What is the deal with men offering to be generous to a young college student who needs help or guys who claim they're normal and want a girlfriend but like paying for things?
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posted by thebazilist
on Mar 21, 2010 -
23 answers
Hey Mefites! This is my first post and I definitely need help. I have my motorcycle license and took the MSF course. I most certainly will buy good gear to protect myself. I consider myself a safe driver (car so far), no accidents or speeding tickets and generally drive slow.
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posted by Wanderer7
on Mar 12, 2010 -
27 answers
I'm considering driving a car cross-country for a stranger in exchange for money. What do I need to know and do to protect myself? Alternately, is there a succinct and easily Google-able phrase that describes transporting a car for someone by driving it?
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posted by yomimono
on Jan 4, 2010 -
10 answers
A Nigerian Scammer has my full name and webpage address...what should I watch out for?
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posted by jnnla
on Dec 11, 2009 -
12 answers
What are the best things to clean up and resell on craigslist for profit?
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posted by 913
on Dec 8, 2009 -
10 answers
I own a 1997 VW Golf that threw a rod in 2004 and has been sitting (inside a garage) ever since. Donating it to charity has no tax benefit for me. It needs to go. Does it have any cash value at all? If so, how much?
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posted by anastasiav
on Nov 10, 2009 -
14 answers
I sold a used 24 cf chest freezer on Craigslist, and a few days later the buyer calls and wants his money back because it stopped working. What's the right thing to do?
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posted by c:\awesome
on Oct 20, 2009 -
50 answers
Car selling questions: (1) Is there any reason for me, as a seller, not to disclose the VIN in a car ad, say on Craigslist? A Carfax lookup would reflect favorably on this car, but I don't know if there are "car identity thief" issues here. I know dealers list VINs all the time. (2) What is considered a reasonable precaution if someone wants to take a test drive or have their mechanic inspect the car? I'm not sure what would stop a thief from asking for a test drive and then never coming back. This is an older model car so I don't have any loss/damage coverage, but I'm guessing I should until it's sold.
posted by crapmatic
on Sep 24, 2009 -
9 answers
Is there an iPhone app (or location-aware website) that will show me Craigslist rentals near my current location?
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posted by waxpancake
on Sep 13, 2009 -
8 answers
I am looking to buy a used computer off of Craigslist and I would like a few tips on how not to get burned.
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posted by Brandon1600
on Sep 7, 2009 -
13 answers
Can I safely and legally build a Craigslist crawler? If so, help me figure out how! See inside for details...
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posted by wetpaint
on Aug 27, 2009 -
15 answers
Why hasn't anyone created a mainstream application/website to generate Craigslist notifications similar to EBay's "saved searches"?
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posted by Dave.
on Aug 26, 2009 -
11 answers
I am looking to buy a used car for cash from a local (CA) private party, not a dealer.
What do I need to know?
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posted by exceptinsects
on Aug 3, 2009 -
8 answers
There's a bed frame I want for a great price on Craigslist. Should I worry about bed bugs?
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posted by AaRdVarK
on Jul 30, 2009 -
19 answers
What kinds of items can be sold on Craigslist for the most money? (Alternately, what are some jobs I could do for emergency funds, given my unique circumstances?)
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posted by justonegirl
on Jul 26, 2009 -
15 answers
So, I inadvertently sent my phone number and address to a Craigslist Scammer. What problems could this pose me?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2009 -
4 answers
A friend of mine has become involved in a new... "job"
It sounds too good to be true so it must be!
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posted by PowerCat
on Jun 30, 2009 -
74 answers
I am selling a computer (macbook) on craigslist, and some of the potential buyers are asking about a warranty. What sort of warranty should I write?
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posted by theyexpectresults
on Jun 20, 2009 -
21 answers
I'm trying to buy a used TempurPedic mattress on craigslist as a gift for a family member who wants one. I know next to nothing about mattresses- how do I make sure I actually get a genuine TempurPedic?
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posted by stewiethegreat
on May 2, 2009 -
6 answers
I have a foreign scammer trying to get me on a Craigslist item that just won't take the hint and give up. Should I ignore them, or should I make their lives miserable?
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posted by ConstantineXVI
on Apr 30, 2009 -
25 answers
I am a fairly inexperienced college student planning to sublet my room (currently renting) for the summer. What's the right way to go about this? (Some lease problems inside)
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posted by pulled_levers
on Apr 28, 2009 -
6 answers
We've had to buy five macbooks in three years because of a couple of apartment break-ins. Now we're moving (because of apartment break-ins). I put up the old macbook boxes up for free (seem too nice just to recycle) on Craigslist and got a surprising number of takers. Is there a scam here?
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posted by miniminimarket
on Apr 25, 2009 -
19 answers
Hi, a competitor keeps defaming my business on Craigslist, calling me a scammer and what not. This hurts because I get most of my business from Craigslist.
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posted by grammalvsu
on Mar 25, 2009 -
12 answers
Where to post flyers/ advertise for free in Chicago? And in general, how to get hired for a block party?
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posted by lblair
on Mar 5, 2009 -
2 answers
Buying a used Washer and Dryer on Craigslist: Thrify and Smart or Foolish and Regrettable?
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posted by lannanh
on Feb 19, 2009 -
21 answers
I bought some items from a seller on Craigslist and they turned out to be counterfeit. What are my rights?
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posted by jacksaturn
on Feb 17, 2009 -
11 answers
What should I look for when buying a used harmonium? (maybe accordions too)
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posted by waxboy
on Jan 29, 2009 -
5 answers
Making an expensive, long-distance purchase. He only accepts "cashier's checks/money orders". How do I protect myself?
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posted by Glendale
on Jan 15, 2009 -
16 answers
I can't access the craigslist accounts page to edit/ or post from my home computers?
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posted by Twinedog
on Dec 15, 2008 -
2 answers
I've moved to a new town (Amarillo, TX) and have been here for two weeks and I'm feeling bored/lonely. I plan to live here for at least two years. How do I pass the time productively?
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posted by abdulf
on Dec 15, 2008 -
11 answers
My bike was stolen, and now I think it's being sold on craigslist. How can I go about getting it back?
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posted by cubby
on Dec 5, 2008 -
20 answers
Is there any way to ensure a Craigslist sale is legit for an item I want to purchase in another city?
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posted by media_itoku
on Nov 26, 2008 -
7 answers
Mr. immlass and I are considering craigslist vs ebay for selling electronics/computer gear. Neither of us has any experience with either system as a seller; he's bought a few rare items (CDs) on ebay. Specific questions within.
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posted by immlass
on Nov 16, 2008 -
15 answers
What are some reliable ways to check the authenticity of companies that advertise for jobs on craigslist and other such websites?
posted by mannequito
on Oct 20, 2008 -
9 answers
Wanted, an RSS reader optimized for Craigslist and Kijiji. Willing to program myself, if necessary.
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posted by Chuckles
on Oct 9, 2008 -
9 answers
She's selling the Mini for $10k under retail and will ship it out here at no cost for me to inspect. It's just like nice Mr. Oreck and his vacuum cleaners! So what's the scam? Or is it too good
and true?
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posted by niles
on Sep 19, 2008 -
30 answers
What are those Craigslist "get rich quick" ads really all about? You know the ones; they promise $250-1000 a day just for "filling out forms" and then prompt you to purchase a $39.99-99.00 "kit" with all of the instructions on how to become financially independent overnight.
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posted by mezzanayne
on Sep 14, 2008 -
7 answers
Interested in buying and then selling stuff. I am running into two (and I assume, very common) problems. 1. The high quality stuff I find tends to be too expensive to buy. 2. The cheap stuff I find is really crappy.
I know in order to make money, you need to buy low and sell high. But, this seems a LOT easier in theory than in practice!
What am I doing wrong?
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posted by sixcolors
on Sep 9, 2008 -
29 answers
Purging closet filter: What should I do with clothes that are close to brand new but that I don't want anymore?
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posted by typewriter
on Sep 3, 2008 -
11 answers
