How to Sell Items on Craigslist
- 1). Go to Craigslist (see Resources below). Select your state then choose the city or region that is closest to you. If you are not in the US, choose a country under the "countries" heading and select a city if the city option is given to you.
- 2). Choose the "for sale" option under the "What type of posting is this" heading. Decide which category your item would fall under and select the appropriate category under the "Please choose a category" heading.
- 3). Type the title of your ad under "Posting Title." Note that this is what viewers will see when browsing ads, so make sure it is descriptive and eye-catching. You don't need to put the price in your title, as the number you fill in to the "Price" box to the right of the title box will automatically appear next to your title when posted.
- 4). Enter the location of your item; that is, the city in which you live or where the item is located.
- 5). Fill in the posting description. Be sure to put as much information as possible about the item you are selling. Be truthful, descriptive and use correct grammar and spelling. You're advertising your item to a prospective buyer here, so quality is important.
- 6). Put your email address into the two text boxes labeled "Your Email address" and "Type email address again." Indicate if you'd like to allow potential buyers to email you through Craigslist's anonymous email feature or have people contact you otherwise.
- 7). Add images to your post by clicking on the "Add/Edit Images" button and using the "Browse" button to find images on your computer to upload. Ads with images are viewed far more often than those without, so it's a good idea to do this.
- 8). Set your permissions, then click "Continue." Check your ad to make sure it's accurate, type in the verification word, and then click "Continue." Read the Terms of Use and either accept or decline by pressing the corresponding button.
