DFord wrote:
185EZ wrote:
Airdaile wrote:
Craigslist is ok if you watch for the scammers. Here are the things to watch for
1. Anyone on an offshore oil rig
2. Wants to buy "the unit" for full price sight unseen
3. for their father
4. wants to deal only through PayPal
5. is sending an agent to pick it up
I have to say it was a bit odd but i got a text from a buyer for my motorcycle at 3 am
I played the game anyway
He bought it full price unseen
He sent me money through paypal
He sent someone out with a truck to pick it up
Never spoke to him and he never rode the bike
You were very lucky. Don't count on it happening again. All the signs were there for a rip-off.
I would agree you got lucky. The thing to remember is if the buyer opens up a dispute, paypal sides with the buyer not the seller.