Is this a scam?

[chewbacca]

I had this message in my eBay mail box and was wondering if you think it is a scam:

I see that you deal in romance which I read quite avidly. However, due to work and travel demands I cannot resell on ebay and therefore acquire a lot of TSP's, all in excellent condtion. Most are by well known authors.
I am seeking an active seller who would be willing to buy my books for $3.00 each. If you read as well a sell it would provide a new source of material for enjoyment as well as profit.
I don't feel this offer is contrary to ebays intrest as my books would then result in auctions instead of in a yard sale box.
I would propose to send you a list of the 35 I currntly have and if you'll select a group you want I'll ship them to you at my expense. You don't pay until your satisfied as to their condition. I also absorb shipping at 5 or more so with volume your cost remains $3.00 net.
Please respond either way so I can continue looking for a partner if your not interested.
Thanks for Considering,
Steve


What do you think?

 

[JennaWest]

Scam

 

[MinnieMe87]

Scam

I agree!

 

[Rora]

Scam..

 

[mking624]

Definitely a scam. I also believe it is against ebay rules to contact someone regarding selling outside of ebay. I'd report the person.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Scam. If they have the time to e-mail you and offer you the opportunity to buy their books for $3 each, they have the time to offer them as a "Buy it now" transaction for $3 times the number of books. ON e-bay - providing any buyer with all the protections OF e-bay and, um, that payment company (dang my mind - I don't know where I've been leaving it lately!)

 

[Luvchefmic]

Scam. If they have the time to e-mail you and offer you the opportunity to buy their books for $3 each, they have the time to offer them as a "Buy it now" transaction for $3 times the number of books. ON e-bay - providing any buyer with all the protections OF e-bay and, um, that payment company (dang my mind - I don't know where I've been leaving it lately!)

you're trying to say PayPal ! To OP send the message to eBay powers that be...the "seller" is breaking all the rules

 

[MelanieC]

If your asking this question on here, then there is doubt in your mind. Go with your gut

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes. Nice hook though.

 

[kaytieeldr]

you're trying to say PayPal !

Thank you!

 

[dislaney]

Scam!