Question:
How do you get something off Craigslist?
I’ve found a few good deals on craigslist and wanted to make an offer but the seller never gets back to me or returns any emails. I’m not sure if i should just wait or if i’m doing something wrong. I’m just afraid that by the time he responds or gets the message, he won’t be selling it anymore.

My Answer:
This is somewhat of a common problem. In fact, if you live and are searching in an area which has a lot of craigslist users, it’s more of a first-come-first-served thing.

I’m a freelance Web / Graphics Designer and I have been using craigslist to find work for awhile now. One of the best ways I have found to get the jobs is to be one of the first to respond. I wrote an ebook on a technique I used but never attempted to sell it, instead I posted it to my blog. I have listed the url to the post in the source section.

Also, if what you are looking for is a popular item, you may have some competition in the form of other people looking for the same ads. In this case the more quickly you respond to an ad the better. Keep in mind also that if you offer a lower price than what they are asking, and someone else has emailed and is willing to pay more, you may not get a reply as the seller is busy delivering his item and collecting his money.

In the end, it comes down to luck, speed, and your offer.

I hope this helped.