So I have an ad on Craigslist and I got an email asking if the item was still available. I responded in the affirmative and then got this response:
Now, there's clearly something wrong for a variety of reasons:
1. If he can't come see it, why not ask for more pics?
2. Why employ a mover to get an item that would only cost ~$25 to send Fedex? (it's not that big or heavy, I have the original packaging, and the asking price is only $650 so it's not a priceless artifact or anything)
3. Why use UPS Next Day Air to send a certified bank check rather than putting it in the mail, which would probably get here in 1-2 days anyway?
I realize he could be trying to pass a bad check, but can the bank check for that before I try to deposit it without damage to me? Is there some other common CL scam I'm not seeing here? I've never sold there before. Anybody seen this one?
I really appreciate your response to my email. I want you to consider it sold, pls do withdraw the advert from CL to avoid disturbance, anyways I don't have time to come over to take a look because of my Business but you don't need to bother yourself with the shipment, I'll take care of that by engaging the services of a mover, hence I'll be sending a bank certified check and it will be delivered to you via United Parcel Service (UPS), so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check.
Full name on the check.
Full Physical address to post the check
City, State and Zip Code
Home & Cell Phone to contact you.
Note that the payment will be shipped to your address via UPS NEXT DAY AIR SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping i will have my mover to come over as soon as you have cashed the check N.B UPS does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.Thanks
Full name on the check.
Full Physical address to post the check
City, State and Zip Code
Home & Cell Phone to contact you.
Note that the payment will be shipped to your address via UPS NEXT DAY AIR SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping i will have my mover to come over as soon as you have cashed the check N.B UPS does not deliver to a P.O box addresses.Thanks
1. If he can't come see it, why not ask for more pics?
2. Why employ a mover to get an item that would only cost ~$25 to send Fedex? (it's not that big or heavy, I have the original packaging, and the asking price is only $650 so it's not a priceless artifact or anything)
3. Why use UPS Next Day Air to send a certified bank check rather than putting it in the mail, which would probably get here in 1-2 days anyway?
I realize he could be trying to pass a bad check, but can the bank check for that before I try to deposit it without damage to me? Is there some other common CL scam I'm not seeing here? I've never sold there before. Anybody seen this one?
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