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Buyers Beware Avoid Shawser61 Possibly Fraud

Ok! I bought a Denon DCD-S1 player from Shawser61 on Dec 20th. He hasn't shipped the player and no tracking uploaded by Dec 31st. He also stops responding to queries on Audiogon.

It's possible this seller is fraudulent in nature and a scam / con artist. I have contacted PayPal about this seller also.

Whomever thinking of dealing with him, exercise extreme caution.

Audiogon now blocks the seller information and you don't know where they live, their contact number and their direct email address. Pay Now button will take to PayPal website direct and all the seller information is hidden from buyer.
james_moe
jeff1225
147 posts
 
I never buy from anyone how as not had some interaction with the community...to dangerous.
polk432
1,116 posts
 
A heads up should be posted anywhere it can be seen. Part of a sellers responsibility is to keep the buyer informed throughout the transaction. Maybe this was the only way he could have afforded the vacation in the first place. I think I'd get my money back regardless of the excuse(s). Best of luck.
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ejlif
1,243 posts
 
What's his address maybe one of the members is local and could check him out for you. It's sad to have resort to threats like I will show up at your house if you try to rip me off but believe me that works very well. I've done it and its what it took to get my money refunded.
foster_9
1,610 posts
 
It could be you're simply dealing with a newbie who does not get the importance of timely follow-up/responsiveness in these audio transactions. He may not understand the protocol for selling. That happened to me once with a rookie seller and I panicked too, and started emailing my audio contacts for advice. In the end, I received the gear I paid for, after explaining to the guy how to handle transactions. I hope that's what's going on here.
james_moe OP
9 posts
 
Hello Ejlif,

Audiogon does not send or share the seller name, address, contact number or email address with the buyer. There is only the Pay Now button to pay once the seller updates the total including shipping fees.

It's quite possible this new system is encouraging scammers come out in swarms. So, only local deals from Agon for me from now.

Thanks,
James
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