1. Introduction to Craigslist
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2. What is Craigslist?
An American classified advertisements website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, items wanted, services, community and discussion forums
Craig Newmark began the service as an distribution from San Francisco Bay. It expanded in to a web based service spread across many US cities. Today, Craigslist is in 70 countries

3. Why You Might Choose to Sell on Craigslist
No posting fees or final sale fees
Ebay forbids certain items
Sell in person to local audience
Sell anonymously
AS IS sale with no risk of reversal
Cash in hand immediately

4. Why You Might Choose to Buy on Craigslist
Inspect goods before you pay for them
No waiting for items to be shipped
You want to buy anonymously
Can negotiate price directly with Seller
Ebay too complex

5. Differences between eBay & Craigslist
eBay is national/international - Craigslist usually local
eBay is a marketplace - Craigslist a forum or bulletin board
eBay traders rate each other - Craigslist traders don’t
eBay has your personal data - Craigslist is largely anonymous
eBay mediates sales disputes - Craigslist does not
eBay stickily controls content - Craigslist does not
eBay takes a cut - Craigslist does not
eBay’s selection is limitless - Craigslist is limited
eBay is complex - Craigslist in simple

6. Pros of Craigslist Great for Purchasing Large Items-Furniture
Consumers get to actually see items in person
Craigslist ads go beyond items for sale and include personal, as well as employment listing, all on one website.
Straight up purchase method rather than auction
Craigslist is free for all services except job postings **

7. Exceptions to Free listings

8. Cons of Craigslist
Craigslist requires a larger degree of personal interaction between buyers and sellers. This may be uncomfortable for some people, as well as dangerous.
There is no system for punishing bad behavior, as listings are anonymous
Craigslist isn’t available everywhere, while anyone all over the world can use eBay

9. How to use Craigslist www.craigslist.org Or
Craigslist App for Apple or Android devices

10.
Click on Link to your Country/City

11. To Create an Account Click My Account

12. CREATE ACCOUNT

13. Follow Prompts

14. Read &Accept Terms of Use

15. Log in

16. SEARCHING CRAIGSLIST

17. Specific Searches
* Craigslist Search Results are based on the information that was put in the Ad by Seller. You may find many mistakes in Search Results

18. Refine you Search

19. Contacting Seller:
Please use the appropriate Contact option on the listing

20. Buying the Item
Ask detailed questions about the item you want to buy over multiple s or calls
Check if the price is right –Research
Meet in a public location, such as a bank or coffee shop
Bring a friend

21. How to Post an Ad

22. Post an Ad * Specify your ad type, click continue
Craigslist will walk you through a series of screens:
What are you selling, What area are you selling item etc
*Best to create AD in MS Word
Then Copy and Paste to Craigslist

23. Complete Ad Posting TIPS: - Post Title very important - Recommend
no phone info on listing
First Name only
May not want to add street
address

24. Confirm Area on Map

25. Add Images
Images should be clear and exact item you are selling

26. Confirm before Publishing Ad

27. Safety Tips – Buyer Beware
Dealing with Strangers – be cautious
Never put exact address on your AD
Recommend contact only through via Craigslist
Once you establish contact and conversation, then determine if OK to give address to complete sale
Never use Western Union and NEVER give your Bank account information

28. Craigslist Safety - continued
Cash may be an issue: Paypal is a good alternative Make sure Seller confirms via that you are the only buyer for that item before you send them money via Paypal Money Orders are an option Meet in Public: Walmart is great location – a lot of foot traffic and cameras in parking lot Many locations have Money Centers – Buyer can have Money Order issued and give to Seller at that time

29. Thank you for attending and I hope you enjoyed the class