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Old 01-08-2012, 09:35 AM
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I agree and have posted quite a few wanted ads. BUT BEWARE!!! You will get scammers responding to your ads. They'll send you stupid e-mails, like...
"I have what you're looking for! Why don't you call me at ***-**8_****. " Typically, just to make sure it IS a scammer, I'll respond to the e-mail with a polite request for more info. and some photos of the item. They usually don't respond again. So, just a reminded to those who use CL in any capacity that there are spammers and scammers that frequent the wanted ads too.
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Old 01-08-2012, 11:34 AM
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Good point Candace. There are scammers and spammers everywhere, but they really seem to prey on people who are looking for something, want it badly, and are anxious for a sale. Heads up everyone! If I go to a new place alone, I go with my phone in my hand, and my finger near both the 911 Auto-dial, and I have a built-in Screamin' Alarm. My preference is to go with a friend, but that isn't always possible. Sometimes, my husband will insist he go alone, when it's in a "questionable" part of town. At 6'3", 250 solid pounds, and a very commanding presence, people just don't give him trouble.

But you're right. Starting with a polite e-mail response for more information is probably the first step in screening out scammers! Thanks for the great tip!
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Old 01-08-2012, 12:57 PM
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Thank you so much for the information. Happy quilting
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Old 01-08-2012, 01:02 PM
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Very good advice, thanks for posting.
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Old 01-08-2012, 05:08 PM
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Good advice. That is how I acquired my 301 & 15-91. Thanks for posting.
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Old 01-10-2012, 07:27 AM
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Thanks for the heads up - I often check Craigslist - but never that section. I will now!!
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Old 01-10-2012, 09:03 AM
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Wow!! Very good info and useful. I'd never thought of going that way, but it sounds like it works.
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