How to find Free Stuff on Craigslist Classifieds

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By Research Analyst

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How to find free stuff on craigslist classifieds

You can start by looking in the for sale section and the wanted section and the free stuff section.

One other place that is overlooked is the expired yard sale, moving sales and garage sale listings.

Call up the sellers and find out if they were able to sell the items listed. If not then tell them you will come by and pick up the items for free.

Not everyone is able to sell all the items they listed for sale on craigslist in time for the moving date or they may not decide to relist the item again.

Some people are listing items on craigslist that they were not able to sell on ebay or other auction sites so keep in mind that you can possibly pick these items up for free.

Free stuff on Craigslist Classifieds

Make money on Craigslist with the free stuff they have under the for sale section.

When you look in the for sale section on Craigslist which is a free classified site, you will notice other categories such as:

Once you find the FREE stuff then you can list them on a online auction site or free classified site for a low competitive price.

now its not just the things you store in your garage it will be items other have no more use for but is still valuable to make money with.

How to make money with Barter Items

For those of you who are looking for ideas on how to make some extra income the best way to make money from barter items on craigslist is to make a list of items that you know that you can resell for a profit.

Set up a website or blog and list items along with a photo, it has been stated that all classified listings that have a photo get more views than those that do not.

You can set the price so that it is still a bargain since you got it free in the first place.

Do you have things lying around the house that others may want or could use, is there a service or product that someone else may have online that you want, well then try the bartering system.

The interesting thing about the Barter method of exchange is that it allows anyone to use goods or services as money to exchange for things that they want, it actually replaces money in times of economic crisis.

A good example of this would be when the currency is unstable due to hyperinflation or a deflationary spiral from a declining commerce.

For Sale Categories on Craigslist

 

  • barter
  • bikes
  • boats
  • books
  • business
  • computer
  • furniture
  • general
  • jewelry
  • material
  • rvs
  • sporting
  • tickets
  • tools
  • arts+crafts
  • auto parts
  • baby+kids
  • cars+trucks
  • cds/dvd/vhs
  • clothes+acc
  • collectibles
  • electronics
  • farm+garden
  • games+toys
  • garage sale
  • household
  • motorcycles
  • music instruments
  • photo+video wanted

If you are now seeing the potential of finding free stuff and using free stuff to make money or barter for something you really want the internet is full of sites that claim to offer free stuff, to make your life easier the top 100 blogs that offer the free stuff

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Here are some examples of some items people want to trade

When people want to get items that they do not have the money to pay for sometimes they are able to barter by exchanging something of value for something else.

You can exchange professional services for products or items for a service.

Some of the things that people barter with on craigslist is:

STIHL TS 400 GAS CUT OFF SAW

Mint xl350r and brand new pressure washer 2500psi ic

NEW NITRO R/C

acoustic guitar

TRADE COMP. MONITORS FOR CAR STEREO INDASH

dragons

23ft Daycruiser 1977 ranger Willing to trade for a 5x8 trailer

JET 10" Tilting Arbor Saw, exhaust, fence and more -

-Professional plumbing sevices for

High Output Flourescent Grow Light

02 yamaha banshee worth

wave runner forsale/ TRADE

Beveled 42x72 glass table and 6 chairs

what can u offer? PalmTreeLandcsaper

Daybed White with rose knobs

I need wood working/I have palm trees

KNOTT'S BERRY FARM TICKETS 2 ADULTS

BBQ -Spa -Baby Grand Piano

Finger print keyboard & Battery back up

I FIX YOUR CAR for a trade

i can fix your computer... i have plenty of software also---TRADE FOR

babysitting for a trade

NEED cement, gazebo, backyard stuff, firepit.FOR FIXING COMPUTER/CAR

1/2 sleeve tattoo deal

frame back pack

DRAG QUAD FOR SMALL TRAILER

Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Project two seater buggy

2004 CARSON 6X12 ENCLOSED TRAILER 4 BIGGER

GUITARS, AMPS, AND XBOX 360 TRADE FOR CAR OR TRUCK

Sail Cover and Other Canvas Items Needed Made

LARGE CROSS BED TOOL BOX

(this list is an example of the types of things that people will barter for.)

Free Stuff

  • Giant stump ( Riverside)

    Free stump, you haul, 3655 harding street riverside, cross street arlington ave Location: Riverside it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • mini dorm fridge (Lake Elsinore)

    Free White Mini Dorm fridge. Works, but doesnt get very cold. Has a sticker on front and some dings, but it's free! Moving, needs picked up tonight Please email if serious only, NO flakes, no holding. Thanks! Location: Lake Elsinore it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • dirt, dirt ,dirt (hight desert )

    i have some free dirt for you to pick up if interested pls call me a 760 508 8814 adelanto , victorville, applevalley, hesperia Location: hight desert it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • 6 drawer dresser, good cond (Murrieta)

    6 drawer dresser, good cond, will post pics. Murrieta Hot Springs Rd and Willows, 92563 would like to have it picked up on Sunday. email with your phone #. Location: Murrieta it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • CURB ALERT!!! SECTIONAL SOFA (RIVERSIDE)

    FREE SECTIONAL SOFA AT 3350 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE RIVERSIDE 92506 POST WILL BE REMOVED WHEN TAKEN. Location: RIVERSIDE it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • 2 Recliners, end table & Ottoman (Colton)

    Free recliners, ottoman, and end table. Call 909-963-9780 to arrange pick up. Location: Colton it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • Queen mattress (Claremont)

    Queen mattress, some small rips otherwise good shape, first come it's yours, call or text for address 626-429-9167 Location: Claremont it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

  • 1 pair of nearly new aluminum crutches Fits 5'2" to 5'10" tall people (Menifee / Sun City)

    I only needed to use these for about 3 weeks so they are in perfect shape and free for anybody who needs them. They are light aluminum tubing with gray foam pads. Please pass them on for free after your need has passed. Email for address & directions. I am in Menifee near the Stater Brothers Market on Newport and Murrieta Road. 1st to reply gets 'em. Location: Menifee / Sun City it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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Triplet Mom profile image

Triplet Mom Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago

Thanks Research Analyst this is great information I also use Freecycle which is a yahoo group for free stuff. They have them in different areas and it is a give and take group. If you have something you want to get rid of or if you have something you need it works out great!!

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Research Analyst Hub Author 3 years ago

Thanks triplet mom for the resource, it is something that everyone is looking for especially when it comes to free valuable stuff.

Madame X 2 years ago

Research - I work with the homeless and frequently go on the craigslist free stuff section to find things for them. There is also a group called "freecycle" that is in most areas of the country. People join the group and then list stuff that they just want out of their house - for free. You can also request items that you need and if someone has it, they'll give it to you. It's a really cool site and I like their philosophy. You may want to check it out. Nice hub!

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Research Analyst Hub Author 2 years ago

Thanks, MadameX that is really useful information because I am looking for a digital camcorder I can use to make some videos. I will have to check it out.

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rebepa333 2 years ago

Love Love Love this!

sensun 2 years ago

Thanks R for great information. Gonna go and have a look myself.

Thanks for sharing

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Level 6 Commenter 22 months ago

Great information. free stuff and bartering is the way to go these days. Thanks

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Research Analyst Hub Author 22 months ago

Yes I agree KoffeeKlatch, now more than ever people are downsizing so its possible to get some really good deals.

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multimastery 22 months ago

Nice hub RA, Craigslist is great to find free stuff! Other great sites are backpage.com (similar to craigslist, and in some ways better) and Fr.ee (yes that's the actual URL).

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Research Analyst Hub Author 22 months ago

multimastery, it seems that furniture is one of the favorite free items to get online, thanks for sharing the backpage site too!

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twotoofs 22 months ago

Craigs list is still the king for finding free stuff. You just have to know where to look and what to look for. Good hub

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Research Analyst Hub Author 22 months ago

Yes and the great thing is that new items are added each day, so if you don't find what your looking for you can check back for new listings.

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sligobay Level 6 Commenter 21 months ago

Hey R.A.-what a 'give-away'

stuff for free is cool with me;

barter or trade,don't gotta pay,

with what I see,I must agree. g.

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Research Analyst Hub Author 20 months ago

Yes sligobay, I can see that bartering and trade is the way to go. Especially with so many people downsizing and looking for smaller living spaces they will have many things to barter from the move or in their storage units.

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websclubs 20 months ago

Hello Research Analyst,

Free stuff on Craigslist.com under the for sale section--and the wanted section also the free stuff section, items other have no more use for, its free stuff on craigslist classifieds. call up the sellers of the expired yard sale, moving sales and garage sale listings etc. Tell them you will pick up the items for free. These are some wonderful ideas on how to make some extra money. craigslist is a free classified site, its where to find free stuff! Nice awesome hub Thanks.

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arhaider3 14 months ago

good informations

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