Are you looking to find the best deals on used goods? If so, your first thought may be to shop at local yard sales.
It is no secret that yard sales are known for their wide range of products and cheap prices, but there is a better alternative.
That alternative is shopping on Craigslist.
org, a popular online classified website.
What makes shopping on Craigslist better than shopping at yards sales? You don't have to weed through boxes filled with old, dusty, and dirty merchandise.
People host yard sales to sell their unwanted items.
These are usually items, like books, that haven't been touched in months or even years.
Many yard sale hosts clean their items before selling them, but not all do.
At a yard sale, you may find yourself coming into contact with this dust and dirt.
Avoid it by browsing Craigslist.
Read listings and view pictures to find the great deals you need; no touching is involved.
You don't waste time visiting yard sales that have nothing you need.
Rarely does a yard sale shopper list each item they are selling.
At the most, they include a short summary.
You may visit a yard sale thinking they have cheap kids clothes, only to find baby clothes.
Guess what? You wasted your time.
Avoid wasted time and opt for Craigslist.
org instead.
Browse the website or search to find exactly what you need in minutes.
You can download a free Craigslist search tool to perform a multi-city search.
Find non-local deals that are still worth the drive.
Maybe the seller will meet you halfway.
You can do most of your shopping from the comfort of your own home.
You can view and browse the Craigslist website in the middle of the night in your pajamas if you want.
The only time you need to leave your house is to complete your sale.
You arrange a meeting to exchange cash for the purchase.
Luckily, you deal with local sellers, so you shouldn't have to travel far.
This is much better than driving all around town to stop at yard sales.
Finally, you may find it easier to negotiate a lower price.
This is because contact with Craigslist sellers is done via phone or email, not in person right away.
It can be nerve-wracking asking for a discount or a lower price when face-to-face, but you aren't yet.
Don't just use the classified website to shop, but use it to get the best deals.