caveat emptor

"Roxy54 you owe Tgyeti an apology, he/she
was simply trying to be helpful. Caveat emptor indeed!"

No, I don't think that I owe him an apology. His concern is valid, and it may indeed be a fraudulent ad, but his cryptic post was not helpful. Now that he has identified the poster, it is helpful, and I give him full credit.

I also have noticed adds with recycled pictures. One idea, which I have not tried, is to ask a public question that raises your suspicion. That way everyone visiting the ad is alerted to your suspicion. If the seller is legitimate they will want to clarify or address the issue. Has any one tried this?

I don't think an apology is owed either. If you have something to say, say it, no need to be cute and cryptic.

Snofun - agreed. I was being "cute and cryptic" to try and save a little face if the ad happened to be legit.
Mcloughlin - I did ask a public question in the ad, though "he" deleted the question.

..... and now the ad is gone. Yep, fraud.

..... and now the ad is gone. Yep, fraud.
Tgyeti

Gone, as in Sold.

Esoteric DV-60 Universal SACD/CD/DVD Player [Expired]
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Listed August 2, 2013 12:40pm
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Time Left: Listing Sold
Ended: 8/5 at 12:53pm

Asking Price: $1,650.00
New Retail Price: $6,500.00Condition 9/10 ?Help

Pay methods PayPal

Ships from Medical Springs, OR 97814
Ships to Worldwide
Shipping dimensions 49 lbs
Shipping paid by Buyer Pays
Shipping methods UPS, USPS
Original accessories Remote Control, Manual

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/cd-sacd-players-esoteric-dv-60-universal-sacd-cd-dvd-player-2013-08-02-digital-97814-medical-springs-or

I have trouble calling the ad a scam. How would the seller get away with the crime by accepting PayPal for Payment?
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