AW shucks. I blush. 😛
I’m not smarter. I’m just more experienced in that sort of thing, and I learned it the hard way. Heck, I’m 70. I learned a LOT of things the hard way. I’m sorry if I sounded smug. I realize now that it came off that way.
FWIW, I NEVER purchase anything *of real value* from a source other than a respected web site or Amazon unless I pick it up at a face to face meeting. It always cracks me up a little when guys on hi-fi forums (where I sometimes hang out) complain about crooks never sending their stuff or claim they never got their stuff).
I’m probably missing out on good stuff, but I learned from my friend that used to sell high priced antique Leica photo equipment that “people are just no damned good”.
And truth be told, I probably would have thought about it regarding the auto report. I may have even gone to the site. But it’s not Carfax so I’d probably email the guy back and say I wouldn’t trust the site but he can go to carfax.
I almost tried to rent a house from a scammer that was offering a house for sale as a rental. He wasn’t the owner and it was a complete scam. But I knew it when I visited the house.
As I said, I am honored you took the time from your busy schedule to tell me how stupid I am.