Posted by Ryan Finlay on March 29th, 2012 This past weekend, someone was giving away a washer and dryer on the other side of town. I was the first to call. I got his address and at the end of our conversation, (I had already pulled up his address in Google maps) I told him [...]
March 16, 2012
The Craigslist Farmer
I hate waking up to dark-grey skies and never ending rain. The weather in Portland is terrible in the winter. It’s cold, windy and always raining. I few years back it rained 100 days straight. It affects business. Craigslist use for most items drops by over half when it’s nasty and rainy outside. I don’t [...]
February 28, 2012
How to make your Craigslist postings standout
This post is as much for my sanity as it is for your sake. I’ve seen more abominable Craigslist ads than I could ever wish upon another person. Below I’ve assembled the basics of producing postings that are both effective and pleasing to the eyes. Communicate to the buyer that you are someone they want to [...]
February 13, 2012
How to Make It on Craigslist
This was a guest post I wrote a few weeks ago for Priceonomics.com I apologize for the delay in posting recently. Much more content coming soon! Thanks for all your support. –Ryan ————– How to Make It on Craigslist Editor’s note: The following guest post was written by Ryan Finlay who blogs at www.recraigslist.com. The [...]
November 3, 2011
How to remodel your house for free using Craigslist
After spending this past year watching Craigslist every day, I’m now more convinced than ever that someone could remodel their entire house for free. I’m not just speaking to those that are able to watch Craigslist all day. Scanning the free sections on Saturday alone would be sufficient. Appliances: I’ve received every type of appliance [...]
October 27, 2011
Vindicated: Why it’s important to meet sellers at their house for Craigslist transactions
Tonight I just noticed this article posted on the ABC News website on “Is your Stolen Stuff on Craigslist? Here’s What to Do“ The article has some great tips and advice on what to do if something gets stolen from you. I wanted to focus on their advice at the end of the article. Here are [...]
October 24, 2011
Making money on Craigslist: Buying what you know
Buy what you know Whether you are starting out casually or going to try and do it full time, you have to start buying with what you know. The more you know about the items you are trying to buy and sell, the more profit you will make. Whatever you start buying and selling, master [...]
October 20, 2011
6 tips to avoid Craigslist flakes
1. Sell your item at a great value. The better the deal that someone is getting on an item(especially if it’s a need, not just a want), the less likely they are going to flake out. People know when they are getting a good deal, and when they find one, like a fish, they aren’t [...]
October 18, 2011
I earn my entire living on Craigslist. Ask Me Almost Anything
Ask Me Almost Anything Feel free to ask questions in the comment section below and I will try to answer them as quickly as possible. What kind of transportation do you use? Currently I tow a 5×8 utility trailer with a nice ramp on it behind our Toyota Sienna. I did this so we could [...]
October 14, 2011
Friday motivation
Our family used to live out on the Big Island. To say that I miss living there would be a great understatement. The weather, bodyboarding 3-4 times a week, the culture and people all combine to create an incredible place to live. It’s expensive to travel out there with our entire family, 2 adults, [...]
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March 30, 2012
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