I'm thinking about buying an Alienware laptop that is being offered on craigslist, with virtually no description of it, other than a few pictures.  Because there are a number of shady people selling items on craigslist, I would like to know what information I should request from the seller before making an offer on it.  I would like to be able to find out how old the laptop is, what its hardware configuration should be, and if possible, whether it is possibly a stolen unit.  I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Thanks,

Don Isaksen (disaksen72)