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Craigslist experience
- Thread starter vangvace
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Just like anything else on the internet, you have to be careful. We bought our daughters whole bedroom set off of Craig's list and had a great experience. But you always hear about horror stories too. If you're picking something up, I would bring someone along with you just to be safe.
As Brian stated Genevieve's furniture is from craigslist. I also found someone on there to come and get the cracked 240 gallon tank. If your selling, make sure you only take cash, don't do transactions alone, etc. There are a lot of scams out there but no more than anywhere else. Use your judgement.
I suggest getting a phone number and bring someone along like brian said.
Always get a picture of what you're buying. And don't do a money exchange through paypal with the intention of picking up later on.
Always get a picture of what you're buying. And don't do a money exchange through paypal with the intention of picking up later on.
I have used it many times (bought and sold) and never had any real problems. I've bought 3 fish tanks among many other things on craigslist... The ONLY problem I have come across are sellers telling me they are selling me a complete set-up. Then when I go to set the the tank up, that's when I realize a few key components are missing. I just bought a 120 Oceanic tank last week. I spent all night last night trying to put it together (a little frustrating ???)... but I paid $250 for it (has a very nice oak stand and canopy too I must add!) and the seller even delivered it right to my doorstep... So I really cant complain.
3 months ago, I bought a 42" Toshiba HDTV flat screen TV for $300. The family was moving to Texas and just needed to get rid of it by that weekend. Now I can't get enough of NBA & NHL playoffs!!
On a side note.. If you plan on selling anything on craigslist... Of all the people that say they are coming to see the the item, half of them never show up.
3 months ago, I bought a 42" Toshiba HDTV flat screen TV for $300. The family was moving to Texas and just needed to get rid of it by that weekend. Now I can't get enough of NBA & NHL playoffs!!
On a side note.. If you plan on selling anything on craigslist... Of all the people that say they are coming to see the the item, half of them never show up.
i bought a 1/2hp chiller from a guy off craigslist for $400 about two months ago. he said it was only used for a year, manufacturer date supported his claim. so far so good. i went to his house to pick it up. he had 2 pretty impressive reef tanks. being that i know where this guy lives, i felt pretty confident in what i was buying. he had a bunch of used stuff he was selling (pumps, reactors, etc). but i think i would have a problem buying high electronics this way. also, like the other posts say, if you are talking about a high dollar transaction, bring someone else with you. especially if you are picking something up from a place like Newark!