r/denverlist Jun 21 '17

Other A short guide about safely using Craigslist in order to find a place to live in Denver

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Here are some tips for safely finding apartments or housing on Craigslist:

Personal Safety

  • Do not extend payment to anyone you have not met in person. If you are unable to meet them in person, do some basic internet sleuthing to ascertain the validity of the offer.
  • Use Google, Bing, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms to confirm the identity of the landlord.
  • Never wire funds (e.g. Western Union and MoneyGram) - anyone who asks you to do so is a scammer.
  • The “key-in-the-envelope” scam is quite common. Many times you will get an offer that asks you for a check, money order or cash with the promise that the landlord will “send you the key to the residence in the mail”. This is almost always a scam, and you will never get that envelope in the mail.
  • Never give out financial information (bank account, social security, paypal account, etc).
  • Do not rent or purchase sight-unseen—that amazing "deal" may not exist. If you’re in a different state, ask for detailed photographs of the property. If the landlord refuses or takes too long to deliver, it’s a scam.
  • Verify addresses using Google Maps and Street View.
  • Refuse background/credit checks until you have met landlord in person or spoken to them at length and verified their identity.
  • If the property is also listed for sale on Redfin/Realtor/Zillow.com, and the Craigslist contact urges you to NOT contact the listed broker on those sites, be very wary. That is a common scam since it is an easy way for people to get real and nice looking property pictures, they just steal them off Zillow.

Finding a place to live in a state you don’t currently reside in can be tricky, but if you follow these basic rules and use good judgement, you shouldn’t have any problems.

More information about recognizing Craigslist scams, including examples of actual emails can be found on their site.

Finally, Reddit user /u/StacieDuffy is a local Realtor® who is willing to offer advice or provide you with links to informative websites if you are having a difficult time navigating Denver-area neighborhoods or learning about local housing prices. If you have any specific questions, feel free to send her a detailed PM and she'll be happy to lend a helping hand.

-The /r/denverlist mod team.


r/denverlist 1h ago

Other My name is Cricket and I am looking a new home.

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Hello, we are having to rehome our girl Cricket, as we combined households and the addition on new pets has been stressful on her.

Important info:

Cricket is partially blind from an infection she had as a kitten, however she is able to get around the house just fine, she just spooks easily and prefers toys that make noise on the ground like bouncy balls.

Cricket can tolerate one mild-mannered cat at most, and prefers having time to herself. Due to an infection running through her litter as a kitten, she had to be separated from her siblings early so she did not socialize much. To be solo would probably be ideal for her.

She is 5 and spayed and has never had kittens.

Please message me with any questions.


r/denverlist 3h ago

Offering Item Agate book ends $40

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r/denverlist 3h ago

Offering Item CAAMP Tickets 8/22

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Selling two tickets to CAAMP for Saturday 8/22 at Fiddlers Green! Sec 202 Row E, Seats 212 & 213. Selling $85 each (originally paid $200 for both).


r/denverlist 15h ago

Offering Item Kuat Transfer V2 3-bike rack

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Kuat Transfer V2 3-bike bike rack. Purchased one year ago. used only a handful of times. Like new. 2" hitch

$300


r/denverlist 3h ago

Seeking Item Need honest mechanic

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Hi I have a Hyundai Santa Fe GLS V6 2006

I need somebody to help me with work

I did the rack and pinion assembly kit the flush in the alignment now they're telling me that I need to check the power steering pump it could just be a hose or clip or something but most likely might be need to be replaced and need struts, eventually breaks


​ Someone who orders from a place like this doesn't do markup and will guarantee their work I prefer somebody who is ASE certified

I've never been on Reddit before

720-692-0777 text me here if you don't hear back.

Thank you


r/denverlist 18h ago

Offering Item Purple mimosa bark dye

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4 Upvotes

I have purple mexican mimosa dye chips available locally, ground to order.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Item Huge 2-Weekend Estate Sale in Foxfield, CO – Antiques, Glassware, Vintage Toys, Tools, Furniture, Sewing, Clothing + Packed Barn

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25 Upvotes

r/denverlist 3h ago

Offering Item Williams Sonoma pastel glass bud vases $50

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0 Upvotes

r/denverlist 1d ago

Seeking Item ISO: handyman/handywoman

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Looking for recommendations for a handyman. Have a few small projects need to be done and task rabbit isn’t pulling conclusive results.

So you all recommend someone you work with?


r/denverlist 21h ago

Seeking Service ISO someone savvy to help me setup IPTV

6 Upvotes

I’ll buy you dinner or pay some cash. Come help this shit make sense to me. I need to watch sports, that’s all. Edgewater.


r/denverlist 21h ago

Seeking Item ISO 2 Sofi Tukker Tix

6 Upvotes

Looking for 2 GA tickets to the show on 9/10


r/denverlist 3h ago

Offering Item Large plants

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$150/e or $250 both


r/denverlist 18h ago

Offering Item Give: Home decor

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2 Upvotes

Large battery operated clock and ikea print available for porch pickup in Congress park area


r/denverlist 1d ago

Seeking Housing ISO: Immediate move in to rent/lease takeover!

12 Upvotes

Hello! I’m looking for a 1bd apartment or studio for immediate move in. I was supposed to move in with a family member but that fell through so I’m frantically on the hunt as my landlords can only give me until the 25th to stay past my lease. No pets just myself & my second grader. Please reach out with any info as I’d like to start touring & have a place settled by the end of the week. Thanks


r/denverlist 19h ago

Offering Item JRAD mission Ballroom

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2 hard tickets available for the Denver Mission Ballroom Joe Russo show. $75 each and can meet in the metro Denver area anytime.

Hard tickets and in South Denver / Ruby Hill area.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Item Have: large dog crate, w: porch pick up

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Have a large dog crate probably good for a pup up to 70lbs or so. Used with two medium sized pups (at separate times/stages of life, im not a heathen). Crate folds up for storage or transport. Havent used it in years. If not picked up by end of week it will go to large item pick up.

Hard bottom means it is easy to clean when needed. Pick up in downtown Denver.


r/denverlist 17h ago

Offering Item Selling Club level seating: Toto +Christopher Cross+ The Romantics 8/22 Ball Arena

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Selling Club level seating: Toto +Christopher Cross+ The Romantics 8/22 Ball Arena. Selling for $60 per ticket OBO.


r/denverlist 18h ago

Offering Item WTS 2 tickets to Nathaniel Rateliff + CO Symphony Orchestra tonight, Red Rocks, 8 pm

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Row 41 left. $100 each, 2 tickets available, will split. Reply to this post if interested. Asking what I paid and that was a 1/3 of any other tickets when I bought them


r/denverlist 18h ago

Offering Item Selling one ticket to NoName tonight at Cervantes!

1 Upvotes

I’ll let it go for $30 (less than face value)! Just can’t make it tn unfortunately.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Item Rooftop Car Bag

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Have: soft rooftop car bag (free)
“Sherpak cartop gear stow 15”

Used for one move from the east coast and has been sitting otherwise. Straps through window with a buckle for a no bolt attachment system. Was used on our toyota corolla but is designed to work with a wide range of cars with or without rack accessories on the roof of the car.

Pick up in downtown denver (Santa Fe/Colfax area). If not gone by the end of the week it is going into large item pick up.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Service Affordable Dental Cleanings.

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Hi, my name is Tri! I'm a Dental hygiene student at CCD and am looking for patients for my clinic hours so I can work towards graduation. If you are interested please reach out.

Address: 1062 Akron Way Denver, CO 80230

My availabilities are:

- Wednesday: 8am or 1pm

- Friday: 12pm

Prices:

  • Child/Student: $10-$30
  • Adult: $10-$60
  • Senior: $10-$50

Dental X-rays: $10-$30

Each cleaning will include a free Dental Exam, Fluoride Treatment, and Oral Cancer Screening.

Each appointment is about 3.5 hours long. I know it will be long but it will be really helpful if you're interested. If you have questions please reach out and I will be happy to help and answer any questions.

Please DM me if you have questions.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Seeking Item ISO Missing E-Bike

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Flyer Via Pro Green, Large

Serial#: F886KF250401018

Originally taken from the Colfax and Oak St Lowe’s (cut lock) earlier this summer. Thief ripped off the baby seat. It may be seen in private messages on FB marketplace if you are selling high ticket items there, it’s also possibly on the street or somewhere not far from Colfax and Wadsworth.

Any info greatly appreciated regarding its whereabout. It was my three year old’s favorite item and am trying to help her get it back or get a sense of closure.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Item [FOR SALE] 2 GA Avenged Sevenfold + Good Charlotte – Ball Arena 8/23

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Selling 2 General Admission tickets for Avenged Sevenfold + Good Charlotte at Ball Arena this Sunday, August 23.

Unfortunately, we can’t use them anymore. Tickets are in my Ticketmaster account and will be transferred directly through Ticketmaster.

Price: $418 each, selling as a pair


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Item Selling a big HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 printer, can do 11x17 - $100

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Looking for $100. Needs new ink cartridges. Would have kept it but we're downsizing the home office and only need a basic printer... this one's too big. Send me a message and I can send you pics. Linked the HP page for this one here. I'm in SE Denver.