first i got a text, asking for an email response from my CL ad to the address below.
i emailed a reply and immediately (within 10 sec.) got this email i've posted below, containing apparently standard scam language -- i wonder how one could get them caught?
--- posting example for CL scammer reference --
from: Bridget pendleton <[email protected]>

Thanks for your response, I'm ok with the price and the description
stated so  I would like to send payment asap. Please let me know if a
certified cashiers check  is ok. After my check clears my Mover will
come and pick it up at your location. I would have come and taken a
look of it but I can't. (on a business trip ). If you can get back to
me with your info.  I'll mail the check out asap. Need your FULL NAME
to write on the check and FULL ADDRESS,Your Cell Number and your FINAL
asking price.... to mail the check out asap. Thanks