>
> Maybe I am working on a real blonde moment, or just plain naive, but I
don't
> see how you lose here. If the buyer gives you a check, you cash it. If it
> clears, then mail off the merchandise and the balance. If not, then you
still have
> your merchandise and all you are out is the aggravation of having to
relist
> the item(s)
Apparently, after you cash it and mail off the extra cash and/or merchandise the check turns out to be stolen/forged/counterfeit, whatever. It can take a considerable period of time for this to come to light. Frankly, it's beyond my comprehension how anyone can fall for this, but..................
John Dunn in Boise
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