OT: Selling on Craigslist

[RivaDawg]

I'm thinking of trying to sell something on Craigslist that would require buyer to come to my house to pick up. What do I need to be aware of and what scams are there?

 

[DawgatAuburn]

I'm thinking of trying to sell something on Craigslist that would require buyer to come to my house to pick up. What do I need to be aware of and what scams are there?

Best advice is to trust your gut. I sold a car on Saturday and the guy had to come to my house to get it. Some other things I've met up in the city. Also, do cash only. No paypal or buyers agent or whatever.

 

[MaroonNation]

I'm thinking of trying to sell something on Craigslist that would require buyer to come to my house to pick up. What do I need to be aware of and what scams are there?

You can do "local pick-up" on eBay. If you insist on Craig's List hide your kids and if they show up in a van LOCK THE DOORS!

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

I always insist on a phone call not a text not an email. It's easier to feel them out that way.

 

[the dog is on the loose]

I've sold several things on craigslist. Not a single problem. In fact, I've befriended a couple of car guys that are now FB friends.

 

[Dawgsnsaints]

I sold a Jeep Grand Cherokee Saturday, I met the buyer at a public place not far from my house. We did the deal and I was comfortable enough to have him follow me home to get the title. I did not want to have the title on in case of an issue.

 

[The Fatboy]

Lots of police departments now have places setup for these types of trades and buys. I know my town has one right outside the police department in the praking lot.

 

[HotMop]

Make sure they use a condom.

 

[WrapItDog]

Pricing is important. Butt stuff is extra and not included with the cost of the massage**

 

[Dawgsnsaints]

And I thought "Chub bear top" was a hat for an overweight OM Booster***

 

[roengardner]

Someone tried to scam me
I was selling a table and 4 chairs for $100 when I was moving out of my apartment, someone texted me and said they were mailing me a check
because they were out of town at the time. When I received the check, I was supposed to let them know and they would send someone else
to pick up the table and I would pay the difference to the driver. I ended up selling to someone else that I knew but I went back to my
apartment a week later to get mail that I might have missed and I had a package waiting for me in the office. Opened the envelope to find
a cashier's check for $1500. $100 for the table and $1400 to pay the 'driver'. Took it to my bank to see if I could report the person but they
just laughed at how fake the check was.

 

[mcdawg22]

Someone tried to scam me
I was selling a table and 4 chairs for $100 when I was moving out of my apartment, someone texted me and said they were mailing me a check
because they were out of town at the time. When I received the check, I was supposed to let them know and they would send someone else
to pick up the table and I would pay the difference to the driver. I ended up selling to someone else that I knew but I went back to my
apartment a week later to get mail that I might have missed and I had a package waiting for me in the office. Opened the envelope to find
a cashier's check for $1500. $100 for the table and $1400 to pay the 'driver'. Took it to my bank to see if I could report the person but they
just laughed at how fake the check was.

Yep this is one of the most current scams out there. What kills me is half of the time the check is drawn on a business. But it's always some random bank thousands of miles away.

 

[kired]

If you're really nervous about the guy coming to your house, ask for his name - then do a quick FB / Google search to see what you can find out. I've bought & sold, never had any issues. Just ignore someone if something sounds strange.

I may begin with text or email, but always insist on talking with them before meeting up.

 

[WrapItDog]

that would require buyer to come to my house to pick up.

Biggest problem I have had is the buyer says they want the item but doesn't show up to buy it.

 

[the dog is on the loose]

Someone tried to scam me
I was selling a table and 4 chairs for $100 when I was moving out of my apartment, someone texted me and said they were mailing me a check
because they were out of town at the time. When I received the check, I was supposed to let them know and they would send someone else
to pick up the table and I would pay the difference to the driver. I ended up selling to someone else that I knew but I went back to my
apartment a week later to get mail that I might have missed and I had a package waiting for me in the office. Opened the envelope to find
a cashier's check for $1500. $100 for the table and $1400 to pay the 'driver'. Took it to my bank to see if I could report the person but they
just laughed at how fake the check was.

Several years ago an idiot tried the same thing with me. Actually sent me a cashiers check in a postal sealed priority mail envelope stuck to my door. Of course I didn't do anything with it. If I had it to do over again I would have mailed them some monopoly money with note that says enjoy your riches. Had another one texting me about something I had for sale on craigslist recently and after second text I knew they were scammers. I called them out on it and didn't hear anything else back from them.

 

[RivaDawg]

Thanks for the helpful replies. To everyone else **** YOU!

 

[MaroonNation]

Your anus will thank us later.

 

[EngDawg]

Just take the red bag and go straight home, don't let anyone see it and especially you with it. If a picture of you smoking a bong appears on national television 15 minutes before you are drafted followed by messages implying the existence of said red bag, YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING!