Usually, I’m a huge fan of Craigslist.

I’d like to think it’s a stellar local resource for selling, buying, networking, job searching, (dating?!) etc. But, it’s only as good as its honest users. I’ve purchased living room furniture, an iPod, my CAR, rollerblades, etc. and never have had a problem. For the first time last week, I posted an item of my own to sell–my old iPod. I finally sold it (along with $150 in accessories) to a woman who tried to talk me WAY down–almost half–but then agreed on my price, which I thought was a steal. Hey, why not share the wealth?! I’ve received great deals on Craiglist, and thought I’d pass along the favor for karma, or something. I even bailed out on another shopper, who was asking to pay $20 below my price, to let this other woman have it.

This morning, I was shopping through the listed iPods to see if what the going rate was, and I discovered what could only be the woman who bought my iPod, selling it for a profit. Okay, I know this is probably common and a way for people to make a quick buck, and I know I still got paid, but I couldn’t help but to be TOTALLY irked by it. It never feels good to feel like someone got the best of you. Especially when I felt like I was being nice and not trying to screw a fellow Seattlite over.

Tell me, is this common Craiglist practice that I should be aware of? Am I weird to feel cheated? Any other sour Craigslist stories?

Oh, and P.S.: Don’t buy this iPod. It’s only worth around $120.