thus far...

so, i'm trying to get my house to resemble something i've always viewed in my head as my 'ideal home' now that my status has changed considerably.
in doing that, i've finally put an ad on the local faction of the controversial website C_L to sell some big, bulky wood cabinets i've been wanting to get rid of for years.
so, i write an ad.
and i post additional pictures.
i wanted $1000 out of the set. it's 7 pieces of solid wood, for christ sake. it's survived both my brothers, countless moves, my kids. it's solid.
but that's also an issue. it's solid and has made it through both my brothers, countless moves, and my kids. it's got it's share of battle scars.
i posted it for $750.

less than four hours after posting my ad, i got an email.
i was so fucking excited.

christopher george Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 4:58 PM
To: sale-7vppk-1341460538@craigslist.org
** C_L ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

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IS THIS ITEM STILL FOR SALE ?

my reply...

Yes the cabinets are still for sale.
Were you able to view the photos on phot0bucket link?

i wanted to be sure that the damage was noted in the photos by this potential buyer.

christopher george to me
5:35 PM (15 hours ago) Reply

Hello
I appreciate your response to my inquiry. Am interested in buying it from you. I would love to come and check it myself but I just got married and am presently on an honeymoon trip to Hawaii with my wife. Pls kindly withdraw ,with immediate effect, the advert from Web as i don't mind adding $50 for you to do that, so i can be rest assured that the item is held for me. I should believe it is in good condition as stated. I will be making the payment via a Certified Check, which my secretary will mail across to you. I'll be picking the item from you with the aid of my mover. My Mover will be coming to pick it from you once the Certified Check has been cashed. Pls I will need both your full name and physical address to issue out the payment.
Hope to read back from you
Regard

huh?

does that sound totally weird?
looking at furniture on C_L on your honeymoon?
your fucking secretary?
give you my full name and physical address?
i called my mom and told her about it. we laughed at the prospect of some jackass in hawaii on his honeymoon, surfing for furniture on their local C_L.
weather must be bad and they have to stay in the hotel...

my reply...

First off - congrats on your marriage.
Secondly - id be glad to pull the ad and reserve the items for you with the additional $50 for holding the items for you.
However - i need some basic info from you to ensure this transaction. Your full name and local address that can be verified.

and nothing back as of yet.

however, i did get another email yesterday not too terribly long after posting the ad.
(i got this next one first, actually)

michael green to sale-7vppk-134. 12:51 PM (20 hours ago) Reply

** C_L ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

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Hello,

is the item still on for sale?

my reply...

yes they are still for sale.
were you able to view additional photos on phot0bucket link?

yes, i'm pretty consistent.
i got nothing back from this person til this morning.

michael Green to me 6:20 AM (2 hours ago) Reply

Thanks for the prompt response.Furthermore,i will pay via Certified check which will be an overnight
payment and i do not mind adding an extra $50 for you to take the
advert down from C_L and my mover will be coming for the pickup
when the payment clears and i will implore you to get back to me with
the below information to facilitate the mailing of the check.
1.Your full name
2.Your mailing address be it residential or postal address
3.Your phone Number

Thanks in Anticipation.

fuck you, C_L scammers.
i don't fucking get it.
i just want to sell my goddammed solid wood cabinets for $750.
i don't want you to steal my identity or attempt a credit acquiry somewhere.

not that you fuckers would ever be able to get credit in my name.
heh..


but alas.... i did get this late last night....

** C_L ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

The cabinets advertised in C_L, are they still available? If so, we would like to have a chance to see them. Please call or email. 352-XXX-XXXX Thanks, Wesley

a real phone number.
local, too.

my reply...

yes the cabinets are still available.
let me know when would be a good opportunity for you to see the cabinets. i'm flexible with my time.
-E.
813.XXX-XXXX

that still doesn't renew my faith in much