Buyer:
Good evening sorry for the late response
How much is the last price and what about the condition as well, how long has it been own?
You:
Cut less than 20 keys
I got sick and retired
Owned it since they came out
I paid $9000
Basically brand new
Will need update
I think it is $300
Buyer:
That great
Can you give me a final price for it
You:
5500
Are you in California?
Buyer:
I live in Washington we are a old couple and am a retired military officer
You:
I assume Washington state not DC
You’re about 2400 miles away if Seattle
If you know someone in Florida, have them check it out
You:
I think shipping would be less than 100
I used to live in Edmonds
I’m near Cape Canaveral
Buyer:
Nope don’t bother I work with the movers
Buyer:
Kindly take down the ad from Craigslist and consider it sold to us
We don’t mind adding extra $50 for the hold
You:
I’ll do that
No need to add 50
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PAYMENT PHASE BEGINS
Buyer:
That’s fine I’m interested in buying and am okay with the price
But I won’t be able to come in person due to my work schedule
Can I mail out a wire check tomorrow to you?
We’ll have movers pick up once after the check clears
You:
That would work
But I would really love to have someone look at it or even make a key
I even have the original box
Buyer:
Pickup we’ll need your assistance paying them when they arrive
Buyer:
Check will be made in excess which will cover money for the movers
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ADDRESS EXCHANGE
You:
Could I have your name and address
When do you plan to mail the check
Overnight it?
You:
An overnight envelope from Seattle to Cape Canaveral will cost approximately $29 to $34
Buyer:
I will try to mail it overnight because I have an appointment today
If not possible today I will do that tomorrow morning
And I will need your full name and address
You:
Ray Fearson
910 Caplan Rd #5406
Melbourne FL 32904
Buyer:
Good
I’ll text you immediately check is sent
Thank you
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REFUSAL TO IDENTIFY / MOVER CONTROL
You:
And your info is?
You:
Make sure the movers have a labeled truck
Text me the mover company name and expected time of arrival
Like I said I’m sick, I sleep late, and I’m deaf
I won’t hear them at the door
Buyer:
You don’t need my information
The movers are coming to pick it up
Don’t forget I will be adding the money for movers
You will be the one to pay them that extra $200
My name General John R Alexander
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FRIDAY – OCTOBER 24
Buyer:
Hello there good evening
Are you there Ray
Check has been mailed to you, we added $100
Buyer:
Are you there
Ray you’ve not been responding to my text lately
Can you let me know if you get this text
The check have been mailed to you
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SATURDAY – OCTOBER 25
You (1:05 AM):
Got them just now
Sick in bed
I’m usually up very late
Buyer:
Good morning Ray
Buyer:
Hello there
Buyer:
Sorry have you informed your doctor
God is your strength be strong
We are old couple and we are always going for doctor appointments every week
I want to keep eye on your mailbox for the check
Once I got notification I will let you know
Ok thanks Mr Ray
You:
Bank said it would take
10 business days
For a check of $5000 or more to clear
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SUNDAY – OCTOBER 26
Buyer:
Sorry for the late response
I will wait for it to clear
That is not an issue
Once it cleared the movers will contact you
The check will be delivered tomorrow morning according to USPS tracking
Buyer:
Are you there Ray
Kindly respond back when you got my message
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MONDAY – OCTOBER 27
Buyer:
Hello there
Tomorrow will be a busy day you need to be with your phone Ray
Hope you are getting better
I will be expecting your message back Mr Ray
You:
Please send me the tracking information
Also your name and address
Buyer:
Yes I am here
This is the tracking
9205651834225914452373
You already have my name
You don’t need my address
The movers will come once the check is cleared
I made everything easy for you
Hope you get better soon Ray
Buyer:
My name General John R Alexander
I am a retired military officer
You:
But the machine is worthless to you until I give KEYLINE transfer
Name, address, and phone number are required
Buyer:
You can tell the keyline to the movers
Or explain everything to them when they arrive
They will deliver your message to me
I am feeling dizzy I need to go to bed
Remember I am an old man
Buyer:
Can you snap me a good picture of the Ninja laser tomorrow morning Ray
Good night text you tomorrow