Do you trust Audiogon?


Recently, I came close to purchasing a five-figure item on Audiogon.  After quickly agreeing on a price, the seller did several things that caused me concern.  Some of them involved proposed violations of banking laws, and others were clear violations of Audiogon's own regulations.  I realized that this wasn't someone I should trust, and I might be receiving a box of rocks or a broken item, and I'd never again hear from the seller.  I killed the deal and reported this to Audiogon.  To my amazement, the seller's account and his listing are intact.
How does this protect honest buyers from predators?
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Yes, I trust Audiogon.   Do I do due diligence, yes.   If something is not right, then pass on the deal.   It sounds like you accepted responsibility and did the right thing.  
I believe OP was probably talking about an IRS issue related to bank deposit reporting requirements. A reasonable misstatement I think. 
I question the OP's cred if he is unwilling to out the perpetrator.

If I had a larger transaction on line (dubious idea to begin with)
I would pay a local retailer with cred to inspect the item and
turn over my payment or let someone not move forward .
@drastic,

“I killed the deal and reported this to Audiogon - what was Audiogon response to your email? 

Audiogon customer service has been outstanding. And yes, I completely trust Audiogon selling / buying process but I also do my due diligence to weed out disingenuous folks.