For those who are wondering… the new toy I mentioned in my previous post is not a new camera. It’s actually a new lens – Canon 17-40L F4 lens. Since I shoot a lot of landscapes and I plan to move to a full frame camera eventually in the future, this lens seemed like a no-brainer. I got it used from someone in the states at a significantly reduced price. Win one for me!
Now I have a new lens, I’ve been trying to sell my 18-55 IS kit lens on Craigslist. Unfortunately there hasn’t been that many offers. The best one was this guy trying to scam me. I can’t quite figure out how he could scam me since I’m the one that’s selling the good. Maybe one of you can figure it out for me?
My original ad goes something like this…
Selling my 18-55 F3.5-5.6 IS lens. It’s in pristine shape and very sharp. Comes with all the accessories (lens, front & rear caps). UV filter since day one. $XXX local sale & cash only.
His original email…
Hello seller,
i am intersested in your ads and i want to know the present condition of the ads and also know if you still have it avaliable for sale.My ideal payment is paypal/westernunion money transfer, if you want that let me know in your response to me. i will take care of the shipping cost by adding it to the cost of the item. Hope to read from you soon.. Thanks and Godbless
The part about Western Union money transfer rang a bell in my head so I responded with the following…
Hi,
Lens is still available where are you based? I’d only deal with verified paypal account.
Let me know.
Which he then responded with this ridiculous email:
Hello,
thanks for your reply..well am Jeff Smith from florida but the item is needed in one of my store in west africa i would have love to come for the pickup myself but due to some reasons i cant come so i will be paying for the shipping….so i will pay you via paypal….kindly get back to me with your paypal email address so i can proceed for the payment without any further delay… Note: I will pay you $80 for the shipping fee
Jeff
Does this guy think I’m an idiot or something? I didn’t bother replying back to his email and had a pretty good laugh. I still can’t figure out how he’d able to scam me with Paypal though. Hopefully I’ll be able to sell the lens soon. In the mean time here are some pictures from this past weekend. Enjoy. 
I had a dream about that and how to get the scammer back, but I doubt it would work in the end… Yeah, keep on moving, but that is a question you could ask paypal about…
I’d be excited about my new lens too! congrats.
I love the rich color in the shadow picture! And I’m totally jealous of your new lens… and old camera.
Btw, you playing in the WWC today?
Oooh congrats on your new lens! I am totally jealous. I should have bought a new lens instead of a new pair of shoes
Ah well, next time