On a scale of 1-10, how scammy does this sound?

[Shreddy Mercury]

I'm giving it a 7. There's a guy on a competing web forum, and I think we all know who it is, selling some pickups I'm interested in. They've been there for years now but 0% feedback. I think I'm gonna let this other person that may or may not have actually contacted them about the pickup have it


Hi Matt,

Alright, the ream cover for you.

I just want to confirm that you saw this listing is for buyers located in the Continental US? I.e. no Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Europe, etc.

If you're good on that, i can send it to you shipped with tracking for $65 total, or you have the option to do local pickup if you happen to be located within driving distance of New Haven County, Connecticut. Let me know.

For payment and it being shipped, I take PayPal "Friends & Family". If you're doing local pickup, either cash or the same PayPal details as above.

I recommend that you not delay. I just got an inquiry about this pickup from another Gear Page member earlier today. See attached Pic.

 

[njshred]

You never use F&F period. Anyone willing to scam PP is just as willing to ghost you should there be a problem.

3% on $65 is a dealbreaker for this guy?

If you REALLY want it and it’s rare enough to justify, offer $67 normal PP.

 

[Shreddy Mercury]

I'd use f&f here, depending on who/what it is, and have before on the site that shall not be named, but his response seems so "generated" that I'd rather keep looking or spend $30 more to get it from a regular retailer.

 

[phillybhatesme]

I recommend that you not delay

Everything read sorta ok up until here. This reads like a scammy red flag.

And I’ll echo the no F&F sentiment as well. Even here, I’ll opt to pay the fee just so I have some protection in case something happens during shipment.