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I have an old Jukebox I put up on Craigslist and Kijiji. Mostly to try and trade away. Would have posted it here - but there is no way I can compete with GJD with a mid70's jukebox!
So I get a hit! But it surely seems to me like I am being setup to cash a bad check.
"Hello,Thanks for the prompt response,i am very interested in buying it so i will instruct my boss to mail out(overnight) bank check or to transfer the money to you in Royal Bank Canada that could be cashed in any cashing stores and any destination banks for quick payment,while you hold on my behalf. Once you receive this, my mover will arrange for pick up at your location.. I will be needing the following information to issue out the payment...
1.Your full name 2.Your mailing address not P.O. box(Physical address) 3.Your phone number.
Please note that the payment will be overnight to your address and it will be delivered within 2 days.I have taken a close look at the AD and am satisfied.I appreciate you keeping the item for me.Kindly delete the posting as i am definitely buying it from you and it would be sad for me to have the payment in the mail only to be informed fit's sold. I will also wait for the check to clear before i have my mover come for the pick up. Best regards"
I thought it might be fun to play along for a while, see where the cheque comes from, but I just don't feel like playing this game today.
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gmaranda |
December 15, 2009, 2:45pm |
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You are being set up. This smells bad, that is why they invented Paypal and are making a fortune. If you want to proceed just state you will take a certified check which you will cash and then he can have his movers take the goods.
I say RUN
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pinsRfun |
December 15, 2009, 2:46pm |
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Sparky |
December 15, 2009, 2:47pm |
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You are being set up. This smells bad, that is why they invented Paypal and are making a fortune. If you want to proceed just state you will take a certified check which you will cash and then he can have his movers take the goods.
I say RUN
take care
Take a certified cheque and have him wait until the bank calls you to confirm that everything is OK. When you tell them this, they usually disappear. |
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Monkeybug |
December 15, 2009, 3:13pm |
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I guess the trick with this one, is that he will ask for the money back, after cashing the cheque? |
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Sparky |
December 15, 2009, 3:16pm |
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I guess the trick with this one, is that he will ask for the money back, after cashing the cheque?
My bet is that the cheque is a fake. Banks have an up to 30-day delay on cheque validation. By that time, the juke can be long gone. |
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December 15, 2009, 3:26pm |
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 WTB more space!!!! anyone got some for sale? MAACA-Colonel 
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Out of country cheques take FOREVER to process. so it will probably be for his "boss" in (insert faraway country here) that he is getting it for.....
2-3 weeks from now,t he bank says its a fake. and you never see the guy again.
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December 15, 2009, 3:48pm |
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In cases like this I demand an "International US POSTAL Money Order" you cash them right on the spot... and if it doesn't clear, no sale plus call the RCMP to invistgage the fraud. OR, give him some guy you don't like's contact info...  |
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tartagliag |
December 15, 2009, 4:01pm |
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I have an old Jukebox I put up on Craigslist and Kijiji. Mostly to try and trade away. Would have posted it here - but there is no way I can compete with GJD with a mid70's jukebox!
So I get a hit! But it surely seems to me like I am being setup to cash a bad check.
"Hello,Thanks for the prompt response,i am very interested in buying it so i will instruct my boss to mail out(overnight) bank check or to transfer the money to you in Royal Bank Canada that could be cashed in any cashing stores and any destination banks for quick payment,while you hold on my behalf. Once you receive this, my mover will arrange for pick up at your location.. I will be needing the following information to issue out the payment...
1.Your full name 2.Your mailing address not P.O. box(Physical address) 3.Your phone number.
Please note that the payment will be overnight to your address and it will be delivered within 2 days.I have taken a close look at the AD and am satisfied.I appreciate you keeping the item for me.Kindly delete the posting as i am definitely buying it from you and it would be sad for me to have the payment in the mail only to be informed fit's sold. I will also wait for the check to clear before i have my mover come for the pick up. Best regards"
I thought it might be fun to play along for a while, see where the cheque comes from, but I just don't feel like playing this game today.
Try posting an ad on mrpinball...you'll receive at least 4 or 5 of them... tartagliag |
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machine.slave |
December 15, 2009, 4:14pm |
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Bah! What's to worry about? This guy sounds legit..  |
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Monkeybug |
December 15, 2009, 5:10pm |
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My bet is that the cheque is a fake. Banks have an up to 30-day delay on cheque validation. By that time, the juke can be long gone.
That is assuming he wants the Juke. I don't see why since it would be a hassle and leave a paper trail. Easier to ask for a refund and disappear. |
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December 15, 2009, 5:28pm |
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I think it is better to sell something for less money to people you know and avoid strangers and complicated situation like this, you may lose a bit moore of money but you will have peace of mind ( not iron maiden pices of mind  ) |
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