Beware of Scammer

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Google shows a guy by that name being 71 years old at that address

Often these scammers will use an older persons name/address as it is easier to raid their mailbox and it is easier to create an online identity (emails, phone numbers, etc.) for a person with little to no online activity and for which no one on the internet would notice.
I wouldn't be so sure the above person is your guy.

A safe practice it arrange a middle man. Often you can find a local gun store nearby the seller willing to put eyes on your item and stick it in the mail for you, and then hands whoever drops it off your envelope. The seller simply drops it off in it's unsealed package and gets their money at the same time. Offer them whatever their usual FFL transfer fee is. Regardless of whether or not it's a firearm they will generally be willing to help - transfers are in the business model. Don't ask them to make sure it's authentic etc. Just ask them to verify that the item meets the description the seller gave you.

Another possibility is to just ask them to put it up as a buy it now on eBay or gunbroker in such a way that it's impossible for anyone else to find but you, with the info they give you. You can then use the platforms buyer guarantee. In the case of non-firearms, you can use your credit card through PayPal and then use your banks fraud guarantee if needed.

Stay safe and vigilant, friends.

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