Comments on: Want to Sell Something on Craigslist? Make It Look Amazing.

By: combatcameraman

combatcameraman — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:12:00 +0000

We sold our friends using a video we made. Turned out quite well I think.

By: Anthony Chopin

Anthony Chopin — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:49:00 +0000

I have a question though. How do you get large hi res images on CL? Whenever i post high res images they are automatically compressed down to the standard tiny size that looks like a cell phone picture. Little help? lol

By: Anthony Chopin

Anthony Chopin — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:47:00 +0000

It really works! I want to buy that motorcycle!!

By: Darwin Young

Darwin Young — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:33:00 +0000

I personally feel that the cross process look is confusing to ordinary viewers….either CP them all…or NOT…

By: harry

harry — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:49:00 +0000

Funny enough I came across this advert on CL after reading this post. If I had the cash, this item is well represented via it’s photos. BTW I AM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AD. Just want to share the photos related to the subject of this article above.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/3000498265.html

By: amanduca

amanduca — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:24:00 +0000

Im selling some old cameras on craigslist too. Gotta make em look pretty. http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/pho/3036200139.html

By: perceptionalreality

perceptionalreality — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:10:00 +0000

Not just craigslist. I “inherited” a case of over 100 old smoking pipes years ago. (Renter left it in my grandmother’s property.) I did a lot of research before listing them, but mostly I just took the time to do great photos. My listings averaged around 50% more per pipe than other listings for the same make and style, even though mine were seriously used and all but abused.

Took that lesson to heart and everything I’ve sold on eBay has done well when I’ve taken the time to do great photos. (Ratio lighting with rim/kickers, gradient background, etc.) Just a few extra minutes Strobist-style. It works so well it almost feels like stealing, but in fact I’m doing such good, high-resolution, detailed photos that I’m representing my items better than the competition.

By: Ray Jackson II

Ray Jackson II — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:59:00 +0000

I tried doing more of a product photo for something I was selling once, but then people kept thinking it was just a product photo and not the actual item…ended up having to put a disclaimer. :o

By: Nikita Andrews

Nikita Andrews — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:34:00 +0000

Yeah totally agree …. I am moving overseas so I set up a website for all my stuff … I ended up getting a bidding war on my stuff and sold everything within a couple of days … even my used clothing made thousands of dollars .. which really surprised me. Also had people asking me if I’d like to do work for them. So it generated business as well …

http://www.nikitasapt.com was the site

By: Nathan Cashion

Nathan Cashion — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:27:00 +0000

I did this for a friend selling his Roush Mustang. http://goo.gl/zhZHe
I’m not claiming the images are great (I totally overdid the HDR shot just to mess around), but they’re better than the average. Though I don’t think he ever managed to let it go.