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There are a couple of ways to make money on Craigslist, both of them are simple and cost little or nothing to implement and will typically make you lots of money.
You can place ads on Craigslist or you can sell used items on Craigslist.

Placing Ads on Craigslist to Make Money

Because it is the largest free advertising space that receives millions of hits each day, Craigslist makes the perfect place to sell things. Many businesses will employee individuals to place ads on Craigslist for them, giving the person a small wage per ad successfully posted.
Another option is Affiliate Marketing on Craigslist. The only problem with Affiliate Marketing on Craigslist is it’s not allowed.
So you may be asking, how do people make money on Craigslist with Affiliate Marketing if it’s not allowed? That’s a very good question.

Sell Physical Items

People who “shop” on Craigslist are looking to purchase something, not be sold something. Yes, there is a difference. You can sell your affiliate’s website, or product through a DVD, eBook or a seminar.



DVD – If you are an Affiliate Marketer for someone and want to use Craigslist because it is the largest free advertising space that receives millions of hits each day,
eBooks – Even if you are not a writer, you can hire one to write about your products and services in the form of an eBook. People love to get downloads of eBooks filled with usable information, relevant information they can use to solve their problems.
Seminar – If you are going to advertise for a seminar, you will need to produce one, either for online or in person. There are many avenues in which to come up with a good seminar people will want to attend, to learn more about your products and services.

Selling Used Items on Craigslist to Make Money

This idea has been around a long time, since Craigslist was invented in 1995 by Craig Alexander Newmark.
Locating Free Used Items
There are a couple of ways you can find the used items you’ll want to place for sale on Craigslist: in your own home, or on stuff for free websites.
Your Own Home
Let’s face it, there are only going to be so many used items you want to part with, and that will take care of the first few for sale ads. After that, you will need to find somewhere else to replenish your stock of used for sale items.
Garage Sales and Flea Markets
You may be able to find a few relatively cheap items at garage sales or flea markets. However, the people who are holding garage sales or selling items at a flea market booth are trying to make money as well. They won’t be giving away anything or selling used items cheaply.

Websites

Craigslist – The first place you should look for free used items is Craigslist. There is a section labeled “Free” under the “For Sale” section. There you will find various items, in different state of used which you can pick up from the owner.
Freecycle – Freecycle is a website located all over the United States, in every city and most all communities, big and small. This is where individuals and families post their unwanted and used items they do not want to see end up in a landfill. It is like recycling or repurposing old, usable items to someone who can use the items.
You will need to sign up for a Freecycle account and abide by the rules. Freecycle is a Yahoo Group.
Local Yahoo Groups – There are many Yahoo Groups with local connections which are set up like a Freecycle but they may also allow members to sell items as well as offer free used items.
Cleaning and Mending
Once you have the items home, you may need to do a little cleaning and/or mending of the items to make them usable and presentable again. Do not spend a lot of time or money doing this or you will not be making money on your sale.
Photographs Sell Stuff
Once you have your used items clean, working and ready to go, you’ll want to take a couple good photographs of each item. People will want to see what the items are before they contact you. No one wants to come to your house, or meet you somewhere, only to find that the pots and pans you advertised are the wrong kind.
Safety
Meeting – If you are selling small items, it is best to meet the person interested in your used items somewhere other than your home. This meeting could take place at a supermarket, library or the mall. You can meet in the lobby or near the entrance and not go inside if you don’t want. The idea is to meet were there are other people and you will both feel more comfortable.
Money – It is always best to only accept cash. Cash is about the only thing that cannot be scammed. Well, not that easily. Money orders and personal checks are easily forged, or part of some type of scam. It is best to leave the personal checks and money orders out of your deals and only accept cash.