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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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valleyplastic
149 posts
 
I hear you. I find myself asking these new members with O feedback if they will ship and use Escrow. Of the few I have contacted most reply no or I get no reply at all. We were all new at one time and it is more difficult today then what is was in the past. It does make it tough on new members that are legit and want to get started in buying and selling in this crazy hobby.
dlstephenson
121 posts
 
Hey if its to good to be true and you cant phone the seller or get a location, ITS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE!
pescolar
128 posts
 
Hello every one !
Is there anyone know anything about this specific member who posted a cremona auditor speaker for sale for a $ 1,000 last Nov.24,2005.well as you said it is so hard for some of us (buyer)to decide if we are going to purchase item from a seller who have a zero FB,but we always want to be the first
buyer to an item which at very low price.Anyway i did not get lucky on this one,IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE GOT VICTIMIZED BY THIS USERNAME Karenmaguire ?Please let me know.Thanks.
jmslaw
95 posts
 
Wow, your post was allowed? I posted regarding the same concerns last week and was blocked. I knew the B&W speakers were too good to be true so I questioned the seller and asked for a phone #. He replied that he is deaf and cannot use a phone. Maybe that's why the B&W's bright highs don't bother him!!! There appears to be a proliferation of these new members with deals that are questionable. I pray that management can prevent this from suffering the same b.s. as Ebay and Audioweb.
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
I agree with Thanhn387

COD is an excellent way to insure a legitimate transaction with a zero feedback seller. Personally, I think FedEx has the best COD system (Air only, doesn't apply to FedEx Ground).

You can use FedEx "Express Saver" up to 150 lbs., the cheapest air service (3 day guaranteed). COD costs $4.50 more and here's what you get as a seller: Before handing over the item, FedEx will collect ONLY a certified or cashiers check from the buyer made out to you the seller. Ask the buyer for the bank's name, phone number, and the check number after he draws it so you can call the bank and verify its authenticity before delivery. FedEx will then overnight the check back to you (no extra charge) so you can deposit it the next day.

If you are the buyer, this is a way of assuring the seller that you have made the payment, that it is not counterfeit, and that he'll have it the next day.
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