Was I getting scammed?
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2023 6:56 pm
Saw a CL ad.
Couple hours away, but was too good to pass on.
It was one price for two items I've long wanted: a Prime adjustable bench and a 75lb Ironmaster Dumbbell set with add-on to 120lb and the stand.
Both look to be in great condition.
Price: $900.
(Price new for both would be around $1,800. So, awesome savings.)
I talk to the seller. Tell her I'd like to buy and can come up after work on Thursday.
Everything seems good. Says it will be a "no contact" sale which I'm fine with.
Says weights and bench will be in driveway. Up to me to load myself. Fine.
I take off work early to drive up to Jersey. Last minute she says she won't give me her address until I pay her the entire $900.
I say I'd like to see weights and bench before paying.
She says not possible. Reiterates that without payment I will not receive the address and so cannot inspect the weights and bench prior to purchase.
I tell her I'm not comfortable venmo-ing such a large amount of money to a person I don't know for an item I haven't seen.
She says fine and ends it.
Question: Was it a scam?
In case they're still up, here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3171ac3083
Couple hours away, but was too good to pass on.
It was one price for two items I've long wanted: a Prime adjustable bench and a 75lb Ironmaster Dumbbell set with add-on to 120lb and the stand.
Both look to be in great condition.
Price: $900.
(Price new for both would be around $1,800. So, awesome savings.)
I talk to the seller. Tell her I'd like to buy and can come up after work on Thursday.
Everything seems good. Says it will be a "no contact" sale which I'm fine with.
Says weights and bench will be in driveway. Up to me to load myself. Fine.
I take off work early to drive up to Jersey. Last minute she says she won't give me her address until I pay her the entire $900.
I say I'd like to see weights and bench before paying.
She says not possible. Reiterates that without payment I will not receive the address and so cannot inspect the weights and bench prior to purchase.
I tell her I'm not comfortable venmo-ing such a large amount of money to a person I don't know for an item I haven't seen.
She says fine and ends it.
Question: Was it a scam?
In case they're still up, here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 3171ac3083