Best time to browse for a newer used stove???

Back in October we got lucky and found a newer used insert in excellent condition on Craig's List. However, I am on the lookout for a freestanding stove for the basement once we finish it off.

I am wondering if we can expect to see some newer used stoves available in the near future, and if so when would be the best time to start searching Craig's List regularly. I suspect that a lot of people that bought stoves due to increasing fuel prices will find that it doesn't suit their lifestyle or it isn't worth the effort and the mess.

Assuming that's correct does anyone have any educated guesses as to when they might start showing up in the classifieds?

Thanks,
~Cath

Thanks for the responses. The consensus seems to be that it's fairly random, which is what common sense would suggest.

I wouldn't mind haunting Craig's List too much except the geographic breakdown in my area is poorly done and there is a lot of overlap so looking for anything can be pretty time consuming.

Thanks for the reminder to check the local Pennysaver. It's easy to forget that in this day and age of Craig's List and Ebay.

woodzilla said:

Hi Cath, just wondering if you considered posting under "items wanted" section on c-list. I have used this with pretty good results.

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I've never posted anything on Craig's List before. This might be a good way to get my feet wet.

Regarding ESW stoves, I haven't ruled them out but I would really like a soapstone stove for the basement.

~Cath