5 Essential questions to ask before you buy it on Craigslist

CRAIGSLIST BUYING TIPS ― The secret to buying stuff on Craigslist is asking the right questions. When you master that, Craig's list and the 13,000 new classified ads posted daily are your oyster. Not sure what to ask?  Start with these 5 essential questions experts say you should always ask before you buy anything on Craigslist:

CRAIGSLIST: Artisan painted furniture makeover has it all!

CRAIGSLIST FURNITURE MAKEOVER — Truly an artisan inspired furniture makeover, this stunning silver and black painted accent table listed for sale on Craigslist has it all!

Top 5 OKC Craigslist Garage Sale Posts

You Pick 'Em. We List 'Em!

Yes. It's strictly a popularity contest. No. There is no Miss Congeniality. But there is a Queen. (Check out No. 5!)  So... without further ado, here are the five posts you, awesome readers, viewed and shared the most last month:

Craigslist: Cute Cast Iron Chairs

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) — Just listed! These two white cast iron chairs are super cute and surprisingly affordable!

#1 OKC Craigslist Garage Sale Post of 2015

We crunched the numbers and the results are in! Our most popular post of 2015... ROCKS!

Old Window - chippy white paint (Oklahoma City) $25

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - Shabby old window frame with chippy white paint, the original window glass and antique window pulley rope still attached... perfect for art, crafts or DIY old window Pinterest project!

» Learn how to repurpose this salvaged old Window as home decor!

Grab these discontinued Mikasa Country Inn plates while you still can!

Vintage Mikasa Studio Nova 'Country Inn' Salad Plates, Discontinued Model Y2243 — $24

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) — I have for sale four (4) very charming and collectible vintage Mikasa Studio Nova "Country Inn" stoneware salad plates with ducks and country farm scenes on the rim. The vintage plates are in excellent to mint condition with no damage. They have no visible chips, cracks, crazing, nicks, or repairs—no utensil marks or scratches.

White Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Vintage Lamp (Oklahoma City)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - This Mid Century, white, Chinoiserie ginger jar lamp is a wonderful vintage Garage Sale find. In EXCELLENT condition, the vintage lamp features beautiful Hollywood Regency faux bamboo details and a wooden base. It's a perfect lamp for the bedroom, living room,  or your dining room buffet!   The lamp has the original vintage...

Because nothing says Merry Christmas like an 8-foot tall inflatable Santa in your front yard

75% Off Giant Animated Airblown Christmas Inflatables

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) — If budget constraints have prevented you from going all-out with Christmas decorations and one-upping the neighbors in seasons past — consider this your invitation to go full-Griswold!

2002 Infiniti I35 For Sale By Owner (OKC) $2800

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) — Check out this used 2002 Infinity I35 listed for sale by owner on the Oklahoma City Craigslist cars page!

Craigslist: PDP Player Drum set (Norman)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - Looking to trade or sell my PDP drum set! 2 owners, indoor kept, barely used! MAKE OFFER! Let me know if you are interested and i can send more pictures and info. Call

Cozy coupe car, Little Tikes slide, train table - $20 (Mustang)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - Little tykes cozy coupe $20 Little tykes slide $20 Train table $20

Giant Tractor Tire (Downtown OKC) $30

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - This 18.4-38 R1 radial rear tractor tire is the perfect tire for all sorts of practical, fun and creative summer Pinterest-type projects. Repurpose the tire into a sandbox, container garden, koi pond, horse trough, fountain, planter,

Cadence 450 Treadmill w/ Power Incline by Weslo—$120

Up for sale is this programmable Weslo SPACE-SAVER* Cadence 450 Treadmill in seldom used condition—a perfect exercise machine for losing weight or increasing performance. I have severe diabetic foot pain that prevents me from using the treadmill any longer, which is a shame because the Weslo Cadence 450 treadmill...

Vintage Pair of Maple Bar Stools (OKC)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - In good used condition and priced to sell, these popular Early American style spindle-back Captains Mate swivel bar stools feature comfortable solid wood contoured seats and brass foot rests. The perfect height for conversation or dining, your family and guests will feel at home pulling one of these chairs up to the kitchen breakfast bar, dining room pub table or game room wet bar.

Craigslist: Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Lamp w/ Bamboo Details (Oklahoma City)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - This Mid-Century, white Chinoiserie ginger jar lamp is a wonderful vintage Garage Sale find. In EXCELLENT condition, the vintage lamp features beautiful Hollywood Regency faux bamboo details and a wooden base. It's a perfect lamp for the bedroom, living room, or your dining room buffet! The lamp has the original

Solid wood king size maple headboard (OKC Craigslist)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) — The epitome of Early American furniture style, this warm and inviting king size American Maple headboard is in great used condition and priced to sell. Crafted from solid wood, it features beautifully turned spindles, a carved top rail with two camel-back shaped arches and large, square posts with curved finials. Its natural wood grain and burls and Nutmeg Maple finish give the headboard a distinctive look.

SOLD * Leather Recliner Chair (Downtown OKC)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY ) - Up for sale is this nice red leather recliner chair in good condition. Reclines great! Very comfortable, too! 

Rustic Wood Chair w/ Exposed Bolts (Oklahoma City Craigslist Garage Sales)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - HEY Y'ALL! L@@K at this great Western Wood Chair! Beautifully hand-crafted of heavy, durable solid wood that will last a lifetime, this rustic wood chair will add a unique western flare to your cabin interior, ranch home, country house or city lair.

Antique Platform Glider Rocking Chair (Downtown Oklahoma City)

CRAIGSLIST GARAGE SALES (OKLAHOMA CITY) - This is a very nice antique platform glider rocking chair. The upholstery and wood finish on the rocking chair both appear to be original and are in GREAT condition. There are no rips or tears in the fabric and the wood shows less than minimal expected wear for the platform glider's age. The chair looks great! I tried to take good photos but PLEASE contact me with any questions. It really is a lovely antique rocking chair. I just don't have room for it. Thanks for looking!