snobuilder
Well-known member
t-struck makes a great point,.....I simply look for items within my driving radius when dealing on used items.
Craigslist Crackpot??
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I have had mixed results however most good.
I had a car forsale and got a response that sounded like a scam. We exchanged several messages and he wouldn't go away. Finally talked to him and he traveled 300 miles to get the car, cash in hand.
He understood my concerns because he had someone try to scam him also.
I had a car forsale and got a response that sounded like a scam. We exchanged several messages and he wouldn't go away. Finally talked to him and he traveled 300 miles to get the car, cash in hand.
He understood my concerns because he had someone try to scam him also.
booondocker
New member
I know this scam which as others have stated, is clearly explained on Craigs list.
But, I take it a step further. I make like I am ready willing and able, sending out the actual address and then tell them to send the money.
I have a pile of checks I save which takes time and money to send to me. I figure that if everyone recognizes that it is a scam but take them for a "ride" they will eventually give up and stop doing it.
So have fun with it, and turn the tables and give them the business....then laugh at them when they demand the product.
But, I take it a step further. I make like I am ready willing and able, sending out the actual address and then tell them to send the money.
I have a pile of checks I save which takes time and money to send to me. I figure that if everyone recognizes that it is a scam but take them for a "ride" they will eventually give up and stop doing it.
So have fun with it, and turn the tables and give them the business....then laugh at them when they demand the product.
chords
Active member
I've bought and sold on CL. Sold 2 cars, bumper pool table, piano and some. Bought a car and other things and most recently a $10 left and right Mustang tail-lite harness that got delivered ($180 new thru a Dealer) Its a pain and requires work, but I'm careful, but as they say Cash is King and thats how items get exchanged.
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lenny
Guest
the last 2 vehicles I bought were off eBay and craigslist, as long as they have a phone number and will take cash at pickup you have good potential for an awesome deal. Ask ask and ask questions to lower the rick of "lack of description" problems. Unless the guy blatantly lies, it's your own fault if you don't like it when you get there
1-snowbullet
New member
I just recently removed a set of atv tires and a monkey 50 mini bike off of craigs list O.M.G. the scamers e-mails i just plain gave up !! There is a new one out there .. Im interested in your item please go to link and see if this is what you have for sale or somthing like that .. they are getting savey now .. yaaa put your phone number on the ad shure they call you also .. so ive been just having people e-mail me .. ive also noticed alot of TWO good to be true ad's out there .. like For Sale 2009 Yamaha Rino lift kit monster tires off road extras and the list goes on for 2575 bucks .. I happened to write to one the letter i got back stated they would ship it to me from texas and i had to inspect it and if i liked it i only had to pay for item hmmmm scam especially in the back ground of pic is a WI. licence plate on a car .. they wanted paypal info ... No i did not send anything .. Enjoy and have a great winter !!
thunderstruck88
New member
best bet sell it locally(in Paper) or have a yard sale and sell it face to face and cash sales only there the safiest around if you can't see it, feel it , touch it , or taste it if it's food DON"T Buy it or you might only get a empty box and you left in the lurch
I also will let them send me a check, and then file it in the trash can
this has to cost them somthing.