Craigslist caution

[Joerolwing]

So I have been trying to sell my spyder so I can upgrade and I keep getting calls and emails wanting to know my address so they can look at bike, when I tell them I will meet them in public place they never contact me again.

be cautious who you give your info to because I am not sure if they want to steal my bike or rob my house

Ive had a bike on CL twice this past year, and I've had contacts from to different women who ask vague, minor questions, and a couple emails later, they ask if I have a CarFax type report. When I tell them no, they suggest a particular report that is cheaper than CarFax. I fell for it the first time, and once you have the report you don't hear from them again. I complained to this report company and they refunded my payment.

 

[ruralgirl]

I've bought and sold many things thru CL with nary a problem, but I think certain types of items bring more risk than others. In my case, we can't meet off the farms because we're buying or selling large equipment or livestock. My buyers and sellers have always been the epitome of friendliness and, as has always turned out so far, honesty. But maybe that's just more common among that particular market.

Taking precautions is always wise, however, and I'm sure licensed vehicles or expensive jewelry, e.g., are more prone to risks. As a CL seller, I've had frequent scammers email me, but they're so transparent, it's comical. And one seller was so suspicious that a little googling on my part easily proved that the "famous" horse she was selling wasn't even close to who she claimed he was. So, just being alert on CL can help keep you safe.

 

[WackyDan]

I've sold stuff via Craigslist. Yes, I get the emails and txt messages from scammers and those are easy and obvious to weed out. I then get the dreamers who will talk my ear off, but they are just window shopping.

I then get the low ballers who are trying to get a good deal, but still don't seem to have the $$$ to buy the damn thing. I had one guy who told me he was a little short and could sell a gun to his buddy to make up the difference. Bottom line... If he didn't have the money then he shouldn't be looking to buy a $10,000 trailer.

I don't have a problem with someone coming to the house once I talk to them a bit on the phone. With selling my toy hauler, it kinda had to happen that way. I have enough neighbors around and security cameras outside. The house is locked up and I'm armed anyway.

To be honest, you don't have much to worry about in selling something versus buying it. I'd worry more about carrying a large amount of cash to a strangers house than having someone bring a lot of cash to my house to buy something.

Doesn't hurt to be careful though.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

when i sold my yamaha last year i listed phone & address of my store because i didn't want anyone to come to the house.
if i didn't have this place i would have them meet in public place & would bring a friend and would take video of them &
their car they come in