How much will i get for selling the following?

Selling an item on Craigslist and a scammer reply's this?

• I am new to using craigslist. I just got a reply off of my item for sale via email. The person said he will be buying my item and adding $50 to the selling price for the removal of the item off the site. Then it says "Please be informed that I will be paying you with a certified bank check. Once you have the check cashed at your bank then I will arrange to pick the item up at your place.. I will need the following details to mail the payment asap." Then it asks for my name, home address (no po boxes), city, state, zip, and cell phone number.. My question is what would this person gain by only having my name address and phone? Wouldn't a real scam artist try to get my banking info too?? lol Whats the point of this scam?

• Answer:

  Sounds like a common check scam. He'd probably give you a check for way more than what you asked for, then ask you to Western Union him the difference, leaving you with a bogus check that won't cash. Just block any further comunication. It's a scam. There's loads of them on craigslist. Only deal locally, meet in public places, only accept cash.