A Not So Average Joe's Silver Linings: August 2006

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Thanks Once Again Craig Newmark

Thank you once again Craig Newmark of the world-famous and highly used Craigslist.com.

Tonight we bought a Subaru Legacy Wagon for my wife from a fellow Craigslister. Great car, fair price - nice people. Sorry to those waiting who didn't get to buy it, but we're glad to have it - and there is now a 1993 Subaru Legacy AWD Wagon with 200,000 miles for sale at: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/195190685.html

In the past I have used Craigslist to rent property, find auto repair, hire people, buy and sell vehicles, buy furniture and more! In the past two weeks, besides buying a car, I have purchased a swingset and computer desk for my 2 year old daughter.

Craigslist has helped millions of people connect and advertise for free - which has put a damper on a lot of print advertisers that were overcharging. Even though we have not had a huge number of classified ads in Eastside Business, we do have a strong and loyal readership, which leads to a strong display advertising base. I don't have a bad word to say about Craigslist (all praise), but do feel bad that some of the other media outlets have begun to try to tear it down - just remember to consider the source and what they have lost due to consumers winning!

Thanks again Craig!