• Insist on a public meeting place like a cafe
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going
• Take your cell phone along if you have one
• Consider having a friend accompany you
• Trust your instincts

Nothing is perfect, and I have had some bad experiences, but usually because someone beat me to the item, or I was stiffed while waiting for someone to meet me. Overall, my experiences and treasures have been more than worth the pain of loosing time.

Craigslist, I hope we have a long term relationship, you keep the excitement and I always come back for more.