Regarding: <http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3596423832&category=11115>
>>Slightly off topic, but is it 'safe' to buy things from Ebay? I just noticed a dual 2gig >>G5 with 500 gig of 7200rpm drives, an apple 23 inch cinema display and all the >>other bells and whistles going for $3800. > > Usually if it's too good to be true, it probably is! > > There are a number of e-bay con artists selling either stuff that doesn't exist, or stuff > that's stolen. My rule is usually don't spend more than you can afford to lose. Definitiely a scam of sorts. Important points with this particular one: "Note: This listing is restricted to pre-approved bidders or buyers only. Email the seller to be placed on the pre-approved bidder/buyer list. " (ie: Please sign up for our spam list and get hassled to buy all sorts of junk :) and the Feedback shows that bob6960_0 apparently hasn't ever sold anything on Ebay (but has bought an odd assortment of Xbox and elctronics gear). Identity fraud on eBay is a potential problem to watch out for. (ie: sellers hijacking someone's account that has reasonable positive feedback) I've used eBay a number of times with no problems whatsoever, but you do need to be able to spot a scam, and do your homework. I'd _always_ contact the seller prior to placing a bid, and prefer to "buy local", so I can see the goods before parting with my hard-earned. My 1.8c -- Steve Woods <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Systems Engineer <http://www.scibi.com.au> SciBi Computing Pty Ltd Ph: 0411 258 619 ABN: 19 105 976 654 ACN: 105 976 654
