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The_Running_Realtor

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I am selling my Martin Flyer setting and have it on craigslist. I received an email from this gentleman that wants to purchase it via Gearpay.com -some sort of escrow account. It just sounds weird as he is not asking any questions at all just wants to pay for it. I tried to do some research on Gearpay and it seems legit but the whole thing sounds fishy. What do you guys think?
 
I would be cautious as you would be in any case.
 
The Craigslist site warns about these kinds of things and to disregard them because they are fraudulent. They have several examples of it on the site.
 
Don’t do it.

There’s nothing offered there to either the buyer or seller that isn’t available through Paypal. This begs the question why they are insisting on it.

No real customer EVER buys a diamond ring without asking questions first.

Neil Beaty
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It's most likely a scam. Think about it from a buyer's perspective, if you were interested in a setting on Craigslist, wouldn't you ask at least a few questions and want to see it in person before buying? Expect more. Any high priced item on CL gets TONS of this type of spam. Take cash or paypal and make sure you're comfortable with the buyer.
 
Don''t do it!!!
 
Yeah .. no way. We got some weird offers like this when DH was listing a Jeep for sale. Some from foreign countries -- full asking price -- HELLO! No *way* that''s legit.

Running Realtor, your spidey-senses are operating just fine. Listen to ''em.
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I emailed him back telling him to wire the money or paypal, no exceptions. He even offered an extra $100 for my troubles in an earlier email. Hmmmmmm. I doubt I will hear back from him.

RR
 
Date: 5/10/2007 2:29:07 PM
Author: The_Running_Realtor
I emailed him back telling him to wire the money or paypal, no exceptions. He even offered an extra $100 for my troubles in an earlier email. Hmmmmmm. I doubt I will hear back from him.

RR
I wouldn''t work with someone like this period! I really would encourage you to check out reputable sellers such as whiteflash, goodoldgold.com, and jamesallen.com. This is a large purchase, you really don''t want to be taking chances. Instead, you want the most beautiful diamond your money can buy!
 
Yup don''t do it. Also contact Pearlman''s.
 
Date: 5/10/2007 3:14:55 PM
Author: Kaleigh
Yup don''t do it. Also contact Pearlman''s.

ditto. I consigned 2 rings though Pearlman''s and it was much easier to not have to worry about any of that stuff.
 
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