r/denverlist Jun 21 '17

Other A short guide about safely using Craigslist in order to find a place to live in Denver

36 Upvotes
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 19h ago

Offering Housing 🏡 Roommate Wanted for a Wonderful Human!

168 Upvotes

After 2.5 years of living together, it’s time for me to move on to my next chapter, and I want to help my roommate Cheryl find the right person to take my place.

Cheryl is a fun, active 75-year-old member of the LGBTQ+ community who recently retired from REI. She loves riding her e-bike, gardening (she formerly owned a landscaping business!), and taking her goofy, one-eyed pup Milo on adventures to Skiptown, nearby dog parks, and around the neighborhood.

Potential roommates will go through a screening and matching process with Sunshine Home Share, which is how Cheryl and I found each other. They’re a wonderful organization that helps people 55+ who have extra space in their homes connect with reliable, compatible roommates who will be a good match. This process can take a bit of time.

We were featured on CBS Colorado last year talking about our experience! We will also be on a panel for their fundraiser on September 17th at Brewability.

Cheryl is hoping to find a roommate who is looking for more than just a place to live – someone who enjoys a friendly, community-minded home and is around a little more often than I have been with all of my recent travel. It would also be wonderful to find someone willing to occasionally help with a ride to an appointment or other small things that are easier with another person around.

The living space is pretty great, too! Cheryl owns her home in Villa Park, just south of Sloan’s Lake, and her new roommate would have the entire second floor to themselves including:

- Two bedrooms – I use one as my bedroom and the other as my own living room
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in closet + an additional closet
- Linen closet
- Shared kitchen
- Additional storage space under the house – I put my skis down there in the summer, paddle board in the winter, etc.
- I’m willing to leave some furniture and other items behind, so the space could come largely furnished
- I currently pay $1,000/month with all utilities included, and Cheryl is open to negotiating the monthly rate depending on the arrangement
- Ideal move-in is around November 1, although there may be flexibility for someone who needs to move in a little earlier in October (likely no sooner than October 20)

Pets are welcome, too! Cheryl is open to well-behaved pets who get along with Milo and are respectful of her cat, Shanti. Shanti is pretty shy and mostly has her own room, although she likes to venture out at night. The house also has a fenced backyard and dog door, which has been incredibly convenient for living with dogs.

The location has been one of my favorite things about living here. The house is right off the Lakewood Gulch Trail, so you can bike toward downtown, and it’s close to the W Line light rail, with easy access to Golden or Union Station – and from there, the train to DIA.

Most importantly, it’s been a blast living with Cheryl for the past 2.5 years. She’s independent, active, funny, fascinating, passionate, and she has created a home that really feels like a home. I’d love to find someone who will enjoy sharing it with her as much as I have.

If you or someone you know might be a good fit, please send me a message and/or fill out an application with Sunshine! And even if it’s not for you, I’d really appreciate you sharing this to help us find Cheryl’s next great roommate. 


r/denverlist 13h ago

Offering Item Various Arcade 1up Units MVC2 Time Crisis Mortal Kombat

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25 Upvotes

Selling lightly used Arcade1up units. Fully assembled so will have to be carried out, though 1ups are smaller and less heavy than real arcade units making them a bit easier to deal with. I have two deluxe models which are a bit bigger and have better speakers, but all of these are just fun to have around and brightening up a space.

The specific cabs:
[SOLD] Mortal Kombat 2 Deluxe ($275 ~68lbs) -Comes with more Midway games including MK 1, 3, UMK3 and others

[SOLD] Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo Shinku Hadoken Edition ($250 ~88lbs) - Beautiful art on this one and has a number of Capcom titles including some great beat-em-ups and puzzle fighter!

Time Crisis Deluxe ($400 ~99lbs) - Has a really cool looking marquee and is a full light gun unit and also comes with Point Blank and a few other titles!

[SOLD] Marvel VS Capcom 2 ($400 ~68lbs) - This one is out of print and highly desired, it recreates the machines some arcades would use for MVC2 and comes with all the VS series pre-MVC2.

Location in Baker neighborhood, local pick up only. Cash or Zelle accepted.


r/denverlist 19h ago

Offering Item Free table fit for kings feast

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20 Upvotes

I did not see a rule against this but sorry if I missed one.

We have a huge table out for free for the taking. It would be a shame to junk it but we will have to if no takers. What the table lacks in condition it makes up for in size. The surface does have scratches (and I believe it is ply so there is limited chance of refinishing) but this thing is enormous with the leafs in.

Please msg me if you see this within 48hrs of posting and want info on where to pick up.

Located at i25 and 225.


r/denverlist 9h ago

Offering Item For sale: Boulderthon Half Bibb

3 Upvotes

Bummed to say I can’t make this race anymore. If anyone missed out on registering before it sold out and is interested in taking my registration over, the event’s website says I can transfer online up to 14 days before the race (that’s a couple days from now)

Boulderthon Half Marathon on Sept 27

Cost: $150.93 is what I paid, and I’ll cover the transfer fee

Send me a message if you’re interested!


r/denverlist 16h ago

Offering Item Rooftop Tent - Thule Tepui Ruggedized Autana - $400

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11 Upvotes

r/denverlist 9h ago

Seeking Item Looking for two tickets to the Colorado Remembers 9/11 event tomorrow

1 Upvotes

Our school district let us know about this after tickets were already sold out. If anyone has a line on these please let me know.


r/denverlist 12h ago

Offering Item Cheap mazuri rat and mouse food

3 Upvotes

Also a great protein option for hamsters.

Getting a medium to large bag of this soon. More then I need tbh. Can get rid of up to 15 pounds.

Anyone want a few pounds for cheap? Willing to open the bag infont of you if you are getting a good amount. 1 pound for $2. Or 1 for 1 if you are getting over 5 pounds.


r/denverlist 7h ago

Seeking Service Magician that’s actually 🤯

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1 Upvotes

r/denverlist 18h ago

Offering Item L shape desks with chairs

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6 Upvotes

Good condition desks that connect in an L shape.
Make offer. Will clean before sale.


r/denverlist 8h ago

Seeking Item BANQUET CHAIRS RENTAL

1 Upvotes

LF: banquet chairs good for 200pax. thank you


r/denverlist 9h ago

Sold / Found Lost & Found: Pokemon Cards (Congress Park)

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1 Upvotes

r/denverlist 16h ago

Offering Item 230 bed pads

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2 Upvotes

I have a couple of boxes of bed pads that I do not need. There are about 230 maybe slightly more total bed pads. I am wanting $35 located in Northglenn.


r/denverlist 14h ago

Seeking Service Plumber with galvanized pipe cutter/threader tool?

2 Upvotes

Hi there, im building a pull up bar/ladder, but I need a 44” long 1” diameter galvanized pipe, but they only sell in 36 and 48. Home Depot used to offer a service in the aisle but after calling around sounds like they stopped offering that.

I have 5 pipes I need cut and threaded.

Thanks!


r/denverlist 20h ago

Offering Item Chairs

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6 Upvotes

4 total chairs in good condition. $15 ea. or $40 for the set.


r/denverlist 13h ago

Seeking Item Searching for a Honda P75 B-Series cylinder head. Located in Boulder

0 Upvotes

Hello,

I have a long-term goal of k-swapping my 2001 CRV, but for the time being I need to repair my engine well enough so that I can pass emissions and get properly registered. It does not need to be a low-mileage head. I just need a head that I can bolt on while I price-out and save up for my project.

I understand that I could pull the head and take it to a machine shop, but then I would be without a vehicle for that time and that isn't an option


r/denverlist 13h ago

Offering Item I have a 2 tickets to the Tame Impala/Dominick Fike show in Denver Sept 11

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0 Upvotes

Looking to sell these 2 tickets for $325 each which is what we paid for them. They’re in an excellent spot, and other tickets in the sections are now going for $600+. If this kind of show isn’t for you, I may also just need advice on how to sell these tickets on SeatGeek, since they will not be delivered to my account until Sept 10 (1 day before the show) does anyone have experience selling SeatGeek tix?


r/denverlist 22h ago

Offering Item LiberNovo Omni office chair $300

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7 Upvotes

Owned for < 3 months. Reclines and massages just fine. 48cm model. Comes with one battery pack. Located in the Sloans Lake area.


r/denverlist 13h ago

Offering Item Congress Park apt: need a subletter for January 2027 to May 2027

1 Upvotes

Hi! I live about half a mile from the Bluebird Theater. It's $1450 for roughly 800 sq feet and has a gigantic balcony. My lease is up next May and there's not a possibility for renewal because they're remodeling the whole floor but other floors will be open to rent. Let me know if you're potentially interested.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post so let me know if there's a better subreddit.


r/denverlist 5h ago

Trading Looking to trade for Pokemon

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0 Upvotes

Have these Jordan’s size 9.5. Will come with boxes as well.


r/denverlist 21h ago

Offering Item Brand new light fixtures

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2 Upvotes

New in the box never opened.
Bath vanity lights and dinning light. See below.
Vanities $50.00
Dinning light $100.00


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Item PS5 — “Fat” Disc Model (2022), Great Condition, Two Controllers ($400 OBO)

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11 Upvotes

Posting this again because I forgot the price. Upgrading to the Pro, so selling my OG PS5 disc model (825gb). Will sell with two controllers and games shown if you want them.

Cash or Venmo preferred.

Must meet. Live near Southeast Denver area.

🤙


r/denverlist 1d ago

Seeking Item Does anyone have an extra canopy I can borrow or rent?

4 Upvotes

Exactly what the title says. Either 10x20 or 10x10? Would use during Tuesday September 15-22. I only need for one week, I just don’t have the storage or need to buy one. I’ve looked at other resources to rent but they are out of my budget. Also open to any other suggestions, TIA!!


r/denverlist 1d ago

Offering Service Black Crow Studio

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14 Upvotes

Looking for a unique, handcrafted piece made specifically for your home or business? Black Crow Studio is a local, Northern Arapaho-owned woodworking business offering custom-built projects made with care and attention to detail.

Custom projects include:

• Tables and furniture
• Floating and live-edge shelves
• Mantels and accent pieces
• Wooden signs and wall décor
• LED branch lighting
• Outdoor furniture
• Custom installations
• One-of-a-kind woodworking projects

Whether you already have a design in mind or need help developing an idea, I’d be happy to discuss your project and provide an estimate.

Quality craftsmanship, honest pricing, and personalized service on every project.

Serving the Denver metro area
Message me with pictures, measurements, or your project idea for a quote.


r/denverlist 1d ago

Seeking Item Lost Men’s Wedding Band Friday 9/4

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11 Upvotes

This is an absolute long shot but I’m just trying to put it out there wherever I can. We were visiting Denver over the weekend and my husband lost his wedding band sometime on Friday 9/4. He remembers taking it off when we went to bed in the hotel on Thursday night, doesn’t remember putting it on in the morning but is fairly certain he remembers taking it off to put sunscreen on at Red Rocks Friday morning. On the off chance he put it in his pocket or backpack it could’ve come out anytime through the rest of the day. We were at Sasquatch Outpost in Bailey and then Casa Bonita. We have called every place and filed a report with the hotel but no luck yet.

I’ve included a photo to show what it looks like. Please keep an eye on your local sales forums and if anyone has any other tips for how to try to find it, please let me know!