i dont pay the paper to list either. I maybe extremely frugal but i dont advertise in paper when i have a garage sale i just put out the signs. when selling a car i park it by the curb. I need a truck load of dirt will call pool company and see if they want to dump a load from next dig. I know most people just spend because it is easier that way or saves them time. I have plenty of time so I'm sure that is why I dont mind waiting etc. and saving a buck or two