"Are there issues here that I should watch out for...."

... apparently. You asked the question so you have doubts about the veracity of this person. Go with your gut.
my $0.02

--
Bob Stevens
http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/87westysyncro.msnw

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> Would you purchase from an individual that:
>
> Does not accept Pay-pal, credit cards, or personal checks....doesn't have an
> established web site....won't give you his mailing address while on the phone
> talking about the items your purchasing...insists that you send him an email
> giving your personal info and a summary of what you're buying....then he says
> "I'll acknowledge buy sending you an email back with my address"... and...will
> only accepts money orders.....
>
> I'm in business....I haven't purchased a money order in over 20+ years....can't
> even remember when I last received one as payment....
>
> Are there issues here that I should watch out for....
>
> Cheers
> Chuck