As I was writing my last blog post, I received an email from someone responding to one of my many Craigslist postings offering stuff for sale that I don't use and have hanging around the house. This particular item was a Regina Carpet Steamer (that I had bought
used at a tag sale several years ago and gave up on using). Sold it for
$22.00
So I thought I would write an ode to Craigslist and list all the recent reasons why I love Craigslist.
1) Got a tutoring job ($640 per month of income during the school year).
2) Sold that big carpet steemer ($22.00) that had been taking up space.
3) I actually found two different households that came to my basement and hauled enormous piles of dirt out of my basement for use in their own projects. I was quoted $750 from a contractor to do this work.
4) Sold a bicycle and accoutrements (helmet, basket, etc.) that I wasn't using for $125.00
5) Gave away a big bag of old clothes
6) Advertised a neighborhood tag sale, at which I made $200
7) Traded two arbor vitaes for two hydrangeas
And that's just this summer! Oh Craigslist, you are so beloved to me!!!
