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Craigslist Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of the company is significantly marred by customer dissatisfaction, particularly regarding its platform's functionality and customer service. Users frequently express frustration over the arbitrary removal of legitimate posts, with many feeling that the site is overrun by scams while genuine listings are flagged without explanation. Additionally, the lack of responsive customer support exacerbates these issues, leaving users feeling unheard. Despite some recognition of the platform's potential to connect individuals, the prevailing sentiment is one of disappointment, with many users seeking alternatives due to these persistent challenges.

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shipping
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returns
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quality
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Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Individual by the name of Alison Faison is using Craigslist to find a roommate for $385.00 monthly. However, she describes that due to past experiences and no show she will need a $168.00 deposit which must be done using western union account number she provides is 5307-0604-2015-3077. In total, you will pay $171.95 because of the transfer fee. Prior to the transfer being done she stay in touch answering every question that you may have about the room. She does not care if you have to drive for hours to get to the apartment. Once you confirm that you have arrived her telephone number which is *******858 goes straight to voicemail, but if you text she says that she's on her way the address she provides is 7505 Northwest 44th Street Lauderhill Fl which is extremely beautiful, but Alison is a thief who uses people to get money transferred to Money Network Paycard. Keep in mind that if you try to get your money back from the Western Union they will give you a hard time because the receipt states that Alison is the sender so your name is not on the receipt which is the perfect way to rip someone off. I am a College student who is struggling to get through college and for this to be happening is disturbing because I was in desperate need to find a room prior to Fall semester of 2017. I do not want this to happen to anyone if I could have spread this all over the internet I would, but I'm still working on getting my money back.

Date of experience: July 12, 2017
Nevada
1 review
6 helpful votes
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It's been a few times I've applied for a dozen times for jobs on this site. It's just a waste of time filling out app and resumes. Not even one calls/email return. It's like there's no respect anymore for at least respond saying "Sorry, we're not hiring at this time." "Thanks for applying but looking for someone who's..." Something so simple like that can really change how I see company looking to hire. Just a bunches of people who's wasting my or other people's time. I hope somehow that'll change. So sick of that crap. What's the point of applying online when no one on there doesn't respond to your application.?

Date of experience: July 9, 2017
Georgia
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
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I have sold countless bicycles, sporting goods... there are genuine buyers out there, but they are all local of course, if out of state no's -Beware! I'm in ATL btw.
-Now if you get that 2 in a row - 30 minutes apart text messages where someone wants to know if your "Art" item is still for sale and "what You low last price? " on it... yeah them's are scumbag scammers,
-but Craig's List is not at fault here... is just a fact of life that Scumbags are people
Too, with smartphones!

Date of experience: July 8, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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In all sincerity if you are clueless when it comes to car parts than us women truly have no other choice than to bring it to an auto shop. As these men take advantage of our vulnerability, the last $5 dollars I gave the guy were in quarters and dimes, and he had the guts to beat me. Karma knows no deadline. It's sucks for the truly good people out there that are trying to make am extra buck that these maggots take away from us the customer and other potential mobile mechanics. I'm done I'll walk before I get beat again.

Date of experience: July 6, 2017
Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Do not rent
June 26, 2017

Do not rent from kendallville Indiana apts from Sheamus Clark he a bad landlord and doesn't fix anything plus never repairs anything were moving cause of all that Horrible mold everywhere bathroom leaks tub leaks and mold on side of tub. Building inspector been called on him several times horrible very horrible

Date of experience: June 26, 2017
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Joe Holmes of Repairing & Remodeling Holmes Inc is a Scam Artist! He gave a quote to my 85 yr old mother & we agreed to hire him. He was paid in full. We returned to the house the next day to find his work was shoddy & unprofessional. He also told us he's not incorporated like he leads us to believe. We now have to hire a professional to come out & fix his "work". He argued with my entire family! He is aging and needs glasses but refuses to wear them. I strongly urge anyone in need of a handyman to look elsewhere! He also told me he had a job & the homeowner put stop payment on $1000 check b/c he broke their TV moving its stand! STAY AWAY FROM JOE THE SCAM MAN!

Date of experience: June 12, 2017
Arkansas
1 review
7 helpful votes
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First of we were excited renting this house because it is so private and close to everything, but there's only one problem it was the landlord. This man is a big fat liers, b4 we move in he said he would never bother us but then everytime we go outside here's comes Wayne the landlord with his riding go kart in our house, the bad thing is he uses binoculars to stack us and that's not it, my husband called him to fixed our steps outside front doors, my husband went to the store for couple hours then Wayne the landlord came to house without our 24hours notice then he was walking around the house for hours and he never did fixed the steps. We always pay the rent on time except for the last 3 months we were late for a week cause it was a rough months we have. Rent was $800 a month for a year then $850 a month after that and never let him put the water in his name cause he's just gonna use that to come to the house in and out the driveway to be nosey. And if u all rent this house make sure u check everything and take picture of it specially the bathroom and kitchen because when u moved out he will try to used ur deposit money to fixed his house that's already broken or damaged. My husband already called a cops on him cause we were in the process of moving out b4 the 6th of the month and he was banging on the door and says let me in without 24 hour notice but the cops was on his $#*! telling him he was an idiot. Anyways, we have proved pictures on him sitting in our driveway, videos and all.

Date of experience: June 10, 2017
New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Trolls everywhere
June 6, 2017

I tried to submit an ad, the ad kept getting removed, so I went to the help forum to figure out why.

Instead of getting actual help or feedback, I got bullied off the site by a bunch of internet trolls.

The site is thereby, entirely unusable for me. I cannot post anything without it getting removed, and I have no way to find out how it was removed or how to alter my posting so that it follows the rules and won't be removed.

Date of experience: June 6, 2017
Turkiye
5 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I've been using Craigslist time to time but one thing annoys me for a while: Its layout! Guys, we are in 2017; can't u make it more user friendly huh?

Date of experience: May 31, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I got ripped off for $200 on craigslist and id like it back. I bought a tv which turned out to be the wrong tv and the wrong stand and no remote. Its completely useless

Date of experience: April 1, 2017
South Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I bought a car on Craig's lists sold my this company 3 weeks ago and now it needs $5300 worth of repairs. Do not buy cars from them!

Date of experience: March 20, 2017
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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It's a lady or man that uses "GMAIL" accounts just different names they usually post really nice cars for cheap prices they will give you a sorry story about losing a child husband passing in Afghanistan single mom being in the military or all lies they constantly post things they are really bored and obviously broke and don't work do not fall for them just look on eBay motors review they are posted all over it and they will act like the deal will go through eBay motors be smart which I'm going to report them to the fbi

Date of experience: March 12, 2017
Texas
1 review
7 helpful votes
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Hired this contractor-- did good at the start then he never came back and finished the job-- its been 6 weeks and no-show--- had to get someone else to finish the job--- I will never use them again ----- just be cautious on this one. There name is Ray Smith, from Athens/Florence area.

Date of experience: March 6, 2017
California
1 review
8 helpful votes
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On Tuesday, February 28,2017 6:13 PM, Joseph S. <*******@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks for the response. This is to bring to your notice that you have been chosen and considered for this job position. We are offering you $20 per hour and your working days and hours is 8:00 - 4:00 ( 8hrs a day) from Monday through Friday ( 5 days a week). You will receive a week upfront payment as well as some money to move the van (2015 Ford Van) over. Please be informed that You'll receive a Check which covers your upfront payment and the balance would go to the Mover's agency for the Van delivery. I want to make sure you are okay with that. The Job starts 3/13/2017 because right at the moment my Mom is currently in Oklahoma for a funeral service. I'll always keep you updated and I'd like you to check your email at least twice a day ( Morning & Afternoon) for updates and your prompt response will be appreciated. I 'll come over to the state probably next weekend because I would really love to meet you as well and I believe in your interest to work for us and I do promise to satisfy your needs. In order for your weekly pay to be processed, you MUST have an active bank account and I'm asking you now "Do you have an active bank account"?
Awaiting Your Response

Regards,
Joseph S.

Date of experience: February 28, 2017
Texas
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Craigslist sucks
February 28, 2017

Do not buy anything on that site they scam and rip you off on there you buy car audio the stuff is blown and they steal your money on there also and it is the worst site to buy from and so is Offerup same thing people on there go and harass and cuss you out on there major issues best to buy off of Amazon or Ebay.

Date of experience: February 28, 2017
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Luxury of Queens Inc.,
February 25, 2017

Carlton Edwards was awesome as a salesperson. I purchased a used 2003 Honda Accord Coupe and he went out of his way to assist me. The car was a good deal with low mileage and he helped me reach my final decision. The car had a slight damage in the front bumper. He even assured me to get that fixed at a future date at a nominal price. A very helpful salesperson and I will go back to him for future trade in and buying a new vehicle. God Bless him. Ronnie B. Chatterjee Elmhurst Queens, New York

Date of experience: February 24, 2017
Bangladesh
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Too many flagging issue
February 13, 2017

Too many flagging issue. I tried to post my business ads but that was flagged :| . I don't know. They didn't give me any clear instruction

Date of experience: February 12, 2017
Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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No place to leave a review for dishonest sellers to keep other buyers from being deceived! Please stay away from a lady named Sheila living at Winterthur CL NW Kennesaw, Georgia! Sells toys and other items she states "collects" from neighbors to sell. VERY dishonest lady! Beware!

Date of experience: February 10, 2017
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Don't move with Todd!
February 2, 2017

Don't move with Todd! He stood me up today. He charges $20 per hour per guy with a three hour minimum. He has a lot of ads up a lot for the Seattle area. He even has one up for today February 1,2017. He does not have his own truck.

Date of experience: February 1, 2017
Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Carrington Cove Apt
February 1, 2017

If you are in the huntsville/madison area stay away from these apartments they will draw you in with the specials and then lie about so call damages that are normal wear and tear to avoid returning the security deposit back

Date of experience: January 31, 2017