Deals, Deals, Deals

I have to share about the BEST deal that I got this week. Jeff and I have been trying our best to make our new place homey and more us. Last Sunday I was sifting through the dozens of furniture ads on Craigslist.org and I came across one that really stuck out. How could it be? An armchair for $40? No way! I thought it had to be a typo. After several text messages with the seller on Monday, Jeff and I became the proud owners of one brown and incredibly comfy chair.

Isn't it a beauty? And what a steal for $40!

Deals like this seem to be harder to find on Craigslist because of all of the junk out there, but here are some tips that might help you find what you're looking for.

• Have an open mind.
  
• Search by owner and NOT dealer, (A lot of dealers just advertise stuff you don't really want).
  
• Add in a price range for your search, (This will keep you from getting disappointed when you see something that seems perfect until you realize it's way over budget).
  
• Look for ads with phone numbers. I have found these to be more credible.
  
• NEVER go alone when meeting a seller!
  
• DON'T be afraid to walk away if it's not what was portrayed in the ad.
  
• If you decide you don't want it, tell the seller so they're not left hanging.
  
• Have fun. It may take a few days or weeks, but chances are you'll find just what you want.