My experience with the local eBay imitators is that it is a bit strange when
you are use to dealing with eBay. IMHO, much less professional. Generally,
poor descriptions, poor pictures and poor communications, when compared to
eBay. The Bay is, in my opinion, more like shopping from a retail store and
the
imitators are more like shopping at a flea market. I've picked up some
great deals both places, however navigating through the process is a little
more
troublesome on Craigslist. There are not the implied safeguards with CL that
you have with eBay. That being said, I was thrilled to pick up an Eseco
revolving darkroom door in great condition for $75 and a film drying cabinet
from another seller for $30. The two California Stainless darkroom sinks with
plumbing fixtures in near mint condition at $250 each were also good deals.
Craigslist is harder to search and really is designed for local transactions,
although I have had an item or two shipped. I don't like not being able to
check feedback and have some idea of from whom I'm buying. Perhaps it is the
"flea market mentality" that you are finding troublesome. I do. Now I just
wish that lady that I offered to buy that enlarger from would just call me
back. I did after all, offer her asking price and I know she still has the
stuff.
Bill Barber
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