How to Sell an Item Faster on Craigslist

Take pictures., Sell cheap.,Don't write a huge page, keep it simple and sweet , Don't delete it in a day if they don't respond., Give it a good title., Give it a good body. , Make them think they are getting a good deal.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Take pictures.

    People want to see exactly what they are getting.

    Craigslist only provides 8 medium sized images.

    Using an image host, such as photobucket, listhd, or classpics, allows you to post more high quality (larger) images, which can be really beneficial if you are selling a complex item (car, house, any motor vehicle, etc) or if your item is in really good condition.
  2. Step 2: Sell cheap.

    People go to Craigslist to get a deal, not the same item used for the same price. ,, Keep it up.

    You'll be able to renew it after a couple of days. , Be descriptive and catch their attention, this is what they will see when browsing the category/search results ,, List every purpose it has.
  3. Step 3: Don't write a huge page

  4. Step 4: keep it simple and sweet

  5. Step 5: Don't delete it in a day if they don't respond.

  6. Step 6: Give it a good title.

  7. Step 7: Give it a good body.

  8. Step 8: Make them think they are getting a good deal.

Detailed Guide

People want to see exactly what they are getting.

Craigslist only provides 8 medium sized images.

Using an image host, such as photobucket, listhd, or classpics, allows you to post more high quality (larger) images, which can be really beneficial if you are selling a complex item (car, house, any motor vehicle, etc) or if your item is in really good condition.

People go to Craigslist to get a deal, not the same item used for the same price. ,, Keep it up.

You'll be able to renew it after a couple of days. , Be descriptive and catch their attention, this is what they will see when browsing the category/search results ,, List every purpose it has.

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