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Originally posted by: Tomato
I :heart: craigslist.
Today, I bought a mattress from CostCo (thanks RossMAN!) and didn't want to pay the $100+ shipping charged from costco.com. Since my apartment is only 4 miles away from the store, I posted an ad on craigslist asking if anyone would be able to help me move the queen-sized mattress and boxspring during lunch.
A few people replied with quotes ranging from $40-150... and one guy offered to help me move for $10 (!!!), so I called him and we arranged to meet in front of the building. He was there on time, he and my fiance moved the mattress onto the truck, and he also helped unload. I ended up giving him $15 (all the cash I had onhand at the time), but was very happy with his help...
Yay for craigslist! Has anyone else had any positive buying/selling/help-getting experiences?
Originally posted by: luv2chill
Although they've established a site here in KC, it doesn't have very much exposure so it's not tremendously helpful. I am originally from the SF Bay Area and I'm so jealous of how Craigslist just thrives there. It exemplifies how I wish commerce would work in this country. No slick advertisements or marketing gimmicks... no greedy middle-men or collusion... just a small description, price, and picture(s) as needed. It really fosters a good attitude of buying and selling on an even playing field.
Of course I'm sure the newspapers absolutely hate it. I love that there's absolutely nothing they can do about it.
My parents have bought and sold stuff there and had 100% positive experiences.
l2c
Originally posted by: luv2chill
Although they've established a site here in KC, it doesn't have very much exposure so it's not tremendously helpful. I am originally from the SF Bay Area and I'm so jealous of how Craigslist just thrives there. It exemplifies how I wish commerce would work in this country. No slick advertisements or marketing gimmicks... no greedy middle-men or collusion... just a small description, price, and picture(s) as needed. It really fosters a good attitude of buying and selling on an even playing field.
Of course I'm sure the newspapers absolutely hate it. I love that there's absolutely nothing they can do about it.
My parents have bought and sold stuff there and had 100% positive experiences.
l2c
Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
what kind of deal did you get on the mattress from Costco, i am in the market for one right now....
OK I lied... I live in Lawrence. Close enoughOriginally posted by: hevnsnt
Originally posted by: luv2chill
Although they've established a site here in KC, it doesn't have very much exposure so it's not tremendously helpful. I am originally from the SF Bay Area and I'm so jealous of how Craigslist just thrives there. It exemplifies how I wish commerce would work in this country. No slick advertisements or marketing gimmicks... no greedy middle-men or collusion... just a small description, price, and picture(s) as needed. It really fosters a good attitude of buying and selling on an even playing field.
Of course I'm sure the newspapers absolutely hate it. I love that there's absolutely nothing they can do about it.
My parents have bought and sold stuff there and had 100% positive experiences.
l2c
KC iS MY HOUSE
Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
what kind of deal did you get on the mattress from Costco, i am in the market for one right now....
Originally posted by: ILoveLamp
For some reason the New York tab isnt there anymore, the cities stop after New Orleans. Anyone else have this problem? Or does my life just suck?
Originally posted by: Bootprint
Originally posted by: ILoveLamp
For some reason the New York tab isnt there anymore, the cities stop after New Orleans. Anyone else have this problem? Or does my life just suck?
link to New York.
Originally posted by: ILoveLamp
Originally posted by: Bootprint
Originally posted by: ILoveLamp
For some reason the New York tab isnt there anymore, the cities stop after New Orleans. Anyone else have this problem? Or does my life just suck?
link to New York.
My hero ...I wonder why that happened in the first place.