Risky Business,
Not saying someone is running a racket...but though It is done, and I've accepted a check for something I sold on Craigslist, it's just risky to send funds. And, I think Craigslist 's guidelines mention that local cash and pickup,only. But, I accepted a check, waited two weeks to insure the funds did not become the insufficient type netting me a big goose egg. All worked out, but you're really taking chances sending funds first...I'm hoping they are honest. The option to accept more for the sale item is ok, until this happens when face to face transactions aren't possible.
Arris- did you tell your bank or credit union to cancel the check after he said it was sold to someone else or...? Hope this gets an honest return of funds.
Phil