Aiming_4_55
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Recently, I've been using Craigslist more and more. Depending on your location, YMMV. Remember to be safe. I've seen others post good deals that they've pick-up while "shopping" off the site. I've been using it to get rid of stuff.
Here's my little story....
I've been in the clean up mode at my rentals and primary residence. I've saved a few things over the years as I didn't feel I had to address it yet, but I've accumulated a bunch of stuff, so I posted on Craigslist and got rid of lots of stuff...fast and free. Each of the old items would of resulted in a $25 - 30 charge per item on my normal trash bill. A quick picture from the cell phone and post, then I'm usually done.
Free Section works great to move things fast -
- 4 used hot water heaters from rental apt bldg - listed as scrap, responses within 15 minutes, picked-up within 2 hours, just left them outside.
- old tires - listed as free in fair condition, picked up in 2 days, just left them outside.
- old non-working lawn mower from rental unit - picked - up within 30 minutes, just left outside.
- old interior and exterior doors that were replaced - gone in 2 days
- sold some kids clothes (by the bag) and infant toys - just made a few bucks but started teaching my daughter the idea of recycling and free market - within a few days, I had a bunch of emails.
- I bought a newer stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer from someone that was going into foreclosre. All tested and functioning for $250. Off season special - 8hp snow blower for $100. They will serve as back-up for a rental turn over or malfunction.
Something to consider if you are relocating, downsizing, or just need to clean out the garage.
Always be safe... day time hours and I usually get their name, number, email and have it on the side so if something happens, DW knows who I'm dealing with. Never use it for high value items, potential to be robbed carrying cash.
YMMV but has worked for me.
Here's my little story....
I've been in the clean up mode at my rentals and primary residence. I've saved a few things over the years as I didn't feel I had to address it yet, but I've accumulated a bunch of stuff, so I posted on Craigslist and got rid of lots of stuff...fast and free. Each of the old items would of resulted in a $25 - 30 charge per item on my normal trash bill. A quick picture from the cell phone and post, then I'm usually done.
Free Section works great to move things fast -
- 4 used hot water heaters from rental apt bldg - listed as scrap, responses within 15 minutes, picked-up within 2 hours, just left them outside.
- old tires - listed as free in fair condition, picked up in 2 days, just left them outside.
- old non-working lawn mower from rental unit - picked - up within 30 minutes, just left outside.
- old interior and exterior doors that were replaced - gone in 2 days
- sold some kids clothes (by the bag) and infant toys - just made a few bucks but started teaching my daughter the idea of recycling and free market - within a few days, I had a bunch of emails.
- I bought a newer stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer from someone that was going into foreclosre. All tested and functioning for $250. Off season special - 8hp snow blower for $100. They will serve as back-up for a rental turn over or malfunction.
Something to consider if you are relocating, downsizing, or just need to clean out the garage.
Always be safe... day time hours and I usually get their name, number, email and have it on the side so if something happens, DW knows who I'm dealing with. Never use it for high value items, potential to be robbed carrying cash.
YMMV but has worked for me.