Steve Ambrose
Nut in a Canoe
Periodically I'll get emails from "prospective buyers" who are obviously running some sort of scam. In today's economy it's tempting to test their validity but the scam artists are usually easy to spot. Questions that show no understanding of wooden canoes, hideous grammar, and elaborate payment terms. For example:
Don't respond to such obvious BS - it's likely an attempt to determine if your email address is legitimate and then hijack it or worse.
Hello
I'm mark Williams.I am interested in your FOR SALE: 1937 Old Town Guide 18 and I'll like to know cost and to see the pictures and condition, if okay with me .But will like to know some few things about it. 1. How long have you owned it? 2. Why are you selling it? 3.What sort of condition is it at the moment? 4. The bottom price which you will be selling it? And please let me know if it's still available for sale . Based in UK .If you do I want you to get in touch with me immediately for me to proceed with the Payment. As for the shipping I'll contact a shipper agent of mine who will arrange for the Pick up as soon as the transaction is sealed and get back to me.I will be looking forward to your response.
Thanks and have nice day
Don't respond to such obvious BS - it's likely an attempt to determine if your email address is legitimate and then hijack it or worse.