From raytclark@netzero.net Tue Jan 27 04:35:24 2004
Subject:OT - Ebay Scams

Just wanted to take a little space to show what ebay scams look
like. I hope the group isn't offended in my attempt to educate.
But he seems to be targeting musicians. Be sure to check the other
postings of this site if it is still up.

PORSCHE FS EVOLUTION BIKE is at $10,099.00
Nexstar 9 1/4 Inch GPS Telescope Schmidt at $6766.66

Go to http://cgi.ebay.com
Search for auction number 3700229186 Kurzweil 2600x synth

Below is the email a friend sent me;

Why would a guy with ZERO feedback show up with 20+ Kurzeil K26000's
on eBay?

No dealer could get that commitment from Kurzweil! A new dealer
MIGHT get ONE on consignment, and all the prime dealerships (in
metro areas) are already dealers!

Where could this be coming from .....

"Email me first" is the come on... in the end they will ask for the
buyer to put the money into a account that cannot be revoked.

They have already attempted this with the Photography buffs on eBay.
(Items typically were Canon 10d and Nikon 1D... etc. last year.)

They target 'big ticket items". They know what greed will do....

Just wanted folks to be aware and be careful. Ebay isn't able to
protect us on their own. BTW: They have been notified, but the site
is still up!

Thanks for everyone consideration, and my apologies to those
offended.

Ray