Craigs List crap?

[elian]

To give you an idea of how "great" craigslist is - check out this link..

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/all/

I like the one entitled "I need help moving my chickens"

-E

[roy m cox]

um yes and no i wont date any one on it but i have sold things on CL and made some good $$$ doing so

[mastermasterd]

me and my ex wife met a few people on craigs list, it was all good fun, but you never know, a lot of people get busted on craigs for all kinds of craziness...like prostitution and the such.....

[Realist]

As with anything like that, it's smart to correspond for a while. Then, if you feel comfortable after that, meet them in a public place. Never get too impatient and meet before thinking it through, don't give out your phone number, or address, until you're confidant that the person is legitimate.

I, personally have met a lot of dufus folks on CL. I did end up meeting a nice person last year, but the relationship was never culminated. I do know others who had success and some who wished they'd never put in, or answered an add, there. Even when you use your head, there's some gamble when meeting anyone, like that.

[fredtyg]

don't give out your phone number, or address, until you're confidant that the person is legitimate.

Actually, I'll disagree, in part: One of the things that's set me at ease with some folks is talking with them on the phone. Talk with them, for even a short while, and you can get a decent feel for them. It's worked for me every time.

That said, I did get a flake that kept calling me over and over again, once, demanding a meeting. That seemed to be a fluke, tho.

[13lss]

I talked to 1 guy once but his wife was out of town for the rest of the day and wanted me to come over imediatly ad start playing, that was a turnoff

[BiJoe696]

ANy on here found anyone on Craigs list that was for real?

I have "found" a buyer for 2 cars, a snowmobile ( in one day), several old video games, and a bunch of other stuff. Works fine for that. As far as meeting others, I have met 2 couples and several single males. Of the "women" I chatted with and was suppose to meet both were no shows. And yes, you get lots of spam replies, though not as much as a few months ago since they put in some filters.

[Captainnasty1st]

Like BiJoe, I have had great success on Cl..!!! I have a home based computer business and I depend heavily on CL, and I find most of the people I deal with to be open, up-front and honest..!!! The personals are also good, the women seeking , and men seeking women have some problems, but your odds are much better than on any other site, I have ever been on..??? It may vary from area to area, but I have had success finding what I was looking for in many places, including Costa Rica, and Mexico...!!!

[xxxbody44]

I live in California and I have never found a real person on CL yet.

LOTS of photo collectors.

[mikey3000]

Ditto. Haven't found anyone real on CL at all.

[thatcher29]

I found a couple guys who were willing to actually show up. But most CL men seem to be married, totally guilt-ridden, and apt to throw on their clothes and rush out the door immediately after the act. These days I'm more into continuing friendships.

[bityme]

Are you talking about Senator Craig's list?

[nbboy1123]

Yes, and no. Depends if everything clicks.

[Angel1980]

I have not yet found anyone on there that was forereal .. although I have found someppl that are on Singlesnet.com ist free for some of it but you can meet ppl there and you do get reples back .. I am on there and have got so many ppl return to my email ..

[12voltman59]

The more I hear about Craig's List, the less I think I would trust it for much of anything---in some part--the site has been linked to a spectrum of criminal activity ranging from things like household repair scams, to people using it to set up robbing and killing people in false transactions like selling used cars---to one of the worst---the "selling" of kidnapped, underaged girls as sex slaves.

I would say that when it comes to Craig's List--it is certainly a case of "buyer (user) beware!"

I have no intention of using Craig's List for anything!!!

[bitopman]

I have a few times most of the time it's spammers

[kyguy149]

I have used Craigslist a few times and met some nice people but there are exceptions,so just take the time to get to know them first.

[bensonhurstbiguy]

I've gone against my better judgement (which I know is never a good thing) and both responded to ads of craigslist and posted my own from time to time. I've had zero luck actually meeting anybody. I can't say I'm getting all fakes and bots since it is fully possible anybody I've met just doesn't consider me their type or whatever, but what can you do. I do at least wish people would e-mail you back with a "no thanks" or something if they're not interested.

Also, while I'm mainly looking for just hook ups, I like speaking to somebody first, getting to know them a bit, meeting in person in a public place, and all that before the hook up. I'm betting explaining all that and not being willing to get into a random car at 2 a.m. and just go for the gold also has something to do with the lack of interest from people towards me.

Ah well.

[boca.openminded]

The more I hear about Craig's List, the less I think I would trust it for much of anything---in some part--the site has been linked to a spectrum of criminal activity ranging from things like household repair scams, to people using it to set up robbing and killing people in false transactions like selling used cars---to one of the worst---the "selling" of kidnapped, underaged girls as sex slaves.

I would say that when it comes to Craig's List--it is certainly a case of "buyer (user) beware!"

I have no intention of using Craig's List for anything!!!

VERY TRUE but dont let the rotten apple ruin the bunch... I sold a few things & gave away a few others for free (was just taking up space) so it does work..

My most recent thing I sold (20 yr old stereo for $20) I received about 10 emails but chose to meet / sell it to the 1st person who answered my ad. We met at a Starbucks so it was a very public place and transaction went smoothly. Buyer was a really nice person did not have alot of money so he took a shot.

Long story short: he was a very happy customer...

yes be careful but it does work. you just have to use your common sense!

[Lonewolf76]

I've had success once. I put in a personal ad and met a really nice guy in a public place. We met three times for coffee and then met at a hotel for fun. He's become a very good friend. Just be sensible and be safe. Meet in public until you get to know the person and feel comfortable with them. You have to wade through a lot of looky lous just wanting to get off on the thrill of responding and never intending to actually meet. But occaisionally you may get lucky - I did. Wolfie

[kyguy149]

when i first started using c/l i had a couple good experiences but that was almost 2 yrs ago.mow you have to be careful to many scammers on there

[backwoods]

Yes, actually I have..... a couple of times. A woman once responded to my ad and we carried on some secret, sexy fun for just over a year! Last time was me responding to an ad from a bi male. Turned out to be quite hot! At this point I've also responded to another ad by a man interested in getting a few men together who enjoy having sex with other men. It sounds like it might go in a positive direction but of course it's still early.

I have to say though that I've been perusing the CL site for at least 4 years now, and as picky (and careful) as I am I'd say that was a decent success rate. Of course, I'd like it to be better but....well, maybe in time.

Good luck!

[Lady_Passion]

After reading through these posts, I feel a little bad. I was one of those women who posted pics on CL and strung men out. Of course I posted in W4W and these men ignored the ad placement, so at the time I felt they deserved it. Now I get why they ignored the W4W placement :.) However, I did meet my BF on craigslist.... YOWWWZA!!!

Each of my W4W ads had literally over a hundred responses, so I originally I believed complainers were instant gratification seekers or had unreasonable expectations. Now that we've tried to find a bi-femme on CL to have fun with, I'm seeing firsthand how difficult it is to find a real person there. Which is why I am here

I did meet two women from CL. No need to elaborate, but they both lied grotesquely. One had tickets to the Sound Bar in downtown Chicago though. Went and had a great time anyway since I split and did my own thing.

[12voltman59]

I said on at least one post on here that I would not use Craig's List--well I have to report that I did use it this week---with incredible results---I posted a car I had for sale on the site on Thursday----within an hour or so of posting---I had something like a half dozen responses---and yesterday-----I sold the car for an amount that was in my target range to the second person who came to look at it---the first people came back and wanted it but by then I had already reached a deal with the second family----both families were looking for a good quality used car for their college age kids----

So---I have to admit when I am wrong about something----Craig's List might have its problems in some areas--but it sure did work great for me!!!!

[rissababynta]

Craigslist saved my life

[12voltman59]

When it does come to meeting people via Craig's List----it is best to take your time---and do as many things to check them out as possible--certainly call and actually talk to them---see if you can get a feel for them----I think that by emailing them a bit and then talking over the phone-----you can get "a feel" for them and sense whether they are ok or they are a potential nut job.

[Samantha Sabrina]

I have used CL first trying to find a guy, (managed to get one date with one guy for one afternoon), tons and tons and tons of picture collectors and bullshitters, lol.

Then I wanted to buy a good used car, so started looking, took 2 days to find a nice 95 Taurus, (they thought the transmission was slipping, nation transmission shop told them $1700.00 to fix it.) I bought it for $600.00, got it home, checked out eveything under the hood, replaced 4 vacum lines and car runs and drives great, Smiles.

Then put 2 older Escorts we had sitting around for a number of years, took a week to sell both and ended up making $525.00 from both, so am out a total of $75.00 for the Taurus, smiles.

Now if I could figure out how to make the personals work out so well, lol.

Huggggggggggs

Samantha