If you’re someone who buys or sells online, you’re probably familiar with Craigslist, but PennyGem’s Justin Kircher has some alternatives.
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00:00If you're someone who buys or sells online, you're probably familiar with Craigslist,
00:08one of the trendsetting online classified sites.
00:11But there are some alternatives out there.
00:13It should be no surprise that Facebook lands on the list since it's one of the online
00:17giants.
00:18But its marketplace feature is becoming more widely used.
00:21Digital Trends says that you'll need to have a Facebook profile first and you can
00:24set up your search filters for up to 100 miles away from your location.
00:28Whether it's through the site or an app, the feature is free and lets you put a face
00:31to the name, unlike Craigslist.
00:34Another popular site also has a classified section, and that's eBay.
00:38Famous for its auctions, Money Talks News says the site does have a classified section
00:42that caters to selling items locally, with filters to search within your zip code and
00:46finding free local pickup options.
00:48However, the site does say that eBay isn't free for sellers, with a listing usually costing
00:53$9.95 for 30 days.
00:55Letgo gets praise from Digital Trends for being user-friendly with its photo-heavy display.
01:00It is free to buy and sell, but while you do have to sign up for an account, it does
01:03mean that you can communicate without having to give your phone number to a stranger.
01:07And there are platforms out there that are more specialized, with one of them being Poshmark.
01:12Money Talks News says this marketplace site is focused on fashion, but if you're looking
01:16to make some cash on clothes or shoes buried in your closet, it's not free.
01:20The site says Poshmark charges a flat fee of $2.95 for sales under $15, and anything
01:25over that takes 20 percent.