How to spot underpriced electronics on Craigslist
Craigslist underpriced means the asking price is lower than other live listings for the same item, not a number from a blog. Most for-sale posts are local and cash. Confirm the item is real before you go.
Search live resale listings
This is the Resell search: live marketplace listings to shop. The sell quote is a separate tool, and promo codes stay on Promos. Prices below are only what the search returned.
You must be 18 or older. Google continues on the sign-up page. Guest browse opens Resell, not the sell quote.
Specs to match on a Craigslist post
Craigslist titles are short. The model guides list the spec that has to be in the post or in the photos before the price means anything.
Storage tiers
Ask the poster for the storage or memory size when the title skips it. A missing tier is an incomplete post, not a bargain.
Condition checklist
Match the model, the capacity, and the working condition before you call a listing cheap.
- The photo should show the actual item, not a stock render.
- Meet in public. A working demo beats a screenshot.
- Pressure to pay off-platform is a reason to leave, not a discount.
- Craigslist posting is free in most for-sale categories. That fee fact is not a product price.
Marketplace fee breakdown
Seller fees for electronics you might flip are not the buyer's price and not a sold average. The ranges below are the same qualitative notes BuyLow publishes on its reselling guides. The marketplace fee page is the source of truth, because rates change.
- eBay: About 13–15% final value fee on most categories plus a small per-order fee; lower for some electronics. Fee page: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4822.
- Mercari: A selling fee of about 10% plus card processing; check the current rate. Fee page: https://www.mercari.com/us/help_center/.
- Facebook Marketplace: Free for local pickup; shipped orders pay a percentage selling fee. Fee page: https://www.facebook.com/help/marketplace.
- OfferUp: Free for local sales; shipped sales pay a percentage service fee with a minimum. Fee page: https://help.offerup.com/.
- Craigslist: Free in most for-sale categories; some categories charge a small posting fee. Fee page: https://www.craigslist.org/about/help/posting_fees.
- Swappa: A small flat-style fee; listings are reviewed and IMEI/serial checked. Fee page: https://swappa.com/fees.
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Questions
Does BuyLow invent a Craigslist fair price?
No. Compare the live posts it returns, and the other marketplaces, for the same model.
Is Craigslist a shipping site?
No. Treat it as local pickup. Shipping claims belong on eBay or Mercari.
Which models are worth the trip?
Phones, laptops, consoles, and graphics cards, because the model guides name the exact spec to confirm in person.
Can I try a search without an account?
Yes. Browse live deals as guest, or choose Sign up free — Continue with Google.
Search live resale listings
This is the Resell search: live marketplace listings to shop. The sell quote is a separate tool, and promo codes stay on Promos. Prices below are only what the search returned.
You must be 18 or older. Google continues on the sign-up page. Guest browse opens Resell, not the sell quote.