I backed out because the buyer did seem to very eager and maybe confused over how vBulletin forums work maybe? Buyer lived here in Indiana, was a resident, and I was able to do a little research and everything seemed on the up and up. Was moving away and wanted the pistol ASAP before they became a citizen of another state. However, the buyer would send a PM, then 30 mins. later send another PM. It was almost like they thought they should get an immediate response. I know some people likely have it set up where PMs go to e-mail, and e-mail gets sent to smart phones. Not all of us have the $$ to toss around on such fancy devices (for now at least). Maybe it was drunk surfing, but they did it twice and it just seemed strange to me. I decided not to sell to that person.
If this person was under or around 30 it is possible that he/she is used to instant response. This has become a micro-wave society. Young folks are "Hooked" up to the web with all sorts of electronic Gizmos and wotcha macallits so it is possible that there was a miss-understanding. I get nervous every time I meet someone at exit # such and such behind the gas station to complete a transaction. Sometimes it feels like a clandestine drug deal. I sold a rifle to an ingo member and we met at a Bob Evans (his choice) and we drew a bit of un-wanted attention. Nerves are always a factor.