Ok, I've seen similar posts asking about buyer scams, but I'm putting mine out here for you guys to check out too. After posting my Nintendo VS machines on craigslist, I get these emails:
5/12
HELLO THERE,
I WAS SURFLING THROUGH THE WEB TODAY AND I CAME ACROSS YOUR
ADVERT.I WILL BE OKEY IF YOUR BEST PRICE FOR THE ITEMS ARE OFFER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOWN THE COST FOR SHIPPMENT OF THE ITEM.
THANKS FOR ANTICIPATION.
KATE.
My Reply:
Kate, I cannot ship these machines, please carefully reread the posting for all terms. If you are still interested, write back and let me know and we'll work out something from there. Thanks, Ron
Next email:
5/22
Hello There,
The price is reasonably okay for me and as regards shippment ,i will have to order my shipper to have it picked up immediately after you must have received payment.At present i am out of the state on a WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION SUMMIT going on in WEST AFRICA
so i may have to order my client there in the state to send payment to you in form of money order as soon as i have your name,address and phone number e-mailed to me.
Kate
So, what do y'all think? My gut instinct is SCAM, usually when I follow my instinct it saves my butt and when I ignore it I get ripped off.
BUT I also don't want to turn down a legit offer. What's your experience?
I'm gonna let the email sit for a couple of days before responding.
LMK what you think about this one.
Thanks in advance for your help,
ARCADIAC!