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Wednesday Ways to Save: Craigslist Freebies!

Wednesday Ways to Save: Craigslist Freebies!

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Hello again, savvy savers! For this weeks Wednesday Ways To Save, I wanted to remind you all to daily check your local Craigslist group, from their Free Pages! I have found numerous items on these freebie listing, including a couch, DVD’s, yard toys, pets, and more!

To see if there are any deals in your area:

  • Go to Craigslist.org
  • Under the homepage, create an account.
  • Then go back to your home page, and select your Country.
  • Then select your State.
  • Then select the city or areas closet to where you live.
  • Under the middle “For Sale” column, you will see a hyperlink for Free, and then select this link.
  • Browse away! 

A few tips once you have found a great Free Item:

  1. When you have found an item you are interested, click the reply button and type a message.
  2. Always be sure to keep your initial messages short and direct; ask only if the item is available, and then say thank you.
  3. Once the giver has responded stating that the item is available, be sure to set up a time to meet for item pick-up.
  4. Always select pick-up locations that are in public, during daytime hours, and try to take someone with you, safety first!
  5. The most important part of this process, be sure to arrive ahead of time, and do not stand a giver up. It’s poor Craigslist etiquette!

I would also advise checking nearby groups, too! I have been able to find items such as a free piano, not in my city, but within an hours drive, and even with the cost of a U-Haul for three hours, it far outweighed the initial cost of the item; this one haul alone I saved $2,400.00 over the appraisal price of the item! Also, be sure to favorite/add the free site link to your favorite web browser tool bar, so you can check daily to snag any awesome deals in your area! 

Here’s to saving,

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