So I put my Playstation2 on Craigslist.

[hevnsnt]

Email 1
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From: mark will <markstore01@keromail.com>
To: anon-77707348@craigslist.org
Date: Jun 8, 2005 1:30 PM
Subject: I want to buy (Brand New (Unopned in box) Slim PlayStation
2)
X-Originating-Ip: 195.78.23.14
X-Originating-Server: ws5-1.us4.outblaze.com
Message-Id: <20050608183020.43A472037C@ws5-1.us4.outblaze.com>

HELLO SELLER,
I WILL LIKE TO BUY THREE OF THIS ITEM, I MUST ALSO SAY THAT THE DEMAND FOR THIS PARTICULAR UNIT IS QUITE HIGH TO MY CLIENT IN AFRICA AND I SHALL BE PAYING YOU $1500PLUS THE SHIPPING COST FOR THIS ITEM ONLINE PAYPAL,I WILL ALSO WANT TO TREAT THIS TRANSACTION WITH UTMOST URGENCY AS I HAVE BUYERS WILLING TO PAY QUITE A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR THE UNIT, SO I WOULD LIKE TO ASK IF YOU WOULD ACCEPT PAYPAL AS THE MODE OF PAYMENT SO THAT AS SOON AS YOU RECIEVE THE VERIFICATION MAIL FROM PAYPAL YOU CAN RELEASE THE ITEM FOR SHIPMENT THROUGH FEDEX/USPS/DHL.WILL THIS BE POSSIBLE?I MEAN SHIPMENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECIEVAL OF VERIFICATION MAIL, IF IT IS PLS GET BACK TO ME ASAP WITH THE ADDRESS TO WHICH PAYMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SO THAT WE BOTH CAN CONCLUDE THE TRANSACTION IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER. MAKE SURE YOU DROP YOUR ADDRESS WHERE PAYMENT CAN BE SENT TO. REGARDS """""

So I respond:

SURE!

paypal address is bill@i-hacked.com

Thanks, I will ship out as soon as I get the verification email.

Thanks
-Bill

Email 2

From: wilson jame <dave_haydeen05@yahoo.ca>
To: anon-77707348@craigslist.org
Date: Jun 8, 2005 3:46 PM
Subject: For Sale Brand New (Unopned in box) Slim PlayStation 2. (PS2) - $130

seller,
i am interested in ur item which i saw at craigslist.com i will like to tell u that my mode of will be money gram and paypal because i want to send it to my uncles daughter in nigeria(africa) if u are okay bye me plz mail me back as soon as possible thanks

Regards

So I respond:

I do have paypal, and I would be willing to use it.

Thanks
-Bill

Lets see where this goes

 

[Chode Messiah]

1500 for 3 units!!!???:shocked:

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Off topic, but great site :thumbsup:

 

[hevnsnt]

Originally posted by: Chode Messiah
1500 for 3 units!!!???:shocked:

hell ya.. This will be sweet seeing how bad he fakes a paypal email.

 

[Otaking]

:Q

Step away from the chocolate...

 

[cjgallen]

hehehe, scammers are so funny

 

[DaveSimmons]

Watch out, I think the first message might be a scam!

Don't mail the PS2 out to them until you get an email that includes the actual PayPal logo, like in the emails they send me every day or two reminding me to re-enter my account information.

 

[MoPHo]

While you're at it, ask them if a rich person w/ your same last name died in their country and see if you're the next in line to inherit their bagillions.

 

[Chode Messiah]

notice they all live in africa. Africa, (especially Nigeria) has millions of scammers and con artists. Demand payment confirmation before shipping and you should be fine. Nigeria=No!

 

[NiKeFiDO]

thats...wierd

 

[HonkeyDonk]

Originally posted by: Chode Messiah
notice they all live in africa. Africa, (especially Nigeria) has millions of scammers and con artists. Demand payment confirmation before shipping and you should be fine. Nigeria=No!

wow, i'm sure the OP did'nt know that until you mentioned it...GOOD JOB CAPTAIN OBVIOUS.

man, already a few people in thread thought you were REALLY going to send him your PS2 all the while giving you serious advice...wut a bunch of tards...learn some sarcasm and humor, k thx.

 

[flashbacck]

Originally posted by: Chode Messiah
notice they all live in africa. Africa, (especially Nigeria) has millions of scammers and con artists. Demand payment confirmation before shipping and you should be fine. Nigeria=No!

I've often wondered how many scammers there really are in Nigeria. Maybe it's just a handful of dudes scouring the net and sending thousands of emails a day.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: flashbacck

Originally posted by: Chode Messiah
notice they all live in africa. Africa, (especially Nigeria) has millions of scammers and con artists. Demand payment confirmation before shipping and you should be fine. Nigeria=No!

I've often wondered how many scammers there really are in Nigeria. Maybe it's just a handful of dudes scouring the net and sending thousands of emails a day.

nigeria is actually the biggest scam/corruption/etc filled place on earth.

 

[Chode Messiah]

Originally posted by: HonkeyDonk

Originally posted by: Chode Messiah
notice they all live in africa. Africa, (especially Nigeria) has millions of scammers and con artists. Demand payment confirmation before shipping and you should be fine. Nigeria=No!

wow, i'm sure the OP did'nt know that until you mentioned it...GOOD JOB CAPTAIN OBVIOUS.

man, already a few people in thread thought you were REALLY going to send him your PS2 all the while giving you serious advice...wut a bunch of tards...learn some sarcasm and humor, k thx.

Captain Obvious is always glad to help!

 

[Squisher]

How do people in Nigeria buy things off of ebay/craigslist?

 

[Chode Messiah]

Originally posted by: Squisher
How do people in Nigeria buy things off of ebay?

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[BobDaMenkey]

Originally posted by: Squisher
How do people in Nigeria buy things off of ebay/craigslist?

They dont, that simple.

You guys are funny some times.

 

[Last Rezort]

Originally posted by: Chode Messiah

Originally posted by: Squisher
How do people in Nigeria buy things off of ebay?

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LoL

 

[Lorn]

I've never understood why people are willing to do this over $130.

 

[trinketsummoner]

The sad part is people must actually do this else the scammers wouldnt bother.

 

[BurnItDwn]

This post is hillarious.

If you get any more good ones, keep em comming hevnsnt!

Thanks

 

[hevnsnt]

Wow.. They keep coming!

Email 3

From: anthony harrison <anthonywilliams712@yahoo.com>
To: anon-77707348@craigslist.org
Date: Jun 8, 2005 1:11 PM
Subject: Brand New (Unopned in box) Slim PlayStation 2. (PS2) - $130
Hi,
i just moved into this house and my phone is not properly fixed,so i cant make and receive calls now.i saw your item n the page and i am intrested,i want the item for my son who has gone to africa with his girl friend,he wants to celebrate his birthday next week so it is needed urgently,i will like to pay thru western union money order,if it is ok with you mail me back with your full name and address where you want the payment sent to so i can proceed with the payment immediately.NB..i will handle the shipping to destination myself,so i will be billed for that.
thanks.
Anthony

My Response:

Hello Anthony,

Would I be shipping it to Africa or in the US? Because if I am shipping to Africa I will need to charge a little more for shipping.

Thannks
-Bill

 

[bootymac]

Awesome

 

[StageLeft]

As if I needed any more reason not to use craigslist.

 

[AkumaX]

are there actually any legit people from Africa?