Lee,
The guy I have been emailing just informed me that he is not the seller, but rather a friend of his. He also told me he offered his advice to the seller about the strike and the price he was asking was just something he was hoping to get for it, no fraud intended. If you want to email me the name of the person that sent you that email, I can tell you if its the same person I've been conversing with. If its not the same guy, then my ranting is misdirected and I will be the first to admit it. I guy I've been emailing seems very honorable and knowledgeable.