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buyer beware of late

Did anyone else respond to the "unbeleavable" listings lately, like the B&W 800's for $3000 or the N802's for $3200...new members with no feedback. I received the message from Audiogon saying the members were "questionable" and not to do business with them. Same thing happened today with a listing for a Jadis integrated amp. I guess the only safe bet is to stay away if there's no feedback..but that doesn't do much for the legitiment new members trying to get established.
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seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
If I see any items from zero feedback sellers that look very suspicious then I email Audiogon.

I think we could all do each other a service by doing similar.
wscottbellah
36 posts
 
no phone number no deal no western union no emails from someone saying they are representing audiogon ie daysonake@yahoo.com dba william mccabe of royal oak,mi
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Getting a headache from all this.keep up the good work men,I am trying to do a little policing[I hate that word] myself as this site is too good to lose to scammers.Have many good deals in the past in a variety of ways.I just keep that phone conversation as my litmus test,good luck,Bob
240zracer
121 posts
 
I bought a fairly expensive cd player many years ago thru audiogon, COD. As I recall, the Fedex guy told me I was not allowed to open the box without giving him the money order first, and if there was a big rock in there, then I just bought a rock. I found all that sorta scary. I wonder if that is still the case with COD.
robm321
932 posts
 
Anything over $1,500 - I always buy locally, pay cash and see what I'm getting by picking it up. Anything else is too risky. But mostly I buy through my dealer. His advice and support is worth paying retail or slightly below.
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