I agree with chowell 100%
"For someone with any
SEO experience, the email is spam and wouldn't be given the time of day"
I don't even reply to any of these emails...haven't for over 5 years but the emails just keep on coming. If the offered link is from an authority site then naturally I'm all for it. Unfortunately those are few are far between. It's usually shady characters working for shady companies that are sending this type of rubbish out.
When I want to go after a quality link I'll skip email altogether and pick up the phone. The people on the other end seem to appreciate that a lot and have always been respectful and helpful. Human contact goes a long way.
All the best to you!