is this a sketchy response?

madmax1012 · Post by **madmax1012** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:56 pm

So I'm trying to sell my AC15 on craigslist for $425. I got an email asking if it was available, and I said yes. Here's what I got in return....

"I am quite comfortable with the condition of the item. I will add $70 to the purchase price... for you to hold it for me, Please provide your FULL NAME, HOME ADDRESS or A PO. BOX and Phone# so that I can send your payment. I will be paying you by certified check.. It will take 2 days for the payment to get to you...As for delivery, I will make arrangements for the pick-up after you have received payment and it has cleared your bank,If this meets your approval, kindly get back to me, as soon as possible, with your FULL NAME,HOME ADDRESS & PHONE# where payment will be sent.As soon as you have your money in hand, we can talk about the pick up of the item."

Is that a sketchy reply? I mean, I've dealt in cash off craigslist before, but never something like that....it seems a bit off, but maybe I'm just paranoid? Idk maybe someone could help me out here.

the_carl · Post by **the_carl** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:57 pm

Notice how he says "the item" and not what it actually is? That's usually a sign of a scam.

madmax1012 · Post by **madmax1012** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:59 pm

it seemed off for sure. I feel it's best if I just leave this one alone and avoid it.

greyscales · Post by **greyscales** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:03 pm

I've had one like that before, and just didn't reply. It's definitely a scam. Hate it when that happens.

madmax1012 · Post by **madmax1012** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:05 pm

damn. got so excited when I got interest immediately too.

skullservant · Post by **skullservant** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:10 pm

greyscales wrote:I've had one like that before, and just didn't reply. It's definitely a scam. Hate it when that happens.

I've gotten it at least once with every single item I've put up on CL

sylnau · Post by **sylnau** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:16 pm

I would paranoid too.

bronzetalon · Post by **bronzetalon** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:36 pm

Yup typical scam you get the check send the item then the check bounces. Just ignore them.

devnulljp · Post by **devnulljp** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:46 pm

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Jero · Post by **Jero** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:22 pm

abort mission

excane · Post by **excane** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:07 pm

Absolute complete scam bullshit.

I've gotten this before several times.

Ghost Hip · Post by **Ghost Hip** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:28 pm

If they come off as bat shit crazy or so eager that they want to pay you RIGHT NOW IMMEDIATELY, I avoid it.

hbombgraphics · Post by **hbombgraphics** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:53 pm

Total Scam yo,

I have been trying to unload my van for a few weeks and it needs some work, and I get these all the time and they say they really like the condition of the item, Always good for a laugh.

behndy · Post by **behndy** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:16 pm

lulz. i got one just like that saying they were deaf, here's a teletype number to call. horribly mangled english, wanted to send a check for twice what i had it listed at, what's my address to send a service to pick it up?

it was an Ampeg 4x10 cab. for a deaf dood or doodette. yep.

hbombgraphics · Post by **hbombgraphics** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:51 pm

behndy wrote:lulz. i got one just like that saying they were deaf, here's a teletype number to call. horribly mangled english, wanted to send a check for twice what i had it listed at, what's my address to send a service to pick it up?

it was an Ampeg 4x10 cab. for a deaf dood or doodette. yep.

Dude they could totally feal the bass

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