Rare Opportunity???

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Kentucky, May 4, 2020.

  1. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    In my local Craigslist, I can pick it up if someone wants it...

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  3. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    If someone can explain a legitimate use for Craigslist, I’ll listen.
     
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  4. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    I have bought two TV's and a Roku on Craigslist...and a couple of Peace dollars from a kind of sketchy guy...
     
  5. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    To buy and sell items on a more personal level. A few years ago I wanted to get NY Rangers tickets for my son's birthday. The prices on Stub Hub & Ticket Master were very high so I was able to buy them from someone On Craig's List for a slight premium over face. I also bought some used Taylor Made golf clubs from that site which cost me less than other sites I looked at. Both time I had to pick them up from the seller. I thought about using the site if I ever decide to sell some of my coins. Before I do I'll check out their sellers fees and hope it's not as bad as eBay. :)
    Both times it was a cash transaction so no PayPal fees.
     
  6. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    That's as bad as ETSY.
     
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  7. RollofTheDice

    RollofTheDice New Member

    Did anyone else try to open the second picture?..
    I tried a few times until I realized.. its a screen shot of the craiglist ad and not an actual link to 2 pictures! ugh.
     
  8. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Craig is laughing all the way to the bank.
     
  9. imrich

    imrich Supporter! Supporter

    I have sold at least a 5 figure sum of items on Craigslist, after advertising on a site as CoinTalk, etc.. I've purchased numerous vehicles/implements there.

    I was once a dedicated eBay, and numerous other sites seller/buyer, but the communications between partners became so horrendous, I decided Craigslist was the least encumbering.

    I've driven from North to South, East to West buying awesome vehicles, and meeting very talented individuals.

    It's a site often used by very intelligent/creative individuals, whom I've appreciatively met.

    There are certain precautions required, just as this site.

    Once a reputation of honesty/trustworthiness is established as a seller/buyer, returns of dealings are established by word of mouth, and frequent. I still get occasional calls from long past buying individuals looking for unique or competitively priced items.

    Dependent upon usage, there can be minimal/no fees.

    JMHO
     
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  10. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I list rental properties there. It works well. When people leave stuff when they move, I list it as free and people come and haul it away.
     
  11. frankjg

    frankjg Well-Known Member

    Exactly. I get most of my renters from CL.
     
  12. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    I have a friend that sells stuff all the time. He puts it in the driveway and lets people come by and look at it. Quick way to get rid of stuff.
    I think that trying to sell coins on CL is stupid.
     
  13. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    We got one of our dogs off Craigslist. I also got a discontinued Star Wars Lego set so there are 2 reasons. That's about it though :p
     
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  14. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Conduct your coin, jewelry, etc. transactions at a police station when using CL. If the buyer refuses, you know something is not right.
     
  15. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    So, what makes this 1943 worth $25,000?
     
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  16. Two Dogs

    Two Dogs Well-Known Member

    Used Craigslist twice. Once to sell a used car, once to sell a RV.
    Both times worked well and didn't cost a cent.
     
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  18. QuintupleSovereign

    QuintupleSovereign Well-Known Member

    Good for bulky items that you don't want to toss but can't ship.
     
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  19. frankjg

    frankjg Well-Known Member

    Dimentia
     
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  20. imrich

    imrich Supporter! Supporter

    What better solution do you have, for listing/selling coins free, when using craigslist in conjunction with eBid, delivering throughout the country, from your home with shown "feedback"?

    I believe there are many "stupid" individuals who have found a "better way".

    JMHO
     
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  21. VistaCruiser69

    VistaCruiser69 Well-Known Member

    Only thing I like about that CL ad is that it's in Oxnard. I have fond memories of spending time in Oxnard many years ago.

    In regards to CL, I've only use it once and I wasn't that impressed. It's free (or at least it was back when I used it). But I had too many knuckleheads responding. I've bought & sold on ebay since 2004 to current.
     
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