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		rjett on Aug 20, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask YC: Why can't anyone compete with craigslist? I've heard different answers to this question before but how exactly does CL make money and what is the source of these "unrealized capital gains" to which you refer?

lliiffee on Aug 21, 2008 | [–]

> what is the source of these "unrealized capital gains" to which you refer?

The craigslist folks could sell the company in the blink of an eye. The amount for which they could sell it is continually increasing.

nuggien on Aug 20, 2008 | [–]

They make a ton of money from job postings.

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