Portland, OR
Beware of what I believe is a TZ craigslist scam:
bellingham.craigslist.org link
I've seen this posted in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Boise, Idaho. Knowing it was too good to be true, I emailed the guy and he sent the following response to my inquiry:
Hi
Please apologize me for my delayed response. The pinball machine is in perfect working condition, i`m selling because i need money for my house mortgage.
The price is $2,300 and shipping and handling are included in the price. The pinball machine will be delivered from Seattle WA but so i can enlarge my perspectives, i listed it on numerous states. Shipping will take no more than 3-5 days.
I`m the most of my time gone from home due my work so my ONLY option to manage the transaction, is trough eBay Buyer Protection Program (it is not necessary to be a member), which means that you can be able to inspect the machine before i receive payment. You will have 5 days to inspect and verify the machine before the money
reach my account. If by any reason the machine is not as described, or if you find any problems with it I will pay for the returning fees and eBay will refund your money.
I'm sure it won't be the case because it's like new. I apologize if it seems like I'm pushing on this deal but I really want to be sure everything is clarified before any further steps.
If you're still interested please reply and i will explain you the exact steps of the transaction
Hope to hear from you soon,
P.S. for pics please visit: http://www.use.com/44dd43ff102bded873ff
Note that he uses the "eBay Protection Program", which does exist, but he isn't selling it through eBay. My guess is that if you email him back, his "steps of the transaction" will involve him getting your $ and you getting nothing or a near worthless machine. All pretty sophisticated for someone who can barely speak/write english.
