This was another one that posted today, which now looks sold. I sure hope it was legit, but I have a feeling it was not.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisajdh2-b-w-bowers-wilkins-803-d3-speaker
Beware of scam listings - users now have positive feedback.
Historically, it was fairly easy to catch scam listings on Audiogon. The listed prices are usually too low, and the seller typically has zero positive feedback.
More recently, I am seeing more and more listings that I am almost positive are from scammers. The prices are still quite low, but now, the users have positive feedback scores from years ago. I’m also seeing that some of these listings are using the same photos from past sales that surface on hifishark.com.
Be extra careful these days. If the prices seem too good to be true, do your due diligence and ignore or investigate. And as much as a good price from a seller may make you want to press the “buy now” button, it is always a good idea to contact them first and discuss things over the phone.
Here are a few listings that look fishy:
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I have reported very questionable listings to Audiogon in the past and each time they have taken the ads down. Having said that sometimes people need to make a quick sale or they don’t research used pricing. You can protect yourself with PayPal as long as you don’t use the friends and family option. |
Thanks for the new scam warning. @sbank , don't get me started on no phone communication allowed. I think everyone would like to talk when involved in a big ticket sale. |
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