Hi guys! So recently I found an ad that seemed perfect for me and now I'm wondering if it's a scam. In the ad the guy mentioned multiple times that he won't give them to just anyone and he will ask questions. He said that unless you ask the questions first, you don't really care so I asked him questions, he asked me questions. He is a truck driver and won't be home until June 6th at the earliest. He said he wants to check out the home his trio will be living in, even though he is in Iowa and I'm in Wisconsin.
When I told somebody this info, they said it sounded fishy so I'm wondering what you guys think.
Thanks!!

I wouldn't let him know where I lived. I would take pictures of the cage set up and email or send them to him.

If he wants to know where you live, that sounds really suspicious to me.

Yeah, that's just a little too creepy for me! He may be just a nice guy, but it sounds a little strange to me. Maybe suggest taking a video of your home and suggies so that he can view it from Iowa...

As long as you have people around, I see no problem with someone bringing the gliders to your home while also checking things out. He can always change his mind and leave. However, if he wants to come before and empty-handed, then Hell no.

A trucker with sugar gliders doesnt make much sense to me either.

Whatever you do, dont do it alone.

I wouldn't want the person coming to my home, and no matter where I met the guy I would definitely not do it alone. I always get a little scared if getting something from someone on craigslist, and try and meet in a 'neutral' area and try to bring my husband with me.

Yea, I even offered to meet him in the middle of Iowa and Wisconsin and he refused!! He was very dead set on seeing the house. Here's the ad from Craigslist:
desmoines.craigslist.org/pet/3767467073.html
And I was never planning on meeting him alone. When I asked for pictures he said he didn't have any because he lost them all when his old phone died. I know what he means and being a truck driver he probably wasn't home to take any but I'm starting to get a little suspicious...
However he asked good questions and gave me great answers so maybe it's not a scam??

I looked at the guy's post and simply from the post itself I think he might be be a good pet owner looking after the well being of his animals. But do not be there alone... however if you can get him to be ok with a video or skype so he can see where his little ones will be living, that would definitely be best.

Also from experience with finding homes for a couple rescues, I've wanted to go see where they were going to be living. One of which I ask to go to her home because she never owned a glider before (she lived much closer to me though).

BUT and this is a BIG but (lol) he told you he is a trucker. Who is caring for them now? They can't be in the truck with him. I'm with others who say its creepy.

He said his brother is taking care of them. He won't be back until June 6th at the earliest so I don't want to bug him until that gets closer.

He says he needs to replace the cage and then later he says he wants to see the cage and area they will be going into. He also says he doesn't care how long the search takes because he wants what is good for the gliders, but how is keeping them with little to no interaction for years good for them? He may just be a really concerned pet owner but why didn't that concern translate into interacting with them? I dunno...sounds kinda crazy to me. Use caution in dealing with him.

K. Thanks everyone!

He won't even show you pictures, and he wants to see where you live (and you're far out of state)? I get that perhaps he isn't around them right now and can't take more pictures. Definitely don't share pictures of yourself or where you live without seeing pictures of his gliders. Offer pictures of your home after that. Ask for a video of the gliders, then offer a video of your home. If he's really trying to be as cautious as you say he is, then he should understand you being equally cautious. Once you have proof the gliders really do exist, then cross the bridge of him coming to your house. Personally, I don't think I'd allow him to come alone. I'd only want him to come if the gliders came. You want to meet the gliders just as much as he wants to see your place. And if he does come to your house, make sure you have like two other adults with you. I'm not saying this guy is going to assault you, and I'd like to believe the best in people, but caution is also important. For all you know, this is some huge, beefy man. So I think having a couple people there you trust is a good idea. Then if something does go down, it's three against one. Oh, and definitely keep the door locked until you see him through the peep hole/window and make definitely sure you're okay with him being in your house. Just be cautious.

Yea I see what you mean. I would never let him come without the gliders, but then again I never asked if he was going to when he came... He isn't coming until June 6th at the earliest so I've got some time to think about it. He won't be back until June 1st (to his home) at the earliest so I could ask for pictures then. I will probably post what they look like to ask if they have cloudy eyes etc. since I don't know how to tell.
Thanks for the advice everyone! I will use extreme caution with the dude!!

I live in Wisconsin and I saw that advertisement too. I think it is okay though.

Yea I talked to him yesterday and I think it's all good. He said he will take pictures as soon as he can, so I'm thinking it's alright.
I'm planning on bringing him to a nearby store and then if I think he's a good guy and if he actually has the gliders than I will bring him to see the cage and stuff.