Caution - Tale of a long distance slacker

I see no problem placing a wanted ad, although I do agree with you Geof, it can make it easier for someone to target you.

The big thing for me is to proceed cautiously, I look at post count, I look at whether the respondent just PM'ed me, or actually posted in the ad, chances are good if they don't post in the ad with "I have that" or PM sent or something of that nature, it makes me leery.

I have seen a few things for sale recently, that I was interested in, but the poster was new and had no feedback, I passed. That's not to say there would be a problem, but it's just part of my "proceed with caution" mentality.

I too was caught up in a deal gone bad on another site some years ago and ever since I am cautious. I did finally get my parts, but it took tracking him down, calling the local Sheriff Dept, AND through My Space (remember that?) I was able to contact his Dad whom put the proverbial boot in his keester.