Originally Posted by justflyingin

Can I ask, though...why would anyone do it? (send back extra money from a check someone sent you.) I sure wouldn't and probably would just tell the person I don't want their check...as I'm supposed to be sending them money, etc. But since I can't imagine paying for anything with a check from Craig's List--whcih is the KING of stolen goods--and the best place for ongoing scams...why would anyone do anything the least bit abnormal and feel okay about it?

The only way to buy a used machine is either in person after trying it out or through a place with a chance for feedback, IMO (like ebay).