1st time craigslist user question

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

Im trying to dump my 360 on craigslist but when I post and go back to the section my post isnt there

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Im trying to dump my 360 on craigslist but when I post and go back to the section my post isnt there

Once you make your post, you should get an email from craigslist with a link, click on the link that should make your post official.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Once you make your post, you should get an email from craigslist with a link, click on the link that should make your post official.

Yeah it won't come up until it is confirmed through email and you follow the link to publish it.

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Yeah it won't come up until it is confirmed through email and you follow the link to publish it.

I didnt get a email

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

I didnt get a email

Then something went wrong..

Try logging into craigslist when you first register...

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Then something went wrong..

Try logging into craigslist when you first register...

Ohh I have to register

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Ohh I have to register

Yes you do....

Go where it says login...and follow the steps...

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

Yes you do....

Go where it says login...and follow the steps...

You don't need to register if you just want to do a single posting. It does help though.

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by mikejet

You don't need to register if you just want to do a single posting. It does help though.

I always figure that you had to register to post an item for sale..

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I always figure that you had to register to post an item for sale..

I think you just need a valid email address. I made two postings last night without registering.

[kris26]

u don't have to register
all u need is to have vaild e-mail address
you can posta s many as you want

once u post it will ask you re-enetr the given words or numbers
once u entered correctly
then only it will send the e-mail confirmation

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

Originally Posted by kris26

u don't have to register
all u need is to have vaild e-mail address
you can posta s many as you want

once u post it will ask you re-enetr the given words or numbers
once u entered correctly
then only it will send the e-mail confirmation

Hes right thats what was happening ,I would post and leave thinking it was posted i didnt see the continue button at the bottom to do the confirm characters....Thanks guys Im seeing if someone will bite on my 360.
Gamestop just wants to give me $70.00

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

i GOT A $130.00 OFFER HE WANTS TO MEET AT THE PARK

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

i GOT A $130.00 OFFER HE WANTS TO MEET AT THE PARK

A few tips...

1.) Register. It's free, and if you ever need to re-post something or if you post more than 1 item, it makes managing it so much easier.

2.) Meet buyers in a well-trafficked public place during daylight hours. Popular places for me to meet buyers are banks (so I know their cash is good, if they withdraw it right there--only take cash!), Starbucks/Panera Bread/coffee shop, grocery store/Walmart parking lots, etc.

IMO, meeting someone after dark, or in a secluded location, is a terrible idea.

3.) Be on time, and request they show up on time. I once sold a $100 mattress to this girl who was an hour late showing up. When she finally got there, she actually tried to haggle the price down. I told her I should be charging her more for wasting my time.

4.) Short, simple ads with no spelling or grammar mistakes, and at least 1-2 good photos will always fetch you more $$$, so take the time to do it right and don't cheat yourself. So many idiots post these ads that look like they were written by a toddler. Or they have no photos, or crappy photos, of the item.

My family and friends are amazed at how much I get for stuff on Craigslist, and I attribute it to my clean, easy-to-read ads with good photos. Last year I sold a used office furniture set for $1800, even though I bought it new for $1400 about 3 years prior. I sold my used 80gb PS3 for $260 about 3 days after the 120gb Slim came out at $299. I had a friend try for months to sell an engagement ring (post-divorce) on Craigslist for $1500. I re-wrote the ad, took new photos, and sold it for her in 2 days for $2300. CL is just like anywhere else: the best marketing wins.

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

Originally Posted by Sylin

A few tips...

1.) Register. It's free, and if you ever need to re-post something or if you post more than 1 item, it makes managing it so much easier.

2.) Meet buyers in a well-trafficked public place during daylight hours. Popular places for me to meet buyers are banks (so I know their cash is good, if they withdraw it right there--only take cash!), Starbucks/Panera Bread/coffee shop, grocery store/Walmart parking lots, etc.

IMO, meeting someone after dark, or in a secluded location, is a terrible idea.

3.) Be on time, and request they show up on time. I once sold a $100 mattress to this girl who was an hour late showing up. When she finally got there, she actually tried to haggle the price down. I told her I should be charging her more for wasting my time.

4.) Short, simple ads with no spelling or grammar mistakes, and at least 1-2 good photos will always fetch you more $$$, so take the time to do it right and don't cheat yourself. So many idiots post these ads that look like they were written by a toddler. Or they have no photos, or crappy photos, of the item.

My family and friends are amazed at how much I get for stuff on Craigslist, and I attribute it to my clean, easy-to-read ads with good photos. Last year I sold a used office furniture set for $1800, even though I bought it new for $1400 about 3 years prior. I sold my used 80gb PS3 for $260 about 3 days after the 120gb Slim came out at $299. I had a friend try for months to sell an engagement ring (post-divorce) on Craigslist for $1500. I re-wrote the ad, took new photos, and sold it for her in 2 days for $2300. CL is just like anywhere else: the best marketing wins.

Thanks for that info Im thinking of making a video showing the serial number and it starting up and online play.So they know okay this thing works.

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

Thanks for that info Im thinking of making a video showing the serial number and it starting up and online play.So they know okay this thing works.

Craigslist purchases are all caveat emptor, but that wouldn't be a bad idea to give your buyer some confidence.

[Lord_Stewie]

Resister. Put up the AD. Wait for the Email response from them. Then you should be fine. other than that something went wrong when you posted your ad.

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

Originally Posted by Sylin

A few tips...

1.) Register. It's free, and if you ever need to re-post something or if you post more than 1 item, it makes managing it so much easier.

2.) Meet buyers in a well-trafficked public place during daylight hours. Popular places for me to meet buyers are banks (so I know their cash is good, if they withdraw it right there--only take cash!), Starbucks/Panera Bread/coffee shop, grocery store/Walmart parking lots, etc.

IMO, meeting someone after dark, or in a secluded location, is a terrible idea.

3.) Be on time, and request they show up on time. I once sold a $100 mattress to this girl who was an hour late showing up. When she finally got there, she actually tried to haggle the price down. I told her I should be charging her more for wasting my time.

4.) Short, simple ads with no spelling or grammar mistakes, and at least 1-2 good photos will always fetch you more $$$, so take the time to do it right and don't cheat yourself. So many idiots post these ads that look like they were written by a toddler. Or they have no photos, or crappy photos, of the item.

My family and friends are amazed at how much I get for stuff on Craigslist, and I attribute it to my clean, easy-to-read ads with good photos. Last year I sold a used office furniture set for $1800, even though I bought it new for $1400 about 3 years prior. I sold my used 80gb PS3 for $260 about 3 days after the 120gb Slim came out at $299. I had a friend try for months to sell an engagement ring (post-divorce) on Craigslist for $1500. I re-wrote the ad, took new photos, and sold it for her in 2 days for $2300. CL is just like anywhere else: the best marketing wins.

I justed wanted to say thanks,I took your advice and got many offers overnight even one for $180.00.I almost went with gamestop for $70.00

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by Sylin

Craigslist purchases are all caveat emptor, but that wouldn't be a bad idea to give your buyer some confidence.

It's like the Ferengi of online sales.

[mikejet]

I'm getting hit by a lot of spam on my ads. It's kind of annoying. They even start off like:

"You don't need to sell you stuff to feed your family..."

I'm selling it to make money you idiots.