I'm thinking about buying a power fc from someone on craiglist. Since he lives couple hundred miles away from i was thinking about doing a paypal transaction... But with his price for the power fc... it seem kinda sketch. give me some input.

 

Could be a dead unit. It's hit and miss with used items.

 

Wheres it located? Maybe someone knowledgable could go check it out so you don't get screwed...

 

I would find out as much as physically possible before making the deal.

 

I've mostly had good luck with Craigslist. But primarily have dealt in person for the transaction itself.

 

^ YUP i only do the same too. I saw that but for 300? I would rather buy it new.

 

you should share the link for ppl to see so they can give feedback. and as far as graiglist goes i have never had a problem but yet again i have been able to meet with every one i have bought something from in person

 

Power FC posting on CL
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/2924721738.html

 

Ive never gotten burned on a cl purchase ONLY because ive only bought things that I could see/test in person. Unless the person is willing to give you a written guarantee of good operation, I wouldnt chance it!

 

I'm not a fan of craigslist and wouldnt paypal someone for an item thats priced much cheaper than what it should cost. If you go through with this, at least pay using a real credit card (not ATM w/cc logo) through Paypal to give you a little bit of security. Paypal wont do much for you if the PFC is junk since the seller can say "it was shipped in like new working condition and this noob must have installed it wrong." Your CC company (Visa, Mastercard, American Express...) is more powerful and may be able to get your money back.

In my opinion, Craigslist is full of cheapskates, liars, crooks, and prostitues

 

Cheap skates for sure!

 

I saw the same posting. Emailed and never got a reply.
Price was sketchy to begin with.

 

And you know that how????

 

haha yeah it was that post. I think i should just trust my gut not to buy it.

 

My rule of thumb, If they dont have a reputation to maintain, I WONT BUY FROM THEM...

rule #2....IF i cant buy it from there home, Im not interested (if ***** fake, broken ect...Im gonna be at your doorstep)

rule #3 If its not on ebay, or a forum where you can prove/show conversation between the two of ya about the item...from what i have read. Its hard to prove you got ripped off...The sellers could just say "the item was shipped" and paypal could give a poop less.

 

I go to craigslist for the local free stuff... It's difficult like any other online purchasing tool; it could be broken, dead, non-functioning, different, etc. At least if it's free, I didn't pay anything for it.

 

Craigslist has always worked with me... and as far as paypal and not seeing the person.

You do the same thing with the forums. However at least you can check if the person has a good or active roll in the community buying or selling.

Also Paypal takes provisions against fraud.

 

see if he has some sort of feedback from another site

craigslist def needs a feedback system

 

i normally purchase and sell things in craiglist. But i just want other opinions from other members. sighhh if this was really legit it would be one hell of a deal

 

i just sold my old bunk bed a few days ago on craigslist, sold really fast. =)

 

I sold my stainless steel microwave for $20 on CL, $300 for my iPhone 4. But I neeeeeeeeever buy things on CL.

 

damn that would be a hell of a deal...sometimes there is some legit stuff for cheap though. ive had some pretty good experiences.

 

i love cl btw

 

hey i found my vert on craigslist and I've found other useful stuff (hookers) lmao but i always do BUSINESS IN PERSON BUDDY!!

 

Like any business transactions, do your due diligence on the buyer/seller, etc. As some have already mentioned, have someone go with you if the item of interest is a high dollar amount.