Here's the email I got, which got me to thinking it was probably a scam (intricate story, offer of surprisingly much money for shipping): Hi, many thanks for responding. I am interested in immediate purchase of this item for my cousin who schools in West Africa (23402) and I'm buying it as a GIFT. I will not be able to pick up the item from your place, because I'm currently out of States for a conference meeting in Spain. I will add $200 to your money to cover the shipping fee via USPS Express Mail Service EMS. I will pay you the money via PayPal, because its fastest and most secured way to send and receive money on online transaction. kindly get back to me with your PayPal email address, and I will proceed with the payment instantly. What do you think? Is it possible that this person is planning to claim they didn't authorize the payment? How could I protect against that? I could get shipping insurance in case they claim they never got it, I guess, but they might not want to pay up. Anyway, I'd love your opinions on this. Thanks! -Ezra
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