scam or not? what are your thoughts

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i got this email today. its for the 8 back tygra alone that I was outbid on and that 5timessuperbowlchamp is selling. I have bought from this guy before and he has good stuff but this isnt his email address that I have used before.

the link in the email links back to the tygra 8 back.

whats everyone think, heres the email as im leaning towards a scam.

[SIZE=2]http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/logos/ebay_95x39.gif[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]eBay sent this message to (discoman800).
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay. Learn more. [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/globalAssets/ltCurve.gif[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]eBay Offer - Buy the Item You Recently Bid On[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=2]http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif[/SIZE] [SIZE=2] eBay Offer for item number: [B]250213639850[/B][/SIZE] [SIZE=2][SIZE=3][/SIZE] [/SIZE] [SIZE=2]This message was through the eBay System.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]opreste33@gmail.com is the seller.[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Dear [B]discoman800 ,

I’m the owner of the item that you’ve recently bided on eBay through the eBay system, Item number: ([/B][B]250213639850[/B][B]).

I am in a bussines trip for 3 weeks and i want to close the auction earlier because i don’t have time for it so please let me know your best price. I’ll provide you 5 days money back guarantee, no questions asked. That means within 5 working days you decide if you don’t want to keep the item. The deal will go strictly according to ebay’s rules and policy regarding to this buy it now offer- to start the official transaction, i need to know:

Your best price:
ebay user id:
First name:
Last name:
Address:
City/State:
Country:
Zip:

As soon as i have them i’ll start the official procedure, and ebay will notify you about this. You’ll also receive important guidelines + instructions from them (please go through them exactly).
I’ll handle and pay for the shipping, so this will be free of charge for you.
Waiting for your answer ASAP!
Thank you
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Theres no reference to the item other than by number so I would say scam..

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Just push for a buy it now through Ebay itself.

Pay through Ebay itself with Paypal.

Don’t use any of his links to access the Ebay site or Paypal when buying/paying.

That’s my best advice.

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I’ve dealt with this guy before. I’d say scam only because he’s usually one of the briefest communicators I’ve ever dealt with. Typically an e-mail from him is a disjointed 5-10 word sentence. Often it’s 3-4 days between his e-mails too.