Slightly off topic, but as far as Craigslist deals go, if I have ANY suspicions I will only meet the seller in a very public place.
And I always open carry.
Crossing state lines, that might not be the best plan.
Sellers want your dollars, I've never had one want to rape me. I can't say I've ever felt threatened by a seller. Some do want to cheat me.
Seth & I drove, I remember it as 11 hours round trip to buy a Case 580 Super M. To understate, the advertisement was deceptive.
It did have both front & rear buckets NEW.
It looked to have a bit of rust. It proved to be a total rust out, more tape & paint than steel. The floor in the cab was completely gone, I could see the ground.
It was on the charger when we arrived, but wouldn't start.
It had NO brakes. The seller assured me "No backhoe has brakes."
I insisted on taking it outdoors, he resisted, then played deaf. I opened the doors & drove it out scaring myself half to death, no brakes & no hydraulic function.
This hog was as near useless as I'd have thought possible!
Always up for a project, I offered $16,000. he countered with $22,000.
I drove home disappointed, but I hadn't driven the big truck & trailer all that way.
It turns out the seller had numerous first names, dozens of tractors to sell in similar condition. On the phone he is always the same French Canadian voice, photos ALWAYS same location. He's very near the Canadian border in ?Malone? NY. A total sleaze ball.