Craigslist
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
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RE: Craigslist
ORIGINAL: Taterdog
It's free -- GREAT. Are there any downsides to using it, i.e. anything to be cautious about for those who have used it?
I've got a second scoot to sell and this may be the way to go. I like FREE.
It's free -- GREAT. Are there any downsides to using it, i.e. anything to be cautious about for those who have used it?
I've got a second scoot to sell and this may be the way to go. I like FREE.
Overall it's a good site to stay in touch with.
Zach
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 220
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From: Toronto
RE: Craigslist
Craiglist worked great for me. Sold my last motorbike (Suzuki C50T) in one day at asking price. Like the simplicity of putting up your own ad and instantly its online. Added benefit is that it's free and you can relist as often as you like, if you tweak the ad a bit.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 44
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RE: Craigslist
I am actually looking at a bike on Craigslist right now... Going to check it out this week. 2007 Springer Heritage... 600 miles on it... brand new... But will have a dealer check it out before i buy...
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,548
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From: Mt. Airy, MD
RE: Craigslist
I had never used it before either, but I am a beleiver now. Last Sunday morning, I decided to sell my wife's 1st bike, a Suzuki Savage, now that she has the Sportster. I listed it on Craiglist around noon, it was sold by 1pm. I even bumped the price up a few hundred over NADA to give me some negotiating room, and the guy paid full price.
I had another 5 calls about the bike later that day. Thats more action than I ever got onselling a bike in the past... definately a believer now.I keep thinkiing I underpriced it cause it sold so fast, but checking comparables, I was evena little on the high side, I think it was just one of those freak right-place-right-time things.
I had another 5 calls about the bike later that day. Thats more action than I ever got onselling a bike in the past... definately a believer now.I keep thinkiing I underpriced it cause it sold so fast, but checking comparables, I was evena little on the high side, I think it was just one of those freak right-place-right-time things.
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 55
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RE: Craigslist
Craigslist is a great service provide to us little guys that can't afford to run an expensive ad through Trader's or eBay. I've bought and sold a number of items on there with no problems. Just remember though, cash is king.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Just Outside Chicago
RE: Craigslist
Dont ever give any personal return info on C-list have them reply to your add THRU C-list just ask them to leave you there info and always a phone number That way when you call them back you will know there area...LOCAL is best..BUT i have bought and sold out of state with no problems BUT ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.. GOOD LUCK!! RW
KIJIJI is also VERY GOOD!!!!!
KIJIJI is also VERY GOOD!!!!!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4,526
Likes: 601
From: Raleigh NC
RE: Craigslist
+1 on the NO personal data.... use the email that Craigslist supplies.... no phone number. there will be SOME scammers... but you'll sell everything local, so you can ignore those
"here's a check for TWICE the price... take your money out, pay for shipping, and send me the change" scams... LOL
the really good deals ga fast so check often, and move on what you want.... most of what I want, is gone before I see it.... oh well
"here's a check for TWICE the price... take your money out, pay for shipping, and send me the change" scams... LOL
the really good deals ga fast so check often, and move on what you want.... most of what I want, is gone before I see it.... oh well