craigslist...

I came here to the USA ~3 years ago, and at the begining it was really difficult time for me and my wife. and the craigslist helped us a lot, I bought a lot of stuff (furniture, kitchenware, etc.) for cheap or even for free. Yes, there're a lot of scamers and stuff there, BUT I really DO like the idea of the craigslist.

P.S. now me and my family are OK, just bought our first house last August or so.... The main thing that I like in this country is - you just work hard and you can get whatever you want. [Beer]

Sorry for spelling

Dr Fwd. - no apologies necessary. I'm glad to hear things have worked out so well for you. Congrat's on the house!

I just gave away a washer & dryer via Craigslist this weekend. They need work, but they both worked. I hope the guy who picked them up was someone who actually needed them and not someone who just planned to fix the minor things wrong with them and re-sell them.

Back to the purpose of this thread, the best I've found on CL ref. firearms is a Blackhawk holster and 4 30rnd AR mags.

Just found this http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1017987928.html


Thank you theGinsue!

ETA: Just in case if they block it, here is his ad

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I have a alpine type R in a custom alpine ported box. This speaker is loud I had it in my grand cherokee, and now my f-150 and it hits. I paid 400 for the box and speaker. I also have a smith and Wesson 9mm never been shot with all paperwork im trying to get rid of 350 for that.

thanks for looking
slim775124@yahoo.com call or text 720-837-7451

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Here http://denver.craigslist.org/bar/1016183950.html

Here is one I got off CL recently, start at the bottom and work your way up.

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So what is your first name? Is it Johnson or Schinosky or do they call you
something else in your country?

Stop wasting my time. I'm not going to play anymore.

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html


----- Original Message -----
From: "Schinoswky Johnson" <schinoswky.jh@googlemail.com>
To: "David "
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: 1983 Yamaha yz490 - $800 (Denver)


> Hello David..
>
> I'm outta the town now that's why am paying you with that and it's
> the safest way to pay i will just forwared your payment address to my
> associate in the state so they can wire you the check and once it's
> has been cleared in your bank you going to diduct your own money and
> send the banlance to the shipping company so they can come and pick it
> up...I'm ready to add up another $100 to compessate you again i will
> like you to comply with me...So do get back to me asap..
>
> Thanks
>
>
> On 1/29/09, David wrote:
>> How does this work? I send you a check? I want the money I don't want to
>> give you money.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Schinoswky Johnson
>> To: David
>> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:38 AM
>> Subject: Re: 1983 Yamaha yz490 - $800 (Denver)
>>
>>
>> Hello David..
>>
>> How are you doing...Thanks for getting back to me on time and im very
>> sorry for the late responce...All we need is you home address where you
>> want
>> the check to be sent to then once it's clears in your bank we can talk
>> about
>> shippment i want you to get back to me with the needed informations so
>> that
>> the payment can commence..
>>
>> Thanks..
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 6:18 AM, David wrote:
>>
>> Where will I be shipping this? Do you need the address of the money
>> gram
>> by my house?
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Schinoswky Johnson
>> To: David
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: 1983 Yamaha yz490 - $800 (Denver)

I am okay with the price of this item and the condition of items
and we will like to make an outright purchase of this particular item
immediately because we are in need of it and we want to get as soon as
possible, I anticipate that a Money Order or certified check will be sent
to you via express mail or ups or Fedex as the mode of payment, concerning the pickup, i will be responsible for that, where the mover will come for the pick up at your location upon your confirmation of receiving the payment and i want you to remove this item from the ad now. So i will send the payment which will include the pick up charges, in which you will make payable to the mover via money gramm/Western union immediately after you have receive the payment and you will be compensated with $100 extra for your running around to the money gram/Western union outlet to avoid the delay. And I would really love to come for the viewing but due to my work frame that might not be possible... .....and I will like you to provide
the following payment information as soon as possible;
>>
>> full name ...........................................
>> full home address (physical
>> City.............................................. ..
>> state............................................. ...
>> zip code..............................................
>> tel#.............................................. ....
>>
>> As soon as this is provided i will let you know when payment is
>> mailed
>> out and i will update you on when you will receive the payment and give
>> you
>> instructions on what to do....thanks and i hope we handle this in good
>> faith......
>>
>> Thanks.....
>>
>>
>>
>

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hah!!

I don't know if its taboo or not but I think we should start a collection of fake money orders and bank checks from these guys. Collect them and post them on the internet for everyone to see.

I know that my dad has several USPS money orders that are so fake that no one could mistake them for real ones. They look like they were xeroxed copy of a copy.