Craigs list add...tell me if this sounds fishy?

Had someone do the same to me on an exotic bird transaction. I didn't tell them i would be coming through the supposed area and wanted to pickup in person till towards the end. They had suddenly moved from Illinois to Colorado. When i said I would make a special trip to get the birds, they suddenly stopped bugging me. Had a laugh out of it.

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Originally Posted by MrLang

Show up in person, with a witness/backup, with cash, inspect what you're buying top to bottom, test it out, and chat with the person to feel them out before exchanging goods. That's how you get deals on craiglist. I've gotten incredible deals on craigslist, including live animals that were genetically proven and healthy.

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Funny story, I had a cat up until July. She was my best friend and I had a special bond with her. I know, cheesy girly emotions but I did. I moved home to be in nursing school and with cat allergies in my home, she had to go. I actually found my cat a new home on Craigslist. I talked to the woman, met her and her family, saw her house, etc. She adores my cat and my cat has gotten a little chunky since going there. She still sends me pictures of Billie (the cat).

Craigslist can be a great thing if you know how to use it. Too many people abuse it and too many idiots fall for the ridiculous scams that makes Craigslist a bad thing.

I didn't read through all of the posts, but if you want to have a little fun with this scammer..most likely from Ghana, make up a fake story about some tragic accident that has left you parylized from the waist down, then tell them that if they send you $200 you could then get them discount airline tickets using your disability (something like that). You can usually keep them going via email for a bit before they get ticked and start sending a profanity laden email (most of which will make little to no sense at all). :)