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Guys, this is a pattern that's been going on for a while on audiogon. They are all scams. It's always some desirable item that's listed at least half of the going market rate, coming out of England or Europe with no feedback record. I've also seen it on SME V tonearm (listed at under $1500, way too low) and most recently a Koetsu Rosewood Platinum (reusing the same photo from a LEGIT audiogon seller that I happened to remember from YEARS ago; something like $1400, again way too low). Inevitably they'll ask for a wire transfer payment.
The combination of too-good-to-be-true, no feedback, and coming outside USA flags it as a scam period; no need for further discussion. I'd advise you to not even waste your time trying to work out something "safe" with the seller or asking for more pics, etc -- it's simply a waste of time as they do not have the item and have no intentions other that to steal your money.
The combination of too-good-to-be-true, no feedback, and coming outside USA flags it as a scam period; no need for further discussion. I'd advise you to not even waste your time trying to work out something "safe" with the seller or asking for more pics, etc -- it's simply a waste of time as they do not have the item and have no intentions other that to steal your money.