"THAT" auction site

Most of us "experianced" buyers and sellers know of that certain auction site. And, we also know that we can sometimes find a good deal ... other times, not so. Here is one of those times...

Search for listing #170520492223. I prefer not to post a direct link.

I don't know this seller. He's selling a recent Micro-Trains weathered release at $6.05 over MSRP. These are NOT sold out. So... I sent him this little message...

"Hello, How are you? Okay... I'm curious. Why are you selling this for $6.05 over retail pricing? These are very easy to get for $10.00 less than what you're selling them for. Thanks"

The seller's reply...

"Then you can buy them there, not here. I sell for what I think I can get, 95% of the time, some body does not know pricing, or see's an item he just has to have, or an item that is scarce, Thanks Curious"

Well... at least his reply is honest. But... disappointing.

Folks... please be careful and research before spending your hard-earned $ on our hobby.

Hi Alex

Not too unusual on that site. That is why some of us refer to it a e-Pray or maybe e-Prey.

Buyer beware is always a good moto when purchasing anything anywhere.

cheerz Garth

Garth... that's why I prefer to either trade or sell with folks that I "know" through Z Central Station.

Oh... I posted the same thread on Trainboard.com. It didn't stay posted for more than a hour. Can you say, "delete"?