Seriously? Who has this many closets that they could spare space for endless shoe organizers of crap? I have a shoe organizer on the back of a closet door -- for shoes! I have one other closet door in my whole place -- it has a rack for the broom, mop, dustpan, brush, duster, etc.
Great idea for people with tons of closets. But here's a thought! If you have this many closets why aren't you already organized?
Thanks to Craigslist, I got a creepy stalker, absolutely free. Of course, I didn't WANT a stalker, I wanted to find a car pool from my home to work, a distance of about 15 miles. My first ad didn't receive any response, so on my second try I mentioned that I had a handicapped hang tag (because, ironically enough, I AM handicapped) that would allow anyone who drove me to work to park for free. I did not say we would be parking in handicapped parking. I did not say I was offering to sell it. I did not mention that I was handicapped because I thought it was self-evident.
I had forgotten nearly all people consider themselves the "truly handicapped enforcement squad." They operate under the principle that almost everyone using a cane, having a handicapped parking tag, or qualifying for a handicapped discount is just faking it.
Hundreds of people managed to read what I wrote and ignored it, or stifled the impulse to swing into action. Three people, with questionable reading skills, decided that I wasn't handicapped and I was either offering to sell my tag, and decided (in one case) they would socially engineer my telephone number out of me and call me up to scream at me, never giving me a chance to explain, and two people managed to find my cell phone number and sent grammatically shaky texts. (One of whom claimed she was a lawyer. If so, law school standards for writing have really dropped.)
I called the police to protect myself (and also to find out if what I offered was illegal, and it isn't) and ended up having to change my cell phone number. However, beyond an email address and home telephone number, I couldn't identify the man who kept calling me to scream at me, and who did not want to hear any explanations from me.
And that's where it stood until he discovered I had printed the personal information I had on him in my blog because I was afraid he would escalate his harassment and I wanted to remove some of his anonymity. I had just been discharged from a week's stay in the hospital and he called to scream about having his telephone number and email address published and about lazy government employees who are home in the middle of the day (I work in a government building as a contractor).
So I went online to discover his full name on 4chan.org/b, home of "Anonymous," a hacker group. He was identified as an "Internet tough guy" and members were urged to harass him. So I called the police, gave them that information, and haven't heard from him since.
I am amused that Craigslist enabled this bad behavior and a group of computer hackers put a stop to it. Proof that there's good even in the bad!
I have no idea if Craigslist is still a good way to get a stalker, but I'm sure answering some of the dating ads might be a good way to get one.
I do really like CL for lots of things especially jobs and the fact that it is free. I do have to say that it can be kind of a hassle when you are trying to give things away or sell them. You can tell who has given away or sold things away before on CL because these are the people that have the listings with all of the specifics about the purchase, ie will not hold or deliver, etc etc. It leads to people looking grumpy, buy idiots will email you and ask dumb questions constantly if you don't put down the parameters right in the ad and sometimes they still do.
I have used Craigslist extensively for several years. Examples are 2 pet cats which I acquired and lots of buying and selling of household items, including furniture. I have made a fair amount of money buying low and selling high. So far, all good experiences.
I've been selling my kids' out-grown toys on Craig's List. I love it! Buyers get a good deal and I get rid of stuff quickly while recouping some money. I always get the full asking price (much, much more than a garage sale price) and I never have to pay Ebay a 10% fee. I get cash on the spot which is always great- again, no Ebay/PayPal charge.
@Harm - I couldnt agree more, inflation is going straight up, and will far outpace the interest earned on these bonds. Take the refund and invest in something that earns a higher rate of return. Dividend stocks?
I haven't sold anything on craigslist, but I have found it to be a good place to purchase furniture and toys. I bought an entertainment center that came with a tv and a play kitchen for my daughter. I'm always on the lookout for small and inexpensive pieces of furniture which I could refurbish. It's nice to be able to go look at something before purchasing.
When I go to Costco's I get disgusted with myself and the others who shop there. I survey the parking lot and see a lot of high end cars and SUVs. These are people who don't need the savings they get at Costco's. I distinguish a place like Costco's and a place like Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is open to all whereas Costco's has a barrier to entry -- the membership fee. When I was in my Costco's I counted people to see how many were blacks or Hispanics. Out of 200 I counted, only one was black. The others were either white or Asian. Something strikes me as out of kilter here. In the inner cities, the food and other necessities are overpriced. However, these are the people who need the lower prices. In the affluent suburbs, the residents can go to places to buy things more cheaply. What I think is happening is that the system is regressive, taking from the poor to subsidize the rich.
It's also going to be different for places that have preservative-free artisan breads. At Whole Foods Market the bread is only on the shelf for 2 days. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays twist tie colors are red. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays it's green, and Saturdays are tan.
Not as much anymore, but I did use it a lot when I had a newborn-18 month old for clothes. I still check it out once in a while, but there's not much I really need lately.
In college before going abroad for a semester. My dad suggested it and I was a bit stunned- Was I allowed to get a credit card? That was for adults! I still have that card (with an average interest%)
Honestly, I have never used Craigslist at all. I know some people say they've had great experiences and found excellent bargains on there, but it sort of scares me from all the negative stories I've heard. I feel like I would end up with really gross used stuff and have to deal with scary (possibly dangerous) weirdos. I would probably never buy or sell on Craigslist.
You insinuate that those who make a list do so to control their impulses. That's a limited view - I make a list to remember what I really need. Then I shop according to the specific bargains. Like other commenters here, shopping more than once a week is a waste of time and money for me. Money I can get more of - time, once spent, is gone forever. I'd rather be doing anything else besides spending even 20 minutes a day in the grocery store! Planning ahead has always proven to be more frugal and usually guarantees the intended results.
Seriously? Who has this many closets that they could spare space for endless shoe organizers of crap? I have a shoe organizer on the back of a closet door -- for shoes! I have one other closet door in my whole place -- it has a rack for the broom, mop, dustpan, brush, duster, etc.
Great idea for people with tons of closets. But here's a thought! If you have this many closets why aren't you already organized?
Thanks to Craigslist, I got a creepy stalker, absolutely free. Of course, I didn't WANT a stalker, I wanted to find a car pool from my home to work, a distance of about 15 miles. My first ad didn't receive any response, so on my second try I mentioned that I had a handicapped hang tag (because, ironically enough, I AM handicapped) that would allow anyone who drove me to work to park for free. I did not say we would be parking in handicapped parking. I did not say I was offering to sell it. I did not mention that I was handicapped because I thought it was self-evident.
I had forgotten nearly all people consider themselves the "truly handicapped enforcement squad." They operate under the principle that almost everyone using a cane, having a handicapped parking tag, or qualifying for a handicapped discount is just faking it.
Hundreds of people managed to read what I wrote and ignored it, or stifled the impulse to swing into action. Three people, with questionable reading skills, decided that I wasn't handicapped and I was either offering to sell my tag, and decided (in one case) they would socially engineer my telephone number out of me and call me up to scream at me, never giving me a chance to explain, and two people managed to find my cell phone number and sent grammatically shaky texts. (One of whom claimed she was a lawyer. If so, law school standards for writing have really dropped.)
I called the police to protect myself (and also to find out if what I offered was illegal, and it isn't) and ended up having to change my cell phone number. However, beyond an email address and home telephone number, I couldn't identify the man who kept calling me to scream at me, and who did not want to hear any explanations from me.
And that's where it stood until he discovered I had printed the personal information I had on him in my blog because I was afraid he would escalate his harassment and I wanted to remove some of his anonymity. I had just been discharged from a week's stay in the hospital and he called to scream about having his telephone number and email address published and about lazy government employees who are home in the middle of the day (I work in a government building as a contractor).
So I went online to discover his full name on 4chan.org/b, home of "Anonymous," a hacker group. He was identified as an "Internet tough guy" and members were urged to harass him. So I called the police, gave them that information, and haven't heard from him since.
I am amused that Craigslist enabled this bad behavior and a group of computer hackers put a stop to it. Proof that there's good even in the bad!
I have no idea if Craigslist is still a good way to get a stalker, but I'm sure answering some of the dating ads might be a good way to get one.
I do really like CL for lots of things especially jobs and the fact that it is free. I do have to say that it can be kind of a hassle when you are trying to give things away or sell them. You can tell who has given away or sold things away before on CL because these are the people that have the listings with all of the specifics about the purchase, ie will not hold or deliver, etc etc. It leads to people looking grumpy, buy idiots will email you and ask dumb questions constantly if you don't put down the parameters right in the ad and sometimes they still do.
I have used Craigslist extensively for several years. Examples are 2 pet cats which I acquired and lots of buying and selling of household items, including furniture. I have made a fair amount of money buying low and selling high. So far, all good experiences.
I've been selling my kids' out-grown toys on Craig's List. I love it! Buyers get a good deal and I get rid of stuff quickly while recouping some money. I always get the full asking price (much, much more than a garage sale price) and I never have to pay Ebay a 10% fee. I get cash on the spot which is always great- again, no Ebay/PayPal charge.
@Harm - I couldnt agree more, inflation is going straight up, and will far outpace the interest earned on these bonds. Take the refund and invest in something that earns a higher rate of return. Dividend stocks?
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
That is so cool! Congrats! :)
Awww, that's awesome that Craigslist helped you meet your husband! Too cool!
That's awesome!
I found my dog on Craigslist too! :)
Very good idea to meet people in public places!
I've tried and succeeded to buy and sell stuff on Craigslist! :) Did you have success or did things not quite work out the way you wanted?
Those are some crazy Craigslist horror stories! Definitely watch out for scams and meet people in public places so nothing bad happens!
I love it!
I haven't sold anything on craigslist, but I have found it to be a good place to purchase furniture and toys. I bought an entertainment center that came with a tv and a play kitchen for my daughter. I'm always on the lookout for small and inexpensive pieces of furniture which I could refurbish. It's nice to be able to go look at something before purchasing.
Breadpudding is my all time favorite for recycling old bread. No one ever knows the difference and it's tasty.
Those are extremely helpful tips - thanks! Esp. that there are no upgrade fees on rental cars? There's a no-brainer!
When I go to Costco's I get disgusted with myself and the others who shop there. I survey the parking lot and see a lot of high end cars and SUVs. These are people who don't need the savings they get at Costco's. I distinguish a place like Costco's and a place like Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart is open to all whereas Costco's has a barrier to entry -- the membership fee. When I was in my Costco's I counted people to see how many were blacks or Hispanics. Out of 200 I counted, only one was black. The others were either white or Asian. Something strikes me as out of kilter here. In the inner cities, the food and other necessities are overpriced. However, these are the people who need the lower prices. In the affluent suburbs, the residents can go to places to buy things more cheaply. What I think is happening is that the system is regressive, taking from the poor to subsidize the rich.
It's also going to be different for places that have preservative-free artisan breads. At Whole Foods Market the bread is only on the shelf for 2 days. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays twist tie colors are red. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays it's green, and Saturdays are tan.
Not as much anymore, but I did use it a lot when I had a newborn-18 month old for clothes. I still check it out once in a while, but there's not much I really need lately.
In college before going abroad for a semester. My dad suggested it and I was a bit stunned- Was I allowed to get a credit card? That was for adults! I still have that card (with an average interest%)
Honestly, I have never used Craigslist at all. I know some people say they've had great experiences and found excellent bargains on there, but it sort of scares me from all the negative stories I've heard. I feel like I would end up with really gross used stuff and have to deal with scary (possibly dangerous) weirdos. I would probably never buy or sell on Craigslist.
You insinuate that those who make a list do so to control their impulses. That's a limited view - I make a list to remember what I really need. Then I shop according to the specific bargains. Like other commenters here, shopping more than once a week is a waste of time and money for me. Money I can get more of - time, once spent, is gone forever. I'd rather be doing anything else besides spending even 20 minutes a day in the grocery store! Planning ahead has always proven to be more frugal and usually guarantees the intended results.
I sure do. I'm listing half a dozen things this weekend. From furniture, tents, all the way down to laptop bag!