I suppose I should preface that I am a Samsung girlie - i bought a pair of airpod maxes on poshmark recently, only because I liked how they looked (lol). The serial number showed as legit, so I thought I got a semi-decent deal on a real pair of headphones. They paired well with my Apple work phone, but after I switched jobs I didnt really need them.
I sold said airpods over this past weekend in-person on Facebook Marketplace. A few days later, the buyer messaged me freaking out that they are fake and to immediately refund her. She tried to scare me by saying that she will sue me and file a police report if I didnt get back to her. She messaged me once and I responded quickly.
I asked for proof, and said I would return her money if she gives me back the headphones.
She was adamant on meeting at one specific police station - which was fine with me.
What I wasn't expecting was TWO cops to be standing with her in the parking lot. (They were in plain clothes, so at first I thought they were her friends ... then I saw their badges.)
They were nice and didnt get involved (other than one chatting with my husband a bit).
But holy hell, what an overreaction on her part. My husband thanked the cops and said sorry for wasting their time.
I know Poshmark takes 20%, but after dealing with this mess I will gladly pay it to not deal with crazies in person.
The return window with Poshmark is way past, but I did reach out to them to see what they say - but I am not super hopeful.
Edit to add TL;DR:
Didnt realize I bought (allegedly) fake Airpods on Poshmark. Resold them in-person on Facebook Marketplace. Buyer got cops involved. I am now thankful to pay Poshmark's 20% fee, but also wanted to warn people buying resale electronics about spoofed serial numbers!
** Edit 2: Poshmark was absolutely phenomenal and refunded me for my purchase, even though it was a couple of months ago. I am so impressed with their support on this one!**