All of my Craigslist items sold. Except for one and that is because I almost got scammed. One buyer offered me a price for 3 items. I agreed. He then tried to take this item. He was also a resale buyer for consignment shops! NO WAY JOSE! The great thing about craigslist is you can go directly to your account and view all the things listed. I showed him how that piece listed. BOOYAH, CYA! One downside about Craigslist is sometimes you get spammers and no shows, and people love to low ball. I love to bargain so I put out a higher price, knowing they will ask less and then I counter in the middle getting the price I wanted. WIN WIN.
Here is an example to me of charging in excess for something that isn't worth it.
Steele Creek Good Will,
The cost: $12.99
This was really a piece of junk, the back was broken, legs damaged and topped scratched.
This piece, a kitchen shelf or something, $49.99 also. I mean they were USED and donated free. They can keep their high over priced furniture because I found freecycle.
But every now and then you do find a steal at the GW! and I have found steals before. You just have to frequent often and keep your eyes peeled.
5 comments:
I LOVE goodwill. That is where I outfit my children and myself. I love it that they could care less about wearing second hand stuff and that they actually get excited when they spot a great deal.
I actually have a hard time finding the treasures in Goodwills. I guess mostly I can't get over the musty smells. I am a smell prude, I guess.
In our area DI is the overpriced one. Ridiculous prices for worn out, outdated clothing and stuff. I donate to DI (and give better stuff!) but I hate shopping there.
Goodwill is ok, though I don't go there often but I have just discovered SAVERS and they have WAYYY better stuff than DI at half the price. Me likey!
There is a Goodwill literally right down the street, but I have never been there! I need to go and see what treasures I can find!
Glad you didn't get scammed. Some people are so nervy!
you have a good eye! that's what it takes to find a bargain.
I have found the best things at odd times. You just never know.
I feel like you, this stuff is donated...be fair people!!!
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