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   FrankDrackman | Jun 07, 2009 02:22am | #1

   Your profile doesn't say where you are located but if there is a craigs list for your area I would start there.

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   JerryPacMan | Jun 07, 2009 02:37am | #2

   You could start with an ad here.

   http://forums.taunton.com/fw-classifieds/messages

    

   Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans.

   When your ship comes in... make sure you are not at the airport.

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   forestgirl | Jun 07, 2009 03:10am | #3

   As Frank indicated, Craig's List <click>  is a great way to go.  I've bought a number of tools there, and sold a couple things also.  Give good detail in the title (tool, brand, model# for instance) and if you can, put a picture or two in the ad.

   Caveats:  If you have a shop full of tools, might be best not to invite replying people in.  I'm always cautious about anyone who's replying to ad (selling a car, for instance) and don't give them a tour of the place, in case they might be lookin' to come back later, maybe when I 'm not home.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   philip_r | Jun 09, 2009 09:51pm | #4

   Listen to FG. 

   Additionally, Craigslist has an entire anti-fraud section that you should read.  I only deal with cash when selling or buying. 

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   oldusty | Jun 10, 2009 06:09am | #5

      "  In God we trust "

              All others pay cash !

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   Woodrat1 | Jun 10, 2009 02:32pm | #6

   "Yes" to Craig's list. I've used it twice and both times were successful.
   Also - I agree with the cash or bank check method. As others have
   stated - you can't be too careful & don't be ashamed of being so.
   When making phone or email appointments with buyers - get their
   name, phone # and town that they live in "just in case I can't meet
   with you as planned." Verify that info via Internet, phone book, etc.
   Then call them back to confirm the appointment and that this
   person IS the person you believe you're dealing with.

   Simple precautions. Play it safe.

   Bill-http://www.franklinwoodwright.com

   
   

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   Edited 6/10/2009 7:34 am ET by Woodrat1

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   dustymctevish | Jun 10, 2009 06:38pm | #7

   I had placed a generator for sale on Craig’s list.  Received an email, in broken English, from some lady who wanted to buy it.  She said she would send a check then have her people pick it up later.  Smelled real fishy to me so I emailed her back telling her that cash only when she picked it up, never heard from her again. I saw that one coming from a long way off.  Gotta be careful with Craigs list.  

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   philip_r | Jun 10, 2009 10:49pm | #8

   This was taken from craigslist:

   "...FAKE CASHIER CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS ARE COMMON, and BANKS WILL CASH THEM AND THEN HOLD YOU RESPONSIBLE when the fake is discovered weeks later. ..."

   I can print a bank check off my computer.   Cash is the only way to go - Just make sure they don't rob you too:0) 

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   jrogerh | Jun 11, 2009 02:38am | #9

   Thanks for the advice and warnings.