Archive for the ‘Videos’ Category

Jim Buckmaster Talks About Craigslist Employment Ads

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster recently spoke to The Wall Street Journal's Sarah Needleman about their jobs category.

Not All Happy with Craigslist

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

A cheesy comedy skit about the problems of hiring a couple of nerdy uninsured and unlicensed movers.

My Mom’s Addicted to Craigslist

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Kaitlin describes why she thinks her mother is addicted to Craigslist.

Editorial on the Demise of Newspapers

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Is the decline of the newspaper really as bad as we hear? You bet it is. Last year, ad revenue $'s experienced the largest drop in over 50 years.  Print circulation is now at its lowest level since 1946.  Ransom notes, papier-mâché and slacker gift wrapping will never be the same!

So Happy To Have A Date

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Christoph recently went on a mini date with a beautiful young woman who responded to a personals ad he ran on Craigslist.  He wanted to share some of those moments of this Saturday evening with everybody. Maybe it doesn't happen that often, so he's thrilled to actual get a date and records the happy ...

Messing With Florida Prostitutes

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

This guy calls various Craigslist ads ("1 hour appointments".) who are advertising sex and has some fun talking to both the ho's and pimps.

Craig Newmark Interview on GigaOm Show

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Craigslist killed the newspaper classified ad. Wondering what Craig Newmark might kill next? Om and Joyce from the GigaOm Show, chat up the philanthropist on how he's fighting terrorism, then chime in on Facebook's 'privacy issues'.

Alert Boat Seller Avoids Scam

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

A Plattsburgh businessman trying to sell a boat was almost taken by a Craigslist check scam. Luckily I smelled trouble and did some research, preventinh him from being another victim of an Internet scam.

Anybody See Their Own Couch?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Here's a video compilation of couches, sofas and love seats offered up for free on Craigslist.

Song About A Man Who Met A Girl

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Kevin Downing sings a humorous "Missed Connection" song about a guy who met a girl at a baseball game.

Erotic Service Rants

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

This guy discusses the various Craigslist ads in the "Erotic Services section and how he's pretty much OK with them.  Well, he is a guy right?

Calling All Brides - Vera Wang Dress

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Ladies if you've been dreaming of wearing a beautiful Vera Wang wedding dress for that momentous occassion ..... you're dream may be coming true. Veronica found this $2,100 gem on Craigslist in the Wash DC area.  But after much thought, she decided to pass it up due to wanting to be ...

Sliding Down The Stripper Pole

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

No here's another item that's a must have - your very own Stripper Pole. SWEET! I love the line the sellers included in their ad, "Now we are getting older and offering this dancing pole for fun lovers.” It's a bargain at $250. Don't be the last one on your block to ...

Can “Missed Connections” Become Addictive?

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

The "Missed Connections" section on Craigslist is a huge hit.  Lost love can be found.  Even a casual glance at someone as a taxi, bus or train pulls away is no longer a lost opportunity.  Getting together can be only an email away. Amy Augustine writes, "Missed Connections is like the ...

Don’t Let That Missed Connection Ever Happen

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Craigslist's "Missed Connections" section is a riot.  It's amazing how many people out there are so close to eternal heaven, but just missed their love connection. If you are a classy blonde in white pants and brown sweater, and shopping at American Furniture Warehouse, a 42-year-old guy in the cap who was ...