Question What has been your experience with Craig's List?

Tyler'sMom1117 · Oct 14, 2008

I have a Regent cover on Craig's List and I just had someone ask if I would ship it to NV from MI. I guess I'm a bit worried about doing that because it sounds like there are fake money orders, cashiers checks, etc. Would you do it? Is there a way to do this without getting scammed or should I just wait for a local buyer with cash?

aclayton74 · Oct 14, 2008

I sold one of my RA's on craigslist in August. I had to ship it. I used paypal. I didn't have any problems

lovinwaves · Oct 14, 2008

I have done this but with a cheapy graco diaper bag. It was only $15, so I figured it something happened I wouldn't be *too* bothered.

I used paypal

What has your correspondence with this person been like so far?

I would be VERY upfront with this person on the condition of the cover, and any flaws this cover may have. :twocents:

keri1292 · Oct 14, 2008

I would use Paypal and transfer the money (or spend it :evil grin

ASAP. That way, Paypal can't just give her back her money if there is a dispute. You will have to prove that you sent it, so save the post office receipt, get a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

BW1426 · Oct 14, 2008

Definitely have them pay with PayPal.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if the person wanting to buy it is a member of this board either

munchkin · Oct 14, 2008

I just bought a MA cover from someone in Colorado off of Craigslist. I agree with the PP, use paypal, keep records, and get Delivery Confirmation.

firemomof3 · Oct 14, 2008

I've had great luck with craigslist but I have only dealt locally, never with shipping.

crunchierthanthou · Oct 14, 2008

Tyler'sMom1117 said:
I have a Regent cover on Craig's List and I just had someone ask if I would ship it to NV from MI. I guess I'm a bit worried about doing that because it sounds like there are fake money orders, cashiers checks, etc. Would you do it? Is there a way to do this without getting scammed or should I just wait for a local buyer with cash?

how is their grammar? do they mention the item specifically by name? are the offering a weird form of payment? IME, the scam replies are pretty obvious. like this one I received recently-

Hello, Am satisfied with the price and condition of the item. I will like to make an outright purchase of the item.I am out of town on a business trip, so i will like to proceed in issuing out a certified check to you and upon the confirmation and clearance of payment my shipper will come for the pick-up at your location. So get back to me with your full name, address, zip code and phone number so that payment can be mail out asap. let me read from you today. Warm Regards.

also, how much are you asking? I've received something similar for pretty much every item I've listed over $100, but never anything lower.

Tyler'sMom1117 · Oct 14, 2008

It seems legit, so I guess I will email her and see what happens.

barnmama25 · Oct 14, 2008

crunchierthanthou said:
how is their grammar? do they mention the item specifically by name? are the offering a weird form of payment? IME, the scam replies are pretty obvious. like this one I received recently-

also, how much are you asking? I've received something similar for pretty much every item I've listed over $100, but never anything lower.

I used to get those all the time!! I dont know how they expect tp scam people like that though? They would also tell me, oops my cashier accidently wrote out the check for 100 more than the asking price, go ahead and keep the money" I was just like ok? Umm yeah you dont even know my address?

TerisBoys · Oct 15, 2008

barnmama25 said:
I used to get those all the time!! I dont know how they expect tp scam people like that though? They would also tell me, oops my cashier accidently wrote out the check for 100 more than the asking price, go ahead and keep the money" I was just like ok? Umm yeah you dont even know my address?

The checks are fraudulent. So they get whatever you're selling, and you get at minimum no payment, OR bank fees, etc for depositing a bad check.

barnmama25 · Oct 15, 2008

TerisBoys said:
The checks are fraudulent. So they get whatever you're selling, and you get at minimum no payment, OR bank fees, etc for depositing a bad check.

Ok I understand that (I never got any checks anyways, as I never contacted them with the info) but what if you use just a check cashing site? Like a grocery store or whatever, not a back. Would they be able to track that?

Not that I do this bogus stuff, its just the last comment got me really curious.

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