Since we're moving almost 700 miles I decided to sell my lathe and mill and buy new-to-me replacements once we get the shop built at the house in Texas rather than move them. I've moved them by myself before. We posted ads on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for both. In very short order texts (I specified no texts but did provide my phone number) came in for both ads from a "daughter" that asked me to e-mail her "mother" with my best price. I responded that she needed to call. Another "woman" also responded as well. Both said they were (verbatim) "ok with the price" and asked me to take the "advert" down as they would send me additional funds for taking the ad down on good faith. Both offered certified checks so their delivery people could pick up the items.
OK, nobody is surprised with the scam details so far, or at least I hope not. Here's the kicker. The mill is an 8"x42" Hong Da which is the manufacturer of the same sized or 9x42 Jet, Summit, Enco and MSC of the late '70s-early '80s and since it didn't have a more recognizable rebrand on it I put a price of $1250 on it. The lathe is a heavy-for-size Jet 10x24 that weighs 50 pounds without any accessories or chuck installed. The phone number of respondent #1 is an Ohio area code where tons of machine shop equipment is for sale on Ebay every day. The other respondent had a Hawaii phone number. If that was a legit response why wouldn't they be looking for machinery in Torrance, CA where there is a lot of availability and it's right at the Port of Los Angeles?
Both respondents reeked of scam from the outset; never mind failing the smell test. Each hit 8-10 red flags of the Craigslist warning page. Just had to share.
I also got more local responses wanting to know about single or 3 phase, TIR on the lathe's 3 jaw, etc. Much more confidence in dealing with those guys.