Anatomy of a Craig's List Deal Going Sideways

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I have experienced the "write cheque item unseen" a few times. That is the first flags and I always terminate the communication. Commonsense for a used motorcycle shopper is, " ... let me see the goods first ... ", and then the invariable, " ... can I test ride." But I digress.

I believe we collectively here at the CB1100 Forum have shared enough experience to help thwart future attempts of fraud. Let's keep sharing.

Finally, I usually exhale and emotionally become vacuous when the other ends asks, " ... and so what is the lowest you will go?" (really, unbelievable)

Immediately ask them what's the highest they will go beyond your asking price.