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January 22, 2008
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Good Afternoon Guys, thought I would share this... Yesterday I posted a want ad on my local Craigslist and have already started receiving scam emails so I thought I would share it with you guys.  First the ad stated that I'm looking for a Baldwin Banjo and that anyone that has one for sale I would be interested in it.  Below is what I received from someone.  It was actually an image attached to an email.  Needless to say I certainly hope somone isn't just tossing out a good banjo! 
 Seriously do people have nothing better to do then clog up my inbox!
Now if any of you guys know where I can find a Baldwin Banjo for a decent price let me know.
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February 22, 2009
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The dead give away for most CL scams is that they want a payment set to a location other than their own. I've made it a habit to do only FtF transactions when on CL.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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March 27, 2009
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Never h
ave dealt with CL though know folks that have!  FTF I would think is good! FTF packing better!
February 20, 2008
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Banjo?!?!?- as in Steve Martin and Jerry Van Dyke?
Cool.
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August 29, 2009
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Thanks for alerting us to the lurking snakes. I have had quite a few CL transactions but (knock on wood) have never been burnt. I came close one time on a small value transaction but hunted the seller down with a few threatening words and the deal quickly closed. I always make it a point to talk to the seller - you can usually get a feel of the trustworthiness of the seller through conversation.
January 22, 2008
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Photo, more Steve Martin than Jerry Van Dyke... I took a few lessons as a teenager and didn't follow through with it. May wife bought me one last year for my birthday and I started taking lessons last November.Â
I've conducted several Craigslist transactions and never a problem. This want ad I posted was the first time I received an email like the one above.
May 3, 2011
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They are not smart enough to make an intelligent reply. Thats one give away.Â
You may have seen these for sale. 1000.00
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