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Posted on Jun 12th, 4:32 PM, , User Since 232 months ago, User Post Count: 3817
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Listed my parents' dining room table for them the other day. I immediately had people wanting to buy it for asking price and asking me for my Venmo or Zelle info. 1 person lives in Illinois and the other in some country I've never even heard of. I don't list a lot of stuff - this is maybe the 5th item I've ever tried selling, and it seems that the first day is just scammers - like almost instantly. I eventually sold everything I listed to legit people, but cutting through the initial scammer bull$hit really sucks.
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Posted on Jun 12th, 4:35 PM, , User Since 270 months ago, User Post Count: 39096
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It has been a few years since I listed stuff but never once encountered what you are describing. Sounds like things have changed alot.
Posted on Jun 12th, 4:40 PM, , User Since 208 months ago, User Post Count: 10827
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Nothing gold can stay
Posted on Jun 12th, 5:16 PM, , User Since 138 months ago, User Post Count: 15823
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I've gave away a few things recently and it sucked combing through all the scammers. They all had Hispanic names and I did end up giving everything to Hispanic people so they weren't all scammers but 90% of them were.
Posted on Jun 12th, 5:44 PM, , User Since 128 months ago, User Post Count: 12064
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newbaumturk said... (original post) I've gave away a few things recently and it sucked combing through all the scammers. They all had Hispanic names and I did end up giving e...
I'm sorry you had to experience that.
Posted on Jun 12th, 5:50 PM, , User Since 227 months ago, User Post Count: 5546
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Yeah I think it has changed a lot. I don’t Facebook but my wife does and FB Marketplace used to be the stress-free, non scammer option for selling crap. Not anymore. Amazing legit people can get kicked off FB and scammers are everywhere.
Posted on Jun 12th, 6:08 PM, , User Since 273 months ago, User Post Count: 62145
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Avoid it like the plague
Posted on Jun 12th, 6:20 PM, , User Since 138 months ago, User Post Count: 15823
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MichaelJHox said... (original post) I'm sorry you had to experience that.
What offended you?
Posted on Jun 12th, 6:22 PM, , User Since 128 months ago, User Post Count: 12064
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newbaumturk said... (original post) What offended you?
What makes you think I was offended? I was consoling you.
Posted on Jun 12th, 6:29 PM, , User Since 258 months ago, User Post Count: 15107
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Just list as cash only and local pickup only. Completely eliminates all that *****.
Posted on Jun 12th, 7:26 PM, , User Since 259 months ago, User Post Count: 15667
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Hello, is this still available?
Posted on Jun 12th, 9:09 PM, , User Since 273 months ago, User Post Count: 64646
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Phogetaboutit said... (original post) Listed my parents' dining room table for them the other day. I immediately had people wanting to buy it for asking price and asking me f...
Local only
Posted on Jun 12th, 10:06 PM, , User Since 259 months ago, User Post Count: 7815
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newbaumturk said... (original post) I've gave away a few things recently and it sucked combing through all the scammers. They all had Hispanic names and I did end up giving e...
Just curious, how were they going to scam you if you’re giving stuff away? I don’t see how you could lose more than what you’re already giving away, but maybe I’m missing something.
Posted on Jun 13th, 5:49 AM, , User Since 138 months ago, User Post Count: 15823
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dare said... (original post) Just curious, how were they going to scam you if you’re giving stuff away? I don’t see how you could lose more than what you’re already giving away, b...
I think they're bots that hit anything on Marketplace regardless of price.
Posted on Jun 13th, 8:07 AM, , User Since 259 months ago, User Post Count: 7815
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newbaumturk said... (original post) I think they're bots that hit anything on Marketplace regardless of price.
I see. Taking your time. That would be irritating.
Posted on Jun 13th, 8:52 AM, , User Since 229 months ago, User Post Count: 25781
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It’s the only reason why I’m on the Good Book. Just picked up a used rooftop tent from there.
Posted on Jun 13th, 8:58 AM, , User Since 185 months ago, User Post Count: 17582
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We sell stuff on Market Place and still use CL. We tell people this is a cash in hand transaction. NO Venmo etc.! Also very careful about the out of state mixed bag people. Most times you can tell who is bad or good.
Posted on Jun 13th, 9:04 AM, , User Since 189 months ago, User Post Count: 14371
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I've had good luck on both ends. When you list something there are always 3-5 people who express interest right away; They are bots, ignore them. Never take conversations off the app. Also when selling make sure to specify local pickup only, don't take your stuff to someone else's house or have it shipped somewhere, at least not without prior payment. For in-person transactions insist on payment on site or the deal is off. Expect that some people might flake or say "oh, I thought I had (agreed amount) on me but I only have (agreed amount minus 50%)." Cash preferred but I've done a couple Venmo sales and haven't had a problem with getting scammed; If both people are there it's easier to address any funny business.
If buying, inspect the item, if it's electronic ask the seller to turn it on and off and perform basic functions, but buyer always beware.
Most of this stuff should be given but a lot of people aren't smart.
Posted on Jun 13th, 9:05 AM, , User Since 232 months ago, User Post Count: 3817
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Another good sign that they're a scammer is when you look up their profile, it says that they joined in 2023.
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Posted on Jun 13th, 9:34 AM, , User Since 229 months ago, User Post Count: 25781
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Phogetaboutit said... (original post) Another good sign is when you look up their profile, it says that they joined in 2023.
2004 here. Before any of you schmucks joined and ruined the platform.
Posted on Jun 13th, 10:29 AM, , User Since 226 months ago, User Post Count: 3611
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Selling online has always been risky. I knew a woman who was murdered 20 years ago by someone who was buying her pool table she listed on Craigslist.
Posted on Jun 13th, 11:33 AM, , User Since 68 months ago, User Post Count: 312
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tmasta346 said... (original post) 2004 here. Before any of you schmucks joined and ruined the platform.
Sorry my Prada’s at the cleaners Zuckerberg.
Posted on Jun 13th, 12:44 PM, , User Since 185 months ago, User Post Count: 17582
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I bought this online today but went and checked it out to reconfirm some things mentioned before buying it. Great down filled fiber cushions seat and back. Super nice quality leather. Leather looks and feels like a quality goat skin leather. Feels like a really nice slightly broken in quality leather jacket. Will be using it for room for audio entertainment etc.
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justagame2 said... (original post) I bought this online today but went and checked it out to reconfirm some things mentioned before buying it. Great down filled fiber cushions sea...
Is that the casting couch?
Posted on Jun 13th, 1:09 PM, , User Since 259 months ago, User Post Count: 12978
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I quit using Facebook many years ago, but my wife has it mainly to keep in touch with friends and extended family in KS since we live in VA.
She did a few sales of baby stuff we no longer needed as our son grew out of them, but got so sick of the bots and scammers and flakes that anymore she just does the “buy nothing” feature where you take a photo, describe the item and condition accurately (it’s free so no need to sugarcoat anything) and request local pickup only.
She’s now grown weary of that because multiple people will beg for whatever she lists (white noise machine, pack and play, toys) and she’ll use the randomizer to be “fair” on who gets picked, she’ll notify the winner, then they’ll either stop responding or they’ll never show up to get the item after multiple reschedules.
Luckily our neighborhood has lots of amateur craftsmen/handyman types who will fix damaged furniture or electronics, as well as families with small children who want baby stuff, so most of the time we can just set sh*t on the curb and it’s gone in a few hours.
Plus, there’s a charity nearby that needs stuff constantly, so we also take a lot over to them but there’s certain things they can’t accept, so those go to the curb or occasionally “buy nothing”.
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Posted on Jun 13th, 2:31 PM, , User Since 185 months ago, User Post Count: 17582
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CrimsonNBlue said... (original post) Is that the casting couch?
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