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he's the alpha and the omega
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I believe there is a quote that goes something like "just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't trying to kill me."
You are correct that most CL transactions go quite smoothly. Assuming...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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changed has a nice ring to it though?
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Typically your first 2 or 3 responses from Craigslist are scams. And anyone out of state I would be very wary of. The old adage, "You get what you pay for." goes triple for Craigslist.
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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a few buyers tried to pull that with me. paypal told them them were SOL because I had (1) pics (2) receipts, (3) tracking #, & (4) signature confirmation of delivery to a confirmed address
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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thanks for the info. now I'm going to wait for a new seller to offer something really expensive & then.....well you know :D
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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do you keep the item in a locked brief case , chained to your arm?
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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that's why i always carry a chainsaw to brief case holdups
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I only use a full metal briefcase, motorcycle chains, and padlock.
In fact, since the weakest point on this system would be my human arm, I have one upped the would be theif and opted to have my...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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I stand corrected....:rolleyes:
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Silly Chocula...
Dont you know? Chain saw !> Brief Case
Chain Saw > Tree Limb > Large Rock > Chain Saw
Didnt you ever play tree,chain saw, rock?
Chainsaw destroys trees, rocks destory chain...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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I think it is scary that people are willing to ship their items so easily. Yes it is almost without a doubt a scam, and the more people who continue to allow these scams -- the more likely people...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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You could use a third party services like escrow
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I will give my in sight of an issue I had by buying a laptop years ago. I once bought a laptop it was via some forums I paid the guy he said he would ship it. The reason I found out it was a scam...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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I am trying to sell a laptop. I was advertising it on Craigslist. I have a interested buyer that would like to purchase it, but he wants to pay using Paypal service. I am OK with that as I have a...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Thank you all for your input. I did get a few emails that were obvious scams and I totally ignored them. I got couple of emails with stupid low offer (CASH) and I got one that the lady is telling me...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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FYI: I had my arm removed in 2001. So far...
Crooks: 0
Me: 1,000,000,000 transactions on CL
That makes me the WINNER!
PS, I can also punch through 2 feet of pure concrete. They call my...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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99.99 percent of your transaction history? Sure, I'll buy that.
However, even if you do everything you can possibly do to cover your ass, all it takes is one person to claim they didn't get the...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Profit for PayPal and eBay? Absolutely. Profit for you......maybe.
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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I would not sell on craigslist and ship and item. Always do in person cash transactions.
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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I always do my large Craigslist transactions at a bank. If they are legit, they would understand the reasoning for it as well. The whole area, including parking lot is covered with Cameras. Both...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Its a scam, trust me
They will prob ask you to ship out of country . To nigeria or other
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Also, take any generic replies with a huge block of salt. IE:
"Is this item still available"
"I am very interested in your item please let me know more about it."
etc. etc.
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Who is stomach?
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stomach has sold 2 items on craigslist and received payment via paypal, no problems at all. yea its better to get the money in person but as long as you receive the payment and cash it out, what the...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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1) take several pictures of the item
2) ship to a confirmed address
3) get signature confirmation
4) ???
5) PROFIT!
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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red flags are going off right now. He will get your laptop and then file a "unauthorized transaction" with paypal to get back his money. You will out of a laptop+cash.
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Using Paypal for Craiglist is usually a red flag for me. Sirens go off and everything. Make absolutely sure that you see the money in your Paypal account and that you can transfer that money to...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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Yup. While I haven't met at a bank before, I always meet in public spaces with good lighting and cameras. Never had a problem.
On one occasion, when I went to sell one of my HP TouchPads, I had...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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please edit the quote with my edited fix thanks
I am sorry but the advice is bordering on excessive paranoia. Theres thousands of transactions going on through cl each week throughout the country...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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If out of the Country definitely stay away. But PayPal can be a good source for direct sales payments.
I use it quite often for making payment of larger purchases (much higher than $500).
Just...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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if by "maybe," you mean 99.99% of the time, you're correct.
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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One of the key benefits of CL is the fact that you exchange the item in person for CASH. Using PayPal not only causes you to lose money on the deal (2% ish), but you also assume total risk. With no...
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Thread created 02-11-2012 by carloo
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You got very lucky. Fortunately, for you, the scammers gave up quick. All they needed to do was file a CC dispute, and PayPal would have yanked those funds directly out of your account, no questions...
