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0 pointsmibbitier13y ago0 comments

One bad incident out of millions doesn't set a precedent.

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chiph13y ago· 4 in thread

One could say the same thing about OP's post. Yet, it isn't unique by a long shot.

I've also given up on selling via CL because of the scammers. Now I donate to the local Goodwill or other charity (women's shelters want cellphones, for example), and take the tax write-off.

mibbitierOP13y ago

No, because most cellphones/iPods etc will be subject to scammers.

These devices are absolutely simple for scammers to work with. They're high value, cheap to post, and can easily be swapped with phoney/broken identical devices.

18pfsmt13y ago

Could explain how buyers could scam you using Craigslist? Just make it cash only, no?

NoPiece13y ago

I think it isn't that you end up getting scammed on craigslist, but that 9 out of ten replies are from scammers. It creates annoying overhead in sorting them out.

-- Hi! I am buying this as gift for my Son. Are you firm on the price? Email me back please,though, you may send me a text on the number below because I am hearing impaired but I think email is the best for me. -- Hello, i saw your listing on craigslist and Am wondering if the item is still for sale. Please do let me know if I'm still able to purchase as i am willing and ready to make purchase,get back to me with the condition asap.Thanks

ADent13y ago

Somebody on another site got paid in counterfeit bills on a used iPad.

ScottWhigham13y ago

I think you're misusing the word "precedent" here. This absolutely does set a precedent but whether it constitutes a trend or policy change is debatable.

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