I listed my Nikon 24/1.4 on Craigslist yesterday. Imagine how pleased I was this morning when I received an email asking "Is it still for sale?"
After I replied that it was, the "buyer" told me that he'd pay me $1400 instead of the $1200 I was asking, if I'd be willing to mail the lens. It was to be a gift for his brother.
I've been around the block more than a few times, and my spidy-sense perked up. The "buyer" asked for my PayPal account name so he could immediately send me the funds. I gave him a phoney address. Surprise...... I never heard back from him.
You have to be pretty sheltered to not recognize a scame when you see one. I don't know how these guys get away with it, but they do.
I always see the "Buyer Beware" warnings. The Seller should also be aware of scams.
After I replied that it was, the "buyer" told me that he'd pay me $1400 instead of the $1200 I was asking, if I'd be willing to mail the lens. It was to be a gift for his brother.
I've been around the block more than a few times, and my spidy-sense perked up. The "buyer" asked for my PayPal account name so he could immediately send me the funds. I gave him a phoney address. Surprise...... I never heard back from him.
You have to be pretty sheltered to not recognize a scame when you see one. I don't know how these guys get away with it, but they do.
I always see the "Buyer Beware" warnings. The Seller should also be aware of scams.
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