This has been my fun for the past few days...After reviewing some of the posts on yahoo answers is craigslist just a waste of time? Should I go through ebay like I have always? This person wanted to pay more than what I was asking for and told me he was not scamming me all in one sentence. LOL He must have been in denial... The actual conversation begins at the bottom of the post. sorry i have been scam that way before i made a payment and the money was deliver to his account and i didn't receive any item so i can't accept that kind of business once i made the payment through PayPal u first deliver the tracking number to PayPal and your account will be credited thanks On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 5:17 AM, Jeff wrote: Thank you again for your inquiry...there are a couple of things that will need to happen in order for me to ship the product. 1. I will need an address to determine the cost of shipping and any customs regulations for shipping to West Africa (I need this before I will send any information through paypal) 2. The money must be deposited into my bank account (for asset protection) before I will ship the product and provide you with a tracking number. Unfortunatly these criterias must be met first before the items will ship. Just like you I do not scam and I have sold many things on ebay before this is my first time through craigslist though. If you wish to not follow these steps then I thank you for your inquiry and hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you, Jeff -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:52:36 +0100 Subject: Re: PS2 slimline w/34 games and accessories - $360 (Wellington, KS) From: donsmith007@sify.com To: Hi,I live in Aurora IL 60506,but i am currently in Europe for a business trip ,i could have love to come and pick it up myself but my job is holding down but i want to buy the ps2 and ship it to my son who transfer to West Africa for school debate pls no scam ill pay you $500 for the item and shipping cost to west Africa thanks On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 3:17 AM, Jeff wrote: Thank you for your inquiry yes these items are still for sell and is in good working condition. I accept Paypal and cash only if you are still interested. Thank you, Jeff > Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:10:54 +0100 > Subject: PS2 slimline w/34 games and accessories - $360 (Wellington, KS) > From: donsmith007@sify.com > To: sale-p3dwr-1433900119@craigslist.org > > ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY > ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home > ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping > ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html > > Hello Seller. > I want to known if this item is still available for sales and in good. > condition.Please get back to me immediately.do u accept PayPal or > money order or bank of America transfer......... > Thanks
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no its not full of scammers. but thre are some of those in every site you visit. the only thing u gotta keep in mind when posting on CL is to deal locally. no mailing and no checks of any kind. i always do cash and must pick up. ive sold a few things already.
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This is why anything I've done through craig's list is kept local only. If I can't see you face to face, no deal.
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Yes, this is a scam. Accept payment first only. And no money orders or drafts. They try to send you too much money to hurry the sale and then the check is a fake. ~ But there are scammers on eBay and Craigslist alike. Both use the same tactic. eBay is better at helping you if you use PayPal. Never ship without payment.
