Tips and Tricks: Search Tips to Help You Score a Great Deal with the Leads Finder
The Leads Finder searches thousands of websites for you at once. Craigslist.org is just one of the many websites searched. When used properly, the Leads Finder can alert you to some really great deals. With that said, how you search will impact your results. Keep reading on for some helpful search tips to ensure you find the best deals.
Don’t Forget to Use the Leads Finder or Our Android Apps
This might seem silly. After all, you either bought the Leads Finder or are still using your free 7-day trial. You have the program, so why not use it? However, you have been searching the internet and classified sites the hard way for months possibly years. You might need to remind yourself to load the Leads Finder. Do it though because the Leads Finder searches thousands of websites for you, ensure you get the best deal and a great selection of products.
Search with a Good Radius
This is the tricky part. Lets say you are looking to buy a microwave or another semi-large household appliance. You can find plenty of these items locally and they aren’t something you want to ship through the mail due to size. For that reason, set your search radius to how far you are willing to drive. Only want to drive 10 miles? Only search with a 10 mile radius. If you are looking to buy anything that can be shipped through the mail, do a nationwide search if you have the Leads Finder Pro. More products = better prices.
Use Relevant Search Phrases
Once again, this seems real simple. If you are looking for a Sharp microwave, that should be your search phrase. It seems silly, but you might be surprised how many people sit in front of a computer and think “now how should I word this?” Search for exactly what it is you are looking for.
Experiment with Your Search Phrases
Wait a minute! I just told you to search with what you want to buy and now I am telling you to experiment a bit? Yep! If you don’t get the results you were looking for (like only 2 Sharp microwaves to choose from) experiment with different search phrases. For example, take out the brand name. Whether it be a microwave, toys, clothes, or home décor, some sellers just describe the item and they might not even mention a brand name so you don’t have to either.
Search with Misspelled Words or Different Variations
When a seller posts a for sale item on Craigslist, especially something that may only fetch them $20, they could careless about spelling and grammar. This often results in a lot of typos and misspellings. If you are looking to buy an item, like a refrigerator that is commonly misspelled, trying a misspelling. You might be surprised what you find and you might be one of the only shoppers to find it.
Then, search with variations. As I am sure you know, some people call a sofa a couch and so forth. You don’t want to miss out on any good deals just because you and a seller refer to the same item by a different name.
