Advice on selling MBP on Craigslist

[KadMac]

Hello,

I am thinking I will sell my MacBook Pro on craigslist. I am just worried about how to collect payment. What do you guys usually do when you sell? I am afraid of getting counterfit bills or something or someone trying to pull a fast one on me.

Any suggestions?

 

[zhenya]

I would meet at a public place and insist on cash. If you are concerned about counterfeit, you can buy a bill marker for cheap. I'd stay away from Paypal - the whole point of selling local is to avoid fees and the hassle of having someone file a Paypal claim.

 

[Mr Kram]

better yet, meet at a bank and have the person withdraw the money in front of you.

 

[GGJstudios]

If you read the MR Guides and search the forums you'll find quite a few threads on this issue and plenty of information and warnings about buying and/or selling on Craigslist.

Even Craigslist warns you about scams: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams