[Boatanchors] Craig's List

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A certified check is as good as cash unless it's a forgery.  If there  
is any question check and verify with the issuing bank.

Dennis D.  W7QHO
Glendale, CA

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On Nov 23, 2011, at 9:12 AM, David C. Hallam wrote:

> David,
>
> Craig's List does not charge any fee for selling items.  They do  
> charge
> for help wanted and things of that nature.  I have had good success
> selling things like furniture.
>
> You have to be careful about scams.  I have had this happen a number  
> of
> times.
>
> You will get an email asking if the item is still for sale.  When you
> reply that it is, you will get another email to the effect that the
> prospective buyer wants of buy you item but is out of town right now.
> He will offer to send you a certified check by overnight mail if you
> will delete the listing on Craig's List.   After you get the check you
> are supposed to deposit it in your bank and notify the buyer.  He will
> then send someone to pick up the item.  You know what happens then.
> About two weeks later that the check was returned and you account has
> been charged for that amount plus the returned check charge.
>
> What I do is the reply to their email saying that my terms are cash on
> pick up only.  I never hear from again.
>
> David
> KW4DH