I just recently looked at Arms List, which I basically never do, and e-mailed a Krag rifle seller who had a few pictures and I wanted more info and better pictures. After a couple back and forths, he sends me a couple more pictures including one of the receiver with a blacked out serial number. I explained to him that I needed the serial number so I could understand what he had and research it if I needed to. He sent me the next e-mail explaining how rude I was in trying to get what I needed.

I hate Arms List and never have and never will buy through them for this kind of reason.

I politely wished him well in selling the rifle and stopped e-mailing him.

You're right. You have to be very careful who you're dealing with and don't fall for any tricks or deceptions. There are always more out there.