Originally Posted by Maride
I posted the antique sewing machines I saw on Saturday at my friend's house for sale as a favor. I posted them on our local Craigslist. Today I get an e-mail from someone offering me the asking price ($100.00 each, which I think is way too much but posted that way to #1, attract only those really interested, and #2, give some room for reduction and at least get $50 for each) He wants me to send him my name, address and phone number, no PO box to send me the check without even looking at them because "he is away on a business trip" and when I get the $ he will send someone to pick them up. He will send a money order.
Even as a type this I feel that there is something coo koo about this. I am off to delete the post and block his e-mail. This is too weird.
Be careful. This is a scam. I have listed several higher prices items on craigslist. Everyone of these had several of these messages "I am on a business trip" "I'll send you $50 more for shipping. Give me the bank a/c where to send the check." Scam-scam. Don't respond. They will get your email address and use it for no good.