I'm craigslist stupid. maybe?

staceytaylor0704

Or maybe I am just super paranoid.
I posted my treadmill on craigslist last night. Today I get an email from a guy that says "Hi, please call me about the treadmill 999-999-9999 -Bob Smith".
I didn't want random people having my phone number, so thats why I didn't post it on craigslist. I even said in the listing description to EMAIL with any questions. So I email him back and say " I am at work right now and its much easier for me to communicate over email- did you have questions about the treadmill?"
A few hours later this is what I get back: "Sorry it took me so long to respond I am leaving *nearby city* at 3:45 email me or call for directions"

Am I just confused or does this person have no communication skills? I am sure as heck not calling him and giving him directions to my house. I'd definitely feel better about having FI load it up in the truck and meet him somewhere. Am I paranoid? Do you guys see anywhere that he said he wanted to buy it? How do I respond to him?
Did I just ask way too many questions?

reddy123

Nope, you're not paranoid. Def stick with your plan of having FI meet whoever somewhere.

pirategal03

I'm pretty sure he's got you confused with someone he's selling something to with his last response.  I'd probably e-mail back and just say again that if he would like information about the treadmill you're selling, he should e-mail you at this address or something like that. 

But yeah, when you do sell it.  For sure load it up and meet them somewhere public. 

SarahPLiz

Email him and tell him that if he is interested, he should email you back to make arrangements to see it at a neutral location. Cash only. 

reddy123

Just don't respond (I wouldn't). If he wants the treadmill that bad, he will follow your instructions and learn how to clearly communicate.

Blueyed228

I agree with PP.  Meet somewhere neutral and bring a buddy.  Cash only.

staceytaylor0704

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_im-craigslist-stupid-maybe?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:d8733df6-8dc3-464d-a093-955d47540d04Post:8e543e1a-3865-44de-a60f-fffa107d0459">Re: I'm craigslist stupid. maybe?</a>:
[QUOTE]Email him and tell him that if he is interested, he should email you back to make arrangements to see it at a neutral location. Cash only. 
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

This sounds like a good response. I will email him and see what he says. I just think its odd that he didn't ask anything about it or even say that he wanted to buy it.

neelynicole

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_im-craigslist-stupid-maybe?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:d8733df6-8dc3-464d-a093-955d47540d04Post:74f3c0cd-c422-4454-9fe1-b25719f10ae5">Re: I'm craigslist stupid. maybe?</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm pretty sure he's got you confused with someone he's selling something to with his last response.  I'd probably e-mail back and just say again that if he would like information about the treadmill you're selling, he should e-mail you at this address or something like that.  But yeah, when you do sell it.  For sure load it up and meet them somewhere public. 
Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]

Ditto this.

I've sold a few things through Craigslist, and when they send a phone number with really no other info right away, I always just email back instead of calling. Once I've established more of a logical communication with them through email, then I'll call, but I always block my number.

slubkin

Not paranoid.  FI was trying to sell one of our cars and some guy lowballed him after he came out to see it... FI told him he wasn't interested in selling it at that price and the guy was really insulting and rude.  When FI reposted the car a few weeks later, the guy and his friends started calling FI and being rude about it.  FI takes this in stride, but it would freak me out bigtime.

Traceyd14

I say that perspective buyer is not worth dealing with.  As for meeting to sell things, I have done this in the past.  My rule is never go alone and meet somewhere busy.  If you have a Target store nearby I recommend meeting in the parking lot there.  They have good security, including cameras in the parking lot.

Y I Oughta

I think you should have your Fi call him and make arrangements with him. He might be easier to deal with once he knows there is a man involved in the deal.