[Boatanchors] Craig's List

[J. Forster]

Could be ecause it's not worth running a scam for say, $10.

If it were $1000, you would be a whole lot more cautious.

-John

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> Explain to me why almost every time I list something on Craig's List for
> more than about $200 I get that type of email.  Coincidence, I'm not
> that naive.
>
> David
> KW4DH
>
> On 11/23/2011 12:34 PM, mac wrote:
>> 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
>>
>> *****************************
>> 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
>>
>>
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