Payment via email?

[twoshot35]

This is the message I got from a potential buyer.

Thanks for the reply, i will be buying and i am okay with the description of
the item.. I'm Currently out of the town and won't be available for pick up.
I actually want to buy the items as a birthday gift for my wife in oversea
of the confirmed address that will be sent to you by PayPal. My mode of
payment will be  through PayPal in dollars and i will offer you 2,900dollars
for the item  including the shipping and handling expenses to her through
through USPS GLOBAL EXPRESS MAIL (EMS). I want you to send to me
your PayPal email id, so that immediate payment can be done.if you are new
to PayPal, you can easily log on to www.paypal.com and set up an account
with them with either your Bank account Information or your Credit/Debit
Card details and its simple and easier, just in few secs; you get your
account activated. PayPal is very secure and reliable. Get back to  me with
your PayPal email ID if you are still interested.

Is this a valid offer or is it a scam since they want me to send the item overseas?

[skier]

Here's a few tips concerning Scams.  The info below should help you decide what to do.

One of the most common red flags is that the buyer wants to sent you the money via your PayPal email address. Normally as the seller, you send the buyer an email invoice or the purchase is processed through your web page or site. Also, if plan to be a seller, you should have either a Premier or Business Account. You will run into limitations trying to use a Personal Account.


Next common red flag, the buyer wants the item delivered to another country and recommends a specific shipping service for you to use

Another red flag, buyer offers to pay more than you're asking or is requesting shipment ASAP to an unconfirmed address or another state or country.

Beware when the seller wants you to send him the money for a purchase but you are asked to send the money as a "Gift".
This means that the seller is trying to avoid paying the transaction fees and also makes it hard for you to prove you actually purchased an item.

You can protect yourself in several ways:
Do not sell to non-US PayPal Accounts.
Require a "Confirmed Address" meaning that the shipping and billing address must be the same.
Opt to not accept eChecks.
Block payments from Student account users under 18 years old.



These are all options you can enable from within your PayPal Account Profile.

Regards,

skier