If you want to use Craigslist.org to find a good deal on home furniture, there are some things you should know about sellers. What they say is usually different from what they mean. How can you decipherer their words to ensure you get a good deal? Continue reading on to find out.
Said: Couch has no rips and tears.
Means: I am one of the few sellers who actually knows that you don’t sell a piece of junk on Craigslist.
Said: This custom chair is a steal.
Means: I was stupid enough to pay an arm and leg extra for a customized chair and I hope you will be too.
Said: I paid XX amount of dollars.
Means: I am overcharging you and trying to justify my reasons for doing so.
Said: I will sell everything in one group for $500 if you pay within 24 hours.
Means: I need money before my bookie comes to takeout my kneecaps.
Said: This is selling for X amount of dollars on eBay.com.
Means: I am too cheap to pay eBay’s fees, so I am selling on Craigslist but still expect to make the same money or more.
Said: My loss is your gain.
Means: This I don’t even have an explanation for; I don’t understand why people use this phrase.
Said: LN dresser GC $50 OBO, CM.
Means: You are likely dealing with a text messaging college student who is really trying to say “Like new dresser, good condition, $50 or best offer; call me.”
Said: Price is firm.
Means: I am broke and need the money. Do not bother calling or emailing me to ask for a better deal; I will say no.
Said: Send me an email to get pictures.
Means: I am too lazy to post pictures myself; actually I am hoping no one will ask.
Said: This dining room table is really well-built.
Means: It may be sturdy, but it is ugly.
Said: This is a designer couch.
Means: I am overcharging you because I consider anything that doesn’t come from Wal-Mart to be designer.
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