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A buyer with FB <10 wants me to purchase a report on a site called checkpeople.com. Before I even get the price, they want me to enter a little personal information which is fine, but I decided not to do it. I sell genealogical services and have not had to purchase reports/records for people as of yet. In this case, I told the person no and they were a little pushy saying they needed to get it for their mom. Either way, I do not want to take the chance with a newer buyer, purchase a report that is probably at least $79 and I would have to charge more to net the $79 which may not even be within TOS and then have to wait for my money for two weeks as I am not seller plus and risk the fact they might cancel. So, two questions: 

1) Does the opportunity seem a little scammy? The buyer is in Hong Kong and did not give me a great reason when I asked why they could not purchase the report directly
 2) Going forward, is it within TOS for me to purchase a report or record on someone's behalf and cover my net costs by adding over 20% to net the cost of the document. Or, is it better to just provide the buyer the link to purchase directly. 

Buyer wants me to purchase report in advance

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