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 • • 23m ago

Offering Item Tetris Seven Person Group Costume! Get your last minute group/office Halloween costume.

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r/denverlist • • 4h ago

Trading You teach me circus skills... I trade you massage therapy!

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14 Upvotes

Like the flyer says:

If you teach me aerial arts, dragon staff, fan tech, and/or train me in flexibility/conditioning...

...I'll trade you massage therapy, fire cupping, and/or hydro-heat pack therapy.

I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist of 10 years and charge $2/min.

I have my own dragon staff and fans but do not have an aerial rig.

DM me if interested!


r/denverlist • • 1h ago

Offering Item Any takers at $100 on the Forsberg plaque?

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r/denverlist • • 8h ago

Seeking Item Looking for 2 tickets to Science Lounge: Mythic Creatures 10/29 at DMNS

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If you have 2 extra tickets you'd like to sell, please send me a message. Thank you!


r/denverlist • • 19h ago

Offering Item Assortment of duct

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Assortment of duct dor sale, both double and single walled. $250 OBO.


r/denverlist • • 23h ago

Other Looking for private office space

3 Upvotes

Hello all! I’m a solo attorney looking for a private office, preferably in Littleton or anything within 5 miles. Ideally looking for a small law office with an extra room you’re looking to fill. It would only be for myself. Trying to keep the budget around 400 but willing to negotiate. Don’t need much space, but would need to have a lockable door. Thanks!


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Switch Lite

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Great condition. Gently used. Doesn’t have original OEM charger but will come with USB C charger. $75 OBO.


r/denverlist • • 17h ago

Seeking Item Looking to buy 2 tickets for Science Lounge Halloween: Mythic Creatures - DMNS - 10/29

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Looking to buy 2. DM me if you have some to sell


r/denverlist • • 19h ago

Offering Item TOPO Global Travel Bag 30L-Clay

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30L travel backpack in discontinued colorway- Clay. A durable, organized, 3-way carry backpack with several zippered compartments. Only used once- like new.

$160


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Service Need work!

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I need a few extra dollars so I’m available for whatever’s needed such as (yard work) (odd jobs)
(Heavy lifting) (dog sitting) hit me up safe and legit tons of experience !


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Other Alyssa Grace - Ogden Theatre - Denver November 5

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r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Trading Looking to trade my Ricoh griii camera for a Ricoh griiix.

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Want to trade my “like new” Ricoh GRIII for a GRIIIX with the tighter focal length. The Ricoh I’m trading only has a little over 700 shots and is in perfect working condition. Comes with a lens cap and wrist strap with 1 battery and a 3rd party flash.


r/denverlist • • 13h ago

Offering Item iPhone 14 Plus unlocked Best Offer, case & charger no box *repost*

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r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Selling Waveform QuadPro 4x4 MIMO Panel Antenna

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Looking to sell my Waveform QuadPro 4x4 MIMO Panel Antenna. In really good condition and bought it 2 years ago but don't need it due to home renovation. Asking $100 and includes the complete kit with two 10ft. cables.

Cash or Venmo only. Local pickup near Wash Park.


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Other Takipnik (post/alt metal) seeking bassist

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r/denverlist • • 2d ago

Offering Item Free costume

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Today is “decades day” at my daughter’s school for spirit week. Ordered this last minute costume just for today since I didn’t have anything on hand. Would love for this to go to a child that still needs a costume!

It’s size 8-9 years old. My daughter in this pic wears size girls 10/12.

I’m located in park hill but can meet you by Alma Lincoln park if that works better.


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Other Colorado Antique Gallery changing locations

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r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Ticket to Failure at the bluebird right now, FREE

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Do you like the band Failure? Do you not know them and want to go to a show right now at the Bluebird? I can transfer you the ticket


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item NFL cards

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Looking so sell my NFL collection. Have a couple hundred cards including a couple numbered and a Byrce Young jersey patch. Post a photo of some of the bigger hits. $150 obo. Thanks!


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Seeking Item DMNS Halloween tickets

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Does anyone have one DMNS Halloween creatures science lounge ticket available?


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Rav4 WeatherTech Floor Mats (2013-2018)

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WT floormats for Toyota RAV4, years 2013-2018, 1st and 2nd row. Good condition no flaws. $75 obo

Thank you!


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Portable Oxygen Concentrator Inogen One G5

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Used but good condition. Goes to 6lpm. $900 or best offer. On Berthoud CO.


r/denverlist • • 1d ago

Offering Item Portable Oxygen Concentrator Oxlife Liberty 2

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Low hours. Continuous flow up to 2lpm and pulse up to 10lpm. $1500 it best offer. In Berthoud CO.


r/denverlist • • 2d ago

Offering Service Anyone need any help?

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Need a Hand Around the House? 🏡

Reliable, detail-oriented help for your home and yard! I’m available for:

🌿 Yard work & garden cleanup

🧹 House cleaning & deep cleaning

🎨 Painting & touch-ups

📦 Organizing & decluttering

🛠️ General odd jobs and household projects

I take pride in doing quality work, showing up, and leaving things looking better than I found them.

Affordable rates, friendly service, and flexible scheduling.

Message me with what you need done, and let’s get it taken care of!