Purchasing from eBay....

[critter crazy]

Do not ever answer any e-mails like this!! It is a way to get your info!! if there is a problem with your purchase, the same e-mail will be in your E-bay account!! Never trust Those e-mails!! My hubby learned this the Hard way!!!

[Blue_Frog]

Yeah, it certainly sounds like a scam - i'd consider reporting them to the fraud division with Ebay as well - and not feeling comfortable about a transaction is usually a gut sign that something isn't quite right.

Heres some information from the Ebay Security center -- http://pages.ebay.com/securitycenter/mrkt_safety.html

Edit:
From that site -

Off eBay Web Site
Stay safe -- Always remember to complete your transaction on eBay--it's the safer way to trade with others.
Trade safely by remaining on the eBay Web site to complete your transaction. eBay's rules prohibit use of our system to solicit others to buy or sell items "off eBay." We strongly advise recipients of these email solicitations to report the senders to eBay Customer Support. Participants in "off eBay" transactions aren't able to use eBay feedback or buyer protection programs if a problem arises.

It sounds like the seller may be breaking the Ebay Terms of Service.

[chocolatepuppy]

I've bought and sold a lot on ebay, never heard of that. I wouldn't send them any info. Email ebay with the link, ask them if it's legit and they will answer your email within 48 hours.
Ebay never sends you email and asks you for info, they direct you back to ebay. I have got plenty of spoof emails and turned them into ebay. They look like ebay sent them but my first clue was when they asked for info on the email.

[BC_MoM]

Thank you very much everyone. I reported it to eBay.

[Lobodeb]

I've dealt with some stores who have asked you to fill out their shipping info in their system. I would just e-mail the seller to see if they are the one who sent you that e-mail.