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<\/p>\nDo you have furniture that you’d like to sell on Craigslist? If you’ve never posted on Craigslist before, or have had little luck selling in the past, below are some tips to make your next post stand out to potential buyers.<\/p>\n
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If you’ve browsed Craigslist before, you know how important the title of a post is in the never-ending list of plain text items for sale. The title of your post gives buyers the first taste for what it is you’re selling.<\/p>\n
All of the furniture for sale on Craigslist is listed under one category: furniture. Sounds simple, but if a buyer is looking for a specific item they’d need to search specifically for that title, or comb through dozens of pages of irrelevant posts.<\/p>\n
Let’s say you have an Eames plastic armchair you’d like to sell on Craigslist. Be sure to say that it is an Eames chair in the title (or the less expensive knockoff version).<\/p>\n
Example:<\/em> [EAMES-style] Molded plastic armchair – White<\/strong><\/p>\n Another way to make the title of your post stand out from the list is to include Unicode or ASCII characters. Think of these as browser-compatible emojis. You can find a comprehensive list of ASCII codes here: https:\/\/easyascii.com.<\/p>\n Some good characters to use are:<\/p>\n Example:<\/em> \u00e2\u02dc\u2026 [EAMES-style] Molded plastic armchair – White \u00e2\u02dc\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t go into too much detail in your listing’s title. The color or material of the item is ok to put, but focus on what the item actually is, opposed to what it does or what it looks like. That’s what the description and photos are for!<\/p>\n {adinserter 1}<\/p>\n Be specific about your item, but not long-winded. It’s best to keep the description friendly and professional. When describing your post be sure to include:<\/p>\n Lastly, please don’t forget to divulge any defects or blemishes\u2014be kind to interested buyers and don’t give a false perception of perfection if the item isn’t in perfect condition.<\/p>\n In addition to your neighborhood\/town, Craigslist allows you to enter the street and cross street of the item so interested buyers can get an exact idea of the time commitment it takes to come out and look at what you’re selling. Please remember to use caution and common sense if people will be coming to your home to see the item.<\/p>\n The photos you upload of your item may be the most important part of your entire post. Being able to see what the item actually looks like can turn a browser into a buyer. With the ubiquity of cell phones and digital cameras, it’s never been easier to take great photos of your item.<\/p>\nUse Unicode\/ASCII Characters for Added Flair<\/h3>\n
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Keep it Simple<\/h3>\n
The Post Description<\/h2>\n
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Provide a Location to See the Item<\/h3>\n
Post Photos<\/h2>\n