I thought your post looked more legitimate. But the forum has had a run of scammers, mostly in our two buy/sell sections, that new users with no posts were contacting members who posted any wtb requests. Giving phone numbers, email etc. But just stealing people's money.
While some buying/selling does happen here, this site is not ebay or a marketplace in general. And a buyer's best protection here is dealing with contributing members. A great many here, have been here years and have a significant post count, and reputation means something.