Recently I too sold a ski on SIA. The very first day it was listed I had two guys wanting the ski. One was Asian from Los Angeles and the other was close by in Alabama. I sold it to the guy in Alabama but before doing so I spoke to the Asian from Los Angeles on the phone. He was ready to make a PayPal transfer then and there. I felt very uneasy about it but I've sold a bunch of stuff online to strangers and I've found that if they give you a phone number and you actually have a verbal conversation they are good to go. Still I felt it was very odd. The guy never asked any questions or anything, just "I'll take it". Looks like some guys here have done business with him or someone related and they're good to go. Out of curiosity I wonder whats going on with an Asian market for high end skis in Los Angeles.