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10-09-2018, 04:19 AM
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Craigslist Caveats
I was perusing local musical instrument a listings on my local Craigslist and came across this as part of an ad for a bass offered for sale. Love it! I plan to take a similar approach the next time I offer something on CL. (You can tell this guy's been around a block or two)
PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTACTING ME. I can be reached about anytime of the day so just text or call for a meeting time. When you contact me I will respond with the next available time that the item can be seen. My general location is on the site map but when you are ready to see the item I will give you my physical address. The price is non-negotiable. I do not take payments. I do not accept checks. Cash only! I do not want to barter or trade. I sell on a first come first serve basis which means I will not hold merchandise. I will not meet you somewhere. I will not ship or deliver any merchandise. I do not respond to messages with email requests or links.
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10-09-2018, 09:35 AM
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Not sure I understand "I will not meet you somewhere." I mean, assuming we're talking about a highly-trafficked location or a police-station parking lot and not a back alley, wouldn't that be far safer than inviting a random stranger to your house or place of business?
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#4
10-09-2018, 09:46 AM
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I'm not letting strangers into my house to scope out what else I have. Walmart parking lot, police station parking lot, anywhere but here. Edit - having said that, I did buy a great guitar from a guy selling some flatpicking books who had me meet him at his house. Wouldn't have found it otherwise. Guess I'm just not that trusting. Last edited by Skarsaune; 10-09-2018 at 09:49 AM. Reason: add content
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10-09-2018, 09:51 AM
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I believe most people are good and I don't expect bad things from interacting with strangers, but it only takes one. Better safe than sorry, as they say. The rest of that ad is right on though.
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"A ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." - John Shedd
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10-09-2018, 10:43 AM
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I have sold several used guitars in the last few years on Craigslist, including a Lowden, Martin, Furch and some equipment. All were meetings set up for a public place and all within a half hour drive from my house.
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10-09-2018, 10:51 AM
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great except that a public meeting place is always safer but not always able to be done. i don't really want people coming to my house with their 45.
maybe he can add, "no weapons allowed." play music!
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2014 Martin 00015M 2009 Martin 0015M 2008 Martin HD28 2007 Martin 000-18GE 2006 Taylor 712 2006 Fender Parlor GDP100 1978 Fender F65 1968 Gibson B25-12N Various Electrics
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10-09-2018, 12:44 PM
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stai scherzando?
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10-09-2018, 01:06 PM
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10-09-2018, 01:08 PM
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I'd add "If this ad is up, it's still available."
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#12
10-09-2018, 04:08 PM
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When buying I’ve met people at their homes, but after talking with them. For sales, I specify local cash sale only, and give a general location. When a request seems legitimate, and after a phone conversation, they get the address of our shop. That way the transaction’s at a commercial location, which gives them confidence, and is far safer than at a home.
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#13
10-09-2018, 04:49 PM
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Biggest problem with Craigslist for me is all the no-shows. I have wasted a lot of time on folks who never show up or even call to cancel.
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#14
10-09-2018, 07:26 PM
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For any item over a few hundred dollars, I contact the seller and arrange to meet at my bank. We then find a quiet corner, stairwell or other suitable area to check out the item. If I decide to buy the item we go to the teller, I sign a withdrawal slip and the teller gives the seller the money out of my bank account. I never touch the money. Taking a lot of money to meet up with someone in an unfamiliar location is very dangerous.
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