Do you know about Craigslist? Here's a few facts, with a cautionary note. Like any other on-line service, take precautions to safeguard your personal information. That said, I've gotten fast and productive results from ads posted there. There is my most recent ad posted near the bottom of this page

Q: What is craigslist?
A: Local classifieds and forums for 450 cities worldwide - community moderated, and largely free.

Q: What can I find there?
A: Jobs, housing, goods, services, romance, local activities, advice - just about anything really.

Q: What are the origins of craigslist?
A: As an email list of SF events, started as a hobby by Craig Newmark in early 1995.

Q: Who runs craigslist?
A: Jim Buckmaster has been CEO since late 2000.

Q: Is Craig still involved with craigslist?
A: Craig works full-time in customer service, and makes media appearances.

Q: Is craigslist a nonprofit?
A: No, craigslist was incorporated as a for-profit in 1999.

Q: Why does craigslist still use a .ORG domain?
A: It symbolizes the relatively uncommercial nature of craigslist, as well as our service mission and non-corporate culture.

Q: How much traffic does craigslist get?
A: More than 9 billion page views per month

Q: How does that compare with other companies?
A: craigslist is #7 in terms of english-language page views

Q: How many people use craigslist?
A: More than 30 million each month, including more than 25 million in the US alone

Q: How many classified ads does craigslist receive?
A: craigslist users self-publish more than 30 million new classified ads each month