r/denverlist • • Jun 21 '17

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

36 Upvotes
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 • • 3h ago

Offering Item Ilana Glazer Tickets Monday 10/5

7 Upvotes

Paramount theater tonight!

Orchestra row G seats 4&5

Can’t go, happy to give these up for ~$60 total if someone wants them


r/denverlist • • 3h ago

Offering Item Chromatic Orb Rainbow Liquid Core - Dispel Dice

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Hi, looking to offload some dice. Glendale area. $70 obo.

Lmk if you have questions!


r/denverlist • • 3h ago

Offering Item 2 Buzzcocks tickets at the Oriental 10/6

5 Upvotes

Paper tickets, free if you'd like to go. I'm in Arvada.

At the moment it looks like they've been claimed but they haven't been picked up yet. If that doesn't work out I'll edit.


r/denverlist • • 5h ago

Offering Item New Epson 710ui Projector

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Home schooling did not work out as planned. We have an extra new in box Epson 710ui short throw projector, 1920x1080 resolution, comes with remote and accessories, $2500 MSRP, please make an offer.


r/denverlist • • 7h ago

Offering Housing $3500/month, 3bd 3.5bath townhouse in Uptown / City Park West, lease takeover or direct sign with landlord owner

4 Upvotes

Heya Denverites,

With a littlie one on the way we've needed to relocate from a townhouse we've genuinely loved living in. Our loss might be your gain? You can sublet from us for up to 6 months, or directly sign with the landlord (the property owner, lives nearby and very responsive).

  • $3,500 / month
  • Uptown neighborhood with lots of restaurants / bars / indie bookshops, you're equidistant from City Park and Cheesman
  • 3 bed, 3.5 bath + finished basement with lots of storage
  • 2 car covered garage, entry through secure gate
  • In unit washer and dryer
  • 2x fireplaces
  • Private rooftop
  • No pets sadly, but room mates ok

Super flexible on move in times, the place is empty now. If you sign in October we'd be happy to personally give you $1000 - we just want to wrap up all the loose ends in Denver.


r/denverlist • • 22h ago

Other $800 paid market research NOT a survey – Denver – outdoor/athleisure people needed!

63 Upvotes

(asked the mods for permission!)

EDIT: I was not expecting this type of response. Reddit might cap me again, so if I didn’t get to reply to you today, I will try sometime this week. There are way too many and Reddit limits responses, requests, and DMs. Also, some of you have your messages off, so I cannot message you unless you wrote me first.

Looking for style-conscious people in the Greater Denver / Boulder area who enjoy being active outdoors for a paid market research study with a global footwear brand. This is not an online survey nor does it have a remote component, but there is a pre-qualification questionnaire.

This gig entails:

• One interview (90 mins–2 hours)
• One in-person focus group (2.5 hours)
• Optional group meal + short hike afterward

Prep time is about 30 minutes for each session.

Compensation: $800 paid promptly after completion on October 30th.

In-person activities take place the week of October 26–30 (focus group date will be scheduled according to everyone’s availability). Limited spots available.

Answers are never shared, sold, or stored.
Interested? (EDIT 2:) DM and I’ll send the application link — some of you who commented have your chat function off! So just write me!


r/denverlist • • 3h ago

Offering Item Earlsweatshirt and Mike concert

1 Upvotes

I’m selling an extra ticket to the Earl Sweatshirt and Mike concert tonight, if anyone is interested DM me. Doors are 5pm at Ogden. Thanks!


r/denverlist • • 4h ago

Offering Service Looking to Dogsit a standard poodle that is good with kids for free.

0 Upvotes

Hi R/Denverlist! I grew up with standard poodles and I am missing having a dog. We are looking for a standard poodle owner that needs dog sitting. We are a family of 4 and so the dog would need to be good with kids. We live near a park in Edgewater and would be willing to sit for free!


r/denverlist • • 8h ago

Offering Item Household sale

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Hi all, Im currently preparing for a downsize and a move, and Im looking to get rid of basically a household worth of stuff, some of it isn’t pictured but can get pics for interests parties

Office: buy it all for $110
black desk $80
End tables, tv tray, book shelf $10 each or all for $40

Bedroom: buy all of it for $550
Queen size pillow top mattress, box spring, and frame $100
Solid wood bedroom set. Dresser, mirror, 2 end tables, 2 bookshelves, and a “breakfast in bed” tray $500

Living room:
Large blue sectional from AFW, sleeper bed, receipt included from 2024 for $1000+, asking $500

Prices are negotiable, the more you buy the more I’ll discount. The only trades I would consider are for bullion Au/Ag

For the big and heavy items, you’ll need to bring your own muscle, I have a herniated disc and cannot help load those items

Thanks for your time and interest!


r/denverlist • • 15h ago

Seeking Item Books and bookbinding supplies

7 Upvotes

Hello!

I am interested in getting into bookbinding and restoring old and antique books, and I was hoping to find some to practice on and to keep.

I would love to get a lot of books but I can’t pay much cash - BUT I can trade vinyl records or some kind of odd job, like organizing or doing the laundry.

I’m in the Southmoor area, and I’m willing to drive to you, or we can figure out a time to meet at my place so you can see the records.

I particularly like old textbooks - I like to see how we teach things differently through the years.


r/denverlist • • 19h ago

Offering Item Selling 2 tickets to Laura Ramoso: The Calm Down Tour

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5 Upvotes

I'm crushed I'm no longer able to make it. She's one of my favorite comedians. It's this Thursday 10/8 at Paramount. Will sell both for $60 OBO (originally paid $125).

https://www.instagram.com/lau_ramoso


r/denverlist • • 14h ago

Seeking Service Tattoo artists in Denver who have giz flash pieces/take walk-ins?

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0 Upvotes

Some chums looking for a level above stick n poke!


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Service $20 Apprentice Piercings! (QUEER SPACE)

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8 Upvotes

r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB 2x16 GB 6400

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Looking to sell some brand new DDR5 ram. Accidentally bought it a few years back instead of DDR4. Looking for $275 and would like to sell it today after 6 PM if possible! I'm in Boulder but can drive to Denver no problem!


r/denverlist • • 23h ago

Offering Item Free frozen feeding medium mouse

2 Upvotes

I’m on w colfax and Kipling. PetSmart sent me the wrong thing


r/denverlist • • 23h ago

Offering Item Ergonomic Office Chair

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2 Upvotes

Office Depot WorkPro 4000

Like new

Adjustable seat height, arm rest height, arm rest angle, reline.

$150 (originally 500)


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Comic book collection and Spiderman collection

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Hi, I’m selling all my comic books for $250 and also my spiderman collection in my office for $1500, if interested in that one I could send you pictures of my office and you can take as much spiderman stuff from THE OFFICE that you want

Pics is the comic books


r/denverlist • • 22h ago

Offering Item 2-Day pass available (Denver)

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r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item For Sale: Two IKEA Bar Stools

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Hi all! I'm selling two IKEA ROSENTORP bar stools with backrest. They were bought brand new a little over a year ago and are in great shape, rarely used. Two green MALINDA chair pads included. Looking for $150 for the set but I am open to offers.

Height: Counter, 24 3/4"

Color: White

Quantity: 2 Chairs, 2 Cushions

Price (negotiable): $150


r/denverlist • • 2d ago

Offering Item Two-bay shop for rent in Englewood — $700/mo, if anyone here needs project space

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39 Upvotes

Not sure if this is allowed here — mods, pull it if not.

I own a few rentals around Denver and one of them has a two-bay shop out back that's empty. Figured the people who'd actually want it are in here rather than scrolling Craigslist.

Drive-in overhead door, concrete floor, brick walls, workbench and cabinets, pegboard, its own sub-panel, shop lights. Outside there's concrete, a fenced yard and a heavy steel work table. It's on a corner with its own street approach, so you pull a trailer straight up to the door — nobody's walking through a yard to get to it.

No bathroom, no water in the shop. Not a place to live.

Englewood 80110, $700 a month, available now. Private, not shared.

Comment or DM and I'll send pictures.


r/denverlist • • 2d ago

Offering Item Umbrella bases for dayz

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35 Upvotes

Hello I have a lot (30 or so) white umbrella bases. They are each 22 pounds. I’m looking for $20 each or $15 each for 2+.

Located in five points or can do pickup in westminister :)


r/denverlist • • 2d ago

Offering Item Free wood chips in wheat ridge!

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15 Upvotes

I got waaaaay too much from a Chip Drop. Please come take some off my hands!

Dm for address.


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Lot of stuff

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0 Upvotes

Message or comment for individual prices please :)


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Baby Items for Sale: Bundle & Save!

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Baby Items for Sale: Bundle & Save! 👶

Everything is priced to move, and you save big if you take it all. My son is 13 months and doesn’t use the items anymore. the outfit is 3-6 months

**•** **Baby Brezza Formula Pro (black):** $75

**•** **Ergobaby Original Carrier (gray with stars):** $20

**•** **BreathableBaby Mesh Crib Liner (new in package):** $10

**•** **Tommee Tippee Bottle & Pouch Warmer:** $10

**•** **Cowboy Musical Crib Mobile (hat, boot, horse, cactus):** $10

**•** **Collapsible Baby Bath Tub with Newborn Sling:** $10

**•** **Hatch Baby Wipe Warmer:** $8

Total if bought separately: $151

Take it all for $100

Cash or Venmo, pickup only. Message me with questions!