How to Advertise a Garage Sale on Craigslist

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Register for a Craigslist account if you don't have one already.. Click the "create a posting" link on the main site to start a new ad.. Specify the type of ad you want to post.

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Register for a Craigslist account if you don't have one already.

Step 1

Register for a Craigslist account if you don't have one already.

2

Click the "create a posting" link on the main site to start a new ad.

Step 2

Click the "create a posting" link on the main site to start a new ad.

3

Specify the type of ad you want to post.

Step 3

Specify the type of ad you want to post.

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Give your posting a short, straightforward title.

Step 4

Give your posting a short, straightforward title.

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Provide your specific location if desired.

Step 5

Provide your specific location if desired.

6

Fill out the body of your ad with a quick description of the sale.

Step 6

Fill out the body of your ad with a quick description of the sale.

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Consider providing a few sample prices in the body of your ad.

Step 7

Consider providing a few sample prices in the body of your ad.

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Put in your date, start time, and other relevant event details.

Step 8

Put in your date, start time, and other relevant event details.

9

Enter any personal contact information you want to include.

Step 9

Enter any personal contact information you want to include.

10

Upload images of a few of the items you're putting up for sale.

Step 10

Upload images of a few of the items you're putting up for sale.

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Proofread your ad to make sure everything looks correct.

Step 11

Proofread your ad to make sure everything looks correct.

12

Click the "publish" button to submit your ad.

Step 12

Click the "publish" button to submit your ad.

13

Confirm your ad via email.

Step 13

Confirm your ad via email.

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