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  • FlyingFinn
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    • Jul 2002
    • 3956

    #16
    Re: How legit is Craigslist?

    Some software licenses are not transferable (licensed to the actual computer) so you may be out of luck if the items are not new/unused.

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    • NDAlum
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      • Jun 2010
      • 11453

      #17
      Re: How legit is Craigslist?

      Don't move in with a stranger: see recent FL example. So sad...

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      • The JareBear
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        • Jul 2010
        • 11560

        #18
        Re: How legit is Craigslist?

        The story from Florida is terrifying. The details of what happened to the girl made me cringe
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        • Hassan Darkside
          We Here
          • Sep 2003
          • 7561

          #19
          Re: How legit is Craigslist?

          Never had a bad experience off of Craigslist. Always have been cautious. In the last year I've bought:
          2 phones (Met at BestBuy both times, most recently had seller give me a receipt for the phone so I could insure it)
          Couch
          Lamp

          In the past I've also bought an original xbox off of there, my bed, a futon, and some other stuff I'm sure I'm forgetting.

          That being said, I would NOT buy software off of craigslist. I'd be willing to bet that it's warez and not authentic. The seller is probably making his hustle by selling pirated software at a fraction of the retail cost. I'd at minimum ask for photos of the box and disc to prove the authenticity. It's possible they could have got a legit version for cheap or a low cost from a university or institution, but I'd be skeptical of this.
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          • fistofrage
            Hall Of Fame
            • Aug 2002
            • 13682

            #20
            Re: How legit is Craigslist?

            I bought a Super Chexx off Craigslist. I was a little leery of it. The guy was getting a divorce and had to get rid of it, I had no real way to pick it up so he delivered it to my house.

            I have to admit, I was a little nervous about some shady meth head showing up knowing I had cash on me, but I had a switchblade in my back pocket just in case. He was just a nice older guy we set it up and played a few games before he went on his way.

            Sold my golf clubs and a bass guitar on Craigslist. Overall, I've had a good experience, but you have to be careful. Every day there is a story about a craigslist transaction gone really really bad.
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            • slickdtc
              Grayscale
              • Aug 2004
              • 17125

              #21
              How legit is Craigslist?

              Bought my first car on Craigslist. Had a friend compile a bunch of listings since he had experience doing it, but didn't like what he was showing me. Ended up digging through pages of listings until I came across the one I ended up purchasing.

              The listing was extremely detailed, going over any work done, replacements, he even threw in receipts and warranty stuff.

              We met in a Best Buy parking lot. I brought my Dad, dude let me take it for a spin around the lot. He waited while we ran to the bank for cash, came back, made the exchange and that was that.

              Car gave me a good life. Parted with it a few months back after 4 years. Felt like I got my money's worth.
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              And how does one levy a check that will result in only a slight concussion? Do they set their shoulder-pads to 'stun'?

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              • seasprite
                Phenom
                • Jul 2008
                • 8984

                #22
                Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                Have always had a good experience using CL, but have always bought or sold physical items. Not sure how much I would trust buying downloaded software on there.




                Edit*** I did get screwed once a few years ago buying an extra 360 console. It turned out to be one of those that were bought on a payment plan....and of course the guy was way behind on his payments and the system locked up and could only be unlocked with a 200 dollar payment.






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                • daflyboys
                  Banned
                  • May 2003
                  • 18238

                  #23
                  Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                  Originally posted by 23

                  Something as simple as that... can you get paypal protection on CL?
                  I seriously doubt that. CL doesn't endorse anything outside of cash. I mean to do it as a form of payment is one thing and that would be between you and the seller/buyer, but Paypal can't legitimate the other person like they can through ebay.

                  For larger items like cars, we've done accepting certified checks.

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                  • 23
                    yellow
                    • Sep 2002
                    • 66469

                    #24
                    Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                    Originally posted by daflyboys
                    I seriously doubt that. CL doesn't endorse anything outside of cash. I mean to do it as a form of payment is one thing and that would be between you and the seller/buyer, but Paypal can't legitimate the other person like they can through ebay.

                    For larger items like cars, we've done accepting certified checks.
                    Makes sense

                    Man its crazy...wonder how it survived this long

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                    • Cusefan
                      Earlwolfx on XBL
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 9820

                      #25
                      Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                      Bought and sold multiple items on Craigslist, always played it safe and never a bad experience. Even picked up a couple girls on Craigslist, never a bad experience.
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                      • seasprite
                        Phenom
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 8984

                        #26
                        Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                        Originally posted by Cusefan
                        Bought and sold multiple items on Craigslist, always played it safe and never a bad experience. Even picked up a couple girls on Craigslist, never a bad experience.
                        Have to ask...........................is this serious?






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                        • ChubbyBanana
                          Don't Trust Influencers
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 7071

                          #27
                          Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                          Just don't accept payment with a personal check and you should be ok.
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                          • Sportsbuck
                            The Predator
                            • Jul 2006
                            • 4326

                            #28
                            Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                            See a lot of robberies/larcenies/etc from craiglist meet-ups.

                            Some police stations offer places in the publicly accessible areas of the precinct to do exchanges in, and even if yours doesn't, meeting in front of the police station would not be a bad idea.
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                            • Scott
                              Your Go-to TV Expert
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 20032

                              #29
                              Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                              Originally posted by Sportsbuck
                              See a lot of robberies/larcenies/etc from craiglist meet-ups.

                              Some police stations offer places in the publicly accessible areas of the precinct to do exchanges in, and even if yours doesn't, meeting in front of the police station would not be a bad idea.
                              That's exactly where I would meet someone...
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                              • Cusefan
                                Earlwolfx on XBL
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 9820

                                #30
                                Re: How legit is Craigslist?

                                Originally posted by seasprite
                                Have to ask...........................is this serious?

                                Yes. And to answer your future question, they look about as well as you'd imagine,


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