2007-02-01 11:52:39 · 10 answers · asked by Culchie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You really can't...craigslist is great but you're taking a risk whenever you buy something.
The best thing to do is meet the person who's selling the item, see it for yourself first-hand, and bring cash to pay for it.
2007-02-01 11:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually Craigslist is local. You go to the person's house and you see the stuff for yourself. I do it all the time. Pay cash. I find the craigslist people are just trying to get rid of their stuff and just trying to make a quick buck. They are not ambitious or business minded like Ebay people. They are very generous and you can usually bargain down the price with a lot of them too. Alot of times they have a whole bunch of free stuff too. I got a free piano and real Christmas tree. Take Care. Craigslist Rocks!
2007-02-01 11:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by Smitha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really buy from Craigslist. It's a reference list for you to buy from someone on the list.
The best way is to buy locally and not have to do through the mail. Then you can pay by Paypal, check or cash and not worry about being ripped off by soemone far away.
As a matter of fact, when you open Craigs list site, there is a caution note about buying and selling and not using Western Union and those services. You should read it. Go to www.craigslist.com.
2007-02-01 12:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Craigs list is just a bulletin board for individual postings, it is rampant with scams and there are no safeguards excepting seeing the product for your self. I buy of Craigs list but only locally and I go see the merchandise before purchase.
2007-02-01 11:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by MtnManInMT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't, since Craigslist don't sell anything. It's a listing service only. Buyer and seller are responsible for themselves.
2007-02-01 11:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you can purchase anything really securely, but our focus is on local transactions, so you can see what you're getting into.
Beyond that, use normal precautions in any purchase, just like anything else you'd do.
Craig
craig@craigslist.org
2007-02-01 14:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by craig newmark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My experience with Craiglist is great! It all local to local.
You buy ands sell with people living near you and pay/buy with CASH
Anybody who mentioned PayPal is BS
2007-02-01 12:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by sm bn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. It's the same as any classified ad, like you'd find in a newspaper.
2007-02-01 11:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by bgii_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Paypal.
2007-02-01 11:54:47 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pay-o pal-o
paypal.com
I use it for ebay and it works like a charm!
2007-02-01 11:55:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋