MBP on Craigslist

[sushi]

The important thing is to always protect yourself by performing transactions in public places, or as close to public as possible. I prefer 100% face to face transactions no exceptions.

I think that's key with any Internet related sites.

You have to protect yourself.

With Craigslist, it looks like you need to be careful but is okay if you are.

 

[mBurns]

That's what I usually do. I like to be in control of the situation when I deal on craigslist so I try to pick places I'm really familiar with.

I'm a pretty high volume CL seller ($15000 a year at least, not counting cars) and I have never been robbed, scammed or otherwise cheated. Just got a MBP with a iffy screen once, but apple fixed it for free. I've done a lot of deals where I felt really sketched out though.

Yeah, I do a reasonable amount on CL too. I live on the Eastside and I think our CL in general is pretty good. You have the obvious scams but that is about it -- especially on the Eastside. I bought my Treo off CL a few months ago and waited to pay until it was placed on my account at Sprint. Actually, I'm planning on selling one of my first gen iPhones on CL soon. That should go quick and for top dollar.

 

[jaduffy108]

I have my 17" MBP on craigslist...so not everyone on craigslist is a crook.

 

[jaylay0707]

you just have to be careful and know what to look for (suspicious patterns, serial numbers)... craigslist/local pickups have always been a good experience for me. its always good to bring a friend though just in case.

 

[macrumorsMaster]

I actually sold my motorcycle on CL last year. I stored it at a storage place that was monitored 24/7 which is where we always met. It took 15+ people.

I think CL is a big scam when it comes to buying hot ticket items like iphones, wiis, big screen tv's, or whatever current trend it is.

Hmmm..double standard?

I did my first selling transaction on CL selling a Wii about a month or so ago. It was NIB w/ Receipt. No scam there.

 

[Chris Rogers]

I think CL is..1...a big scam when it comes to buying hot ticket items...2...like iphones, wiis, big screen tv's, or whatever current trend it is.

^1 Potentially
^ 2 Unless you know what to look for

 

[noodle654]

Dont buy any Apple computer that is cheaper than the Refurb store.

 

[mBurns]

Dont buy any Apple computer that is cheaper than the Refurb store.

Why is that? Some of the refurb deals aren't that good such as on the MacBook Air and IMHO the Mini.

 

[noodle654]

Why is that?

Because its most likely a scam. If you can get a MBP that costs less than a refurb, its too cheap and good to be true.

 

[mBurns]

Because its most likely a scam. If you can get a MBP that costs less than a refurb, its too cheap and good to be true.

I almost bought a $1200 Air via CL. Talked to the guy and everything. Someone beat me to it on my way to buy the machine. Less then a refurb...