I got a call this morning from someone who genuinely believed that I had emailed him out of the blue to offer him 3 spoons. He was ready to buy, and I am so grateful that he chose to call me first, rather than just sending money to someone.
First off, I do not not email people I don't know offering them a good deal on silverware, or anything else. Secondly, I do not sell off eBay. Thirdly, I do not even have the "offered" items in my inventory at this time!
Obviously, this was a scam. I have a pretty good idea who is behind it, and this person is building up some really bad karma.
If you ask me to find an item for you, I am happy to do so, but I will list it with eBay and let you bid on it, or put it in my store as a BUY IT NOW. That way we both know the deal is legitimate, and we are both protected.
So, if you get an email through eBay that is supposedly from me or any other reputable eBay seller, asking you to buy an item when you did not previously send that seller an inquiry, please notify the seller, then report that message to eBay. You'll be doing yourself and all other honest sellers a favor.
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