Get rid of it: Become a Craiglist seller ninja

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If you want to buying something and don’t care about getting it new, chances are Craigslist is the first place you turn. Most of us are familiar scouring the sea of posts looking for the best deal. But what about when your own crap stacks too high and you need unload the weight?

Look no further than your own local Craigslist site. The Austin community is particularly active — a veritable bustling e-bazaar. The task of selling can be difficult, so sometimes you’ll need an edge. The productivity blog Lifehacker recently posted a comprehensive guide on how to get the best experience when selling on Craigslist.

Here’s a few of their tips:

Research Similar Postings: It’s good to see what other items are being sold for to get a better idea of the market and to get an idea of what details you might want to include in the post.

Take good photos: When you’re taking a picture of the item, try to set up your picture in natural light settings so you can get a nice, crisp photo without using your flash.

Remove the Item Once It’s Sold: You’ll save your inbox and other Craigslisters a lot of hassle by removing the listing once the item has sold.

Read the full guide at Lifehacker.com