On Tue, 06 Jul 2004 01:47:07 GMT, marco wrote:

Yes, if the story is true, it is unfortunate the seller got taken.

I myself would not have done business with someone with only
three feedbacks for the $ 1,000 + test gear unless the buyer
wired my money to the bank directly so there would be a paper trail.

If he says no then fine.

I've been using the ebay for four years and not one gotten burned,
always try to deal with established sellers.

Both parties should set terms and conditions which they are
comfortable with. Do not depend on "the system" to protect you, but
make certain there is a paper trail for the transaction, and keep a
log of every step along with papers, and a record of all facts,
numbers, etc.

If anything about the transaction makes you queasy, reconsider dealing
with them. Whatever item you want will pop up on eBay again.

Happy trails,
Gary (net.yogi.bear)
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