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Does this sound like a legit buyer on ebay?

I got this message about a collection of items im selling on ebay. This is exactly what he said. Im a first time seller on ebay and i dont know if this sounds like a serious buyer, or some kind of scam. Hello Seller, Is this item still available for sale and in good condition? I am urgently in need of this item and willing to purchase the item directly from you. I am willing to pay $400 for the item, and will be making the payment by cashier's check,I will be taking care of the shipping through my shipping agent. as soon as payment clear, my agent will come for the pick up of the ietm If you are willing to sell this item for me understand this condition, you should quickly end the auction and get back to me with your full name and address and also your phone# so i can have the payment mailed to you. Name: Address: City: State: Zip code: phone#: I await your reply Buying dude. (i left his name out and put in buying dude, other than that, its all he said)

Public Comments

1. He is suggesting an off-eBay transaction which is a violation of eBay rules. The only safe payment method is PayPal and buyers and sellers very rarely meet in person
2. I wouldn't trust anyone that wanted to bypass ebay or paypal. I would think they are trying to scam you and get around the protections that ebay and paypal offer the seller. I would bet you that his check will bounce, be stolen, or be for more than what the item costs. You take the extra money, give it to the "shipping clerk" for shipping. When the check bounces you are responsible for the money
3. when i buy things on eby it says that you ar not allowed to make offers to purchase outside of ebay after its been listed. it is to protect the seller from a scam. so dont sell anything to this person if you want to actually get money for what you sell
4. Considering he wants to send you a cashier's check, which are generally frauds, it's probably a scam. If he sends you more than the price and asks you to wire the extra, then it's definitely a scam. You should ignore him and continue your auction.