This is not a guide or a tutorial on how to post a listing on Craigslist. These are just a collection of strategies that have worked for me over a period of time. Some of it may or may not work for you, so use them at your own discretion.Pre-Listing Pricing strategiesCheck the current used prices on AmazonCheck existing Craigslist listings of the same itemThink about what would you want to pay for the item if you were buying itBe open to negotiate on the pricePrefer a cash-only transactionListing Pictures are the key Make sure your image is an accurate representation of the item Be honest with your item description Don’t sell anything that does not work Always add a note about the condition of the item Post a link of the item’s review on Amazon/review site Explicitly add a note about this being a cash-only transaction Add Postal code and neighborhood information Add information about what’s included with the item like accessories and warranty Include important information about the item which would help the buyer make a decision. One such example is to include camera shutter count when listing a camera. Optionally, state the reason about why you are selling the item. Again, honesty helps here. Contact Information and Privacy Don’t include your exact home location. Postal code and neighborhood information would suffice. Don’t use your work/personal email. Create a new email address for use with Craigslist. Use a service like Burner to have a temporary phone number to text and call Meet at a public place to conduct the transaction Use an app like ImageOptim, ViewExif or Metapho to strip EXIF data (location, camera information) from the photo before posting the listing Learn to recognize scams. Don’t reply to spammers. Share your contact information on inquiry. Some people like to add the contact information to the listing but I hate spammers and would not take that risk. Choose what works best for you. Post-Inquiry Once a sale is confirmed, setup a pickup time as early as the schedule of both parties permit. The more the gap between inquiry and pickup, the more are the chances of that transaction getting cancelled due to other similar items being available or the buyer having second thoughts. Prior-Sale Ready the item for sale. For example: If you are selling a phone, make sure it is sufficiently charged, all your data is backed up, your personal data is then wiped and the device is ready for transfer of ownership.

On the day of the sale Expect last-minute changes in schedule. If you generally have your phone ringer set to silent, make sure to regularly check your notifications to avoid communication lapses. Post-Sale Delete the listing Be Open to support for a couple of days from sale. A not so tech-savvy old person was having trouble in setting up the printer. He called me up and I provided him instructions to install the printer drivers over the phone and it worked. Be Human, Be Honest and remember to Always Be Closing ;)