrow your search by using the search feature at the top of the page.
LISTINGS
By default, newest listings will appear first. If you find something youre interested in,
click on the link. You will be taken to a page with a further
description of the item.
CONTACTING SELLERS
Good sellers will have pictures of items to show condition.
Some sellers use the email relay function for initial contact. Click the Reply button, copy the email address, and email the seller.
CONTACTING SELLERS
Others may have a phone number listed for contact or offer a phone number once initial contact has been made.
Click to contact seller
Item description
Location
Phone # may be listed in item description
BE QUICK!
Things sell rather quickly on Craigslist.
Dont be surprised if you receive no response.
Good sellers will message you with details to arrange for a final in-person sale.
SELLING ON CRAIGSLIST
SELLING
Go to http://chicago.craigslist.org (if selling in Chicago area).
Left-click post to classifieds near the top left corner of the screen.
Then, choose the type of posting
http://chicago.craigslist.org
SELLING Next, select a Category
for the item. Choosing the most accurate category will help you sell the item quicker.
Choose your general location and click Continue.
SELLING
Give your post a title. This should be a brief summary of the item.
Give it a price. Specify your city.
Its better to leave your exact address blank for privacy purposes.
DESCRIBE YOUR ITEM
Give a full description of your item. Be very clear about whats for sale. Include brand names and model years. Note the items condition.
CONTACT INFO
Choose your method of contact. You do not have to give your phone number. Using CL mail relay is the safest option.
MAIL RELAY
Mail relay allows potential buyers to contact you easily without exposing your personal email address.
Craigslist is notified first and then they forward the message to you.
ADD IMAGES
Including quality images of items you are selling will improve your chances of selling items quickly.
Choose images you wish to upload
Click when done
PREVIEW AND PUBLISH
Once youve added images, you will see a preview of what your final post will look like.
You may choose to edit your post here. If your post is finalized, click Publish. Finally, you must confirm your post by
clicking a confirmation link from Craigslist in your email.
CRAIGSLIST SAFETY!
BUY SAFELY
Trust your gut. Know what youre trying to buy. Know what youre willing to pay. Dont buy without seeing a picture. Pay in cash - never use checks! Meet in person - this lowers the risk of being
scammed.
BUY SAFELY
Bring a friend or family member to the location of the sale.
Check out Craigslists resources on scams: http://www.craigslist.
org/about/scams
SELL SAFELY
Trust your gut. Dont post your phone number in your initial
post. Only give this out to arrange a meeting to complete
a sale. Dont post your address!
Only give this out to arrange a meeting to complete a sale.
SELL SAFELY
Be very clear on the terms of your sale and price.
Require payment in cash. This helps deter scammers!
Complete the sale in person. Check out Craigslists resources on
scams: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ELSE...
My contact information is:Jason Pinshower
Instruction and Technology Librarian847.279.2255