Why do people who answer craigslist ads often disappear? What I mean is, why do people contact you saying

Question

that they're interested in the job or buying your couch, but then never respond to you again? why bother applying for the job or contacting the seller if they aren't really interested?

Answer 1

That's very normal, and I don't understand why it's irritating.  When I purchase things on CL I usually email several people who have things I'm interested in.  I usually go for the quickest to reply, as I don't want to sit and wait around for days or weeks.  I've also sold on craiglist so many times, and found that when I answer promptly, there's less of these occurences.  I don't think there's any commitment made by sending an email.

Answer 2

I suspect it's a bot that is gathering e-mail addresses to SPAM. Craigslist hides your address, but you respond if someone answers your ad and they get your e-mail address.

Which is why you should always use a throw-away e-mail address for CL...

Answer 3

I have no idea.  People e-mail to ask if the item is still for sale I say yes it is and never hear from them again.

Answer 4

People do that to me all the time. It is so frustrating and down right rude.