[Amps] Alpha 77dx

[John Becker]

> I have sent 2 messages thru eBay asking info about the amplifier and have
> not received a reply from the seller back thru eBay.  A direct message
> looking like a typical eBay reply was sent from a possible bogus sender
> answering my question and also offered it to me for a Buy It Now for $4000.
> I had not asked for a Buy It Now.  He wanted the money deposited in a New
> York Bank account and then would have his friend ship the amplifier to me.
>
> No messages have been replied thru eBay yet.
>
> Beware of a possible scam.  PayPal protection is for only $2000 and he does
> not offer shipping insurance.  Seller does not have much history also.
>
> ALPHA 77DX HIGH POWER RF HAM AMPLIFIER (290236449389)
>   
Last year I was watching eBay for a Henry amplifier. I encountered 
several scam offerings of the Henry 5K, so this does go on. In addition, 
after purchasing a 3CX1200A7 tube on eBay, I received a couple of scam 
messages trying to get me to send my payment to a different person. eBay 
is generally safe to use, but just be sure to follow their established 
procedures. If you get a message that doesn't look legitimate, trust 
your instincts and ignore it.

73,

John, K9MM