Buying and Selling On Craigslist

Do you buy or sell things on Craigslist?

I've been loving Craigslist lately because we've been selling some furniture recently ...more on that later.

I've got a challenge for you. Can you tell which armoire I purchased on Craigslist and which one I paid full retail for??? 

Take a guess. 

If you looked inside, you'd probably see that one is a little more worn than the other and guess that it was the one that was purchased on Craigslist...

...and you'd be 

WRONG!

 I purchased the armoire on the left at least 14 years ago  retail,  then about 6 years ago,  I thought a matching one would look good, so we found a matching one on Craigslist for about a third of the price.

Gotta love that!

Do You Craigslist?

I check out Craigslist several times a week... more often if I'm looking for something specific.

Here are a few things I found listed on our local Craigslist this past weekend...

This Mid Century dresser was listed for $110. I love it's lines and wish I had somewhere to put this!

Pine Chest...$60

 Wrought Iron Glass topped coffee table (they had the glass)...$50

I think these twin headboards are a steal at $10 a piece or $15 for both.

This Farmhouse table was a bit pricey at $300

There were some pretty cool antiques, as well.

This jar was $125

This milk can  is $40

If you need some china and flatware, these were only $30.

How about a silverplate coffee service for $50...

or this one for $30?

I've both purchased and sold many things on Craigslist. I have met so many nice people. Last Saturday I sold the dresser we had for sale.
 Painting the hardware and lining the drawers paid off! I received several calls and emails on it right after posting it on Friday.

We ended up selling it to someone whose brother was in my oldest daughters class last year. Small world. 

I always use common sense and caution, though, because you never know! 

If I'm selling something, I always make sure I have the item in the garage or in a front room of the house and make sure someone else is home with me when they come over.
If I'm buying something, I always check out the neighborhood I'm going to and never go alone. 

I would love to know if you buy and sell on Craigslist and if you've had good luck with it!

Pam

What Am I Doing?

What am I doing with some silver metallic spray paint and some shelf paper?

Taking this dresser I bought as a set when I got the one for my youngest daughter's room...

 lining the drawers...

painting the knobs and pulls...

and getting it ready to sell on Craigslist this weekend!

It's about time! It's only been sitting in our garage since last Spring!

Wish me luck!!!

Pam