Craigslist

Craigslist Reviews


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Overall 4 star rating4.02 of 5 (by 81 users)



Craigslist Review Summary

From finding employment in Seattle to purchasing a used baby crib in Boston, Craigslist.com is a popular community web service that offers a wide variety of products and services for sale. Items are often very inexpensive at Craigslist.com and the service is offered completely free of charge. Reviewers consider Craigslist.com a “Wonderful Free Local Resource” and it is one of the first places people check when in need of a specific type of merchandise or service. Other Community Web Sites offer products and services for sale, but Craigslist.com is one of the few that doesn’t charge any fees, making Craigslist.com a popular choice among the cost conscious.
52% of people rated Craigslist as 5 stars
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23% of people rated Craigslist as 4 stars
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10% of people rated Craigslist as 3 stars
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5% of people rated Craigslist as 2 stars
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10% of people rated Craigslist as 1 star
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86% 86% of people recommend Craigslist 14% of people don't recommend Craigslist 14%
 

Craigslist Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
AUG
21
2007

I can't tell you when I first came across Craigslist.com, I can only state that I am darn glad I did.  Like a lot of the Internet revolution, the Craigslist.com website was started by a person who saw a not being met by the "big guys" and filled it with something simple and easy to us and maintain. ...

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a believer in communication, Internet Addict

TheBard
Aurora, IL
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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JUL
27
2007

I have used the internet to conduct hundreds of personal and business transactions and I have used most of the well- known retail web sites at least once. When I already know what I want and insist on something new, I generally turn to the retail store web sites where only new merchandise is offered....

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2009 VIP
Internet Addict, Researcher

Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX
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Craigslist Ratings and Reviews

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a busy person, budget conscious, an animal lover, into trying new things, Internet Addict, community oriented, family oriented

JUL
30
2008
You need new furniture. You go to five different stores, pick out what you want, go to make arrangements to have it delivered only to find out they don't remove the old furniture even if you pay extra. So, what do you do? You have a new living room arriving in two days and you have an old living room still in, well, the living room. You could throw everything on the patio and declare it waterproof material or push everything to the side of the room until bulk pickup day. But why when you can list it on Craigslist cheap and start getting calls right away.  We have sold two living room sets... review »
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5 star rating
2008 Writer
turtle4592
Fort Lauderdale, FL



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a travel junkie

JUN
1
2007

Dear Craig,

Your catchy little web site name is a good one.   I am in awe that you've yet to cash in on your huge network of community web sites.   People across the United States are using the Craigslist in their city to find childcare, classes, mates, jobs, housing, gigs, forums and more.   I use it myself, and quite often, with great success.   The traffic to all your sites combined must be amazing and huge.

However, while you have succeeded, 100%, in creating ultra-opular community web sites for cities across the U.S., I fail to understand your unbending attitude about offering a universal...

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4 star rating
2008 Advisor
LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL



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Internet Addict, a writer, Researcher, community oriented, what I am, a believer in communication

AUG
20
2007
Craigslist ROCKS!! If you are ever in need of something and not interested in paying full price - then CraigsList is he place to go! This website has everything you could ever imagine and more. I've managed to purchase items for my pets, clothing, and even a washer/dryer for the house. There isn't anything you can't find on Craiglist if you're willing to spend the time and dedication looking!
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5 star rating
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CP1900
Rancho Cordova, CA



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practical, daily computer user, into trying new things, a busy person, a first-time parent, a woman, budget conscious, family oriented

MAR
21
2008

We have sold furniture, bought furniture, sold all kinds of household items and bought all kinds as well - We are hopelessly addicted to Craigslist. No Fees - all local - no bidding - SO much better than eBay, now that it's become SO pricey to buy anything on there. Only thing I don't like is that many users neglect to remove their listing once an item is sold. But, if you have a little patience, you can find what you are looking for and for a great price. Be sure to use common sense - if someone seems sketchy, don't do business with them. I've found that I am more comfortable meeting people at...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
circlefacebb
Nashville, TN



3
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a bargain hunter, practical, into finding great deals online

DEC
16
2007

I love this website - I have gotten so many great things from ads I've found on craigslist.  My best find was a free Lazy Boy couch that was in great shape, and only a couple of miles away! Other finds have included a mattress set and a cell phone.

Another great thing about the web site is being able to post free ads for stuff you don't want anymore - I have sold a blender, a rug, and my car!

I think the most important thing this site does is allow users to flag ads for removal. This keeps spammers away very effectively.


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4 star rating
leahjane
Nashville, TN



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family oriented, budget conscious, an animal lover, daily computer user, a busy person, community oriented, practical, Internet Addict

OCT
14
2008
I have used craigslist for a couple years now and it is the easiest and most helpful site!

You can find just about anything an there and it's better than ebay because it's local and no shipping!

I have sold many things and bought many thing using craigslist, and every experience has been a good one!

Try it out!

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5 star rating
2008 Reviewer
momgaret
Buffalo, NY



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married, daily computer user, into trying new things, practical, Open-minded, budget conscious, fun loving, a PC user

SEP
2
2009

The local newspaper outlet here - Mid Iowa Newspapers allows people to place five classified ads in their paper for free each month. On the few occasions I have wanted to sell something in the classifieds, I went to them for the free ads. Those are in print and on the web.

Then I found someone's cat. He was obviously an expensive Siamese cat. I made flyers and stuff (and put an ad in Mid Iowa), and I decided to also put an ad on craigslist.org to get the most exposure. It was one sentence, about nine words. I used the anonymous email address thing, and it has the "It is NOT OK to contact this poster.......

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3 star rating
2009 Advisor
pitcherday
Des Moines, IA



2
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daily computer user

DEC
9
2008

I have been doing some dealing on Craig's List in my local area and am finding it to have mixed results.  The first couple of items I put on the list were not even responded to.  After that, I put a few more things on and had people who wanted to meet me halfway, or 30 miles from my home.  One person came to buy our trash compactor and drove more than an hour through traffic to get here, then paid the asking price.  I knew there were people out there like me who would go to the seller's home instead of asking to meet me.  After all, my town is listed in the ad.

We were doing some landscaping...

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4 star rating
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naninwa
Bonney Lake, WA



2
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reuse, reduce, recycle.. pass it on, barter my stuff for your stuff, eccentric, happy at the resale shop, supporting a college student, holistically minded

APR
28
2008
While living in southern California  I could virtually live my life on Craigslist.  I bought and sold just about everything in my apartment, found my car, sold my clunker, and found a multitude of free stuff for my classroom!  Now as my daughter has gone on to college in a large city she first furnished her dorm room and now her first apartment thanks to Craig.  Try getting a 25" tv delivered for $30 on any other site.  She even finds cheap weekend activites  thanks to Craig (yard sales, curb alerts, and concert tickets).  Although I now live in a small town in the middle of nowhere I still... review »
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5 star rating
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gottawalk
Bastrop, LA



2
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an animal lover, daily computer user, practical

MAR
26
2009

Craigslist (san antonio) is nothing but a waste of time because of the flaggers. I try posting ads trying to rescueunwanted small critters like rabbits and guinea pigs and I kept getting flagged and my ad would get deleted. I'm trying to help people and animals and rude people have my ad deleted. I've also seen many complaints posted as ads of many people who want to help pets and are disgusted and annoyed with people flagging their ads as well.Today I read this  one complaint from this one user who was trying to re-home a bull mastiff she tryed to rescue. Here's the ad posted by her neighbor  keep...

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1 star rating
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ThatGuy
San Antonio, TX



2
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practical, into trying new things

MAR
6
2008
I just went around their office for atleast week but it hasnt resulted me in anything . I thank to one of my friend who at that time given me idea of WestsideRentals.com , and i got my first apartment through them in less then 2 days in los- angeles.
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1 star rating
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maxhoveer
Los Angeles, CA



1
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a bargain hunter, On-line Shopper, a homeowner, like finding everything in 1 place

DEC
19
2007
Craigslist has to be one of the most comprehensive classified sites there is. It covers all 50 states and most major cities even overseas locations. They have categories that cover everything you can think of, they even have discussion forums.

Buyer Beware

As with any classified publication you must also be aware that spammers and pranksters will pop up. Never give out any personal information to anyone unless you are satisfied the ad is legit. You can email the person that placed the ad through craigslist, the reply info is in the upper left of the ad you are looking at. I always use an alternate...
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3 star rating
2008 VIP
kid-kansas
Clearwater, KS



1
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community oriented, environmentally minded, constantly online, On- Line Shopper

SEP
25
2007

I first heard about Craigslist in a parody on an online humor site, and decided to check out the real site.  Sometimes when something is worthy of being poked fun at, it's worthy of looking into.  Turns out Craigslist isn't worthy of being noticed at all in my area, a middle-sized town in Arkansas.  Maybe if you live in a big city where there are lots of people posting Craigslist could be fun and valueable.  Afterall, the concept is cool.  It's  a free site where people can sell things, buy things, give things away, post jobs, look for room mates, look for dates, just about anything you...

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1 star rating
2009 Writer
redstarr
Fort Smith, AR



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