Generally with Craigslist, if I get anything other than a "come on over right now" I assume that there is someone else involved and the owner may be trying to incite a bidding war.

I guess I'm o.k. with that EXCEPT if the owner has named a price in the posting. In that case it's whoever agrees to the posted price and gets him to take their money first sort of situation. But some sellers are not into "fair." At least as I measure it. They're only into it for the bucks. And since they think they'll see you only once, they can play a game and work you up for more.

I'm a believer in "you sets your price and takes your chances." There's nothing wrong with sending someone away with "I'm sorry but it's sold. If it falls through, I'll give you a call."

Joe