How do I recover an expired Craigslist ad?

To find a Craigslist ad or other content in Google’s cache, search for terms in the cached page, such as the approximate title and city of a Craigslist post. You can also include the term site:craigslist.org in your search to narrow your results to hits from Craigslist.

How long does Craigslist keep expired postings?

Expiration. The expiration dates for Craigslist posts vary depending on your location. In most cities, a classified post lasts up to 45 days before automatically expiring and then being deleted. If you post a Craigslist classified ad targeted for most major U.S. cities however, it expires within just one week.

How do I find a post by ID number on Craigslist?

Scroll through postings in the ad’s category until you have located the ad whose posting number you’d like to access. Alternatively, you can find the posting by typing words that appear within the ad into the “Search Craigslist” box on the left-hand side of Craigslist’s homepage.

Does Craigslist email work after post deleted?

craigslist will then relay any messages sent to that address to your email address. Once your posting expires off the site or is deleted, messages will no longer be relayed.

Can you see expired Craigslist posts?

You can not. You can only see your old posts (mine goes back 11+ years) and only if you are registered to Craigslist and post the ad after you login each time. Otherwise, once the ad is gone off the roll, you can not find it again.

Do Craigslist emails expire after the post expires?

A: Yes, existing reply email communication threads can continue for up to 4 months.

Can you search by seller on Craigslist?

Click on the drop-down menu and select the “Category” and type for the search. For example, if you looking for a Droid cell phone from owners only, click on “Cell Phones – By Owner” and select “Search.”

How do I trace an email on Craigslist?

Check the email through an email tracking program, such as WhatisMyIP. This will tell you where the email may have originated, who it is registered to, how it was routed from the sender to you or even the IP, which is the specific address of the computer of origin.

What does CL mail relay mean?

The Craigslist Mail Relay system allows you to mask both your and the responder’s email address by showing alias addresses in place of your real account.

Can you reply to old Craigslist emails?

All replies sent to this anonymous email is forwarded to their actual email. This extra steps prevents others from having access to a poster’s real address. Unfortunately, no such protection exists for those replying to posts. When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient.

How do you reply to Craigslist without showing an email?

Unfortunately, no such protection exists for those replying to posts. When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient. To reply anonymously, you need to create a free Web-based email address, which does not contain identifiable information.

How do I renew a Craigslist post that has expired?

If you did not use a craigslist account to submit your post, you can renew it using the manage link in your confirmation email. Locate the POST/EDIT/DELETE email you received when you first submitted your post, and click on the manage link. On the management page, select the “Renew this Posting” option: Reposting expired free posts

How do I repost a deleted or expired free ad?

Free posts that expired or were deleted can be reposted. Reposting creates a new copy of the post that will move to the top of the list. To repost a deleted or expired free ad, follow the steps above but choose “Repost” instead of “Renew.” You can make changes to the post before submitting it.

How do I renew my submitted post?

If you submitted your post through a craigslist account, login to your account and click the renew link on your account homepage: Renewing without a craigslist account. If you did not use a craigslist account to submit your post, you can renew it using the manage link in your confirmation email.

How long can I renew an active free post?

You can renew an active free post as long as 48 hours have elapsed since it was initially posted, or if 48 hours have elapsed since it was last renewed.