Uh...huh.

Anyone who has ever dealt with craigslist knows a couple things:
1. Pay in cash (that's what the website always says in big bold letters under the heading "Avoid Scams")
2. Deal locally (again, under "Avoid Scams")
3. Don't say weird stuff. This makes you sound suspicious and no one wants to do business with you.

I LOVE craigslist and look at it at least once a day, just for kicks. When we were engaged, I looked at it a good 12 times a day. I searched for photographers, caterers, decorations, and TONS of wedding dresses. Now I usually look at furniture and pets, hoping that one of free puppies will melt Jordan's heart enough to let me get it (still working on that...).

Two nights ago, I decided it was probably time to try selling my wedding dress. I put some pictures of it on the post, explained that it needed to be dry cleaned, listed the size could fit anyone between a 4-6, etc. I also asked for $400, thinking that I would end up lowering the price eventually through bargaining. The next day, I got an email from a man that read:

"Hello, it is still for sale?"

I gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking maybe he didn't want to ask any more questions if the dress wasn't for sale anymore. So I responded something like:

"Yes, it is still for sale. If someone would like to come take a look at it, they can see it in the late afternoon or evenings. They are welcome to try it on too, if they wish! Just email me a day that you would like to see it."

And THIS is the response that I got in my email:

"Thank you so much for your mail.I want to purchase your item for my friend as a suprise package as soon as possible before their Engagement/Wedding ceremony which is fast approaching.. She is ok with the size also read your posting and she is really happy to buy it from you .. I will be paying you through a Bank Certified check so that you can have your cash in hand before shipping the dress...I will wait for your bank to confirm and clear the check before we proceed with the shipment to my friend home address in which i will include $100 for the shipment fund via Express Mail Service{EMS OF USPS}to your asking price. I will need your full name and address with your phone number to mail the check to you as soon as possible which will get to you 3-4 days.. Kindly delete the advert of this item if my mode of payment is accepted.."

Then he signed it with his name (which was spelled differently than the name in his email) and an address in Indiana.

Whaaaaaaat? Could this email BE any more sketchy? haha. I read it twice, laughing. Something tells me that this guy has written this type of email many a time. He's just gonna give me $100 for shipping? Awww, how sweet. I guess you have to be generous when you are creating "a supirse package for an Engagement/Wedding Ceremony"...whatever THAT means!

Needless to say, I did not "kindly delete the advert of this item". Instead, I kindly told this guy that I only accept cash and I only deal locally..y'know...like craigslist tells you to do.

Something tells me this guy's brother is a prince in Africa who needs to give you his money ASAP!! I get emails from him. What a nice family!