Craiglist help

Do not do it. Insist on cash only.

 

Might as well be selling it to a Nigerian prince.

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Hotmail = scam is a bad assumption.

 

Heck, I still use AOL but only because I've had the email address since 2000. Shipping to Africa raises a red flag. Your gut feeling raises a red flag. I've accepted PayPal for purchases before. I always make sure that they send it and PayPal says it's good before I hand over but with this large of an item, I'd be skeptical.

He may be wanting to use PayPal because of either Smart Connect or Pay Later, whatever they call it now. But I think you are right to avoid it.

 

I don't think you understand. Nigerian prince = scam, not inflate the price.

Who still uses Yahoo, AOL, Live mail? If someone inquires about my listing (and I use Craigslist a lot) and emails me from Hotmail without sounding suspicious, damn right I'm going to respond.

 

I wouldn't bother engaging in irrelevant conversation. It doesn't matter what their intentions are with the computer once it is theirs. What matters is that you avoid a probable scam. If you are meeting in person to exchange the item, there isn't any reason not to use cash. Meet in public or better yet at a bank, and make the exchange for cash.

 

Or a supposed Apple reseller.


OP, don't do it. There are two red flags, shipping to his brother out of the country (no one cares and that detail is unnecessary on CL), and PP on CL. CL is for local peer to peer sales only.

 

If you've got squilly telling you its a bad idea... it might be a really bad idea.

 

I've done PayPal for virtual sales (like codes) on CL before. Also had a certified check, although most people, myself included, prefer cash.

Here to help

 

Cash only!

 

I still use hotmail as my main account LOL. Thanks for making me feel so good inside.
Never wanted to mess with changing accounts because so many things are already linked to it.

 

These are classic examples of a scam. Don't waste any more of your time.

I've used Craigslist on several occasions and never had a problem. However, you need to do it smart. Always meet in a public place and only take cash.

 

I still use hotmail as an email address for subscriptions and other junk

 

Ask for cash, and meet in a crowded place, or better near a police station.
And bring a friend or two.

 

I still use Yahoo. Why shouldn't I?

What are you using?

 

PayPal's not a red flag in itself if the guy isn't local enough for it to be worth a trip. Although, the shipping to Africa bit is the beginning of a scam.

 

I still use all 3... It was to prove a point is all.

 

Please explain to me what your point actually is - I must have missed it.