Craigslist scam?

[murphy1244]

My Brother moved to Arizona and kept his Cell Phone # from Ohio.

 

[The kid]

Maybe Clarence will post in this thread to validate his claim. I too talked to the guy. He sounded sincere, but doubtful someone in CA would buy something in TN and move it to NC. He obviously registered just to send private messages. Because he"s had no other contact or conversation i discounted the whole thing. -kid

 

[The kid]

Well turns out he sounds kind of legit. He is in CA. That's all I'll say for now, until the deal goes through or turns out to be a scam.

Wikipedia reports those two area codes are right next to each other in California.

 

[DT86]

Wikipedia reports those two area codes are right next to each other in California.

Yes they are, the first being a landline the second seems to be a cell.

 

[DT86]

Maybe Clarence will post in this thread to validate his claim...

I did not know he was on here until tonight.

Come on Clarence, join in.

 

[The kid]

I've found a few scams on Craigslist and usually flag them. I can't stand someone to post the same thing twenty or thirty times and change maybe one word so Cl dupe checker doesn't spot it. Sold two cars, cameras. A pet peeve of mine is when I'm selling something really cheap and they want me to meet them 40 miles away. I bought my 135 off CL. It's a great service, but one needs to keep his wits about them when doing bussiness.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I've found a few scams on Craigslist and usually flag them. I can't stand someone to post the same thing twenty or thirty times and change maybe one word so Cl dupe checker doesn't spot it. Sold two cars, cameras. A pet peeve of mine is when I'm selling something really cheap and they want me to meet them 40 miles away. I bought my 135 off CL. It's a great service, but one needs to keep his wits about them when doing bussiness.

I was selling a stove top for $20 as it was in great condition but nothing I needed. Had people ask but the only serious taker lived an hour away and wanted me to deliver it for $5. So it is still taking up space at my place but I will find a home for it someday. Maybe install it in the new barn or hunting tower and be able to easily and safely heat water and food.

 

[The kid]

I was selling a stove top for $20 as it was in great condition but nothing I needed. Had people ask but the only serious taker lived an hour away and wanted me to deliver it for $5. So it is still taking up space at my place but I will find a home for it someday. Maybe install it in the new barn or hunting tower and be able to easily and safely heat water and food.

I put up front a general location map thru CL and sometimes post the zipcode. I make it very clear that this is a bargain and if a few miles is keeping you from buying it, you didn't want it to begin with. I never post a phone number. I plainly state reply with your full name and phone number to get a reply, all else will be ignored. I plainly state I will meet you at the location on the CL map. No trades except for cash. <grin> and all sales are "as is" if I set a price I state FIRM and if you offer less it will end the comversation. I have very few problems with buyers on CL.

 

[Midniteoyl]

I was selling a stove top for $20 as it was in great condition but nothing I needed. Had people ask but the only serious taker lived an hour away and wanted me to deliver it for $5. So it is still taking up space at my place but I will find a home for it someday. Maybe install it in the new barn or hunting tower and be able to easily and safely heat water and food.

I sold a Queen bed and mattress and box spring once for $150 and the guy threw in another $50 if I would deliver 25 miles away.. Why, of course I can

 

[QRTRHRS]

I sold a Queen bed and mattress and box spring once for $150 and the guy threw in another $50 if I would deliver 25 miles away.. Why, of course I can

You did good. Usually on CL it is a lowball offer and can you deliver.

What I would like to know is if you post on Craigslist and use their "secure" email, can lowlife's still somehow access your email address and pass it on? Seems like I get more garbage after I have posted something oin CL.