I went for COD to sell my HTC Touch Diamond. Lucky I ask him to COD at McD. He didnt give a confirmation on the price, so I thought he agreed on my listed price. Then he start sweet talk and treat me some McD.

At last we agreed on the price (because its too long and my gf is waiting out somewhere), he then says want to interbank using the phone WiFi. (not that the phone cant, but the screen is small for a security)

I said why? He said only got some cash in his wallet.

I said go ATM la. He said didnt bring ATM card, left at home.

I said go back home, I can wait. He insist me to follow him go back home. Sh*t, want to 'parang' me ah? (he did also ask me if I got any friends living there)

I said nvm, you go back home, then come again with money.

Then he left agree.

After 10 minutes he sms me said his wife wont let him buy new phone.

Now Im CODoPhobia. Please guys, invite your friend to accompany you

Rofl-ed when I saw this. This guy really wants a knuckle on his face.

how did he contact u?is he one of our forumer?

* and always COD at public place just like choosen by TS

not forumer, from annonymous. contact by sms

people are so doubtful this day.

at least u got FREE MEAL!

good one!
being protective is always good.
losing a potential customer is always better than losing your phone, or worst, your life

always ask their nick over here in order to proceed with the dealing.

anyways, lucky escape from being scammed

MC'D summore
not mamak stall

wow! luckily you have a clear mind to tackle this issue. Sometimes, people might be a little blur and end up falling into this buyer's trap.

Good job!!

ya, COD actually is risky for seller also, although protect buyer.
Being a seller better chose place that u familiar.

Being FFk also is damn angry also.

SO life is hard for Seller online now.. haha

that is one of the reason i prefer COD at my home
being ffk is one thing, buyer being late is nother thg..trust me, i waited an hour before

i agreed with lhongwuh

but risky ma they know where you stay all.
later come rob you

yay for free mcD's

tat wat we called Mudah.com sydrome pulling around.Missed cheated by some outside ppl / Nigeria...sob!

lol..if he comes in a gang...i will deal across the gate.
If he knows i own the phone n wanna rob me...he can always find any victim anywhere...doesn't have to come online n look for me right?
last but not least, i will ask for LYN ID before COD.
If not forummer, i will keep myself alarmed.
It's always good to be protective.

Lol, interesting scenario. Well if he really had devious intentions I doubt he'd be ethical enough to treat you to Mc'Ds. Well in the end he notified you that he canceled the deal after treating you. But its always good to be careful and not paranoid. Maybe the guy was just eccentric, it is quite suspicious for someone not to bring the cash when under COD (Cash on Delivery) terms.
Well just my two cents.

Dont ever deal with non-forumer. Its not safe at all..

yes, sometimes people really didn't bring the cash. They expect to withdraw from nearby ATM. For eg, meeting at petrol station with ATM. This is one way for the buyer to protect himself. But if on that day ATM faulty then.....

haha...it's not that bad...i've dealt many times with non-forummer. ok wo..one even drove a BMW to COD at my home
Rule of thumb is to act smart and be safe


Petrol station is a NONO to me..I would rather COD in a bank with 20 cameras on me