Audiogon is becoming the hub for scammers.


In the past 12 years, Audiogon was a great resource for buying used Mcintosh Amps. Recently, it became the hub for scammers listing all kind of Mcintosh gears. I got scammed myself but Paypal and my bank caught it. Audiogon answer was be careful with some of our sellers( what a laughable comment). For now, I will not list or buy till Audiogon find a way to verify the new sellers. Too bad 👎…,,

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Real coincidence this thread popping up since I posted a new thread this morning based on my experience with what I’m certain are scammers on this site, selling McIntosh gear (clearly they are a popular item). Link

 

If I have any concern whatsoever I do a phone call with the buyer or seller. I ask for emails, not just PM’s. I only use paypal. I look up clients address. I do anything necessary to be comfortable before the deal takes place.

Couldn;t agree more with the above. I have noticed most people in this hobby are more than willing to talk on the phone and usually very transparent about what they are selling. If they refuse to chat on the phone, that’s a BIG red flag in my book!