Craigslist to start charging $5 for car ads

[CaliWagon83]

Yeah, kinda stinks, but compared to the other classifieds sites like Autotrader and Cars.com, it’s cheap.

 

[PBGBodyFan]

Interesting. The free/gravy train has lasted for quite a while, hard to complain.

For things I buy or sell it's probably 50/50 between CL and FB and I usually have several ads up at a time and cross them over. Both still have their place although I'd say the dent in CL is noticeable due to FB.

 

[pontiacgp]

Just be glad Barret Jackson hasn't bought CL yet......then the $5 will have some extra 0s and the buyer will have to fork over some $ as well....😎

 

[oldsmobile joe]

In other - but completely relatable - news the new Trailer Park Boys animated series on Netflix is f*cking hilarious.

don't forget about letterkenny

 

[Bonnewagon]

I sold one car and bought several on CL. Went pretty well considering. But parts- I have sold tons and bought plenty. The scammers and swindlers are pathetic. But what I miss is Rants and Raves. Too bad all the pics of dicks and such pretty much ruined it. It was a real free-for-all but some priceless goodies were mixed in worth saving for later use as jokes.

 

[joesregalproject]

In other - but completely relatable - news the new Trailer Park Boys animated series on Netflix is f*cking hilarious.

I hope it's better than their last few ventures.

 

[Ribbedroof]

I bought my dually, my trailer, my wagon, and my coupe from CL ads. I have never been able to find a FB Marketplace seller that can accomplish any of the following

A) Construct a readable sentence/description
B) Answer a reasonable question, directly, in English
C) Be bothered to attempt to make a time for me to look at their crap.

As a seller, FB is the land of lowballers and "will you trade for <insert random junk item here>"

Here's hoping something ANYTHING better comes along

I tried offerup once, it was a clone of FB experience for me

 

[joesregalproject]

I've never used FB marketplace. Do you need a Facebook account for it?

 

[MechMan]

I tried selling my Camaro on FB and always wound up with people asking to either see it and never pick a time or what is the lowest I would go. I currently have spare parts im trying to sell and have it listed on both FB and CL.

 

[Kennybill]

But, but, but I'm on a fixed income. Do they have a Senior Citizens/ Veteran discount? Guess I'll be eating the generic Alpo every month I put an add on. Lol