I'm not a veteran of online sales, but this email really screams 'scam' to me. What do you guys think? Thanks for advice.
First contact email:
Hi seller,
i am interested in purchasing your item for sale i will want to know if it
still available
for sale kindly get back to me thanks
Second email (after my initial "where are you" question):
Hi, Thanks for prompt response towards the sales. I live in Memphis,
Tennessee, however I will be paying by certified bank check,bank to bank
wire Transfer or bank draft whichever you prefer,Questions(1)May I know
how much is your final asking price??(,2) in what condition is the item ?(3)
how many previous Owner ?(4)how long have this item be with you ?
Payment will be mail to you when I receive your name and address and
phone number. You should get it under 3 working days, I will schedule UPS
or Schumacher Cargo Freight Shipping Company to handle the Pick-up.
Please let me know when you receive payment so that I can arrange for
the Freight Shipping Company to come for pick-up. I await to read from
you with your payment details such as your full name you want to be on
check and your mailing address and phone number.
Thanks.