Is this Craigslist response legit?

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  1. gc8
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    I'm selling some tires on Craiglist (also in the FS thread ;)) and got a quick response, but it seems fishy to me. The persons e-mail address is @coalio.com. I'd never heard of that before and Google doesn't bring anything up...if I go to www.coalio.com it's just a blank white page that says "don't touch anything".

    Before I e-mail this guy back and give him my e-mail address, I want to make sure this isn't something funky. What do you guys think?
     
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    Just make a quick fake one and see whats up. (hotmail, gmail, etc.) See if they will give you a phone number...
     
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    I use my t3hw00t.com email for everything, never had a question about it. Best part about having your own domain is being able to setup your own email addresses. Maybe he hasn't put up a website yet...or a public one at least. If he starts talking wire transfers or saying he is an agent for someone, then worry.
     
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    Well, he wants me to deliver the tires. He said he doesn't have a car...yet he's buying tires? He's willing to pay extra for the delivery.
     
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    Cash?
     
  6. gc8
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    Didn't say and I haven't emailed him back yet. I wouldn't accept anything other than cash though.
     
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    Screw that, if it seems fishy, delete and move on. I always ask them to include a telephone number or I delete the email.
     
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    thinking he might try to jump you or something if possible
     
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    ... and you're worried about the domain in his email address? That would be enough for me to pass.
     
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    Well, that struck me as odd...but thought maybe he may have been getting them for a friend or something.

    I never responded to him, but have another response already so I'm done with the guy.
     
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    Lets all roll together in 20+ subarus to deliver the tires. After that, we can go on a cruise and grab a bite to eat.
     
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