i listed my bike on the local craigslist classified and instantly got a bunch of responses... most of them are normal but this particular one kinda sticks out...
initially his bad english tipped me off.. and then he insinuates that he is international (or, atleast, not local).. then there's the surprising generosity in the 2nd email.. and who in the hell has a shipping agent? who would go through such lengths for an old bike anyways (asking price 100$)
it seems like some kind of tangent off of the nigerian money scam... but this time m the seller. perhaps he'll send me a bad check and then pick up my bike? i obviously dont know until the whole thing pans out further but right now it smells oh-so-fishy. this sounds familiar to anybody?
" Hello,
Have seen advert, Am highly interested in buying your Bike.Let me know your asking price and the current condition of the Bike. Let me know your know method of payment (But i preffer a cashiers check).
In term of shipping don't bother yourself, I have an international shipping agent that take good care of my goods he'll be coming to your place for the pickup of the Bike.
Regard.
xxx."
"I appreciate your mail,But if the other buyer did not come for it kinldy mail me i can pay extar $50 for holding it for me. Also i will take care of the shipping,I got on phone the shiping agent and talk to him and we agreed on that he'll be coming to your place for the Pickup.Which i don't want you to bother yourself about the shipping.I don't mind to see the picture if available.Kindly send your contact information on how the check will get you such as: Full name, Home Address, Phone number,Postal code.
xxxx."
btw, im probably not going to go further with this guy as the first guy to inquire seemed very set on the purchase