This is not the entry I wanted to do today.

Today is the reveal day for the Daring Cooks Oct Challenge. Well, mine's going to be 2 days late, so you get this instead.

Be amused with me.

I was checking my emails and received my first scam convo via Etsy today. WooHoo! 3.5 yrs+ on Etsy and only now getting targeted by a scammer! Whee!

Ahem..


As it is MY journal and not affiliated with Etsy in any way, I can show what I want, in my opinion. Besides, I don't expect this shop to stick around long.
This was the convo-

"gapgal1618 profile shop contact

Listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14028006
Hello, I saw your beautiful work on the Etsy site and was particularly touched by the fact that some of the proceeds go to benefit an Akita rescue group. I recently lost my own Akita rescue, an amazing dog and a love of my life. I would be interested in purchasing the memorial scarf and would like to know the name I can make a check out to, and an address to which I can send it. I understand if you have to wait to receive payment before shipping the item. Please let me know at this email address (gapgal1618@alloymail.com) at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your beautiful work and contributions to the akita rescue efforts. "

Things to note-

1- Buyer JUST signed up on Etsy TODAY. Has no feedback, no purchases, nothing. Completely empty profile.

2- Classic spam style name. Usually you see this sort of name on, say, Twitter. And they're almost always spammers.

3- Tried to bypass purchasing on Etsy by asking where to send a check, when it's easier to click the 'Add to cart' button and actually BUY the item.

4- Attempts to flatter me and insinuates a 'kinship' that may or may not be true.

5- Saw my work on 'the Etsy site'? Hello, you are ON THE ETSY SITE. You sent me a convo VIA THE ETSY SITE. Duh.


Now, after I was done rolling on the floor laughing my ass off at the audacity, here's my response... Keep in mind, I'm not usually this tactful, so this is a rarity. And yes, it was meant to be a touch sarcastic.

"Hi there! While I am glad you're interested in the Dante-Inu Memorial Silk Scarves, currently the only way to purchase one is via the listing itself.

It's really easy- you click 'Add to cart' and follow the payment directions on the next page. You'll get all the info you would need after you select 'pay now'.

Keep in mind, that if you should chose to pay via check, it will take upwards of 2-3 weeks while I wait for said check to arrive, then for funds to fully clear my account upon deposit, plus a few extra days to ensure it will not bounce.

Once funds have cleared to my satisfaction, only then will the item be shipped out to you. You would then receive a notice stating that your purchase had been shipped at that time.

I would suggest, that if this item is intended as a gift to someone and you need it within a certain timframe, that perhaps a different form of payment would be in order, to expediate the purchase process and the subsequent shipping of your purchase.

Thank you again for your interest and I will await your possible order after you fully consider what payment option you would like to use."


Naturally, I don't expect to hear back from them, nor do I expect to receive an order from them. I am, however, very amused now.

Ok, back to tying a scarf.