Raptor22 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 This was the reply I received regarding a McIntosh MC2600 in the Atlanta edition: Thank you for your email. Before i answer you to your questions i have to let you know that i am out of the country for the moment in a business trip. You don`t have to freak out because i can handle the sale anyway and i am aware of the Craigslist warnings " DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON", this is not a scam, i`m just out of the country and i have to sell this before i get back because i need the money right away, and i`m sure you noticed the low price i`m offering so there`s no crime here. I will tell you from the begining that if you decide to move forward with the transaction, i will use I SOLD IT to complete the sale. They offer a very good service, a 10 day money back guarantee starting the day you receive the item and they guarantee that you receive the item exactly as described. So, if you are still interested let me know and i will explain the complete process. The main problem is that i can`t call you or be called because i only have my company phone with me and i am not allowed to use it for personal reasons, so i hope that will not be a big problem because we can comunicate by email. I use my laptop most of the time so you will be sure you will receive a fast answer. Thanks My response: Hello, Sure we can work this, all you have to do is let me know in what I Sold It store the amp is located and I will go there and complete the deal.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Back from them: As i said in my first email i will explain how I SOLD IT works. I SOLD IT is a third party service used for Internet transactions to make them safer and to protect both parties, the buyer and the seller. You will have a 10 day return policy too so you will be sure that you receive the item exactly as described. I am using their services because i had to leave with business and i couldn`t find somebody else to take care of the transaction for me. If you haven`t used I SOLD IT before I will explain how they work: They already have the item in their custody packed, insured and ready for shipping. They will contact you with all the details of this sale (they will send you an invoice ) and with the payment instructions. You will send the payment to one of their agents that is handling our transaction and after that you will send them the payment information so they can verify It. I will have to make you aware of the fact that i don`t know the agent name because they change it in every transaction for security reasons.As soon as they do that the shipping process will start. After you receive the item you will have a 10 day return policy, in this time you will have to decide if you accept it or not. If you do then you will notify them that you accept it so they can send me the payment. If not, they will give you a complete refund and return the item on my expense. If you have other questions please ask, if you don`t then i will need your full name and shipping address so i can have them contact you with your invoice and payment instructions. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Well, if you were really dealing with the authentic, legit, I sold it, it would be safe to proceed. However, if it was an I SOLD IT transaction, it would be on Ebay. I'd sure want to confirm through I SOLD IT that this was a legit transaction. Otherwise, if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 a pair of Klipsch speakers being sold at a local "I sold it" round here would let me pick up in person...it soured the deal when I found out I would have to pay sales tax and a pick up fee but it was legitimate...if your's was, you could pick it up to and give them the cash... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor22 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 I got the same reply to the inquiry I sent from my home email address. I am going to play along for a little while with this. I have used I Sold It before as there is one right down the street from my house. I looked at an amp there that was listed on ebay, glad I could see it cause it was rough. This has "BACK AWAY" written all over it but I'm gonna have some fun first and if this amp for $1100 is legit I'll buy it. I like the none American way of capitalization and such in the email and the "agent changing id's is classic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 ""If you haven`t used I SOLD IT before I will explain how they work: They already have the item in their custody packed, insured and ready for shipping. They will contact you with all the details of this sale (they will send you an invoice ) and with the payment instructions.""" I've seen this word for word numerous times....I always tell them let me know which I-Sold-It it is at, so I can have someone go down, inspect, pay and pickup. I never hear from them again. FYI, I-sold-it charges up to 35% to sell items.....not the best way to sell your used gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor22 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 I just sent a "sure let's do it now" email. Wonder what's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I've been wondering that, too. For sure it won't be check out anything on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sounds legit, I'd send cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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