18 Jan
2007
18 Jan
'07
2:50 a.m.
On 17 Jan 2007 at 21:18, Mike Gemeny wrote:
On Jan 11 '07 I had placed a bid as the only
bidder on an item with no
reserve. eBay later told me that:
"We're writing to let you know that eBay has ended the following item
you were bidding on because the item appears to have been listed
without the account holder's permission: <snip>
Thank your lucky stars that they did. I don't know how often it
comes up with vintage computer gear, but it happens regularly with
high-priced musical instruments. Some lowlife hijacks an account and
lists an item using either photos from the web (sometime they're
manufacturer's photos) or another auction.
You send your money--and nothing.
Cheers,
Chuck