The guy has a domain name - tylolatrading.co.uk! Although I share your view, many legit traders use web mail for ease of use to cruise forums simply to avoid spam to corporate inbox. What you need to see is legitimate VAT and Incorporation certs that you can validate. You will only get these if you deal with volume. No trader is going to bother for small quantities. You are the member of the month and a Liverpool fan based in Norwich - even so, I would not hold it against you! Just joking.