On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:

> Dealing with craigs list is kind of simple, just use common sense.
>
> If you can't see it and drive it and all that stuff BEFORE you
> exchange any cash don't do it.
>
> I've sold and bought lot's of things off craigslist and never used a
> phone number until we had established some sort of exchange but I
> would NOT sell a van thru a third party and would NOT do anything
> with something I could not touch before hand.
>
> Scammers are out there but most sellers/buyers are honest.
> $2500 for that van? It's possible but a quick e-mail exchange will
> give you a phone number and a chance to drive it or you'll find you
> have a scammer and can flag the ad.
>

I sent the guy a request for information.  Haven't heard back yet (I asked
if I could have a friend come look at it).  Will let the list know if I hear
anything.

I thought it might be a good idea to pose as a mark--ask what it would take
to ship it, has he had a mechanic look at it (but don't ask to have my own
mechanic look at it), etc.  Somewhere in there ask whether the handle to the
crank that lifts the top up and down is in good shape.  If he says it is, we
know he doesn't have one :).

mike

> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
> with an '84 westy bought off craigslist powered by a subaru 2.2 where
> the donor was bought off craigs list.
> All in western WA state
>
>
>
>
> At  11/21/2009 11:36 AM, Mark Hineline wrote:
>
>> How does the scam work? I'm watching Craig's List for Vanagons, and
>> I'm worried about this.
>>
>>
>> On Nov 21, 2009, at 8:39 AM, pdooley wrote:
>>
>>  This is a 100 percent scam.
>>>
>>> The dead give-away is the "shiny paint" line.
>>> All the scammers use that in CL ads.
>>> Also no phone number, etc..
>>>
>>