Scams when selling on Craigslist or ebay

The 2nd scam was scarier. A friend found a truck on C/L for an incredible price. Called and was told it was part of a divorce and had to be sold quickly. He left with $8000.00 cash to meet the guy. What he met was a couple of thugs, with guns, who knew he had $8K on him. Easy pickings.
If it looks to be good to be true, it is.

That why I always ask where the closest bank is, and make sure I meet them with enough time for me to run up to the bank and get the money out
(I want to make sure they are not expecting me to have large amounts of money on me)

And I usually take a buddy, who will also be carrying