Scam Email: Paul Watts

Those who are regular followers of this blog will recognize ALL the tell-tale signs of the below scam forwarded to me by an artist. He said he was fortunate not to listen to wife who was encouraging him to proceed with the sale, saying "what could go wrong?" I'm glad he didn't. Always something in our gut tells us there is something not right. I'm glad he googled for more information before proceeding. I have to say, I still find it odd that the software the scammers use to send these emails out seems to often put a period after their name at the end... and the grammar and sentence structure never really gets cleaned up. It's a numbers game. Why make great looking emails when you can catch victims with crappy formatted emails??

First email from scammer:

From: Paul watts [mailto:paulwattss@live.com]
Subject: Placing an order!!!!

 Hi,
  This mail is to make inquiry on the below question. 1- Do you carry  overseas? (though i already know of a freight forwarder that will pick my
 packages from you,since they ship lesser than any other courier and they  are so effective in shipping my goods to me here in Queensland,Australia
 is estimated to be 3-4days) I have used their services in the past and it  was splendid. 2- Do you accept credit card for payment(my U.S.A Master and
 Visa card to be precise)? Kindly let me know your comments on these,before  i send the items i am interested in purchasing from you.
  Paul.

Second email from scammer:

From: Paul watts [paulwattss@live.com]
Subject: ITEMS NEEDED!!!!

Hello,
Thanks for your prompt response, Please find below for the list of items needed and get back to me with the quote asap.

KITE,
BLACK-SHOULDERED
1/3 size
Decorative
Tupelo Wood
Oils
Padula Base
QTY:1

RED_BREASTED
MERGANSER DRAKE
Smoothie
Tupelo Wood
Acrylics
QTY:1

MALLARD DRAKE
Gunning Decoy
Tupelo Wood
Acrylics
QTY:1

Please get back to me with the total cost estimate for this order so that i can make my payment via my visa or master credit card.Like i stated in my previuos message i am an American but I live and work here in Australia and I want these products here. Do not worry about the shipping, I will make arrangement for the pick up of these items from your place thru my shipping agency.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE GRAND TOTAL WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS FOR SHIPPING REASON.
Paul.