Something looks weird about this auctions?

These guys generally don't know much about high-end audio. That's why they copy the ads. The other thing they do is use a picture of the back of an amplifier....and nothing else. How many real audiophiles would only put up a picture of the back of an amp? There are many on Audioweb using US addresses. One guy supposedly in Ft. Collins, CO (doesn't exist, I checked) is advertising a McIntosh car amp as home audio. That's our advantage. If it looks weird, it is.

The message is consistently the same - do your homework, communicate fully, promptly and effectively BEFORE anything changes hands. Get comfortable that you know who you're dealing with. I have had a couple dozen very satisfying (and cost effective!) transactions involving audio gear, and the only time I got burned was when I was impatient and dealt with somebody who wasn't good at communicating. It should have been a clear sign, but I ignored it. Clearly, from the posts above, just asking a few questions was enough to get the scammer to decide to not burn the questioner.

I think it's great that there are people who, having identified this, have spent the time it takes to notify the sites and the potential buyers - you've done a great deed! -Kirk

Here's some new postings from Barcelona, Canada? Is that like Paris, Texas? You'll notice the ML 336 with the reserve met at $2000. What a deal! Buyer beware.
http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=johnandretu&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=25

Paul

Here is the latest list of alias usernames posting bogus ads or feedback on Audioweb:

nattsc

davidoi

kevinpc

danres99

mikegus

ttimwr

robciliberti

marchim - ripped off someone already, and may have already been deleted

shadihanna

frumosu - may have been deleted

brandonharris

benpinkston

Here is another E-Bay sale that looks very doubtfull: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&item=1358803422

You should see this guy's Ebay page!