Board 8 > I hate how people on Craigslist have no idea how much things are worth.

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Seriously, the prices on so many of the offers there are ridiculous. "GBA SP with lots of scratch marks. Comes with Scooby-Doo! and Bratz. $50."

Has anyone ever made a successful Craigslist purchase they were satisfied with? Because I'm starting to think this is a waste of time.

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Sometimes it's good if you get stuff for a lot cheaper.

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I was expecting like 200 bucks for it

huh, not as bad

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lmao, look at this:

I am selling my ps2 system! With 9 games! Value is over 300 dollars!
You get the ps2 system, With all the connectors, Two wired controllers, 1 wireless controller
6 action games & 3 gangster style games!
I am the only owner on this system. 2yrs old.
$175 cash only.

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I've found my last two "homes" on craigslist for great prices if that counts.

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From: LOLGRIZZ | #004

I am the only owner on this system. 2yrs old.

Yeah, that would explain it.

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I regularly see $500 "rare Wii" ads. It's great. And also kind of awful.

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I've found a pretty nice set of 3-year old golf clubs for $75. It came with a driver that was still selling for $40 used by itself, so that was definitely worth it. And I know my dad's found a lot of pool equipment on there for decent prices. It's fine if you're not looking for electronics. That's where most people go insane with the pricing.

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LOLGRIZZ posted...

lmao, look at this:

I am selling my ps2 system! With 9 games! Value is over 300 dollars!
You get the ps2 system, With all the connectors, Two wired controllers, 1 wireless controller
6 action games & 3 gangster style games!
I am the only owner on this system. 2yrs old.
$175 cash only.

GANGSTER STYLE

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do y'all have any them gangster style games for them gameboy nintendo pokemons?

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Those prices are not meant for you. They are meant for people who don't know any better.

Also, lots of those prices are meant to be negotiable. You're supposed to ask for more than what you think you'll get for it, so that people can negotiate with you. If you'd accept a deal at $100, why not ask for $150? For all you know, you could get someone who wants to buy it for $150, or someone could negotiate you down to $125. If you're negotiated down to that price, you're still getting $25 more than you would have if you originally listed $100.

That's what I always do when selling my textbooks to other people, at least. That said, I never sold anything on craigslist.

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its basically stupid people selling to stupid buyers and succeeding

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I feel like there are never any appropriately-priced items on CL. Things are either ridiculously cheap or way too expensive.

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i bought a slim ps2 and a bunch of games off craigslist for like $50 a few years ago

the guy threw in his memory cards and controllers, too

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Oh, and yes, I have bought something on craigslist I was satisfied with. It's also my only purchase: my car. It was a rush sale and the seller said the price was non-negotiable, but I was okay with it because it was $500 or so under Kelly Blue Book value and had no problems. I was going to try to get another person to take an offer that low anyway for a car with many more miles.

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From: Punnyz | #012

its basically stupid people selling to stupid buyers and succeeding

There isn't anything stupid about getting more money than what your crap is worth.

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thundersheep posted...

From: Punnyz | #012

its basically stupid people selling to stupid buyers and succeeding

There isn't anything stupid about getting more money than your crap is worth.

Well, it sort of is if you actually believe you're selling your used garbage at market value. Works out though.

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From: thundersheep | #014

From: Punnyz | #012

its basically stupid people selling to stupid buyers and succeeding

There isn't anything stupid about getting more money than your crap is worth.

Yeah, especially given that CL ads are free. I mean, what do you have to lose listing your PS2 for $200 or whatever. The 30 seconds it takes for you to make an ad? And hey, maybe some idiot out there actually buys it!

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From: thundersheep | #014

From: Punnyz | #012

its basically stupid people selling to stupid buyers and succeeding

There isn't anything stupid about getting more money than your crap is worth.

Exactly. In fact, I'd say it is a great business move, and something that businesses try to do every day! Why can't individuals do it?

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It's messed up and symbolizes all things evil.

/MWE; but seriously, I don't care for it much even though I know why it is what it is

You can always list a reasonable price and mention that you're standing firm to it in the title.

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15 bucks and a spare gamecube power cable for Pikmin 2 without the case.( No scratches though the dude kept it in a sleeve case)

That's the only Craigslist purchase I ever made and felt thoroughly worth it.

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I've only ever bought cars on craigslist

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I sell cars on craigslist all the time. Works like a charm.

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I bought an SNES w/ 8 games (which included Killer Instinct, Super Mario Kart, Super Metroid, and SMRPG) for 30 bucks.

I was satisfied.

Then you see people listing an SNES that is so nasty and discolored beyond belief, with like 8 games (all crappy ones) and one controller (a third party at that) for like, 80 bucks.

People are f***ing stupid.

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