• They refer to whatever you are selling as “your item” rather than by name.
• They ask questions that are already answered in your ad (price, condition, photos, etc…)
• Bad grammar and language skills.
• The person is out of town on business, overseas in the military, etc. and can’t come to see the item you are selling.  More than likely, no legitimate buyer is going to purchase a loom or your equipment without seeing it in person. 
• Wants you to remove your “advert”.
• They will have their agent pick up the loom or equipment. 
• The person wants to send you a check, money order, cashier’s check OR make a payment through PayPal. They are going to send you extra money to hold the item for them.  (You should always ask for cash from anyone you do not know.)
• They are going to arrange pick up AFTER you get the check or they are hiring a shipping company to pick it up, or their mover.
• They want your name, mailing address and phone number so they can send you a check.
• Ends the letter with “God bless you” as if that makes them honest.
• The entire email is strange and just doesn’t feel right.

Please remember: you do not have to respond or deal with anyone you do not feel comfortable with. 

Also remember, there are a lot of honest buyers out there who are excited to find your weaving equipment and will work with you on your terms.