Facebook: it’s where your family comments on every single one of your photos, your old friend from high school constantly gives updates about their new baby, and now…a site where you can buy furniture? With the launch of Facebook Marketplace, Facebook is now no longer just family, friends, and a barrage of political posts: it’s … Read more
Whether you’re selling a couch or looking for cheap concert tickets, Craigslist has always felt like your go-to site for marketplace transactions. But it’s been 23 years since Craigslist first launched, and a lot has changed – except the platform itself. While Craigslist mostly looks the same, Craigslist alternative OfferUp has constantly innovated in an … Read more
Craigslist has been the internet’s go-to buying and selling marketplace since, well, forever. It’s the only semi-reliable, online place where you can find everything from used cars, to new iPhones, to your new apartment. On the front end, it’s easy to use: a simple, basic interface that even your granny understands. And while it’s easy … Read more
For Greg of Wicker Park, Chicago, estate sales aren’t just a way to find inexpensive furniture–they’re a way of life. He’s a collector and flipper of mid-century furniture, and runs a blog about his finds called the Pickary. As a furniture expert, Greg knows the importance of having a plan to get your purchases home. … Read more
Ever found an awesome item on Craiglist? Before you decide to drop cash on the item, what’s the second thing that comes to mind?…Oh right, how am I going to get this home? Kristen Vandenberg, a Chicagoan and employee at Leo Burnett, faced a similar predicament. The Perfect One-Stop Shop Kristen had found the perfect arcade … Read more
To some people, home improvement is a hobby. To most other people, however, it’s a chore. In an ideal world no chair would wear or tear, and that sweet new sofa you snagged for $50 on Craigslist would be in perfect condition. Fortunately, the world is filled with bright minds, whose calling is to illuminate … Read more