Ok so my computer is dead and I'm low on cash, so I went to craigslist to look for a cheap-ish macbook.
I found an ad for a brand new Macbook Pro 15 inch 2.66GHZ-Core i7 for 750...i know...too good to be true, right?
So i emailed him an inquiry.
He emailed me back with this:
"Hello,
The MacBook Pro is brand new, I just removed the seal from the box to see what's inside, I am selling it because my platoon has been scheduled for deployment in Afghanistan and I need the money in the shortest possible time. It is priced to sell fast ( before November 29 ).
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $750.00. The MacBook is in Syracuse, NY.
I hope you have the money in cash as I am not interested in any trades or delayed paypal transactions.
Let me know if you are interested, logistics are not a problem. email me back.
A few specs:
*CPU *2.66GHz Intel Core i7-620M
*RAM *4GB (2x2GB)
*HDD *500GB 5400RPM SATA
*GRAPHICS *Intel HD Graphics5 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with automatic graphics switching
*SCREEN *15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display, 1440-by-900 resolution
Thank you"
I live in PA, but my bro goes to college in Syracuse, so I'd have him check it out. i emailed him this:
"That's great! I am located in Pennsylvania, but my brother goes back to Syracuse for college on Sunday, so he'll be able to come check it out on Monday! I really am interested, and will make sure he has the money with him then to purchase it. Thanks!"
Then i get this:
"Hello again,
At this moment I am in Syracuse, NY in a military base getting ready for Afghanistan and I cannot leave the base.
Delivery of the MacBook to your address is not a problem because I can do it at no cost for you in case we have a deal, I will use fedex overnight.You will receive the MacBook in it's original case along with all the accessories.
In order to offer you the opportunity to verify the MacBook before approving the funds transferred to me we will be using an authorized trusted sales manager like Google Checkout.
The payment will be handled by Google Checkout and you will benefit of 5 inspection time period and the option to accept or reject the laptop on my expense. It is a moneyback guarantee transaction because I will receive the money only upon your permission that you have received and inspected the laptop. If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address and I will make everything happen. I will forward your info and the official transaction will be started and you will be contacted by Google Checkout agents. All informations about the process will be provided as soon as the transaction will be opened.
Please reply at your earliest!!
Sincerely.
**** *****"
So now I'm getting iffy about it and message this:
"Would it be possible for my brother to got the base on Monday with cash in hand to do the transaction?"
And just now got this:
"Hello again,
Regardless how much I would like to make a face to face transaction right now I`m in a military base and I can't meet with your brother.
This is the reason why I chose to sell it over the internet. Please accept my apologizes for this matter.
If you wish to purchase it please provide me your full name and complete address so I can initiate the deal through google checkout.
Looking forward to hear from you!
Sincerely.
**** *****"
So what do newschoolers?
Is this google checkout thing legit, where he doesn't get the money until I get the item? Should I just completely forget about this?
+k for legit help!
