You might want to broaden your experience a bit :)
I've had some very good deals on Market place with stuff advertised
cheaply, just like I have on Ebay, Gumtree or anywhere else. There are
some genuine people out there who just want stuff gone quickly and will
advertise stuff at a cheap price just to get rid of it, and then there
are the shonks looking to stooge people.
The key is in being able to tell the difference. The golden rule is
"Caveat Emptor", and it applies equally to any venue. Don't send money
to people you don't know unless you're using a payment method that
guarantees a refund if the deal goes South.
It's not hard. The problem is that there are some incredibly stupid
people out there....
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Regards,
Noddy.