Latest eBay BS (OT?)

[Chuck Guzis]

On 17 Jan 2007 at 21:18, Mike Gemeny wrote:

> On Jan 11 '07 I had placed a bid as the only bidder on an item with no
> reserve. eBay later told me that: 
> 
> "We're writing to let you know that eBay has ended the following item
> you were bidding on because the item appears to have been listed 
> without the account holder's permission: <snip>

Thank your lucky stars that they did.  I don't know how often it 
comes up with vintage computer gear, but it happens regularly with 
high-priced musical instruments.  Some lowlife hijacks an account and 
lists an item using either photos from the web (sometime they're 
manufacturer's photos) or another auction.

You send your money--and nothing.

Cheers,
Chuck