I never did it!!!

[HI-C 10+ year member]

How safe is it to buy high dollar items from Facebook, and is it a good thing to do? Thanks in advance ?

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[Massive spl]

I stay clear of buyin all used gear unless I know the person personally and they are a friend. Other wise there are to many scum bags out there.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

I buy exclusively online and have never once had an issue. I only buy things if they can provide pics with username, date, the items are mint condition, I get serial numbers, and verifiable contact info.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't do it. Unless you know the person locally.

I've seen too many people screwed over on fb and they "trust" the stranger to do so.

Stick with the classifieds on here or caco.

 

[els1989]

No different than buying off craigslist... Just take a pistol with ya

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[jboy2015]

How expensive are we talkin?

 

[HI-C 10+ year member]

1k

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

What are you buying for 1k?

If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

If it's near the going rate for whatever it is you're buying, then you might be safe.

 

[HI-C 10+ year member]

I thought that to.I just wanted to see if anyone had successfully purchase something with good results.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I sell all the time on Facebook. 90% of my sales are from Facebook groups.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Just get 100% accurate info, phone call the person, make sure its not a pinger #, real email, and photos with date and the persons name. Asking for a picture of the persons id is also nice verify the address with paypal or something. Using all that got me out of a scam of sending a guy $700 for tires on Cl after i requested that he stopped replying. If your sending someone that kind of money i dont see why any of this would be an issue.

 

[els1989]

Don't send money meet in person for purchase

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[DaytonLax14 10+ year member]

Why is this even a thread?

Use common sense bro and you'll be fine. Meet in public, bring a pistol, and test it out before you hand him cash. I sell all the time on facebook and craigslist

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Why is this even a thread?
Use common sense bro and you'll be fine. Meet in public, bring a pistol, and test it out before you hand him cash. I sell all the time on facebook and craigslist

Obviously you've never been ripped off before.

OP is being cautious. I see no problem with that.