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selling iphone on craigslist
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some times its ok to use paypal with craigslist, such as if your buying sports tickets (done it tons of times, never had a problem) However, its a different story with an iphone, cash is king, only take cash and have the person meet you in a public place.
Don't worry apple will release an iPhone next week.
You're best bet to maximize your profit is to sell now. After apple releases the new iPhone, the value will drop as everyone and their sister will be selling theirs
As for cash vs. paypal for craigslist. Only go cash never mail it. Too many scams occur with craigslist. Since the selling price is not huge (not like a macbook pro or anything) You're not being unreasonable. If someone is balking at paying cash or picking it up, and paying cash, then that should raise some red flags.
You're best bet to maximize your profit is to sell now. After apple releases the new iPhone, the value will drop as everyone and their sister will be selling theirs
As for cash vs. paypal for craigslist. Only go cash never mail it. Too many scams occur with craigslist. Since the selling price is not huge (not like a macbook pro or anything) You're not being unreasonable. If someone is balking at paying cash or picking it up, and paying cash, then that should raise some red flags.
Yes avoid scams like that.
Tell them u just want to meet locally and take cash for the phone.
If they ask u to mail it to Africa or Nigeria run
Tell them u just want to meet locally and take cash for the phone.
If they ask u to mail it to Africa or Nigeria run
Agreed. Everything I have ever listed on CL clearly had cash only stated in the sale. If someone requested something else, I emailed them back and said, "Sorry, cash only."
Put your phone number in the ad. From my years of experience with craigslist, I know that the people who took time to call you rather than email you are usually the ones that can buy on the spot.
I didn't wanna start a new thread but I'm posting mine up for sale on CL today and I just was wondering how detailed I should be. I'm listing the "hairline" cracks in the plastic around the screws even though they are barely visible to the naked eye. I'm just worried I'm missing some blemish that others might notice. Should I just say to look at it in person if they want a closer look?
How would you all handle describing the phone?
How would you all handle describing the phone?
Be honest but just say there is minor wear around the phone that is not serious.
Describe it honestly and offer to let people look at it in person. If a buyer doesn't take you up on that, it's not your problem.
I would have no problem accepting other payment methods for something on Craigslist, if I'm sending it out, you just have to do it right.
Clearly state that item will not be sent until the check/MO is cleared and the money is safely in your account.
If they want to pay by check, ask for a photocopy of their driver's license with it, to prove the identity on the check matches the person, and it's not just a stolen/reused check. Most of the people pulling off a stolen check scam wouldn't be able to get a driver's license that matches the check, at least not in a cheap/timely manner that would enable them to make money off the scam.
That being said, I accepted a check from someone from Delaware (I'm in NY) for my Z06 I was selling on Craigslist. I had checked out the kids info on Facebook (gotta love Facebook) and kept the extra set of keys and title until the check cleared. At least I'd be able to go back down and try to recover the car if the check bounced, and I had proof it was my vehicle (title in my name). If I wasn't able to find it, I would be down there and able to file a stolen vehicle report. Not the best way to do it, but it worked out perfectly fine.
Clearly state that item will not be sent until the check/MO is cleared and the money is safely in your account.
If they want to pay by check, ask for a photocopy of their driver's license with it, to prove the identity on the check matches the person, and it's not just a stolen/reused check. Most of the people pulling off a stolen check scam wouldn't be able to get a driver's license that matches the check, at least not in a cheap/timely manner that would enable them to make money off the scam.
That being said, I accepted a check from someone from Delaware (I'm in NY) for my Z06 I was selling on Craigslist. I had checked out the kids info on Facebook (gotta love Facebook) and kept the extra set of keys and title until the check cleared. At least I'd be able to go back down and try to recover the car if the check bounced, and I had proof it was my vehicle (title in my name). If I wasn't able to find it, I would be down there and able to file a stolen vehicle report. Not the best way to do it, but it worked out perfectly fine.
God bless you sir for being so honest!
I noticed that generally Americans and Canadians are very exact and honest in describing their products. You should see how it's here in Ireland and in the UK(but especially in Ireland).
The phone looks like it's been sandpapered and the description says: "Great condition, just a minor wear"...... just horrible, you have to buy everything new here because people are VERY dishonest about descriptions.
If it's a 3GS get it replaced under warranty first.
That's exactly what I do too.