Craigslist? URGENT!

[king_koopa]

Hmm, I didnt know where to put a craigslist thread so I'll put it in here. Well, I'm looking for a Sprint Blackberry Pearl, and this guy was offering one for $150. He says that he never sell phones with a bad ESN, and I'm definitely tempted to take this. Do you guys think this is legit? I've been emailing him and he says that to prove the clear ESN, he could go to a sprint store and he could get me a rep in the store and say to me that it is clear. So what do you guys think?

[NASCAR14FAN]

I'm not a big fan of CL... Why don't you just post a thread in the Trading Post? you might be able to find one here...

[BrettW]

if your trying to buy by mail on craigslist dont do it, high chance its a scam.

my craigslist rule of thumb is in person or bust.

[king_koopa]

I am trying to buy by mail because he lives in denver and I am in houston. he says he's selling his phones because he switched to att.

[NASCAR14FAN]

I am trying to buy by mail because he lives in denver and I am in houston. he says he's selling his phones because he switched to att.

I'd say don't do it... The savings is not worth it. Are you elegiable for discounts for signing a new contract? I'm afraid your going to get burned:td:

[BrettW]

if the buyer isnt willing to give the ESN up front chances are its a scam.

[king_koopa]

yeah I'm not getting a good feeling about this. but man $150 that might well be too good to be true

[knytphal]

I would say that is too good to be true.

[RobZombie20]

That would be pretty tempting for me too but I would figure out a way to find out if the phone works. I'm not sure how though because you guys live in different cities but I'd ask him to take a picture of the Pearl and the phone showing the ESN as well.

[Striker911]

tell him to do a private listing on ebay you'll pay for fees

[king_koopa]

Hey Striker, thats a really good plan. I'll see if he'll want to do it.

[Striker911]

yea that way you have ebay as your back and paypal or whoever you use

[ahfrederick]

But also try and if he will send you the ESN that way you can find out if it's legit.

[Black Ice]

Rule of thumb, if your going to use craigslist, buy local period! no matter how good it sounds, watch it daily and stuff is always popping up from locals trying to get rid of stuff. ive bought several good deals off the site, just recently a mogul...

[Scoobmd]

To the OP- just curious, any updates on what you decided?

[DaRtH CrAtHeN]

Yeah... any update?

[profroopchan]

Did he agree to ebay thing? I wouldnt do craigslist by mail none at all.

[ahfrederick]

I've bought quite a few things off of CL with good experiences, including my former M1. But even though it's local, getting a phone with a bad ESN will still leave a bad taste in one's mouth. Luckily I've had nothing but good experiences with CL.

[Dwilli03]

Yeah,a rep i beat, probably his buddy. If he can't give you the ESN to check yourself don't trust em.

[abluesguy1990]

I buy and sell on Craig's List all the time with cell phones, just verify ESN number before buying and then you wil be ok. I have gotten some really good deals. Before you hand them the cash call Sprint when you are with the person and verify that everything is ok, or go one step further and acivate the phone while they are with you before they leave so that way you are not screwed.:headbang2


Hmm, I didnt know where to put a craigslist thread so I'll put it in here. Well, I'm looking for a Sprint Blackberry Pearl, and this guy was offering one for $150. He says that he never sell phones with a bad ESN, and I'm definitely tempted to take this. Do you guys think this is legit? I've been emailing him and he says that to prove the clear ESN, he could go to a sprint store and he could get me a rep in the store and say to me that it is clear. So what do you guys think?

[iggyclyde]

Heard many horror stories about Craig's List...wouldn't do it my mail myself...