Yesterday, I responded to a Craigslist ad within two hours of it's posting. I doubt it's a scam because it's an obscure, non drivable car and if it were a scam, he'd have made it sound better. I asked some questions and sent my info. I didn't say so, but I have cash, a trailer and the day off, but he still hasn't responded. This is killing me.
Tick tock goes the clock.
Sometimes those guys never respond then you see the ad re-posted again months later. FTH?
Respond again, maybe this time with a text.
It is quite possible your email has gone into his spam folder, or, I always customize my headline (rather than use CL's default email heading) so as to distinguish myself for the other inquiries.
I've had people get back to me days after I responded in similar situations. Sometimes it's because the item sold and they're not responding to the remaining messages, and sometimes it's because they check their email once a week. Hopefully yours falls into the second camp.
I have to wonder if seller ratings would make Craigslist a better place. Similar to eBay, some basic info like other recent listings, buyer/seller feedback, etc. That would let you know if this is their first foray into CL, or potentially just a flake. Again, like eBay, you could erase all your history by creating a new account, so it's probably not worth the overhead for CL to store all of that information.
I had cash in hand to buy a Chevy Astro. It needed towed, and I had the truck lined up. They guy took days to respond, then gave me his parent's number. So I called and left messages, with no reply.
I finally gave up, but the ad re-posted the next weekend, so I tried again and again, no return calls. So I flagged it. If they refuse to return calls, texts and emails, something is amiss.
JohnRW1621 wrote: Respond again, maybe this time with a text.
The only contact info is email through Craigslist.
Welcome to the world of Craigslist
Don't let is upset you you will never beat it.
Just keep trying
i would email again
I've sent three emails through two different email accounts.
Seems to be par for the course out here, the response rate on email-only ads is rather small.
My guess is he did not list his phone number because he did not want to be bothered. He also likely listed a little used and little checked email address because he did not to be spammed.
Then they wonder why the item does not sell.
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