Are all online marketplaces created equal?

Well, in 2024 a few things have changed. The question is, what are you willing to pay for some sanity, and good leads to get some more cash in your pocket?

Craigslist – the old school holy grail of online classified ads, for the old geezers of the internet. Somehow the site looks the same as it did back in 1999, but I can’t really complain. It works, and its not flooded with ads like everyone else. The biggest change, you now pay $5 to list a vehicle for sale. In our opinion, the price is worth the leads… there are plenty and somehow even though the site looks like one ancient scam, they are somehow more legitimate than 70% of the responses received on Facebook marketplace. While it is listed as ‘Beta’, chats in the mobile app seems to work well and is similar to Facebook messenger.

Facebook Marketplace – the newer kid on the block. Posting an ad for a vehicle in 2024 is met with AI extensibility – showing average prices of similar vehicles being sold so you get an idea of what you can get out of your own ride. When your listing doesn’t get enough traction, it will recommend price adjustments or adding video, more photos, etc. to help you gain views, and ultimately sell your rust bucket. To top it all off, the ability to quickly analyze video views, clicks and saves is helpful and gives you an overall idea of how your listing is performing.

No matter which marketplace you choose, you really can’t go wrong with either one.

• Facebook is great being it is free and offers lots of help along the way with suggestions to improve your post.
• Craigslist, although simpler offers a good primary or secondary stream of customers to get additional views on your ride.
• If you want to sell a ride in a pinch, post to both (just spend the $5) and you won’t regret it.