No matter what I do, I always seem to get my ads taken down in pretty short order. I am sure it is my competition doing this. I won't play that game and flag anybody elses' ad, but has anyone found a solution for this problem? Or am I the only one?
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Who else gets flagged and removed on Craigslist?
No matter what I do, I always seem to get my ads taken down in pretty short order. I am sure it is my competition doing this. I won't play that game and flag anybody elses' ad, but has anyone found a solution for this problem? Or am I the only one?
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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post in wierd sections of craigslist it might not get you to the exact audience you want but at least people are seeing it and your not getting flagged
Experienced Scrapper
Happened to me too, My trick is persistance. I found out that in my area, it was my competitors flagging me for removal
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I've had this happen on Kijiji. Said my adds were not following policy I filed a complaint with Kijiji have not had a problem sense
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
i've found time of day you start the ad makes a difference too. Later at night i guess more people are drunk or something, but early morning and daytime they're more layed back, and less likely to flag
I dont mind when people flag my posts....I just re post it and its back on top right where I want it.....I get upset when people are not flagging it and it ends up on the bottom of the page or worse...on the 2ed page.
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it happens to me constantly, it is as* hole compatition. that is one of the big pit falls of C list.
Why is it a pit fall? they flag yours...you post on top of there's.....people call you first and call him last...that sounds like a great thing.Originally Posted by olddude
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Burly, I can tell you that ads from businesses do not last long on Craigslist. Some people do not like the idea of Craigslist becoming too "commercial" and they will flag the post. Posting in more than a few sections will also get them flagged really fast.
I would not automatically suspect your competition. It is pretty hard for one person to get an ad flagged that fast.
I would recommend leaving your company name out of the title of your ad, that will get you flagged right away.
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Actually, as it happens, I know who is doing it. He happens to be enough of a computer genius to be able to flag from multiple ISP's so it looks like multiple people are flagging me. He does it to all of the other competition too. He carries his laptop in his truck with him and flags other ads within minutes.
You would think someone with his abiliities would find another way to make money.
"Sigh." If only he used his powers for good instead of evil...
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i use 2 different accounts with slightly different ads. When one gets flagged i just swap it out and keep rotating them
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I love it when people complain about their ad's getting flagged. 1, it's a good thing as posted above. And 2, if it pissed you off THAT much, maybe its a sign that you should start advertising elsewhere, instead of taking the easy way out.
Trust me, theirs ALOT more to this industry than just craigslist. Once people realize this, people will make more money.
Or you can just take the easy route and let the REAL scrappers make money. That's good too.
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I am hardly someone who advertises only on CL. Just thought I'd get some input on a problem I've been having. That Is what this forum is for, isn't it? :-)
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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You condescending types want to explain further your thoughts on better places to advertise?
Or just shrug off those who use CL?
I've learned quite a bit from this site but, the nose in the air, know-it-allness really bothers me.
Say something useful or keep your smug statements to yourselves.
Jeesh.
Not speaking to anyone in particular BTW.
Last edited by Primo; 03-04-2012 at 01:02 PM. Reason: Grammar and punctuation.
“An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do.”
-Dylan Thomas
I post in Services and haven't been flagged. When I post elsewhere I get flagged. Hard to say if I am getting calls from Services, or if many are looking at it. Maybe I should put a hit counter in there.
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I post in wanted as often as I can refresh. I have been removed twice in a couple months, so not too bad. I might need to hit the services section in addition. Thanks for the info.
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I too post on CL often. It definitely is a great resource. But i dont rely on it.
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It's called a thick skin, get it.
I wasnt calling out, or demeaning anyone. I was just saying it's funny when people get mad about it, when their are other alternatives.
in addition they should demand a refund since their ad got pulled. Oh, wait...
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