#171165 by frankiebobankie
Thu Jul 11, 2013 12:01 pm
I posted a camera on CL Boston for sale that should sell for between $900 - $1200. I asked $1400 or best offer.
Here is the communication thus far:
Sally: New or Used...???$$$
Me: It is used. Perhaps I could have spelled that out more clearly in the post. It has about 50,000 actuations on the shutter.
Sally: Am currently in the hospital for a surgery which is gonna take up me 2weeks so i won't be able to meet you up, i will offer you $1450 for the item but do you have a PayPal account..
Me: Why would you offer $1450 when I have asked $1400 or best offer? What hospital are you in? I will gladly meet you there.
Sally: It is because i dont want to stress you i am located in commerce city in Colorado so am at the hospital in colorado so if you are serious in selling me the item kindly send me your PayPal email address so as to make the payment...
Me: I really appreciate that you do not want to stress me. It is interesting that you are shopping for a camera on the Boston Craigslist site if you are in Colorado. I noticed several reasonably priced digital cameras listed in your area - one is the same model I am offering with more accessories included and for a better price. How fortuitous for me that you wish to purchase mine!
I have used Google Checkout to bill my clients for several years, so that is the payment method I prefer. I will, of course, have to add another $50 for shipping and insurance to get it to you. What is a good mailing address for you? Also, please provide the email address you would like me to use for the Google Checkout invoice.
Thanks,
Sally: Alright it is [email protected]
I thought when I said I would bill via Google Checkout 'Sally' would give up. What's her angle? She is offering too much money. I have posted the item on ebay and can get $975 (which I am happy with).
What is Sally's deal? Is this a scam?
Here is the communication thus far:
Sally: New or Used...???$$$
Me: It is used. Perhaps I could have spelled that out more clearly in the post. It has about 50,000 actuations on the shutter.
Sally: Am currently in the hospital for a surgery which is gonna take up me 2weeks so i won't be able to meet you up, i will offer you $1450 for the item but do you have a PayPal account..
Me: Why would you offer $1450 when I have asked $1400 or best offer? What hospital are you in? I will gladly meet you there.
Sally: It is because i dont want to stress you i am located in commerce city in Colorado so am at the hospital in colorado so if you are serious in selling me the item kindly send me your PayPal email address so as to make the payment...
Me: I really appreciate that you do not want to stress me. It is interesting that you are shopping for a camera on the Boston Craigslist site if you are in Colorado. I noticed several reasonably priced digital cameras listed in your area - one is the same model I am offering with more accessories included and for a better price. How fortuitous for me that you wish to purchase mine!
I have used Google Checkout to bill my clients for several years, so that is the payment method I prefer. I will, of course, have to add another $50 for shipping and insurance to get it to you. What is a good mailing address for you? Also, please provide the email address you would like me to use for the Google Checkout invoice.
Thanks,
Sally: Alright it is [email protected]
I thought when I said I would bill via Google Checkout 'Sally' would give up. What's her angle? She is offering too much money. I have posted the item on ebay and can get $975 (which I am happy with).
What is Sally's deal? Is this a scam?