OK, folks, here it is. If you've been sleeping on the "free stuff" section on craigslist.com - WAKE UP!!!! Money is tight these days and that's exactly why craigslist should be your favorite place to shop. You wouldn't believe the things you can get for FREE - but you have to be quick!
Here are a few tips to get the most out of free craigslisting:
1. Download the craigslist app for your smartphone. Setup an alert for items that you are shopping for in the free section so you will be the first to know when they come available.
2. Get a truck or a friend with a truck. If you are looking for larger items, it's always best if you have a truck at your disposal. If you don't have a truck or a friend with a truck, Home Depot and Lowe's are great for short term rentals to pick up items. Also, there are several people on craigslist that will pick up and deliver your items for a nominal fee. Do a search for them.
3. Shop for friends. Keep your homies in mind when you are shopping the free section on craigslist. Maybe you don't need a particular item, but your friend does. You could make their day. Plus, it's FREE!
I have gotten quite a few items for free off craigslist to include several gallons of paint, 2 full size chairs for the den, and more. Heck, I'm on craigslist right now browsing the free section to see what I can come up on. Emails to owners sent!!