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    logan's mom is offline Platinum level (1000+ posts)
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    Default Oh, Craigslist...is this werid?

    I have a carseat and 2 bases listed for sale. Someone emailed and asked if they were still available. I replied yes, and they responded with this:
    "Hi,
    Thanks for the response.I am willing to pay your asking price.I will pay you with money order as its the only way i can pay you at the moment due to the fact that i am away for a family emergency.I will make arrangement for the pick-up after payment have been received by you. I dont mind adding an extra $20 just for you to keep it in my favor.Reply with your full name and address where payment should be sent,and a phone number where i can reach you.Please take the posting off craigslist today and consider it sold to me.
    Expecting to hear from you soon.

    Regards,"

    I guess what seems weird is the first email is from "chris colman [email protected]" and the response is from "Michael Fariello [email protected]"

    I guess they could be family and one wants it and the other is buying?? But who offers to pay more for something on CL????

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    niccig is offline Clean Sweep forum moderator
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    Scam.
    Don't reply.

    Only take cash and they have to meet you in person for the transaction.

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    Tondi G is offline Red Diamond level (10,000+ posts)
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    It is probably a scam. I would tell them you need a cash transaction, sorry!

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    Scam. I wouldn't even respond.
    Mommy to my wonderful, HEALTHY twin girls
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    lhafer is offline Diamond level (5000+ posts)
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    Total SCAM! Delete and move on.

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    SCAM city.

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    twowhat? is offline Red Diamond level (10,000+ posts)
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    It is most DEFINITELY scam. Do not reply.

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    logan's mom is offline Platinum level (1000+ posts)
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    Thanks! It just seemed too weird!

    DELETED!!!

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    I don't even bother to respond to "is this item still available?" I list in my ad that if it's up the item is still available. This saves me from responding to most scammers.
    momma to DD 12/08 & DS 3/13

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