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Over the past four years, I've spent a lot of time buying and selling our stuff on Craigslist. It's a great way to find stylish decor on a budget, and if you're anything like me (a crazy person who rearranges things once a month), Craigslist becomes a great way to keep your budget intact by selling off the old stuff you no longer want. So, today I thought I would share some of my Craigslist shopping tips with you guys. Plus, it's just fun to look at Craigslist finds together. Ulterior motive revealed. So, here we go...my Craigslist shopping secrets: 1. Be patient. I know it's tough, but if you want to excel in the art of Craigslisting, you're going to have to conquer this one. It usually takes me several weeks of frequent searching to find exactly what I'm looking for. And in my experience, the the more specific an item, the longer the search. For example, if I'm just looking for a nice shaped dresser under $100, I can usually find a few good candidates within a week. If I'm looking for a brass trunk to use as a coffee table, it may take me months. I've found two brass trunks so far after a month of searching. Neither one ended up working out, but I consider them hard evidence that great stuff exists on Craigslist. This big one was exactly what I was looking for, but it wasn't in great condition and the price was too high. For my little wallet. He's feeble and shivers often. This little guy was pretty awesome, and would have made a great end table, but I was in the coffee table market and unwilling to settle. 2. Use search tricks. If you want the best chance of finding the great stuff before anyone else does, it helps to know how to maximize your search results. One of the ways I do this is by using different word combinations. For example, if you're looking for a Persian rug, try searching for 'persian rug', 'wool rug', 'hand knotted rug', 'antique rug', 'red rug', etc. I've come across two great ones in just a couple weeks by using those terms. I'm looking for a small colorful persian rug for the downstairs bathroom. These are two of my favorite finds so far, but I'm still on the hunt for the perfect size. 3. Use gallery view. You have to look through a lot of duds to find the gems on Craigslist, and the quickest and easiest way is by using gallery view. Just click on the tab in the upper lefthand corner, and you'll be able to see the thumbnails for each listing all at once. That way you'll know what each item looks like before you ever click through to the actual listing. It's a total timesaver. 4. Search for 'Furniture By Owner' Items on Craigslist are separated into two categories: 'by owner' and 'by dealer'. When it comes to searching for home decor on Craigslist, click on the 'by owner' tab in the upper lefthand corner before starting your search, because that's where you're gonna find the real deals. Basically, the 'by owner' section is where Rhonda is going to be selling that gorgeous lamp/rug/table/chair that she just HAS TO GET RID OF NOW! We won't judge her for her reasons. Do what ya gotta do, girl. Also, can we talk about the 'retro whiskey barrel chairs' below? I just need to share this moment with another human. 5. The $2 trick. There are tons of spammers and service posts mixed in with the normal posts and they're usually listed for $1. The easiest way to remove these from your search results is to enter in a minimum price of $2. That filters out all of the junk. 6. Search in nearby cities. I usually extend my searches (if I can't find anything locally) to nearby areas. If an area is within a hour drive, and the items is one of a kind, I'm often willing to make the trip. Plus, this is great for smaller items, as you can often convince an eager seller to ship the item to you if you pay extra for shipping. I've been looking for some ginger jars to turn into lamps, or just ginger jar shaped lamps, and these aren't exactly easy to come by. By extending my search to nearby areas, I found quite a few neat items. I love the orange (That's so very alma-mater-ey of me.), and at $20, it's a steal. These white ones would be gorgeous in just about any room. I kinda really, really love them. You could even turn them into brushstroke lamps. And this little fella would be just adorable on a bookshelf or nightstand. Or really anywhere. 7. Don't be afraid to haggle. There might come a day when you come across the perfect bear coffee table. And you might think the $75 price tag is a little too pricey (I mean, where's the glass top?!). Don't be afraid to haggle. It's expected. I usually start out with an offer that's 25-30% below the asking price and see where it goes from there. But seriously...I just want to set my coffee mug on a bear paw. I ask so little from this life. ***I should specify that I'm kidding, as Jesse read this post last night and was genuinely excited that I might bring home a grizzly bear. Not happening.*** 8. Know how to get the seller to respond. I discovered this little secret through selling tons of my own stuff through the years. Whenever multiple people would email me about an item, I would always choose to deal with the person who sounded the most intent on buying my item...and the most normal. So, now, when I'm attempting to buy an item, I always email a seller with something like, 'Hello! I'm really interested in this item and would like to pick it up ASAP. I can pay cash today if you're available. Thanks so much!'. 9 times out of 10 this will get a response. So, basically if you're polite, able to form a coherent sentence in an email, and sound really intent on purchasing the item ASAP, you're probably going to be the one that gets the item if multiple people are inquiring about it. 9. Meet the seller in public. If it's an item that can be easily transported, I always ask to meet the person in a grocery store parking lot during the day. It's safe, and that way you don't have to go into anyone's home or feel uncomfortable. And before I go to meet someone, I always forward the email to Jesse, letting him know all of the seller's info and the time/location we're meeting. If it's a big item, I make Jesse go with me. This isn't really a 'secret', but I consider it a hot tip because, well, who wants to get in a pickle over a Craigslist purchase. Not this guy. 10. Know what to look for. You can find just about anything on Craigslist, but some things are easier to find than others. When it comes to using Craigslist for my home decor, I tend to stick to items that can be easily repurposed and/or cleaned. For example, dressers are really easy to find on Craigslist. Sometimes, they can be really overpriced, but if you search frequently enough, you're bound to find a bargain. I found my bedroom dresser on Craigslist for $50 several years ago. Here's a similar dresser I found just today while searching Craigslist. Another item to look for is a unique mirror. I come across all sorts of interesting old mirrors on Craigslist, and most of them are way cooler than anything you'd find in a store. You can also find all sorts of weird old brass stuff that seems to be trendy once again. Who saw granny's pineapple making a comeback?! I also have great luck in finding unique little end tables, like this brass and marble one for $40. Please also note the sassy wig in the background. It's also easy to find great old chairs on Craigslist, like this pretty little Bergere chair. You'll want to reupholster most of the chairs you find, but if you can score one for under $50, it's a total bargain. I would reupholster this one in a bold floral or stripe. And if you're worried about the hassle or reupholstering, I assure you that it's not as hard as you think. I've reupholstered more than 10 chairs (You can see them here.), and I have absolutely NO reason to know what I'm doing. Don't be scared of giving it a go. You can do it, girl. So, that's all for today ya'll. I hope you feel a little less intimidated by Craigslist and inspired to get your search on. If you're already a Craigslist pro and have any tips I might enjoy, or if you've ever found something that totally blew your mind, show me, show me, show me. I love nothing more than when you guys email me with pictures of your own projects. 'Til next time! Follow my blog with Subscribe to LiveLoveDIY with email! Enter your email address:
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Over the past four years, I've spent a lot of time buying and selling our stuff on Craigslist. It's a great way to find stylish decor on a budget, and if you're anything like me (a crazy person who rearranges things once a month), Craigslist becomes a great way to keep your budget intact by selling off the old stuff you no longer want. So, today I thought I would share some of my Craigslist shopping tips with you guys. Plus, it's just fun to look at Craigslist finds together. Ulterior motive revealed. So, here we go...my Craigslist shopping secrets: 1. Be patient. I know it's tough, but if you want to excel in the art of Craigslisting, you're going to have to conquer this one. It usually takes me several weeks of frequent searching to find exactly what I'm looking for. And in my experience, the the more specific an item, the longer the search. For example, if I'm just looking for a nice shaped dresser under $100, I can usually find a few good candidates within a week. If I'm looking for a brass trunk to use as a coffee table, it may take me months. I've found two brass trunks so far after a month of searching. Neither one ended up working out, but I consider them hard evidence that great stuff exists on Craigslist. This big one was exactly what I was looking for, but it wasn't in great condition and the price was too high. For my little wallet. He's feeble and shivers often. This little guy was pretty awesome, and would have made a great end table, but I was in the coffee table market and unwilling to settle. 2. Use search tricks. If you want the best chance of finding the great stuff before anyone else does, it helps to know how to maximize your search results. One of the ways I do this is by using different word combinations. For example, if you're looking for a Persian rug, try searching for 'persian rug', 'wool rug', 'hand knotted rug', 'antique rug', 'red rug', etc. I've come across two great ones in just a couple weeks by using those terms. I'm looking for a small colorful persian rug for the downstairs bathroom. These are two of my favorite finds so far, but I'm still on the hunt for the perfect size. 3. Use gallery view. You have to look through a lot of duds to find the gems on Craigslist, and the quickest and easiest way is by using gallery view. Just click on the tab in the upper lefthand corner, and you'll be able to see the thumbnails for each listing all at once. That way you'll know what each item looks like before you ever click through to the actual listing. It's a total timesaver. 4. Search for 'Furniture By Owner' Items on Craigslist are separated into two categories: 'by owner' and 'by dealer'. When it comes to searching for home decor on Craigslist, click on the 'by owner' tab in the upper lefthand corner before starting your search, because that's where you're gonna find the real deals. Basically, the 'by owner' section is where Rhonda is going to be selling that gorgeous lamp/rug/table/chair that she just HAS TO GET RID OF NOW! We won't judge her for her reasons. Do what ya gotta do, girl. Also, can we talk about the 'retro whiskey barrel chairs' below? I just need to share this moment with another human. 5. The $2 trick. There are tons of spammers and service posts mixed in with the normal posts and they're usually listed for $1. The easiest way to remove these from your search results is to enter in a minimum price of $2. That filters out all of the junk. 6. Search in nearby cities. I usually extend my searches (if I can't find anything locally) to nearby areas. If an area is within a hour drive, and the items is one of a kind, I'm often willing to make the trip. Plus, this is great for smaller items, as you can often convince an eager seller to ship the item to you if you pay extra for shipping. I've been looking for some ginger jars to turn into lamps, or just ginger jar shaped lamps, and these aren't exactly easy to come by. By extending my search to nearby areas, I found quite a few neat items. I love the orange (That's so very alma-mater-ey of me.), and at $20, it's a steal. These white ones would be gorgeous in just about any room. I kinda really, really love them. You could even turn them into brushstroke lamps. And this little fella would be just adorable on a bookshelf or nightstand. Or really anywhere. 7. Don't be afraid to haggle. There might come a day when you come across the perfect bear coffee table. And you might think the $75 price tag is a little too pricey (I mean, where's the glass top?!). Don't be afraid to haggle. It's expected. I usually start out with an offer that's 25-30% below the asking price and see where it goes from there. But seriously...I just want to set my coffee mug on a bear paw. I ask so little from this life. ***I should specify that I'm kidding, as Jesse read this post last night and was genuinely excited that I might bring home a grizzly bear. Not happening.*** 8. Know how to get the seller to respond. I discovered this little secret through selling tons of my own stuff through the years. Whenever multiple people would email me about an item, I would always choose to deal with the person who sounded the most intent on buying my item...and the most normal. So, now, when I'm attempting to buy an item, I always email a seller with something like, 'Hello! I'm really interested in this item and would like to pick it up ASAP. I can pay cash today if you're available. Thanks so much!'. 9 times out of 10 this will get a response. So, basically if you're polite, able to form a coherent sentence in an email, and sound really intent on purchasing the item ASAP, you're probably going to be the one that gets the item if multiple people are inquiring about it. 9. Meet the seller in public. If it's an item that can be easily transported, I always ask to meet the person in a grocery store parking lot during the day. It's safe, and that way you don't have to go into anyone's home or feel uncomfortable. And before I go to meet someone, I always forward the email to Jesse, letting him know all of the seller's info and the time/location we're meeting. If it's a big item, I make Jesse go with me. This isn't really a 'secret', but I consider it a hot tip because, well, who wants to get in a pickle over a Craigslist purchase. Not this guy. 10. Know what to look for. You can find just about anything on Craigslist, but some things are easier to find than others. When it comes to using Craigslist for my home decor, I tend to stick to items that can be easily repurposed and/or cleaned. For example, dressers are really easy to find on Craigslist. Sometimes, they can be really overpriced, but if you search frequently enough, you're bound to find a bargain. I found my bedroom dresser on Craigslist for $50 several years ago. Here's a similar dresser I found just today while searching Craigslist. Another item to look for is a unique mirror. I come across all sorts of interesting old mirrors on Craigslist, and most of them are way cooler than anything you'd find in a store. You can also find all sorts of weird old brass stuff that seems to be trendy once again. Who saw granny's pineapple making a comeback?! I also have great luck in finding unique little end tables, like this brass and marble one for $40. Please also note the sassy wig in the background. It's also easy to find great old chairs on Craigslist, like this pretty little Bergere chair. You'll want to reupholster most of the chairs you find, but if you can score one for under $50, it's a total bargain. I would reupholster this one in a bold floral or stripe. And if you're worried about the hassle or reupholstering, I assure you that it's not as hard as you think. I've reupholstered more than 10 chairs (You can see them here.), and I have absolutely NO reason to know what I'm doing. Don't be scared of giving it a go. You can do it, girl. So, that's all for today ya'll. I hope you feel a little less intimidated by Craigslist and inspired to get your search on. If you're already a Craigslist pro and have any tips I might enjoy, or if you've ever found something that totally blew your mind, show me, show me, show me. I love nothing more than when you guys email me with pictures of your own projects. 'Til next time! Follow my blog with Subscribe to LiveLoveDIY with email! Enter your email address:
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A BOLO, short for "be on the lookout" is an item that resellers highly desire because it can be purchased at a low price and sold for a much higher price online. BOLOs change from time to time as items are discontinued or hard to find yet more highly desired by consumers. BOLOs are often shared in my eBay Sellers Facebook Group so sellers can learn new items to look for when they are out thrifting, at garage sales, estate sales, or flea markets. Some groups charge a fee for access to this information, however, the information flows freely in my group so please come join us if you aren't already a member. Here is my list of the top 10 BOLOs floating around at this time. If you are in a thrift store or at a garage sale and only want to hit the high points, here are some items to keep in the back of your mind. These items are not items that can be purchased at retail stores - these are items that sellers have been finding in used condition when thrifting or at garage / estate sales. Please do your due diligence and research anything before purchasing for resale as BOLOs change over time. Mr. Coffee Cocomotion hot cocoa maker. Sellers report finding this in both new and used condition. It can sell for up to $300 in new condition on eBay and about $100 in used condition. Current listings on Amazon for a new Mr. Coffee Cocomotion are around $130. Starbucks City Mugs. These mugs can sell for hundreds of dollars on eBay even in used condition. The average is around $60 if it is a rare mug. If you plan to sell on Amazon, the mug must be in new condition. Medi-Rub diabetic foot massager. This one shows up at estate sales a lot - perhaps the person had diabetes. Patients with foot neuropathy use this device to help blood flow to the calves and feet and to relieve pain from leg cramps. Insurance may cover this item which is why it is seen a lot with other medical supplies at estate sales. This item can sell for around $100 used on eBay, $175 new on eBay, and $190 on Amazon in new condition. (This item can only be sold on Amazon in new condition.) Here is an oldie but still a goodie - Remington Tight Curls. These are hot rollers used by pageant girls because they produce the desired ringlet curls. These can sell for around $100 in either new or used condition. If a few curlers or clips are missing, go for it anyway - the pageant moms like to have spare supplies on hand. These are not typically sold on Amazon. Cranium Games. Cranium has been around since 1998 and has many versions of games. Right now the hot ones are Hullabaloo, Cariboo, and Whoonu. These games can be sold on either eBay or Amazon in new or used condition. (On Amazon, the correct terminology for a used game is "collectible.") Sale prices for used games can be around $50, for new games over $100 on each site. Please note that Amazon has strict rules for listing collectible games with regard to the pieces included, instructions, and the condition of the box. Do your homework before listing on Amazon in collectible condition. Hiddey Mickeys. Disney enthusiasts will know about this one. For the purposes of eBay, Hidden Mickeys refer to a plush animal, such as a bear or bunny, whose face has the iconic representation of Mickey Mouse. Hidden Mickey plush can be highly collectible but there are very specific criteria about what makes one collectible, so do your homework if you want to learn more about this niche. These can be sold on both eBay and Amazon, in new or used condition. (Again, on Amazon a used toy is categorized as collectible.) It can often pay off to dig through the bins of plush at a thrift store. Hidden Mickeys have sold for over $1,000 on eBay if rare, and often go to Japan where collectors will pay top dollar for this Disney Collectible. Dale of Norway Sweaters. These are finely crafted wool sweaters for men, women, and children made in Norway that usually have a ski or snow theme and pewter buttons or clasps. They can sell for over $250 in used condition. You can only sell these on eBay - used clothing cannot be sold on Amazon. (Learn more about specific clothing items like this with my course, The Profitable World of Pre-Owned Women's Clothing.) Bucilla stitchery kits. These are kits for craft items such as Christmas stockings, tree skirts, fabric wreaths, advent calendars, pillows, wall decor, baby items, and other holiday-themed items. Bucilla is most well-known for their elaborate stocking kits. My mother made all kinds of things from these kits when I was growing up - and it was a painstaking process applying the sequins and beads. The needlework is gorgeous and some of these kits can sell for over $200 in new condition, it just depends on if the kit has been retired and what the craft item is. Bucilla also makes embroidery, cross stitch, crewel, and other types of needlework kits. These can be sold on Amazon in new condition only. Look for these at estate sales. Sometimes there will be an entire room full of craft supplies. Filson vests and outerwear. The Filson company was founded in 1897 by CC Filson, a homesteader and railroad conductor in Seattle, Washington. The company developed during the gold rush, outfitting people who came to the area but didn't have the proper clothing for the climate. Filson makes high quality wool, vests, jackets, sweaters, and fishing and travel vests. Some Filson items in used condition can sell for over $300 on eBay. (Selling clothing on Amazon requires approval and used clothing isn't allowed.) Tundra Sweaters. These are similar to Coogi and "Bill Cosby" type sweaters. Tundra sweaters are a mens sweater made in Canada, made of thick wool, usually brightly colored with wild stripe or geometric designs. 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