Freebox vs. the free section
The Craigslist free section — but it tells you what’s worth grabbing
The free section is a goldmine of curb finds. The catch: you have to guess what’s worth the drive and beat everyone else to it. Freebox keeps the free finds and adds the missing layer — an estimated resale value on each, ranked by profit, with alerts.
| Freebox | Craigslist free | |
|---|---|---|
| Tells you each item's estimated resale value | Yes — on every find | No — you guess |
| Ranks finds by estimated profit | Yes | No — reverse-chronological |
| Alerts you when a high-value free find drops | Yes | Limited |
| Filters out junk and no-resale items | Yes | No |
| Works in any U.S. ZIP | Yes | Yes |
| Free to browse listings | Paid (3-day free trial) | Free |
FAQ
- Is Freebox a Craigslist alternative?
- Not exactly — think of it as a layer on top. Craigslist's free section is one of the best sources of free curbside finds. Freebox aggregates free listings and adds what Craigslist doesn't: an estimated resale value on each item, ranking by profit, and alerts so you beat the crowd.
- Why not just use the Craigslist free section directly?
- You can, and many flippers do. The hard part is knowing which free items are actually worth your time and getting there first. Freebox estimates each item's resale value, ranks the best flips, and pings you when a high-value one appears.
- Is the free stuff really free?
- Yes — the items are given away free. Freebox is a paid app (3-day free trial, then $2.49/week or $39.99/year) that does the valuing and alerting. The finds themselves cost nothing.
See what’s free near you right now or what any free find is worth.
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Freebox tells you what each free find is worth and pings you when a good one drops. 3-day free trial.
Weekly $2.49 · Annual $39.99 · 3-day free trial