Should I be scared?

[yomama]

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This seems stranger than someone asking for an address

IDK, I hear some people like the taste of rabbit

 

[geepy]

 

[hdowden]

i never give out my address to anyone unless i actually know the person i'm a young mother of 3 and i am on the short side being 4'11' so yea no address is ever given out by me. i dont like guns but i know how to shoot one if i need to

 

[Vamvakas]

The lady I was talking to on the phone wanted a small flock to buy, the rooster I'm selling also she also wants 2-3 hens out of the 5-7 hens im selling she seemed nice and had a spanish accent. Spanish people love chickens hoping she wont try "anything stupid". Hopefully the Mexican Mafia isnt at my doorstep.

 

[redhen]

Did you want people to pick them up at your house or ,.. what??
If you told her it was okay to pick them up at your house then ,....not sure what ELSE you wanted her to do...

And dont worry. most serial killers are male anyways..

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

IDK, I hear some people like the taste of rabbit

"Tastes like chicken!!..."

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

Oh my...I don't ever give my address. I am all by myself out here, during the daytime while DH is off at work. He is 35 miles away then. Neighbors are close...but still too far for me to yell for help. If I meet anyone, it will be at the traffic circle 5 miles away. Oh, and I rarely give my phone number out either. Mostly stick to email. I am just too leery of CL. Too many kooks, crazies and psychos out there anymore.

 

[mandelyn]

I always put my phone number in the add and won't make a sale through email. I need to hear the voice and stuff. They don't get an address until after I've spoken with them and then not until the day they're coming. They call before they leave, I give address, they show up.

I never plan for days in advance... 9 times out of 10 they don't show. On the phone we discuss the item, price, approximate location, and a time for pick-up. Sometimes I price super cheap and I get a call saying "I'll be there in 5". LOL

I've sold a lot of stuff online. Anyone really serious will call. Buyers... often they won't email you if you haven't listed a phone number because they think YOU are the spam.

While on the phone with them for the pick-up time, I make my giant 100 pound dogs bark. I apologize and say "Sheesh, Shepherds bark at the darndest things".

Or some other nonchalant remark if the conversation goes that way about my husband being home or something. Anything that let's them know I'm not an easy mark, just in case.

With the poultry, I usually have some great conversations. I've been on the phone for HOURS sometimes with a buyer talking ducks, chickens, rabbits, life... lol

 

[bakerjw]

If someone is interested I will give them my address. I always open carry around the house and signs are placed stating that the house is under 24 hour video surveillance.
No problems so far.

 

[theoldchick]

I always tell people to schedule a time so I can put the guard dogs in the house. And make sure you have military grade pepper spray in your pocket. And never let them in your house.

People talk about CL being a vat of evil people. Years ago, long, long before CL, I remember a woman advertised a cheap wedding gown for sale in the newspaper. Young women who came to view the dress were murdered. Took several years to catch this nutty gal.