87: Online Marketplace Scams - Red Flags & Reminders When Selling Your Furniture Makeovers

In episode #87 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss common online marketplace scams I have come across (primarily when selling my furniture flips on Facebook Marketplace). I walk you through some of the ways I vet buyers to ensure I'm interacting with a real person, some common red flags I have learned, and reminders for when dealing with these scammers.

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