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08-07-2012, 07:27 PM
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#51 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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gonna do CL transactions in banks now...cctv + rent-a-cop  | 
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08-07-2012, 08:27 PM
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#52 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
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Originally Posted by jlo mein  You got the first part right: a knife cannot be carried for self defense, so you must have a work or hobby purpose for carrying it.
However, if someone confronted you with mace (an incapacitating device) and you responded with a knife, I believe courts would rule you are using excessive force to defend yourself.
Does anyone meet up for CL sales outside police stations? Is it legal to conduct private business outside a police station? | meh, if your meeting up in a parking lot id just keep my knife in my pocket and if buddy tried anything just say you grabbed it from your car after whatever he tried to pull
with that said i dont typically carry a knife, nor do i sell expensive items on CL
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08-07-2012, 09:09 PM
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the next Craigslist transaction the way things are going... | |
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08-07-2012, 09:30 PM
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08-07-2012, 10:43 PM
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when i do CL deals i meet in a public place all the time & most of the time i would carry a golf club or hockey stick with me (or something along the lines), so that 1. its gonna be a easy spot 2. if things do go south i can protect myself in someway so that i dun hurt
as said nothing is worth more then my life, but if i can try to prevent it from getting taken away i would
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Originally Posted by hk20000 I went up to a cute chick and asked her if she'd let me take a photo of her for $30 she slapped me, she said to me that "I AIN'T A WHORE!"
But other than that I have seen every car on display in DTP just by cruising about in Richmond, thank you very much for collecting them together and get someone to sing a cover for "fuck you".
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Originally Posted by Neva wtf man? what the hell kind of women do you go for? spca is for animals not dates... | | |
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08-08-2012, 02:12 AM
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#56 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by ae101 when i do CL deals i meet in a public place all the time & most of the time i would carry a golf club or hockey stick with me (or something along the lines), so that 1. its gonna be a easy spot 2. if things do go south i can protect myself in someway so that i dun hurt
as said nothing is worth more then my life, but if i can try to prevent it from getting taken away i would | That seems pretty extreme.. I never had to bring a weapon to a craigslist deal. Just scope out the person your selling to before you meet up with him/her.
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08-08-2012, 02:41 AM
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A lot of people who get robbed are doing something stupid, and/or not paying attention to where they are or what they're doing. At a mall filled with people, it's not stupid, but, if you think you need to bring a Knife or Bat or anything, maybe rethink who you're selling to, instead of walking into a potential "you injured/dead, them injured/dead" scenario.
Too many dumbfucks walking around thinking they're the shit, and 9 times out of 10, they haven't got a clue as to what to actually do when presented with a dangerous situation, ala, getting jacked at the quickie mart.
Seriously, friend of mine, listening to tunes on his brand new 4s and see's 5 "toughguy wannabe's" being retards, jumping around etc, and sauntering towards him at dusk, and instead of hiding his iphone which was in his hand, and crossing the street when he saw them, he walks right between them and keeps walking, doesnt even look around, and BAM!!! 3 of them grab him, thow him to the ground, kick him 12 times steal his wallet, his iphone, his keys and his backpack which had his ipad in it, and he ends up in the hospital.
People are generally pretty stupid about shit, I got no sympathy (and had zero for my friend) if you're not paying some basic attention or ignore common sense. You're selling something high value? Have a friend or two with you, if you need to bring a pit bull, don't sell the damned thing on craigslist. Jesus. Use Common Sense. Seriously.
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08-08-2012, 04:37 AM
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I wouldnt even sell things to people on RS not to mention Craigslist nomsaying  | |
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08-08-2012, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Meowjin I can't wait to rob you. | You'd be shot before you would even make it to the bottom of the driveway..
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08-08-2012, 07:16 AM
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it may sound a little extreme but its not really carrying a weapon as its just for show purpose (as another RSer brings his pit bull)
i believe that if u have nothing to hide then u would not have to worry about others bringing things for self protection (unless u have a phobia againest something the other guy brings)
now i believe that just cuz a guy looks honest does not mean dude might not be sketchy, but im just saying if the dude takes my stuff or my money & book it then i can file a report at the rcmp office
or if the dude puts me in a position where im force to give up my stuff or money then i will, but if the dude attacks me & then grab my stuff then at least i have something to protect myself with
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Originally Posted by hk20000 I went up to a cute chick and asked her if she'd let me take a photo of her for $30 she slapped me, she said to me that "I AIN'T A WHORE!"
But other than that I have seen every car on display in DTP just by cruising about in Richmond, thank you very much for collecting them together and get someone to sing a cover for "fuck you".
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Originally Posted by Neva wtf man? what the hell kind of women do you go for? spca is for animals not dates... | | |
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08-08-2012, 07:35 AM
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Call me crazy but I try to look up their, cell, email or the name on facebook to see what kind of person Im dealing with when I get that odd feeling.
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08-08-2012, 10:14 AM
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#62 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by xilley I wouldnt even sell things to people on RS not to mention Craigslist nomsaying | I have done a few transactions with fellow RS members which include buying and selling.My experience with them have been pretty good and pleasant.I would rather deal with them than someone on CL anyday.
The only sketchy experience I have had dealing with a RS member was the time I was selling a pair of subwoofers to a member on here.I wanted to meet in the parking lot at Futuershop in Metrotown but he insisted I meet him in the alley of Cactus Club on Kingsway,I was a little concerned and I decided to take my usual precautions.When I got to the location,he came right out of Cactus Club wearing a uniform,went over to me and asked where the stuff was.I opened the car door,he saw the dog,I grabbed the subs and he inspected them,counted the cash and handed it over to me.
It would have been less suspicious if the guy just told me he worked at CC,but whatever,he was cool to deal with.
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08-08-2012, 10:24 AM
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I'm high enough profile and so many people know me that I never have problems dealing with people on RS or VCC. I've never conducted a CL transaction but I doubt I would ever have any problems. In fact I bet people would be more scared of me being the one they have to worry about (judging me by the way I look) than I would ever be worried about them.
That being said I usually check backgrounds on people (from RS or VCC) and I won't usually sell to low post accounts or people nobody knows.
Berz out.
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08-08-2012, 10:24 AM
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#64 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by Happy That seems pretty extreme.. I never had to bring a weapon to a craigslist deal. Just scope out the person your selling to before you meet up with him/her. | In this day and age you can't judge what someone is going to do based on what they look like.
I have done a few deals with people from CL that looked like they were going to straight up rob me,but instead ended up being straight up people.I have also dealt with hot girls that don't keep their word and try to convince me to just give it to them.
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08-08-2012, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spyker
The only sketchy experience I have had dealing with a RS member was the time I was selling a pair of subwoofers to a member on here.I wanted to meet in the parking lot at Futuershop in Metrotown but he insisted I meet him in the alley of Cactus Club on Kingsway,I was a little concerned and I decided to take my usual precautions.When I got to the location,he came right out of Cactus Club wearing a uniform,went over to me and asked where the stuff was.I opened the car door,he saw the dog,I grabbed the subs and he inspected them,counted the cash and handed it over to me.
It would have been less suspicious if the guy just told me he worked at CC,but whatever,he was cool to deal with.
| Ill never forget the one sketched out transaction I had once from RS. The user was some scum bag asian guy skinny wore full track suit with a peach fuzz moustache. He went by Golden_Boy and A|X. I was selling a Sony Ericsson S700. He met me at Metrotown near Sport Chek and he looked at my phone insisted he took my SIM out and put in his, he wanted to prove it was unlocked. So I let him. Then he proceeded to make a bunch of phone calls saying yeah its good etc. Whoever he talked to sounded shady as hell.
He goes oh yeah "my buddy" is coming from the skytrain to see the phone hes coming from Surrey He said lets wait at skytrain. During the mean time i noticed he had my phone in the pouch of his hoodie. I go hey wheres my phone Ill hold it in the mean time. This "buddy" took too fucking long. I took my phone back and said fuck this. I looked at my phone before we parted and noticed my phone was scratched as fuckkk and the infrared piece was taken out. What was I to do...whats done was done making a fuss now wouldnt make my phone perfect again..
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08-08-2012, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by spyker In this day and age you can't judge what someone is going to do based on what they look like.
I have done a few deals with people from CL that looked like they were going to straight up rob me,but instead ended up being straight up people.I have also dealt with hot girls that don't keep their word and try to convince me to just give it to them. | well if they cant pay for it in cash then u could have gotten them to pay for it in favors 
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Originally Posted by hk20000 I went up to a cute chick and asked her if she'd let me take a photo of her for $30 she slapped me, she said to me that "I AIN'T A WHORE!"
But other than that I have seen every car on display in DTP just by cruising about in Richmond, thank you very much for collecting them together and get someone to sing a cover for "fuck you".
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Originally Posted by Neva wtf man? what the hell kind of women do you go for? spca is for animals not dates... | | |
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08-08-2012, 11:03 AM
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should meet up in the waiting area of a bank where there's an armed security at front door; anything goes wrong, just yell out RUBBERY and duck fast ...
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08-08-2012, 11:05 AM
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#68 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by toyobaru Ill never forget the one sketched out transaction I had once from RS. The user was some scum bag asian guy skinny wore full track suit with a peach fuzz moustache. He went by Golden_Boy and A|X. I was selling a Sony Ericsson S700. He met me at Metrotown near Sport Chek and he looked at my phone insisted he took my SIM out and put in his, he wanted to prove it was unlocked. So I let him. Then he proceeded to make a bunch of phone calls saying yeah its good etc. Whoever he talked to sounded shady as hell.
He goes oh yeah "my buddy" is coming from the skytrain to see the phone hes coming from Surrey He said lets wait at skytrain. During the mean time i noticed he had my phone in the pouch of his hoodie. I go hey wheres my phone Ill hold it in the mean time. This "buddy" took too fucking long. I took my phone back and said fuck this. I looked at my phone before we parted and noticed my phone was scratched as fuckkk and the infrared piece was taken out. What was I to do...whats done was done making a fuss now wouldnt make my phone perfect again.. | Sounds like the dickhead did the old bait & switch on you.
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08-08-2012, 11:07 AM
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#69 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Originally Posted by ae101 well if they cant pay for it in cash then u could have gotten them to pay for it in favors | Oh believe me,there has been a few times where I was very tempted to ask.
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08-08-2012, 11:17 AM
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Depending on what I'm selling I'll either meet at a mall or higher end things I'll have them come to my place. I have sometimes looked people up on facebook if I feel they are trying to pull a fast one.
I've been that sketchy guy before, only because I was helping to recover stolen goods. Which is not something I recommend to do by your self.
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08-08-2012, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by spyker Oh believe me,there has been a few times where I was very tempted to ask. | u should ask, as that totally will tell if shes sketchy or not 
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Originally Posted by hk20000 I went up to a cute chick and asked her if she'd let me take a photo of her for $30 she slapped me, she said to me that "I AIN'T A WHORE!"
But other than that I have seen every car on display in DTP just by cruising about in Richmond, thank you very much for collecting them together and get someone to sing a cover for "fuck you".
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Originally Posted by Neva wtf man? what the hell kind of women do you go for? spca is for animals not dates... | | |
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08-08-2012, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by buddy should meet up in the waiting area of a bank where there's an armed security at front door; anything goes wrong, just yell out RUBBERY and duck fast ... | There ain't no armed security at the front of banks... all there is usually are old guys wearing a bright vest.
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08-08-2012, 03:45 PM
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^ Yup, and they look like they couldn't even chase down a wheelchair most of the time.
That being said, how about bringing your own pepperspray instead of going so far as to conceal a knife or gun?
You can even hold it in your hand since it's not considered a "weapon" so any potential problems would be averted, the robber would think twice before trying to grab your shit. The worst that could happen would be BOTH of you would be maced in the face and rolling around on the floor lol ... 
And to the guy that said you would stab the guy that pepper sprayed you ...  Have you been maced directly in the face before?... it fucking HURTS and BURNS like hell!! I don't think you would have the time or composure to chase the guy that blasted you and stab him... you wouldn't even be able to see anything at all!
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08-08-2012, 11:32 PM
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#74 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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you're not allowed to carry pepper spray as self defence.
you are only legally allowed to carry pepper spray/mace if your INTENTION of use is against animals (dogs/bears). so you'd have a tough time explaining why you're carrying it in the mall, it would be considered a weapon.
also lol @ people saying they'll carry something conspicuous like a golf club..
if i was the buyer (a legit one) i'd be scared of YOU and probably would back off.
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08-09-2012, 12:35 AM
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Scrolled thru the pages briefly, not sure if anyone mentioned this but normally when I meet up to sell or buy things it would first have to be a in a big public area with lots of people.
Next I would bring 2 friends and have one beside me when making transaction.
The other one in the crowd over seeing the transaction from a far but close enough to catch them if they book it. (preferably near the exit the potential thief will take)
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