Scam??

Electronic, bank to bank transfers are the only form of payment we accept.   Under £5000, I will take cash from the buyer, face to face.  Even that can be iffy.

If you have time, have a look at www.whatsthebloodypoint.com  

Also, here is a guy trying to sell his 59er

http://www.whatsthebloodypoint.com/mails.php?scamno=11&m ailno=1

I spoke to the police to see if they could do anything. Their response was that this crime happens too much for them to anything. Well, that makes loads of sense!

"I'm sorry sir, we're not going to investigate your wifes murder because there's been too many people killed this month"

I'm going to call the fella saying I can't get to the bank (for whatever reason) to pay in the draft, and could he arrange another method for transfer of the funds. Tee hee.

You're obviously not stupid so this might seem obvious but I'd suggest as a minimum that you don't give them any personal information and certainly don't send them any money. I doubt any scammer will want the bother but I guess it's possible they may have some way of getting back at those who string them along.

Otherwise, I would do exactly the same as you for curiosity's sake. Be careful and let us know what happens.

I've just had one of these guys say they want my old British Moth. I'm at the point where I just want rid of the boat to free up some space and i'm looking for someone to take it away for free. What have I got to lose??