How To Successfully Sell Items On Craigslist Tampa

These days everyone is strapped for cash. Fortunately, Craigslist Tampa makes it easy for people to offload items

they no longer want or need in exchange for additional income. And it’s free!

Instructions for How To Successfully Sell Items On Tampa Craigslist

1 In order to sell items on Craigslist, you must have an account. It is completely free and easy to set up.

 Just go to www.craigslist.org and click on the “Post an Ad” link, which is located at the top on the left side of the main page.

 On the next page look at the top right and you will see two links: “Account Request” “sign in to your account”

and follow the instructions from there (you will be required to create a username and password).

Creating a Craigslist account

2 After creating a Craigslist account, you can start posting. However, it is best to create a draft of your post. The best ads are well-written ones so just don’t jump on Craigslist and start posting far. Your ad should be brief and to the point. It should also be free of any typos or grammatical errors. Buyers are attracted to well-written posts in order to avoid looking minors by typing “text-speak” and avoiding slang.

Your Craigslist post should explain exactly what you are selling

3 Your Craigslist post should explain exactly what you are selling. Add details if needed, such as color, size/dimensions, condition (new? Like new? Used?). The best Craigslist posts are the ones that don’t leave the buyer guessing.

Take photos for Craigslist Tampa

4 Buyers on Craigslist are quickly drawn to posts that have pictures associated with them. It looks like the notation “img” in orange font next to your title. Use a good quality digital camera to take pictures of the items you plan to sell. Make sure the lighting is good and the images appear crisp and clear. 

You can attach your images to your post and be sure to resize them so that they are not large files, but are not tiny either.

Price your item on Craigslist Tampa

5 Think about pricing. The “For Sale” section of Craigslist is where items are bought and sold. 

Browse this section and search for the category where your items match

(books, collectibles, housewares, clothing and accessories, etc.) and compare the prices other sellers have placed on similar items, if applicable.

 If you really need the money, put your price a little lower than other sellers. It never hurts to add “or best deal” to your list so buyers know you’re ready to negotiate.

Select categories

6 Because there are different categories for items sold on Craigslist, be sure to post your articles in the most appropriate ones. 

Don’t pick a random category and have a huge list of items for sale. 

You are only allowed 4 image uploads per post and breaking the posting rules could prevent you

from posting on Craigslist in the future. So be sure to read the rules and regulations if you are a beginner.

Contact with buyer

7 Because Craigslist Tampa is an anonymous site, security comes first. Never publish your address (residential or commercial). Some people list their phone numbers, but this is usually not a good idea since anyone can see your number. Instead, rely on the anonymous email address feature that Craigslist offers (it will redirect emails about your post directly to your primary email address). 

When interested buyers contact you by email,

you can go over to let them know details such as pick up arrangements

and at that time you can give them your phone number

(or get them up) if they are indeed going to buy your items.

Meet your buyer

8 For security reasons, it is preferable to meet your buyer in a public place to exchange your items for payment (cafe, parking in a shopping area, etc.). For furniture and other heavy items that are difficult to move, the buyer will more than likely come to your home to pick up the items. Make sure you hold the meeting during the day and make sure you are not home alone.

 If possible, move the furniture to your garage or driveway so

that you won’t have strangers coming into your house to view the items. When making contact with buyers make sure you have their full name and a contact number.

Sell items on craigslist Tampa

9 The best and safest way to sell items on Craigslist Tampa is to post it locally. The site allows you to choose a region / zone where your message will be displayed. Choose your city or a close one. It is better to deal with buyers who are local rather than someone who has pushed for over an hour or more to meet with you.

 If the deal turns sour or something bad happens,

at least you’ll know the buyer is in the same place as you.

Deal in cash (personal or professional)

10 Always deal in cash. 

Remember, these are strangers so while you want to give people the benefit of the doubt

your worries will all be eliminated if you are only dealing with buyers willing to pay in cash. No checks (personal or professional) and certainly avoid organizing an online payment method. 

Keep it simple. With your item sold and money in your hand, you will have nothing to worry about.

For Sale

11 Craigslist posts in the “For Sale” section expire after 30 days, so don’t worry if no one is responding to your posts. You might have to lower your price, post better photos, or rewrite your ad. 

Or you can post earlier than 30 days,

but beware of posting more since users can “flag” your posts which will delete it. 

Ultimately, if no one at all has expressed interest in your articles then

chalk it up as a lost cause and donate your articles to Goodwill.

Tips and Warnings for How To Successfully Sell Items On Tampa Craigslist

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