I wouldn't list any number in a craigslist ad. Use the email relay. Filtering spam in email is far easier than filtering spam via text. Regardless of what you use, I would ignore (without even replying) any contacts that are not either - asking for specific additional information about the specific item you are offering - "How heavy is it? How deep/wide/tall is it? How much space under it? Has it been in a home with pets? ... etc" - asking about arrangement to come in-person to look at it (and if it meets their needs, and their either agree to your listed price and/or they make an offer and you accept, to hand you cash and then load it in their vehicle) Note that if you have an inventory of furniture, or are offering furniture on a recurring basis, be sure to post in "for sale by dealer" - "by owner" would be if you got a new couch and wanted to sell your old one to get it out of the garage. More on reddit.com

Pay a competent neighborhood friend or, even better, a landscaper to tie up the canopies, wrap up the pots in a large trash bag, get a dolly, carefully push them up the U-Haul ramp, and carefully lay them down while ensuring the trunks are supported. Do the reverse when you arrive at your new house. More on reddit.com

Nextdoor app or OfferUp

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Depends on what quantity and quality. But if you have decent/nice furniture, you might try Annabelle's Attic. They'll buy households of stuff. If you have pricey/antique stuff, Tom's Fine Furniture might be interested. Otherwise, Craigslist or FB Marketplace seem to be effective. More on reddit.com