But see, that's the whole point. I'm not trying to belabor this, but when was the last time a scam looked like a scam when it started? It just doesn't happen. It takes quite an effort to look legit until the pieces start falling apart. If Bob ever admitted to past performance as not quite being on the up and up, I could venture to say, the guy's at least trying. But, I don't see it. I really don't. He has a pretty good con going and he runs with it every couple of years imo.
Personal differences aside, I would suggest finding out the cost for shipping and by what means. Someone is going to pay big bucks. If it's Bob, assuming he actually intends to ship, I can't see it coming out of anyone's hide but the stockholder's.