Are You a Craigslist Flake? Buying & Selling Etiquette Tips  I
consider myself a bit of a Craigslist expert: having moved four
times in the last five years, I've basically revamped my home
almost entirely via Craigslist. So I know there's nothing more
frustrating than flaky responders and no-shows. In fact, this
just happened to me again last night: a woman (here's looking at
you, "Cassandra") told me she'd be at my apartment at 7 pm to
buy a wallhanging I had listed for sale... and she never showed.
I had a bunch of errands to run last night, too, which I had to
postpone because I was waiting around for someone who didn't
have the courtesy to tell me she'd changed her mind.  Whether
you're buying or selling things on Craigslist, it pays to be
nice. And polite. And professional. If you want your ad to stick
out, write it well and put up great pictures. If you really want
to buy something before someone else gets it, write a clear and
persuasive email, give them a precise time you can be there, and
SHOW UP.  H