Comments on: How Do You Sell Stuff When You Don’t Want to Be Murdered? http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/ parents don't know what they are doing anyway, might as well laugh about it Mon, 21 May 2012 19:40:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: sara http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-6415 sara Sun, 10 May 2009 18:40:47 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-6415 an idea: meet in a very, very public place. for example: a wal-mart parking lot, up front by the curb- do the trade off there. or a grocery store, a large popular, public store, etc. never hurts to bring a somewhat "substantial" man along with you for backup. by the way, new to your site, love it. not a mom, but addicted to this. best wishes! an idea: meet in a very, very public place. for example: a wal-mart parking lot, up front by the curb- do the trade off there. or a grocery store, a large popular, public store, etc. never hurts to bring a somewhat “substantial” man along with you for backup.

by the way, new to your site, love it. not a mom, but addicted to this. best wishes!

]]> By: Aaron http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5995 Aaron Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:11:00 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5995 I've had my fair share of excellent experiences and my fair share of really creepy ones. I think that in this day in age there are certain things that Craigslist could do proactively to ensure the safety of its visitors. In San Francisco Bay Craigslist has basically replaced classified ads so it's a really important tool when you're looking to buy or sell anything. It's useful but can definitely be dangerous. There are certain precautions that I think can be used. I wrote a blog post about this very topic earlier today so I was surprised to stumble upon this post! I'd definitely appreciate any thoughts. http://aaronendre.com/2009/04/30/craigslist-is-anonymity-really-the-best-policy/ I’ve had my fair share of excellent experiences and my fair share of really creepy ones. I think that in this day in age there are certain things that Craigslist could do proactively to ensure the safety of its visitors.

In San Francisco Bay Craigslist has basically replaced classified ads so it’s a really important tool when you’re looking to buy or sell anything. It’s useful but can definitely be dangerous. There are certain precautions that I think can be used.

I wrote a blog post about this very topic earlier today so I was surprised to stumble upon this post! I’d definitely appreciate any thoughts. http://aaronendre.com/2009/04/30/craigslist-is-anonymity-really-the-best-policy/

]]> By: Amanda http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5879 Amanda Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:41:49 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5879 My husband has sold large items on Craig's List - a riding lawn mower, for example. The best way to sell is to only communicate through email and then, if the person is interested in purchasing the item, meet them in a public area, such as, a grocery store parking lot. My husband just puts the item on a large trailer to pull behind his truck to show the item at the designated meeting spot. Then, you don't have to worry about creeps coming to your house or worse - going to their house. Also, safety in numbers - don't meet anyone alone. My husband has sold large items on Craig’s List – a riding lawn mower, for example. The best way to sell is to only communicate through email and then, if the person is interested in purchasing the item, meet them in a public area, such as, a grocery store parking lot. My husband just puts the item on a large trailer to pull behind his truck to show the item at the designated meeting spot. Then, you don’t have to worry about creeps coming to your house or worse – going to their house. Also, safety in numbers – don’t meet anyone alone.

]]> By: Marissa http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5816 Marissa Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:42:04 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5816 Ya, I think you shouldn't offer/pick up "massages" under the erotic services section. I'm kind of lax about people coming to my house which sends my mother in to a fit, (I guess becuase it's her house.) I think you should go with someone or have someone with you, I've been a craigslist security escort for my friends before. I think the whole meet people thing isn't bad but when it's stuff like furniture that people want to check out before they buy then It seems like that would be too complicated. http://current.com/items/89960175_the-craigslist-genie-missed-connections.htm Ya, I think you shouldn’t offer/pick up “massages” under the erotic services section. I’m kind of lax about people coming to my house which sends my mother in to a fit, (I guess becuase it’s her house.) I think you should go with someone or have someone with you, I’ve been a craigslist security escort for my friends before. I think the whole meet people thing isn’t bad but when it’s stuff like furniture that people want to check out before they buy then It seems like that would be too complicated.

http://current.com/items/89960175_the-craigslist-genie-missed-connections.htm

]]> By: Joelle http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5734 Joelle Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:16:49 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5734 I just can't worry about it. It's a great way to not throw things away and again, get some cash. Of course, I have a 90lb doberman. I just can’t worry about it. It’s a great way to not throw things away and again, get some cash.

Of course, I have a 90lb doberman.

]]> By: Jenny http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5705 Jenny Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:08:48 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5705 We just got done using Craigslist to rent the apartment we were living in. We fell in love with a home and decided to buy despite the fact our lease wasn't up until August. Of course we had to let people into our home because that was what we were "selling". Of course I tried to have my boyfriend with me during each showing but some days it just wasn't possible. I think if you're just smart about it be ok. Never post your phone number. Make them contact you through email. Only then should you give your phone number. Craigslist is just as safe as looking at ads in the newspaper. I am so sorry to hear about the recent murders because of craigslist. It really is sad that some people are so sick that they use it to victimize others. We just got done using Craigslist to rent the apartment we were living in. We fell in love with a home and decided to buy despite the fact our lease wasn’t up until August. Of course we had to let people into our home because that was what we were “selling”. Of course I tried to have my boyfriend with me during each showing but some days it just wasn’t possible.

I think if you’re just smart about it be ok. Never post your phone number. Make them contact you through email. Only then should you give your phone number. Craigslist is just as safe as looking at ads in the newspaper.

I am so sorry to hear about the recent murders because of craigslist. It really is sad that some people are so sick that they use it to victimize others.

]]> By: Daphne http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5693 Daphne Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:02:12 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5693 very wise Alexandra. yes, it was a different section of Craigslist, but it gave me pause, especially since I knew one fo the victims. Yes, Lou, I was thinking I could meet them in at Mark's restaurant, but good epilogue to this, last night Mark sold it to one of the cooks. Actually he sold the bed and I threw in the night stand for free. very wise Alexandra. yes, it was a different section of Craigslist, but it gave me pause, especially since I knew one fo the victims.
Yes, Lou, I was thinking I could meet them in at Mark’s restaurant, but good epilogue to this, last night Mark sold it to one of the cooks. Actually he sold the bed and I threw in the night stand for free.

]]> By: Alexandra http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5687 Alexandra Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:58:00 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5687 You know what? Your life...vs., um....cash? Choose life. You know what? Your life…vs., um….cash? Choose life.

]]> By: andra http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5683 andra Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:06:13 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5683 I am not 100% sure, but I think in both of those cases, they were searching Craigslist under the Personals, not the Used Furniture. They attract different crowds (I hope?). My boyfriend and I sold off two couches and a table on craigslist, and its where we found our new puppy, Millie. It's never done me wrong. I am not 100% sure, but I think in both of those cases, they were searching Craigslist under the Personals, not the Used Furniture. They attract different crowds (I hope?).

My boyfriend and I sold off two couches and a table on craigslist, and its where we found our new puppy, Millie. It’s never done me wrong.

]]> By: Lou http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5681 Lou Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:47:36 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5681 I've never sold on Craigslist but we recently bought a piece of furniture off of it. We only communicated via e-mail and I took my husband with me to look at the piece. As we were driving to the house I said to him, 'If this looks like a meth house - we're turning around and going home w/o ringing the doorbell". Fortunately our transaction went fine but I understand the concern especially in light of this recent situation. Not sure I would be as easy about the same thing today. Maybe if I were selling I'd try to meet at a public place with the item (if that were possible) ... could you take the items to your husband's restaurant? :) side note ... glad you are all healthy again! I’ve never sold on Craigslist but we recently bought a piece of furniture off of it. We only communicated via e-mail and I took my husband with me to look at the piece. As we were driving to the house I said to him, ‘If this looks like a meth house – we’re turning around and going home w/o ringing the doorbell”. Fortunately our transaction went fine but I understand the concern especially in light of this recent situation. Not sure I would be as easy about the same thing today. Maybe if I were selling I’d try to meet at a public place with the item (if that were possible) … could you take the items to your husband’s restaurant?

:) side note … glad you are all healthy again!

]]> By: Alli http://coolmom.com/2009/04/23/how-do-you-sell-stuff-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-want-to-be-murdered/#comment-5680 Alli Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:13:28 +0000 http://coolmom.com/?p=2820#comment-5680 I am pretty paranoid when it comes to inviting strangers into my world, even just to look at a side table-but I've used Craigslist successfully by laying a few ground rules. Mocked by my husband for my seemingly steel-trap security philosophy, I have only this to say: I'm still alive. Proof's in the pudding, pal. Whether I'm selling on Craigslist or as a "pick-up-only" on ebay, I screen my buyers. Ask what neighborhood they're from. Get their full name BEFORE you reveal even the tiniest detail about yourself and Google the beJesus out of it. NEVER meet anyone in your home-put the table or lawnmower or Bugaboo in your car and meet your potential buyer at a public place, like Target, and pull up near the entrance. Don't take the kids, remove the carseats, random goldfish sprinklings, and any other traces of their existence. We sold a lawnmower this way, and while the buyer poked fun a little at our obvious "boundary" issues, it was worth it, in terms of my comfort level. In short, there ARE maniacs out there, and I absolutely believe they're trolling the web for potential victims-so use your head, follow your gut, and don't be afraid to use paranoia to your advantage. I am pretty paranoid when it comes to inviting strangers into my world, even just to look at a side table-but I’ve used Craigslist successfully by laying a few ground rules. Mocked by my husband for my seemingly steel-trap security philosophy, I have only this to say: I’m still alive. Proof’s in the pudding, pal. Whether I’m selling on Craigslist or as a “pick-up-only” on ebay, I screen my buyers. Ask what neighborhood they’re from. Get their full name BEFORE you reveal even the tiniest detail about yourself and Google the beJesus out of it. NEVER meet anyone in your home-put the table or lawnmower or Bugaboo in your car and meet your potential buyer at a public place, like Target, and pull up near the entrance. Don’t take the kids, remove the carseats, random goldfish sprinklings, and any other traces of their existence. We sold a lawnmower this way, and while the buyer poked fun a little at our obvious “boundary” issues, it was worth it, in terms of my comfort level. In short, there ARE maniacs out there, and I absolutely believe they’re trolling the web for potential victims-so use your head, follow your gut, and don’t be afraid to use paranoia to your advantage.

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