I posted a sale on craigslist for a dining table. I just received an offer. The Buyer will pay using a certified check drawn from a US bank. Should I go through with the Sale? Is this a Scam? What are the precautions I should take?

I posted a sale on craigslist for a dining table. I just received an offer. The Buyer will pay using a certified check drawn from a US bank. Should I go through with the Sale? Is this a Scam? What are the precautions I should take?
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answer:Looks like scam. Often times, a check can be successfully deposited in your bank… only to be rejected later. So confirmation in that case can be a fleeting thing. Same goes for money orders. If you have access to a local branch of his bank, you could cash his check there. Then you’ve got cash in hand and are good to go.
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