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To: khnyny
Craig's list has totally ended my selling on E-Bay. I probably get less money, but the less headaches more than makes up for it. I realize that dealers must have the national exposure, but for a private seller like me that's only getting rid of things they don't use or want anymore, local is fine.

I still buy things on E-Bay, but I find myself checking it less and less often. Even on a fast Internet connection and fast computer, loading all that crap I'm not interested in just takes too much time. On the other hand, I probably check the categories I'm interested in on Craig's list five or six times a day.

Getting my business has a lot to do with Craig's list has totally ended my selling on E-Bay. I probably get less money, but the less headaches more than makes up for it. I realize that dealers must have the national exposure, but for a private seller like me that's only getting rid of things they don't use or want anymore, local is fine.

I still buy things on E-Bay, but I find myself checking it less and less often. Even on a fast Internet connection and fast computer, loading all that crap I'm not interested in just takes too much time. On the other hand, I probably check the categories I'm interested in on Craig's list five or six times a day.

Getting my business has a lot to do with convenience - and the “new” E-Bay isn't. - and the “new” E-Bay isn't.

23 posted on 01/24/2010 9:27:41 AM PST by I cannot think of a name
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To: I cannot think of a name

I have had a few minor successes on selling Craigslist and troll it fairly regularly, mostly the jobs and gigs section. Ebay as for me buying anything is when I have to look for some hard to find AMC & Willys parts that someone is turning loose.

99% of my Craigslist ventures have been OK to very pleasant. I can’t complain there.


26 posted on 01/24/2010 9:33:27 AM PST by wally_bert (It's sheer elegance in its simplicity! - The Middleman)
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