Introduction to Craigslist

[Pages:30]Introduction to Craigslist

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What is Craigslist?

? An American classified advertisements website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, items, services, community and discussion forums

? Craig Newmark began the service as an email distribution from San Francisco Bay. It expanded in 1996 to a web based service spread across many US cities. Today, Craigslist is in 70 countries

Why You Might Choose to Sell on Craigslist

? No posting fees or final sale fees ? Ebay forbids certain items ? Sell in person to local audience ? Sell anonymously ? AS IS sale with no risk of reversal ? Cash in hand immediately

Why You Might Choose to Buy on Craigslist

? Inspect goods before you pay for them ? No waiting for items to be shipped ? You want to buy anonymously ? Can negotiate price directly with Seller ? Ebay can seem too complex

Differences between eBay & Craigslist

? eBay is national/international - Craigslist usually local ? eBay is a marketplace - Craigslist a forum / bulletin board ? eBay traders rate each other - Craigslist traders do not ? eBay has some of your personal data - Craigslist is largely anonymous ? eBay mediates sales disputes - Craigslist does not ? eBay stickily controls content - Craigslist does not ? eBay takes a cut - Craigslist does not ? eBay's selection is limitless - Craigslist is limited ? eBay is complex - Craigslist in simple

Craigslist ? The Pros

? Great for Purchasing Large Items-Furniture

? Consumers get to actually see items in person

? Craigslist ads go beyond items for sale and include personal, as well as employment listing, all-in-one website.

? Straight up purchase method rather than auction

? Craigslist is free for all services except job postings, and specific items - see next slide**

** Exceptions to Free listings

Craigslist ? The Cons

? Craigslist requires a larger degree of personal interaction between buyers and sellers. This may be uncomfortable for some people, as well as dangerous.

? There is no system for punishing bad behavior, as listings are anonymous

? Craigslist isn't available everywhere, while anyone all over the world can use eBay

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