https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:26:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2598450 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:05:05 +0000 alphagam84 2598450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite is when we were selling our old fridge, the amount of people who inquired about it while asking for a much cheaper price on it saying they were buying it for their mother. Is that supposed to make me accept less because "you're buying it for your mom?". And how ironic that more than one person was doing that! So annoying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2598093 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:58:35 +0000 birdofafeather 2598093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: i had SO many ridiculous emails about free stuff. like boxes. i finally updated the listing and say, don't email, don't bother me, i'll get rid of the listing when the last boxes are picked up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597998 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:17:54 +0000 Boogs 2597998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: Or ask for dimensions that are already listed haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597910 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:18:36 +0000 psw27 2597910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Rude and annoying but sadly normal for CL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597886 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 14:51:22 +0000 alphagam84 2597886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally sucks but I think this is the norm.CL has a lot of shady people who flake out and don't show up when they say they will. What if they wait for you and you flake/don't show up or decide not to buy the item when the other person was ready to buy it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597743 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:43:52 +0000 cat620 2597743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think that was fair, but I agree with the others that maybe she has been stood up a lot in the past, and she just wanted to get rid of the item. But she should have called or emailed you first! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597733 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:33:26 +0000 LBee 2597733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: Or you list a sofa and someone offers to trade it for a broken motorcycle. Or you post a side table for $10 and people keep emailing for the dimensions. IT'S A FREAKING SIDE TABLE FOR TEN DOLLARS, PEOPLE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597730 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:31:39 +0000 Boogs 2597730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: Or you list something for $100 and you have all the $20 offer people. CL can be so frustrating at times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597703 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:02:26 +0000 LBee 2597703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: @Boogs: Agreed. Craigslist is like the wild, wild west - you have to move real fast or something bad might happen.</p> <p>We are currently selling tons on Craigslist (new house) and it's been such a headache. I am at the point where I would rather just throw the stuff away -- people stand you up constantly and ask ridiculous questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597701 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:01:06 +0000 youboots 2597701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah. I don't think it's fair but I'm not surprised.IMO it's the tax you pay to use the service. Next time there is something you really want offer to pay a small deposit on PayPal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597541 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 08:34:38 +0000 periwinklebee 2597541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be bummed :sad: I think the problem with Craig's list is that it is a free-for-all with basically no etiquette. I found that it was better in most respects like ten years ago, when I used to use it a lot and found it super useful. Now not so much... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597516 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 07:58:11 +0000 snowjewelz 2597516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with you! That's the rule for most FB re-sale groups I belong to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597506 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 07:36:52 +0000 milano14 2597506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry that this happened to you!<br /> This is why I like selling/buying items on Facebook tag sale groups so much better.<br /> All the groups in my area have rules and everyone is held accountable. It's very clear if you're the first one interested, and if not where you stand in line. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597491 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 07:19:49 +0000 sunnyday 2597491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had this happen to me before, it's super frustrating.</p> <p>Now as a seller, I do ask in my ads when they can pick up and say "soonest pickup ideal". It seems to light a bit of a fire under people and I have had luck with it. It's also lowered my no shows, which is huge! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597484 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:54:38 +0000 Ajsmommy 2597484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with you, first to contact/email/request it should get it. But it's happened to me before. It infuriates me when someone has claimed something and then someone else posts "I can pick it up in 5 mins".. trying to snatch it from the first person. I understand the seller wants it gone asap and may have burned in the past but those are the chances you take. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597457 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:34:19 +0000 BSB 2597457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, that sucks. I would be pissed too. Unless the ad says 'preference to whoever can pick it up first.' Sounds like it wasn't stated so I would be pissed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597455 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:19:13 +0000 birdofafeather 2597455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we had three RVs be sold out from us this way!! so pissed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597454 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:14:43 +0000 Boogs 2597454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>CL is full of flakes (even after several exchanged messages, I just had one), so I see her side. But, the kind thing to do in a situation like that is to message you and give you a heads up that there's other interest to see what you work out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597430 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:53:17 +0000 808love 2597430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I would be bummed too!! :( Etiquette is so different than 'standard cl disappointment.' </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597427 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:42:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2597427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@808love: it's hard when the item is an hour away, and I work every day! In general, I'm the same way, that I try to see it ASAP. It was just hard to work around it in this case. And she knew that's the reason it was easier for me to come Thursday instead! I had a work meeting in her town so it was perfect... Otherwise yes, I do agree with that generally.</p> <p>@Mrs.Pinecone316: yeah I've searched for those in the past and there is very limited groups/sites in my area. the stuff that is in my area typically doesn't post things for sale that I'd want/buy. I don't live rural, but more outskirts of the suburbs, if that makes sense haha. only 45 minutes from the metro area, but far enough away that it's hard to find stuff like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597415 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:00:48 +0000 808love 2597415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think she should have given you the courtesy call before she gave it away or told you it goes to the first one who claims it. Just to let you know, if I really want something I will always reply with "I can pick it up today" because I know the seller will want to be as efficient as possible at getting rid of things. When we saw a truck we wanted, we made sure to be the first to see. This is kind of how it works in general on Craigslist so be aware in the future it could happen again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597407 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:35:47 +0000 sunny 2597407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't necessarily subscribe to First email wins, but I think it was rude to setup a date and time then not give you a chance to pick it up today if she had a buyer today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597404 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 20:29:14 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2597404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That Stinks! I stopped using craigslist because people are so inconsiderate. Search Facebook for groups near you. The last 2 places I lived have Moms to moms sale groups of just that city selling sites. I had such great luck selling things without people flacking and finding good buys by more trust worthy people. They also usually have rules in place to prevent things like that from happening and will block someone if they get reports of not following the rules. </p> <p>Some things to search in the FB column would be..</p> <p>(your city name) Mom's to Mom's sale<br /> (your city) online yard sell or just yard sale<br /> (your city) Moms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597388 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:38:51 +0000 sapphire 2597388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to me once too. Very frustrating. I think there are so many flakes though that people get tired of being stood up and figure if they can sell it sooner it'll be a safer bet. I now only try to buy stuff if I can do so quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597387 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:38:15 +0000 erinbaderin 2597387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, that sucks. On the one hand I kind of get it because I've had SO many experiences where people say they want something so I hold it and then they don't show up. On the other hand she should have messaged you and given you a chance to come sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597384 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:31:35 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2597384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you are going to sell that way it should be disclosed like first to purchase and get here gets it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597361 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:54:51 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2597361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: that's true, and I've had people flake on me too. But I think of that as an exception and not a rule. </p> <p>@SweetiePie: @IRunForFun: @Mrs. Deer: okay good- glad I'm not crazy!! I would have made the drive and given up one of my evenings to get this item of I'd known she was going to sell it! I'm glad I emailed back and called her out. Maybe she'll have better etiquette next time :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597356 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:44:37 +0000 ShootingStar 2597356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around here if you're going to do that as a seller, you should specify no holds and first come first served. I will say I have tried to sell some things on Facebook and Craigslist and had a ton of no shows. So she may have been burned in the past and assumed you might flake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597351 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:41:21 +0000 SweetiePie 2597351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: agree with you!<br /> I sold some stuff from our vacation home last month.<br /> I had one person contact me for all of the items and she was a 4 hour drive away. I had people continuing to contact me after she did and I told all of them that someone claimed it but if she didn't come through they'd be next in line. She was supposed to pick it up that day, so had she not shown up I would have immediately let the next person in line know.<br /> That really sucks, she shouldn't have done that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craigslist-etiquette-1#post-2597346 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:36:50 +0000 IRunForFun 2597346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, that was totally crappy of her! If she wanted to do it that way she should have either written in the ad that the first person who was able to pick up would get it or she should have notified you that someone else was interested and asked you to come earlier. Lame. </p>