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hnugz:
I was considering putting up my cab for sale because well, it was more fun to build it than to actually play it.  So I figure I might as well try and sell what I made and do another one even better.

I was thinking of doing Craigs list instead of ebay.  I've never used craigs list and I've only used ebay once to sell something.  I am worried about getting ripped off one way or the other.  I have heard too many stories about issues with people paying but then saying they never got it or whatever.

So, that being said, I want to sell my cabinet, pickup only.  I supposed the safest way would be to just accept cash up front.  But if the other party doesn't want to do that which is understandable, would paypal just be the easiest/safest?  If they pay, pick up the cab, then retract the money saying they never got anything, what can I do?  Should I have them sign something saying they picked it up?  What about a check?  If it turns out to be a bad check, what can I do?

Thanks.

Bloinkxp:
Tips for Craigslist.

Payment:
Cash/M.O only.  NO CHECK or PP!  Checks are just not safe enough.  If someone can give you a check, then they can stop at the bank on the way over and get cash.

Bill:
Generate a bill of sale that lists everything you intend on selling.  Give the customer a working demonstration and inist that they sign it as working.

Shipping:
The customer picks up the cab.  Any damage is their fault.

Luck,
D

Also, Craigslist has a lot of wanna be scammers.  Just stick to you guns and they will leave you alone for easier prey.  I have had so many kiddies try to scam with checks or p.p, that it gets annoying.

miles2912:
Cash or MO when they show up is the only way I would do the transaction. 

Don

RayB:
hnugz, you make it sound like the planet is 98% scammers just waiting to pounce. Come on... it's not that bad. Just use your head. Ship with a method that's tracable. Receipts with tracking are your proof of shipment.

davieboynj:
I would agree with Bloink and miles...  the planet might not be 98% scammers, but the the small percentage that are will be willing to bid higher if they feel they're gonna get their money back by scamming you. 

sell on eBay as local pick-up, and demand cash or a cashier's check.  If someone else wants in on it and they want you to make exceptions to the local thing, well, then you just have the upper hand to tell them how it's gonna be. 

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