On 1-12-08, I wrote regarding an eMail I received to purchase from my web site using a cashier's check and shipping to South Africa.  Well, I answered that eMail with my payment and shipping requirements and got no reply.

Almost a month to the day later, I received the same eMail with the same story BUT signed with a different name: moving from London to South Africa and want to buy with a cashier check the most expensive painting I am presently offering and a smaller one.

Again, I told them I would not ship to South Africa (only a London address), the check had to be for the amount of the sale only (because they were inquiring about more than one, I even offered by customer discount) AND I would hold the art until I knew the check had cleared.  I offered to accept V/MC and pointed out my PayPal shopping cart for immediate shipping.        I have not received any reply.

Stay alert out there ! ! !           me

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 1 OUT OF 1 COMMENTS From: trishmoreno 02/27/2008 00:47:21 i read a similar story by another artist on another website. i think you are right to think this is a scam, and not to pursue...