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: Sexy IKEA Table is a Real Stainless 'Steal' (+5 hacks!)

"Really sexy... the sturdiness and texture of industrial with sexy curvy legs? What a find."

 —Design Deals Daily 

If the legs were straight it would be just another industrial-style stainless steel table for sale on Craigslist. They're not.

15 Craigslist finds packed with Rustic American charm

"I spy a Rustic American Craigslist buy."

CURATING CRAIGSLIST — Independence Day may be my favorite holiday, but it's living in Oklahoma that makes going all-out in celebration on the 4th of July a tradition I can really get behind. 

CURB ALERT: Nice Desk Free!!! (OKC Craigslist)

(OKLAHOMA CRAIGSLIST #CURBALERT) — Free on the curb! — FREE, FREE, FREE!!! you will have to load yourself ... No delivery! First call first serve... approximately 34" X 60". Bring a helper. is very

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!

16 Sweet Craigslist Furniture Scores Under $50

Craigslist is like a garage sale, an estate sale, an antique store, trash night and the lottery all rolled into one. In some states it's also a sporting event.

CRAIGSLIST: Dreamy Jenny Lind Spindle Bed by Restoration Hardware

Pinch me I must be dreaming!  This full-size, 19th century Jenny Lind style Restoration Hardware spindle bed is SOLD OUT at RH Baby & Me. But today I found one listed for sale on Craigslist that I am so excited to share with you!

There is, however, one small catch.

Great Finds: I Spy Craigslist Furniture Buys (6)

Last time I posted an I Spy a Craigslist Buy someone asked how often I do them or if I post on a specific day, I'll try to aim for every two weeks, but since I'm at the mercy of Craig I have to be flexible.  :)  I was thinking how much fun it would be to design an entire room with today's finds. I can't even let my brain go there, it won't turn off - imagining how to balance it all to work together, how each piece would function and then fabrics, colors, paint, accessories...it's endless. 

Here's a real find: Eddie Van Halen's Hot Rod is for sale on Craigslist

"It even comes with an autographed guitar from the band."

If you're a fan of the intricate guitar work that defined the eighties, you will no doubt be amped about this Craigslist find — a 1934 Ford four-door Hot Rod previously owned by guitar legend Eddie Van Halen.