It's been quiet here for a while, but I got another tip that the shipping scams are still alive and "well". Here's another one to look out for:

From: Sharon Blinkhorn <sha_horn@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:09:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: artworks purchase
To: <artist>

Good day to you.

I am so excited that I came across of your work on internet search,I
am interested in purchasing these creative artworks from
you.....................

Red Soul,Sand Dunes,Fire Fountain and Garden Temple


Let me know their various prices.and how much discounts are you going
to give?I will be happy to have these selected artworks hanged in our
new home in South Africa.As well,I want you to take out the shipping
cost.I have been in touch with a shipping firm that will be shipping
other house decoratives.

We are traveling from our Seattle home to our new apartment as soon as
possible.On Paying for the artworks,I will be glad to pay you with a
Money Order or Cashier`s check in US funds that can be easily cashed
at your local bank,please let me know on how to proceed for the
payment of the creative artworks.

I will await your advise on how to proceed.Have a wonderful day.

Take care,
Sharon Blinkhorn