recently a Sound Devices 442 was listed on ebay. I bid on it until
prices soared above $1500. eventually the piece went for $2600.
there were 8 or 9 bidders who 'outbid' my highest bid.
soon after the auction ended, I started receiving very legitimate
looking emails (including ebay logo, etc.) which said that the high
bidder was not to be found, and asking if I was interested in the
Message: 442.
Subject:
the emails claimed to be legitimate, and looked to be so. At this
point, I have gotten three of them, each with a seemingly different
email address to which I should address my interest in the piece.
the latest gave me a 5 day period in which to make a decision.
I am writing here to warn others given that this scam looks quite
legitimate, and that the rather pricey items purchased by this group
might be targets in the future.
a simple look at the feedback left by both the buyer and seller
confirms that this was a scam.
caveat emptor,
clay
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