Finding stuff on Craigslist

[66Submarine]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Whatever the method, the frequency of the search is key. Tricks like utilizing automatic notices when keywords pop up might help to keep the screen time down a bit, but DILIGENCE is the major ingredient. If you just pop-in every so often and look in your local area for that rare part or survivor truck, it's a little like hitting the lotto on a single ticket.
By the way, I'm definitely not one who knows these secrets, but I've seen enough to understand that others who do have an absolute advantage. It's not just luck!

X2, I'll normally go through my searches at least every day. When you do it every day, you also usually only have a few new listings, so it just takes a few seconds to do. Most of the really good deals get sold the same day they are listed. Also, another thing, sometimes someone will start out with some insane price, then a few months later you can get it for a deal. My 65 C-30 I bought for $600 was listed for $2400 when I first saw it. My '63 C-30 was listed for $1500 IIRC, I bought it for $400. The last thing, I always show up with money and a trailer, ready to go. That seems to help, too.