L.F.
I am a big fan of Bookoo. It used to be called napervilleyardsales.com, but then they expanded it and renamed it. I use the Naperville chapter to sell my things. I think they get higher traffic since they were the original demographic. But you are probably better off listing your things in Aurora.
One thing that really helps is to price your items very reasonably. I price my things fairly aggressively ($5 for a $25 new-in-box princess scooter, $3 for a ($20 pillow pet in excellent used condition, $5 for a lot of five princess dresses.....) I am more interested in getting rid of my things while putting a few coins back into my piggy bank. When people price their items at only 50% off retail, they don't tend to sell.
Keep in mind that just because someone sends you an e-mail asking for more information or telling you they want to buy your item, it doesn't mean your item will sell. No-shows and flakes are not uncommon. Experienced buyer/sellers will tell you that they want to buy your item and when they are available to purchase it. If I get more than one person interested in my item, I sell it to the first person who can come pick it up.
Also, for any items under $50, I will just leave it on the front porch for the buyer. This way, I don't have to be home for the transaction if I am busy. It allows the buyer to inspect the item and decide if it is in good condition. I put a box next to the item so they can leave their money in it. I have never had a problem with anyone taking the item without paying for it. And I've never had anyone decide not to buy the item after seeing it either.
Good luck to you! I must say that I think I've bought more things through Bookoo than I've sold. But there are lots of bargains there, and I find it easier to navigate than Craigslist.
