SOCIAL: selling a car on craigslist

[Jeff Luszcz]

Also watch out for the common Craigslist scams like over paying and asking for cash back. Or fake checks or money orders. 

Jeff


On May 1, 2012, at 12:01 PM, chandra faulkner <chachachandra at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have both bought and sold cars on craigslist - this one doesn't jump out as a scam, but your never know.  
> 
> I bought a car from a elderly couple who were nervous about me because I was very eager to buy it their car (a very low mile classic at an amazing price).  They had me meet them at the DMV (actually a AAA office w/ a DMV in it) so that if I did want to buy it, I would have to pay them in cash and then go them inside and transfer the car immediately.  They also asked to see my driver's license before I test drove the car, and the wife held my car keys while I tooled around the neighborhood.  I respected their cautiousness and had no trouble complying.  I drove away insured and with the registration in my hand which was awesome.
> 
> If you're nervous about a suspicious "serious buyer", see if they're willing to jump through similar hoops to insure your safety.  
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Chandra
> 
> On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Amandeep Jawa <deep at deeptrouble.com> wrote:
> Karen -
> 
> Try Googling craigslist scam and the key words that you are wondering about like "serious buyer" & "cash in hand".
> 
> I just did the same a few weeks back when getting fishy replies for my rickshaw post.  
> 
> Avoid things like "I can't see it in person" or "You need to send the shipping receipt before PayPal releases the $$$"
> 
> You are using your head so I'm sure you'll be able to separate the wheat from the LAME PARASITES.
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> 'deep
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> On May 1, 2012, at 11:18 AM, Karen Nemsick wrote:
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>> Does anyone on the list have experience selling a car on craigslist?  I just posted my car and now I'm getting emails with the "serious buyer" and "cash in hand" as key phrases.  I'm wondering if these are legit emails or craigslist spammers.  Any feedback from the Socialites?
>> 
>> Example of email:
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I saw your add for 2003 Impreza on Craigslist.
>> Has your car Clean Title?
>> I'm a serious private buyer with cash in hand and highly interested in buying your car.
>> Please, set up an appointment and let me know by reply e-mail or give me a call.
>> Would you please, send me your phone number?
>> Thanks - Michael,
>> 650-xxx-xxxx
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