Thread: Craigslist scam
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Old 02-25-2011, 01:03 PM
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Bill Hedin
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I use craigslist on a fairly regular basis to sell silver bullion and coins as well as sell bulk cards. Every time I list something it sells right away. Each time I've made sure the buyer is local and has cash. All deals were completed promptly and I've gotten return business as well. I've been lucky.
However, each listing generates many email offers from all over the country. These emails are generally offering a trade for what I have. Sketchy deals are offered with a myriad of distractions such as wiring money and such.
It's too bad that craigslist has so many of these problems.
Years ago I thought craigslist was a place to find hookers because of all the media coverage about that topic.
The coin, card and antique buyers I have met and done business with are all regular people I deal with now. All decent collectors & dealers such as our net54ers.

I hope craigslist will police their listings to avoid problems that give it a bad name. I try to be optimistic about such things.
Have a spectacular weekend everyone.
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Bill Hedin
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