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Craigslist has a rating of 2.72 stars from 799 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Craigslist most frequently mention customer service, several times, and phone number problems. Craigslist ranks 217th among Classifieds sites.

  • Service
    74
  • Value
    68
  • Shipping
    37
  • Returns
    35
  • Quality
    58
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 11.1%
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  • It's a mess in there because its all practically bots try to scam people to get phone numbers and collect pictures.
  • There is no customer service phone numbers, so you have to email.
How would you rate Craigslist?
Top Positive Review

“Enjoyd, but not %100”

Rick S.
4/16/24

I used craigslist for years: I bought some staff, sold TV, found a job. But I don't understand why there isn't any support

Top Critical Review

“No administrator to hold everyone to the same standard”

Lesa W.
1/6/24

I posted in 3 different areas simple post for my pug puppies just simple contact info no pricing get flagged and removed every single time yet there are people with pictures and $2000 dollar prce tags all over the place this site is BS the puppy mills run rampant on here and flag your post for greed whoever owns this company is seriously screwed up I wont shop or post with Craigslist ever again I hope your site crashes and burns no images because they flagged all attempts to find suitable homes for my babies craigslist blows

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Thumbnail of user lesaw50
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2024

I posted in 3 different areas simple post for my pug puppies just simple contact info no pricing get flagged and removed every single time yet there are people with pictures and $2000 dollar prce tags all over the place this site is BS the puppy mills run rampant on here and flag your post for greed whoever owns this company is seriously screwed up I wont shop or post with Craigslist ever again I hope your site crashes and burns no images because they flagged all attempts to find suitable homes for my babies craigslist blows

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Thumbnail of user verit
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 29th, 2024

This site is a BAD, BAD joke...
They remove/deactivate your listing for no valid reason because the site is run by people who are as smart as a box of hair and that is why it is packed with junk, crap and trash.
And good luck if you try to contact customer service and ask for an explanation, you better off talking to your chair!

Thumbnail of user michaelk5624
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 26th, 2024

Right in the middle of everywhere in the world we are fighting inflation craigslist raises the price of an ad from $3.00 to $5.00 with no addition of features. Just give me more money they said.

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Thumbnail of user vishalm59
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 31st, 2023

A few weeks ago, CL started removing my posts for no reason.
They don't even have a phone # to call.

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Thumbnail of user johna4094
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 21st, 2023

I am blocked by Craigslist for no apparent reason. They give an email site to respond to, no one responds back. No idea why I am blocked, only posted normal items such as Gas Dryer, auto, etc. Never any complaints, posted maybe 5x in the last 2 years. Have emailed them 10x in last 6 months w/no reply. This is what it shows:

Your request has been blocked.

If you have questions, please contact us.

Tip for consumers:
Why I was blocked!

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Thumbnail of user ncscullion
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 26th, 2024

They take down postings if you don't pay for it, limiting what people can see in the website. I don't recommend this website.

Tip for consumers:
Don't use this website

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Thumbnail of user takei24
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 10th, 2023

Craigslist will let prostitutes and down-low s*x get posted all over the site, but the moment someone posts something gentle, genuine, or basic, it will be flagged into oblivion.

CL is the place scum reigns supreme and legitimately normal people are denied participation.

Going without community contact is better than using Craigslist.

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Thumbnail of user brantleyh3
4 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 27th, 2023

On the one hand, it's a great platform for finding affordable deals and unique items. But on the other hand, navigating through the endless listings and scammers can be frustrating and overwhelming. I've had good and bad experiences using Craigslist, from finding my dream apartment to dealing with dishonest sellers. It's a love-hate relationship. Still, I'd recommend using this platform.

Thumbnail of user robinc1140
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 14th, 2023

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Thumbnail of user nigeln
50 reviews
122 helpful votes
September 15th, 2021

Craigslist is pretty good if you want to sell your comics and DVDs. I made successful sales of my Superman comic books and the customer didn't try to haggle for a lower price. If the price is reasonable, you won't deal with difficult customers. Every once in awhile, there's an annoying phone call but it's infrequent. The pets section is toxic, though, so do well enough to avoid.

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Thumbnail of user ricks1749
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 16th, 2024

I used craigslist for years: I bought some staff, sold TV, found a job. But I don't understand why there isn't any support

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Thumbnail of user johnd2440
5 reviews
31 helpful votes
July 30th, 2019

Scammers, they stole my money, I called severally they didn't pick my calls and I sent them messages through email forty times they never respondedI paid about $2500. 00 for house rent to the owner, just to find out it all a scam. I was lucky to recover it back through an agent I met through a friend, I got back $1000. 00 out of my money, he promised to help with the balance. So if you are a victim like me, message him through this email( admin AT dellj4001ATgmailDOTcom)

Thumbnail of user johno1922
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
July 19th, 2023

I give the site 5stars. It is helpful in getting straight. Just some of the renters play others property. I had an experience in Atlanta where deputies searched my room saying they had a warrant for someone from 2016 and it was 2023. I believe those guys in that home were not for people succeeding or there well being. Those
Deputies didn't even search upstairs which was odd the 1st chance I got was 1 way out of Atlanta.

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Thumbnail of user moea57
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 20th, 2023

I have been posting in craigslist 50 items for each month 3.00 per post now the raised the price for 5.00 no thank you not for me anymore Facebook market is free

Thumbnail of user inkdvoice
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 20th, 2024

Once upon a time, I could use CL as a legitimate source to sell homemade, used or any product or service and make money without problems. Not any more. I'm not sure when it all changed, perhaps when backpage was shut down, but a person (particularly female) can do hardly anything any longer. I bought a business services ad for residential and commercial cleaning. What did I get? 3 legitimate responses. The rest were for things such as: "can you do nude? In lingerie? Topless? Etc. I placed an ad for a room/house share and what did I get? 100% were "sure if you will do xyz.:" all sexually explicit. When I needed a place to stay when I was homeless just temporarily until I could get a job and get on my feet, I'm exchange I offered for, cooking and cleaning, until I could start paying rent? 98% responses were of a sexually explicit nature. I also put this ad in the community section. Same thing. I needed a rideshare and got the same results. I don't believe other than selling a car, trailer, or any inanimate object that there is any other type of person responding. ON TOP OF WHICH, the moment they are rejected, is the moment THEY delete your ad. The stupidest practice any online publication can possibly institute and that is to allow clearly deviant, sociopathic readers to censor their publication. Then when they get accustomed to your vernacular? They don't even respond. They just delete. It is like the patients running the asylum or the toddlers watching over the day care center or more appropriately the criminals overseeing the prison. CL remains at the top of their genre, but I can only surmise the bull of their readers are the leftovers from backpage. It is only good for selling objects. It isn't even good for getting a job. The good number of those ads are scams—of a sexual nature usually.

Thumbnail of user plaremontoya
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
November 14th, 2023

I've posted for a room to rent several times through out the years and lately things aren't what they use to be. I've gotten messages from men of course that invite me out of state for a place all expenses to get there free rent sound to good to be true. I figure ok if this man wants me to go stay there for free all expenses paid then let's see how true it is. I'll message back stating "if you want me to believe your legit and I can go worry free no rent etc then show me. Here's my cash tag if you want me to believe you and trust you send $50 if not then your probably a trafficking women that are vulnerable and believe what you say and are never to be seen again"

Other responses are "take care of me I'll take care of you" I'm willing to pay rent why am I taking care of anyone period.

Don't take my word for it put an ad up in your city state your a female looking for a room... and the responses will come

I've also put ad in the craigslist community ride share section to get a ride to store and back pretty much noonish willing to pay but same responses "I don't want the cash we can work out something out" "can you send a pic" "are you a female"

These responses usually come from midnight to 4 am no I won't get in a car at that time I would've ubered but only got cash on me and the main reason to go to store was to load my cash app

Thumbnail of user k.m1
3 reviews
22 helpful votes
May 31st, 2022

I contacted Craigslist to report someone stealing my identity for a property listing using their site and Jotform to make it appear official. Not a peep from these people and I will never use this damn site again for anything. Seems like people can murder and scam off this weak $#*! site and get away with it F**k you All‼You will REAP all of what you allow on your site right in HELL‼

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None my identity was stolen from a scam as that appeared legit

Thumbnail of user 123mybox123
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

When trying to report a credit card that's not working which has worked just fine in the past and works well at evert other place I use it, craigslist does nothing to fix it or even respond. Trying to post a legitimate ad for work which I've also posted the same ad plenty of times. So nothing wrong with the post or card or even the user, it's craigslist themselves.

Tip for consumers:
When trying to report a credit card that's not working which has worked just fine in the past and works well at evert other place I use it, craigslist does nothing to fix it or even respond. Trying to post a legitimate ad for work which I've also posted the same ad plenty of times. So nothing wrong with the post or card or even the user, it's craigslist themselves.

Products used:
When trying to report a credit card that's not working which has worked just fine in the past and works well at evert other place I use it, craigslist does nothing to fix it or even respond. Trying to post a legitimate ad for work which I've also posted the same ad plenty of times. So nothing wrong with the post or card or even the user, it's craigslist themselves.

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Thumbnail of user markm370
5 reviews
32 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2017

If you want to get something second hand or sell it, this is the best venue for accomplishing that. I've sold lots of things that I would have been inclined to throw out, but it seemed like somebody would want them, and they did. Not everything sells, but I'd estimate I've sold 80% of what I've listed. It's not like you're getting top dollar, but for a small effort, you're getting some $ and you're not filling up a landfill. I've bought things as well and gotten what I expected.

Personals are a whole other experience. I thought I was looking for a relationship, but I'm just finding scams for my credit card posing as Age Verification and safe "dating" sites... and hookers, yep hookers, ya read that right. I haven't put up an ad myself, but checking the "Women seeking Men" section, most posts are trying to steal your credit card numbers and some are simply soliciting. If you're looking for love, try elsewhere.

Thumbnail of user amelial122
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
June 27th, 2023

Good platform but it has some fake scam jobs. It helped me to complete some writing samples for my portfolio

Thumbnail of user nancye593
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 21st, 2021

5/21 I used Craigslist to find a local mover. It worked out excellent! Not only did Larry show up 10 min. Early, he and his partner worked fast and efficiently. I would recommend Budget Moving Service in Grand Rapids. I wish I could go on his ad and rate him there instead of doing it this way.

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The owner of the moving co. returned my phone call within minutes. He is honest, hardworking and very skilled at moving. In 3 hrs. the contents of the 2 bd. rm. apt. was moved 30 miles to new home. Larry is the owner. He listened to what I needed done. He gave us the choice to help move stuff with him and his helper or they could move it all. He was laid back and super easy to do business with. I highly recommend Budget Moving Service (Grand Rapids area). He was half price of any other mover.

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a local moving co. in Grand Rapids, Mich.

BUDGET MOVING SERVICE*** (GRAND RAPIDS & SURROUNDING AREAS)

Thumbnail of user edwardc1034
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2023

Craigslist is a great place to sell or post a 'wanted' ad... Until someone 'flags' you for no reason and craigslist simply sees their flag and takes your ad down cut and dry.no reasons(s) given. They believe anyone.actually they don't believe anyone except someone hitting the 'flag' sign. It's automatic for them. Craigslist is a spineless organization that doesn't know the difference between right and wrong. They don't even follow their own guidelines about treating people fairly.

Tip for consumers:
Beware of scammers

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Thumbnail of user karenk3224
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 21st, 2023

There has been quite a few posts that are scams on here, houses for rent that actually are houses for sale, they use the pictures the Realtors have and then they use that and they post it for rent and then I'm on my way to Florida but it's a $50 application fee blah blah blah and we'll mail you the keys don't fall for it especially the senior Section 8 one. Realtors are trying to get it taken down but Craigslist come on get with the program it's a scam this is like the fifth one I found

Thumbnail of user rona275
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
August 5th, 2020

So let's just say Craigslist is one big gamble. You never know what you're going to get. But as long as you can read people via messages then you should have good experiences. I would reccomend this website to anyone who needs to save some cash.

Thumbnail of user jilla303
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 22nd, 2021

I just moved into the Addison at Universal in Orlando, FL and this is best place I have ever lived. The staff really cares about the place looking nice and clean. I live facing the pool and on the weekends it is busy but I can assure you the office staff are on it regarding residents and guests not tearing up the amenities. Everyone is super nice and it is like living at a resort. Very pet friendly and they even have a pet spa. Office closes at 6pm but they have someone that works until 9pm so the pool, technology room, and inside amenities are available. Don't waste your money on these other over priced complex, here you actually get what you pay for! Thank you staff!

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