From my point of view, the first deal is suppose to deal with COD method, because to gain the customer's trust ain't easy. The "second deal method then can COD" is crap, but the gentle email tricks the buyer. Konon he deals with COD only with his previous buyer...HAH!!

For me, if the amount of transaction greater than RM500, COD only! If send by post, wait until I trusted the dealer, maybe after more than 3 successful deals through COD! Anyway, this thread refreshes my sense of security and awareness, about how not to easily give my trusts to other, especially involving money....