Is this offer a scam?

[arah_2256]

I'm a new user on eBay and I've been selling some pairs of shoes, which one of them recently had an offer (Womens W Nike Shox Enigma 9000) from someone who claims to be in the USA, and wants to purchase it for their cousin, who is in the UK. They stated that they'd send me £170.00 via PayPal in order to buy them a £100 Amazon Gift card alongside delivering the shoes as they stated they wanted to "gift their cousin and make it more presentable" to the location I was given. Is what they're trying to get me to do a scam? I'm really confused, and I have barely any experience using eBay. Any answers which would help me out here would be appreciated whether its worthy of doing what they asked me to do, or should I just deny the offer and wait for a different buyer who may be better.

[**peaseblossom** · Accepted solution]

Yes, that sounds scammy.   You don't need to reply.  Just put their ID on your blocked bidder list:

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?BidderBlockLogin

[arah_2256 · Accepted solution]

Alright thanks for the help!

[ruby*tuesday]

For future Reference as a New Seller you can't Sell Internationally other than through Ebsy's Global Shipping Programme.

As for the Scammer just ignore them. Put them on your Blocked Bidders List. 

Only ever Post to the Address PayPal send you in the Confirmation Email

Always Check your Sold Items List and PayPal Account before Posting anything.

[*guinevere*]

You are very wise to come here first because it's a GREAT BIG SCAM.

You are being set up for a fake email telling you that you've been paid when in fact there will be no money in your account so putthis 'buyer' on your blocked list and report them to ebay here

https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/rules-policies-buyers/buying-practices-policy?id=4374

Also, reset your postage to Royal Mail Special Delivery to be covered by insurance if you suffer any loss or damage.

Using the wrong postage sets you up as an inexperienced seller who thieves will exploit and claim 'Not received'.

[arah_2256]

I'm pretty naive, so I always try to ask whoever I think knows about eBay. I just discovered theres an eBay community so I immediately signed up and had to ask. Thank you for the help, I'll make sure to block them. I'm not sure how to reset my postage to Royal Mail Special Delivery though, but I'll find out. Have a good day!

[*guinevere*]

Go to Other Actions to the right of your item >> select revise my item >> and change the postage.

[ruby*tuesday]

You only need Special Delivery for Items Sold for Over £50.00 @arah_2256

[arah_2256]

Yeah the shoes I'm selling are £60. I'll make sure to do it. Thanks