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Feb 12, 2010 | 04:47 PM

#21

Xanthophyll

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I bought my Corvette off Craigslist.... So keep it on, there's somebody out there looking for her...

Feb 12, 2010 | 08:51 PM

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Pjj1020

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You guys are saying don't sell it on CL but where else would you sell it? Ebay and CL are the best places to sell cars IMO, because they get the most attention.

Feb 12, 2010 | 11:08 PM

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MN-Brent

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I've sold tons of stuff on CL and bought lots with mostly good luck.

Tip from above is right on, get a g-mail account for your email that is ONLY used for selling on CL, so you don't ever have to worry about getting spammed on your "good" email address.

Also only give out your first name and phone number, not your full name or house address. If anyone is serious, they will call you.

As far as money, its nothing different than selling-buying anywhere else, IMHO.

B.

Feb 13, 2010 | 06:41 AM

#24

Golden

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Have you got a link to your ad?

Feb 13, 2010 | 08:14 AM

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bj1k

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Number 1 rule for selling on Craigslist if you only want to hear from serious buyers. Do not ever make your email address available ! Click the "HIDE" button beside your email address. It's unfortunate because exposing your email address can be a good communication tool, but it also opens the door for gutless people to harrass you. They would never do it over the phone so post only your phone number and you will get only the people who are serious.

Feb 13, 2010 | 08:35 AM

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Faster Rat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pjj1020

You guys are saying don't sell it on CL but where else would you sell it? Ebay and CL are the best places to sell cars IMO, because they get the most attention.

After looking for 1-1/2 years, this is where I found mine:

http://www.autotraderclassics.com/

Don't know if any cars actually ever sell on this one:

http://www.corvettetrader.com/

Feb 13, 2010 | 11:16 AM

#27

682XLR8

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I agree with the above poster about not providing a email address. Whenever I sell something on CL, phone# only, if someone is serious about the item I'm selling they can ask me directly.
The people sending hate mail are likely jealous because they really can't afford to own a Vette, and have to vent on those of us that do...

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:32 AM

#28

Erik016

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This is the actual ad but $500 cheaper. The only reason I was selling it so cheap was due to the fact that I wanted the extra cash to buy a car off my friends father. I already had 3 flakers but someones bound to get a good deal.