Blog 365 // Day 17 // Craigslist Adventures

Random throw back photo from 3+ years ago

Random throw back photo from 3+ years ago

This year we are working on becoming more minimalist, I mean we aren’t going crazy and getting rid of all our things but we are working to declutter. This week was a huge step for us in that process as we sold of an extra stroller, bassinet (tear) and a bunch of carriers that we had accumulated over the last three years. It sure felt good to rid of things but it got me to thinking about how crazy services like Craigslist can be; how you never know what you are going to find when you go to look at something/buy something or who will show up to buy what you are selling.

It actually reminded me of a time about 3+ years when Neil and I were looking to buy a washer and dryer. We had found a listing on Craigslist that advertised a washer and dryer in excellent condition. So we drove about 35 minutes from our house to go and check it out. When we arrived we found ourselves at an old, practically decapitated barn. The person who was supposed to show us the W/D showed up a few minutes later and led us into the barn that was filled with tons of random things. Finally at the very back corner of the barn we found the W/D that looked to be at least 10 years old and excellent condition ….well that was debatable. To top it all off the W/D still had clothes in it and the person showing us scrambled to take all the clothes out while still trying to sell it to us. Needless to say we decided not to buy that W/D. At least we got a story out of the experience. 

Do you have a good story about buying or selling items? Share below in the comments!

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