Craigslist is a wonderful place to find classified ads for anything and everything. I browsed the free section and I found some furniture that wasn't so great, but I got an awesome couch FOR FREE! Not only were the couple I got it from willing for me to take it off their hands, they also helped me get it to my apartment since it did not fit in my car.
But the best part is, the couple saw my empty apartment and decided to instill the goodness of their hearts upon me again and gave me two beside tables and a dresser for free! These are good quality items and save a bundle not having to buy these things myself.
So always try craigslist's free list, but here are some of my own guidelines:
-When going to a person's house, never go alone! It's a safety issue. I went with my boyfriend and the couple was nice. I showed up to some pretty scary looking neighborhoods and I drove right away. It's nice to have free stuff, but I'd rather have my life first.
-Sort through the free stuff list. Just because it is free doesn't mean you should take it. You don't want to pile up junk into your house/apartment.
-When you find something you really like, don't hesitate to call because many people always jump on the opportunity to get the item. I know I have missed a few things before by calling within two hours after it has been posted.
If you do have something you like, craigslist now has RSS feeds to help you find what you want.
Hope these guidelines are helpful! Happy Hunting!
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