Has anybody sold clothes on Craigslist?

[mackeysmom]

Hi –

I’ve sold some things on Craigslist in the past – and have always met the potential buyers in a public place (shopping center parking lot, etc.). However, I’m thinking about listing some clothes on CL, but not sure how to handle the “exchange”.

Wouldn’t most people expect to be able to try the clothing on before purchasing it? If that is the case, how do you do it? I don’t want strangers in my home - that’s why I’ve always done a public exchange.

I’d appreciate any suggestions you might have.

Thanks,
Laura

 

[ZuZugal]

Hmmm, that's a tough one.

To me, CR is basically just a really good garage sale, and I don't let anyone in my home for any reason if I hold a garage sale. I wouldn't let them come in to try it on. Maybe you can make an arrangement - they pay you the $$ and take the merchandise and you give them exactly 24hrs to return it to you if it does not fit. That's only if you want to be nice about it. I would say "cash and carry and it is yours" (no bringing it back - but that's just me.)

We recently re-did our DD's bedroom and I sold all of the old stuff on CR to make room for the new stuff. I carried the items into my garage (put them on plastic) and let the buyers come into my garage to look at it/pick it up. I didn't want anyone coming into my house for any reason so I made sure it was all in the garage.