Originally Posted by Murphy
Courtesy is important in all aspects of our life. You did the right thing in trying to ascertain whether there was something for sale or not.
I have bought and sold on Craigslist. If I am selling an item, I try and contact the people who had e-mailed me regarding the items right after I had deleted the topic.
On the other hand, if I buy an item I don't like seeing it still posting as being available.