So, I have been looking to unload some stuff that is too heavy to eBay. An old Dodge Caravan integrated child seat for middle row, a chipper/shredder that was sitting around.
And I was looking for a C4 tranny.
So I get a call from a fellow that found my child seat listed and saw that I was looking for a C4.
And another fellow showed up to look at the chipper.
After I sold the chipper that I hadn't used for 2 years, I took a child seat that I had optimistically listed for $50 and traded it for a C4 that had only one year on a rebuild and came with bell, filler, torque convertor.
End of day: I was ahead $375, got rid of two items and landed one that I wanted.
Wow!
Look into craigslist. Its even more "rough and tumble" than eBay, but with a little luck and patience, you can move heavy items that you could never sell on ebay.
Just my observations.....
My Day: Discover Craigslist.
My Day: Discover Craigslist.
1965 F-100 240 Autolite 1101, Disk brake dual master upgraded, swapped over to C4 and powersteering. Bought by my Dad new in March 65'
Planned/considered upgrades:
Perhaps power brakes, 300 I6 motor and JUST maybe, AC!
Planned/considered upgrades:
Perhaps power brakes, 300 I6 motor and JUST maybe, AC!
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dotcentral
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Craigslist is good because it's local and you deal with people face-to-face. Definitely good to check it regularly for tools, parts, etc.
I've sold plenty of stuff on there without any of the eBay hassles.
I've sold plenty of stuff on there without any of the eBay hassles.
"If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them."
1964 Ford F100
1967 US Army M416
1964 Ford F100
1967 US Army M416
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DV65CustomCab
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Craiglist sold several bulky items for me (furniture, riding mower to name two). I browse it occasionally, but haven't bought anything by it so far. As a selling tool it has proven to be excellent, and you can't beat the price!
Stop The Longbed Hate! 
'65 F100 Custom Cab bought 2002/Sold 2014
Now: '93 F150 Lightning
'65 F100 Custom Cab bought 2002/Sold 2014
Now: '93 F150 Lightning
Make sure when you go there to the the right link. I thought, ok , I will go there I hadn't seen my local one lately. So I typed in craiglist,WRONG!!! I thought I was on a beach in the south of France, on the girls gone wild site or on Hugh Grants home page!!. Make sure you put the "s" in between craig and list. I am still trying to coax my heart to get back into my chest where it belongs. I about had a heart attack. I really get tired of all these x rated sites getting a domain like legit sites out there like the Whitehouse or craigslist. If I wanted to look for scams,trash or other garbage I would search for it. So guys do a search for the one in your area.
