Internet sites like USFreeAds and Craigslist are much more useful than eBay or Amazon.com if you are trying to get rid of something locally and quick. If print advertisements aren’t working in your local paper, then try posting an online advertisement for free via the first two mentioned sites.
Both USFreeAds and Craigslist have items for sale that are sorted geographically, so if you live in a city lucky enough to boast a following for the two sites, then using them could certainly be to your advantage. When you post an advertisement, there are several options available. You should always try to take a picture of your product to provide potential buyers with a reference for your text, which should be open and honest. If you plan to meet a buyer locally, make sure you understand the arrangement before you get together. Will negotiating be possible, or is your price final? Cash is often the payment of choice for personal transactions, especially since a personal check is so easy to fake.
USFreeAds offers premium memberships – these cost extra – with extra options designed to maximize your exposure as an advertiser. Unlike Craigslist, your ads will appear above the ads of users who elect not to pay for membership, and you can advertise an unlimited amount of items at once. Depending on what kind of product you want to put into a classified ad, signing up for a paid membership might be justified. By researching similar items and how they are posted, you will be better equipped to make that decision.