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Old 11-20-2011, 02:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I've had my car out front for sale for about 2 weeks now. I've only had 2 people stop. 1 wanted to pay in payments (no thanks) and the other did not offer what I wanted.

How can I get more traffic to the car? I really want to sell it quick!
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Old 11-21-2011, 11:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Where do you have it up for sale right now? I put mine on Craigslist and within 2 hours I had a buyer and at least 8 phone calls about it.
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Old 11-21-2011, 06:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yeah, Craigslist is the way to go. I have sold a car and a motorcycle using the site and both were sold in only a couple of days.
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Old 11-22-2011, 08:31 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I would definitely suggest Craigslist. We sell everything on there and it sells quickly too because it gets the attention of people who might not normally drive by your house.
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Old 11-25-2011, 04:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I put it on Craigslist a couple of nights ago and so far have had about 4 calls. No sale yet though! I want it gone before the snow flies. I'm thinking I'll put it in the local paper too!
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Old 11-25-2011, 05:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Anytime I put something up on Craigslist, I get contacted almost immediately. Like everyone I suggest it. You can renew your ad to the top of the page as it drops down the list when newer ads are placed by others. Use every source you can to get your car out there for people to see.
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Old 11-25-2011, 05:59 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Yes, you definitely need to renew the ad everyday. You can even put it in the section for other areas around you too. Some people will travel a little bit to get a good deal on a car. I wish you luck!
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Old 11-25-2011, 10:04 PM   #8 (permalink)
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In our area, there is a little paper that comes out weekly that is nothing but classified ads. People look at that more than they do at Craigs List here.
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Old 11-26-2011, 10:05 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Before you put in on Craigslist, first make sure that's it's in good condition. Depending on what you're asking, you may have to repair certain things that are broke or not working. Second, give it a good wash and clean out the interior. I hate looking at a car for sale, and the seller didn't car enough about selling the car to even vacuum the seats and floor and clean out the trash. Then put it on Craigslist.
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Old 11-27-2011, 09:43 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I vacuumed it and washed it. It's in great shape and I'm selling it for about $700 less than the fair value on Kelly Blue Book (I just want it gone). How do you renew the ad? I thought it was illegal to do this?
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