And it's also about Location Location Location.  Though finding something local is much more convenient, you might have more luck in other neighborhoods.  Communities with say, tons of layabout antiques (read: original owners) and lacking in people who know how to resell said antiques.

You're killing me by linking to a gorgeous clock that's half a continent away and telling me to make sure I'm browsing in my own area of Craigslist.  :p