Paypal question

Just wait for any funds to clear, I think this will show as CONFIRMED in PayPal.
Once confirmed transfer the money to your bank account then ship the goods.

He should also simply send the money to your email address rather than you having to send him a request.

 

Some PayPal personal accounts are coded so the person can only respond to a money request. It's not an unreasonable request.

 

Tex, as stated wait for the funds to clear.
After he makes payment you will see on your account that is says completed.
It is not complete at this point.
Like SuperFly stated, transfer to your bank. After you see the money in your account, usually 2-3 days... Then ship.

 

Also, make sure to use a signed for means of delivery.

 

It's very safe - until the money is actually in your account the goods remain your possessions.

 

Let us know what it's like, ye canny man 

 

Just be careful... he can still have it charged back after you have collected the money. They can do that 30-90 days after the fact. If you don't have proof of delivery (like if you handed it to him in person) you don't have any defense to a claim of "he sold me something but never sent it to me." It is probably OK but I would be a little leery about a guy who wouldn't pay cash.

 

Also, don't forget to inform him that you will not ship the item UNTIL the funds are cleared.

 

I wouldn't do it.

My experience with Craigs List is that anyone outside your area that responds to your ad with a gmail address is a crook.

Many of them are using Paypal.

If there's a way to cheat you, they have it figured out and you will get robbed.

Send them back an email and ask them for a valid email address. Give them your cell phone number and tell them to call you.

I'd bet you never hear from them.

 

+1 to EDB

 

getting a phone number that's not contract free would be important if you're selling anything that you can't afford to eat the cost of.

cheers

 

If it is local And they are not comfortable with paying in cash I would go with a verifiable cashier check. Otherwise I 100% agree they are looking to scam, likely by making the paypal payment with a stolen credit card or some other nefarious way in which you'll be out both the money and the camera. Happened to me recently (bought phone minutes through eBay and the seller paid for it with a stolen credit card...luckily I also bought with my credit card so the charges are in dispute now).