Listed in my city was "Free Dresser" and I had a good feeling before I even opened it. Inside the ad was a very blurry, out of focus picture of a dresser indeed. I could barely make out what I thought was a peg leg so I wrote the contact. I'm thinking "No way this will be available. It's been up on CL for an hour". I got a reply back. Long story short, it was in fact a 1950's dresser and matching nightstand for free. I drove only about 2 miles to get it, loaded it up and now it's in my bedroom. I'm in love!
The best part, it's in incredible condition - like new. It's very well made with dovetail drawers and metal drawer slides. All wood of course with inlaid pattern to create a very subtle diamond in the center doors. It also came with a matching mirror. So, just like that, wake up one morning and now I have an incredible bedroom set for free. Now I just need to find a headboard......and a Danish bedside lamp.....and a new comforter....sheesh, it never ends huh? Good thing it's fun to hunt!
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Awesome! Looks like a great set. Gotta love it when things fall into place like that. Almost makes up for all the times when you *just* miss out on the perfect item. (almost)
Exactly - I've missed out on so many things on Craigslist because I was too late. Also, I give a lot away on CL so I figure it all comes back around. This time it was gooooood!
I've been doing so good selling on C-list lately that I gave a homeless guy at the bottom of the offramp $10 today. Karma payment. Maybe he had a good dinner on me.
As far as scoring the "freebies" goes, it never hurts to offer $15 or $20 bucks to hold it 'til you get there. I often offer double the asking price if I see something wildly under priced. It doesn't always work but at least the seller then has an idea that they are selling (or have sold!) too cheap.
Agreed - I gave a woman $60 for a pair of mid century dressers she was asking $10 for. Still a great deal at $30 each and it made her day!
Good job on CL! I saw some of your ads - great stuff!
I've been kicking around doing a "How To" post (@ Mr. Modtomic) on building a better Craigslist ad (like mine). What do you think?
Love it! I think newbies would like that. Some people just don't know the ins and outs because they've never done it before.
wow!! good things (read miracles) do happen :)
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