John - Of course it's a trap/scam . I might milk a few euros or maybe some gold pieces-of-eight out of a scotsman for some repaires for the old beastie - him not knowing me and all. But now he's been forwarned of my dastardly sneeky nature . May the flees of a thousand flying monkeys infest your firebolts fuel system and your bell ( when you get one ) ring Dull .
P.S. Send hose - lots and lots of ( 5" hard suction ) hose !
Ed the not so sneeky