ezmobee
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I was already aware how bad it had gotten trying to sell any big ticket items on eBay or Craigslist. I had heard that it had gotten practically impossible to sell a laptop on eBay to a legitimate buyer. Apparently it's gotten even worse. I have a guy trying to scam me on a $15 DVD player!!!!!
Last night I listed a number of cheap items for sale as I'm cleaning out my basement a bit. One of these things was an older DVD player I listed for $15. 2 people contacted me. The first was someone local who I'll probably be selling it to. The second person I responded to saying that someone had emailed me first but if it falls through I'll contact them. I got this in return:
"I really appreciate the quick reply.I am buying this item for a son of
mine schooling overseas and i will be adding $100 for the shipping and
handling.I would have made this transaction locally but am presently
out of town so get back to me with your PayPal email address for me to
remit the funds ASAP and once payment is being received from paypal you
can be able to ship this item i am doing this very fast because i have
promised my son that the item will be there soonest get back to me
immediately as for us to transact very fast, Hope to read from you
soon.
Regards."
I love it. Who would pay $100 to ship a $15 DVD player overseas? I'm also failing to see how he'd be able to scam me by me giving him my Paypal address. I was tempted to play along but instead I just responded "Nice try scammer. I'm not shipping anything."
Last night I listed a number of cheap items for sale as I'm cleaning out my basement a bit. One of these things was an older DVD player I listed for $15. 2 people contacted me. The first was someone local who I'll probably be selling it to. The second person I responded to saying that someone had emailed me first but if it falls through I'll contact them. I got this in return:
"I really appreciate the quick reply.I am buying this item for a son of
mine schooling overseas and i will be adding $100 for the shipping and
handling.I would have made this transaction locally but am presently
out of town so get back to me with your PayPal email address for me to
remit the funds ASAP and once payment is being received from paypal you
can be able to ship this item i am doing this very fast because i have
promised my son that the item will be there soonest get back to me
immediately as for us to transact very fast, Hope to read from you
soon.
Regards."
I love it. Who would pay $100 to ship a $15 DVD player overseas? I'm also failing to see how he'd be able to scam me by me giving him my Paypal address. I was tempted to play along but instead I just responded "Nice try scammer. I'm not shipping anything."
wonte reply to the craiglist reply button.