Craigslist tips?

[AndyCohen]

I've never bought anything on Craigslist before, but I really want a Cruz so Audrey can face me when she starts getting fussy and so I have room for groceries to make a trip to whole foods worth it.

I've been looking at Craigslist every day for a month and the only Cruz strollers that have come up have been red, and I'm just not a fan of that color, but one finally came up in yellow. newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bab/3891388457.html

There is no picture and when I emailed the seller, she said she would not be able to get a picture quickly, so I am welcome to go see it. What should I be looking for? I'll look mainly at the wear on the wheels, and that it folds smoothly, but is there anything else you can think of? Also, I hate bargaining, but I know from when I sold my mattress on Craigslist, not one person was willing to pay the price I posted. I don't want to pay $300 if they are expecting me to counter. Anyone have Craigslist experience?

[katfco]

Look for wear and tear; any stains, dust, cobwebs.

Practice folding and unfolding it to make sure it moves smoothly. Play with it, the canopy, etc. Check the brakes.

Also, make sure you meet in a neutral location, especially if you're going alone.

[AndyCohen]

Jun 26, 2013 11:02:27 GMT -5 katfco said:

Look for wear and tear; any stains, dust, cobwebs.

Practice folding and unfolding it to make sure it moves smoothly. Play with it, the canopy, etc. Check the brakes.

Also, make sure you meet in a neutral location, especially if you're going alone.

Going to her apartment in Harlem :/. Not ideal, but she's a working mom. Maybe I can convince H to come home early or something.

[kandrze1]

Definitely counter. I just put a lot of baby stuff on craigslist for about 1/3 of the price I paid and I expect anyone who's interested will counter.

[katfco]

If your H can't go with you, maybe you can see if there's a coffee shop near her place?

[joyhart02]

I would definitely counter lower. It looks like a new price is $450 so I would probably start at $200. What are the red ones listed as?

[Faevantastic]

Please don't go by yourself. I'm paranoid like that.

[AndyCohen]

Jun 26, 2013 11:26:10 GMT -5 joyhart02 said:

I would definitely counter lower. It looks like a new price is $450 so I would probably start at $200. What are the red ones listed as?

There is a red one now listed as "mint condition" but it says they used it for 3 months. That's listed for $350. Most listings are for $300-350.

[rjamz]

Jun 26, 2013 11:04:13 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Jun 26, 2013 11:02:27 GMT -5 katfco said:

Look for wear and tear; any stains, dust, cobwebs.

Practice folding and unfolding it to make sure it moves smoothly. Play with it, the canopy, etc. Check the brakes.

Also, make sure you meet in a neutral location, especially if you're going alone.

Going to her apartment in Harlem :/. Not ideal, but she's a working mom. Maybe I can convince H to come home early or something.

Where in Harlem? If you're going this evening, I can go with you, J is going to my mom's house.

Also, WF delivers for $4.95. Totally worth it

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[TrudyCampbell]

Meh, maybe I'm crazy but I'd go pick it up myself. I pick up stuff from the Park Slope listserv all the time.

[AndyCohen]

Jun 26, 2013 11:46:15 GMT -5 rjamz said:

Jun 26, 2013 11:04:13 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Going to her apartment in Harlem :/. Not ideal, but she's a working mom. Maybe I can convince H to come home early or something.

Where in Harlem? If you're going this evening, I can go with you, J is going to my mom's house.

Also, WF delivers for $4.95. Totally worth it

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123rd and Adam Clayton. The only reason I'm kind of ehhh on going alone is because there's no photo. I'm going tomorrow night. Thanks for the WF delivery info, that's good to know!

[AndyCohen]

Jun 26, 2013 11:50:59 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Meh, maybe I'm crazy but I'd go pick it up myself. I pick up stuff from the Park Slope listserv all the time.

Normally I have no issues, its just the lack of picture and not being able to supply one that gives me some pause. Mainly I guess because I correlate the kind of person to own a $500 stroller to someone who would have some kind of digital camera and Internet.

[rjamz]

Jun 26, 2013 11:58:12 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Jun 26, 2013 11:46:15 GMT -5 rjamz said:

Where in Harlem? If you're going this evening, I can go with you, J is going to my mom's house.

Also, WF delivers for $4.95. Totally worth it

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123rd and Adam Clayton. The only reason I'm kind of ehhh on going alone is because there's no photo. I'm going tomorrow night. Thanks for the WF delivery info, that's good to know!

Ok, let me know if you need/want me to go with you, i'm happy to.

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[teamhayes]

i like the red stroller.

[katfco]

Jun 26, 2013 11:59:42 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Jun 26, 2013 11:50:59 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Meh, maybe I'm crazy but I'd go pick it up myself. I pick up stuff from the Park Slope listserv all the time.

Normally I have no issues, its just the lack of picture and not being able to supply one that gives me some pause. Mainly I guess because I correlate the kind of person to own a $500 stroller to someone who would have some kind of digital camera and Internet.

This would give me concern too, especially since she's not suggesting meeting in a neutral place. Is there one near her she could meet with you?

[laurack]

ummm.. I don't know about that. I'm normally not that paranoid but I don't think I'd go to somebodys house like that. It's very weird she won't take a pic. What she doesn't have a phone?! hmm. Maybe a few years ago that would fly but now, NO.

[joyhart02]

Jun 26, 2013 12:59:02 GMT -5 laurack said:

ummm.. I don't know about that. I'm normally not that paranoid but I don't think I'd go to somebodys house like that. It's very weird she won't take a pic. What she doesn't have a phone?! hmm. Maybe a few years ago that would fly but now, NO.

That is what I was wondering too. Can't she just take a pic with her phone?

[Deleted]

Maybe she posted it at work and stroller is at home?

[AndyCohen]

Jun 26, 2013 13:52:12 GMT -5 @jayhawkali said:

Maybe she posted it at work and stroller is at home?

Well, this listing was posted on Monday and I emailed her on Monday asking for a picture.

[livinreality]

Jun 26, 2013 11:04:24 GMT -5 kandrze1 said:

Definitely counter. I just put a lot of baby stuff on craigslist for about 1/3 of the price I paid and I expect anyone who's interested will counter.

I actually normally but a buffer on my Craigslist items like I want $50 so then will list higher within reason 60-75 just so I end up at 50 not 35/40

[kandrze1]

Jun 26, 2013 14:07:26 GMT -5 livinreality said:

Jun 26, 2013 11:04:24 GMT -5 kandrze1 said:

Definitely counter. I just put a lot of baby stuff on craigslist for about 1/3 of the price I paid and I expect anyone who's interested will counter.

I actually normally but a buffer on my Craigslist items like I want $50 so then will list higher within reason 60-75 just so I end up at 50 not 35/40

Good to know. This is the first time I'm listing anything for sale online. I just expected people to automatically counter. What you said makes sense.

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Jun 26, 2013 13:56:10 GMT -5 AndyCohen said:

Jun 26, 2013 13:52:12 GMT -5 @jayhawkali said:

Maybe she posted it at work and stroller is at home?

Well, this listing was posted on Monday and I emailed her on Monday asking for a picture.[/quote
Lame