Buyer Beware of Late Part 2


O.K., so I realize it's not Audiogon's job to protect us from our own stupidity, but the scammers keep coming! The latest was by Kokilo and Smith00, both advertising B&W speakers at super discount pricing (red flag #1) with no feedback (red flag #2). This time, however, Kokilo listed an Iowa zipcode, right in my neck of the woods, so I thought I'd have some fun. I replied that I wanted the speakers and would pay cash, but would pick them up in person, please reply. No answer. I sent another email stating that Audiogon had given me his address (they don't, just for the record) and I was on my way to pick them up. No answer. I then told him that my brother-in-law, an Iowa State Patrol officer would be with me and not to be alarmed when his patrol car pulls up in front of this house. No answer again! My last email stated I was on my way and have the speakers ready to go. What a surpise..no answer! As of last night, he had "sale pending" and now, he's no longer a member of Audiogon. I really hope no one sent this thief any $. Buyer beware, don't be stupid, know who you're dealing with.
dave43
Yes, I wrote audiogon and also told them about Trazis, Nautillusnr1, Democco, Jnejja, and Alivealive. They all have very minimal feedback and it all relates to each other. I'm sure it's one person setting up feedback so he can scam. I bet that all of the above names are related to the ones that you have listed.

Thanks for starting this thread. This will hopefully help get rid of the scammers..
we need more members like you to make this side clean and healthy for music lover
"Trazis, Nautillusnr1, Democco, Jnejja, and Alivealive" plus Nobini and Pinichio were all the same person. Good job guys! We must be vigilant against this type of stuff.

On a similar but different note. I won an auction a week ago. No reserve and I won with a fairly low price. Maybe 15% less than fair market. The seller wont reply to emails.

Before you say "give 'em ample time." He has answered a friend twice about another item he is selling. He just wont reply to mine. Should I let him off the hook? (he probably wanted more $) He has more positive feedback than I do BTW, but also one negative. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Nice Job..just curious..I would guess that none of these guys ever posted what you would concider a real picture of any of the equipment..or did they?..Im sure they could find other pics to lift, but that would give them away even quicker if someone spotted their speakers in the ad that these bums post.