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7 Things You Should Avoid Doing When Selling Furniture On Craigslist

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Craigslist is fair game to anyone and everyone. This means that just about everything you can think of has probably already been put up for sale. Sometimes it’s a good find, sometimes it’s bad, and sometimes it’s just plain ugly.

Here are some No-Nos to keep in mind to keep your posting on the good track:

1. First and foremost, proofread your post!

2014-12-22_11572. Even if you’re desperate, one posting per minute should suffice

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4. DON’T YELL AT YOUR POTENTIAL BUYERS

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5. Make sure to sell your items in the CORRECT category (Ex. these items are NOT furniture)

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6. Mark your location accurately – and in the right state

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7. Feel free to take advantage of the description text box and type whole words

2014-12-22_1200cBonus: Save the passive aggression for your friends and family
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Now that you know what not to do, learn what you should do instead by learning how to craft a standout Craigslist post.

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