Selling a car on craigslist anyone?

tonic · June 2011

Has anyone sold a car on craigslist? Do you have any tips or advice? Did you get close to blue book value?

sm23 · June 2011

We got good prices on two cars we sold on Craig's List, but it's been a few years.

As with any Craig's List ad, I'd just include as many details as you can and some decent photos, which will hopefully eliminate a lot of emails/phone calls asking you little questions.

And even then, my biggest piece of advice is to be patient. Craig's List seems to bring out a lot yahoos. We've had experiences with some pretty flaky people who say they're interested but don't show up to an appointment, annoying people low-balling us, etc.

Good luck!

tonic · June 2011

sm23:
We got good prices on two cars we sold on Craig's List, but it's been a few years.
As with any Craig's List ad, I'd just include as many details as you can and some decent photos, which will hopefully eliminate a lot of emails/phone calls asking you little questions.
And even then, my biggest piece of advice is to be patient. Craig's List seems to bring out a lot yahoos. We've had experiences with some pretty flaky people who say they're interested but don't show up to an appointment, annoying people low-balling us, etc.
Good luck!

I've sold stuff on CL but its always been small stuff. I think the biggest was my washer and dryer and a computer (each < 1K). This however, is a lot more money and I'm not sure how one transfers a large sum safely. Cashiers checks can be faked it seems and cash isnt an option really.

sm23 · June 2011

When DH sold his car about a year ago (for an amount that was too much for cash) he just had the person send him money via PayPal. Is that an option?

tonic · June 2011

sm23:
When DH sold his car about a year ago (for an amount that was too much for cash) he just had the person send him money via PayPal. Is that an option?

Possibly. I've read that they can dispute a charge though.. similar to a CC. I'll have to verify that is true. Thanks for the tip!

Rock-n-Voll · June 2011

Even if they dispute a charge I imagine they'd have to prove they don't have the item sold to them. Since you have to transfer title to the new owner, I think the paper trail would be on your side.

You could also go to the bank with them to get the cashier's check. More work, but more guarantee.

leolyns · June 2011

I would make sure you and your husband are both there and meet in a public place such as a parking lot to a shopping center for your own safety.

Structenggal · June 2011

It's been a few years now, but I sold my last car on Craigslist (well, I should say that my dad did it for me, but I was there!). I got pretty near blue book on the car and we accepted cash only. The first person that came to see the car bought it, and she had no problems paying cash (I think we sold the car for something around $5500). If you don't think people are going to be able to pay cash, then I would go to the bank with them to get the cashier's check.

tonic · June 2011

Sounds like going to the bank with them will be the answer. Thanks for all the tips! Fingers crossed this works out

LuckyCAGal · June 2011

Do the whole go to the bank thing. We have people do it all the time. Even if it was a cash deal you should still meet at either their bank or yours to verify the money is real. Also banks are a safe place with all their security and cameras

driftingangel26 · June 2011

My H sells cars on craiglist like crazy. I would rec just listing your email instead of your phone # that way it weeds out the people who arn't really interested. He will get calls on questions when the answers are right in the add. Very frusturating. I would also rec a public place even tho H does not believe in that..bleh haha

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