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:

Listed: Purrfectly Posh Cheetah Print Chair— $180

Here it is! It's the high-end designer animal print accent chair you've been dreaming of—at a price you can afford. Your friends will never guess you bought it used on Craigslist for well under $200!

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!

Craigslist: Rustic TV Stand w/ Understated Western Charm - $200

Now Showing... the perfect TV stand to compliment your understated Western decor. 

It can be challenging to find the right TV stand if the statement you want to make lies somewhere between "YEE HAW! Ride 'em cowgirl" and "Welcome to my Southfork Mansion." You want a rustic, western style TV stand that will temper the futuristic look of your electronics, but not one that's so over-the-top country your guests will wonder where you hid the rodeo clown.

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