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What to do when buying tv from craigslist?

i'm a first time buyer on craigslist and just want to be safe when purchasing a television. link: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1215997814.html legit or not? what questions do i ask?

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1. Well seeing as it is a cash only sale and you would have to pick it up I would suggest checking the TV out before giving the cash and loading it up.
2. I would say it's legit, because it is for pick-up only, which means you would pay when you go to pick it up. The scams usually want you to send a money gram and say they will deliver the item to you. Make sure you check it over before paying for it.
3. It's cash only, so you pay when you pick up. Inspect the TV before you hand over the green stuff.
4. $600 is way too much for a used dlp tv. They have tons of problems and a new one is just over $1000. Do some searching for new Mits. dlps and you will see. I have a dlp and am very familiar with them, and when mine dies I would never get another due to their unreliability. The older Mits. were very problematic and that tv is 720p (1080i is just a signal which they can accept not display), not 1080p. And may not even have the inputs like HDMI, etc. which are necessary for attachments now. The tv was made in 2004, ancient for technology. Check the link for a representative comment about it and then search some more on the model for other problems. I'd pass on it and save up for a new one or get an LCD.