This whole thread is starting to make me laugh! I see no "RED FLAGS" with this auction whatsoever.
The seller states: "...local pickup only (no shipping)." and "Cash only (no cashier checks) will be accepted on buyers approval of item. Wire money directly to my bank."
If I was selling my Confente (two numbers before the frame being auctioned) I'd have the buyer (or his representative) look over the frame and then, upon their approval of the frame, give me the CASH. There's no way I'd pack up a frame worth $4500 plus and send it off with a shipper... no way. And yes, if a complete Confente went for $8,000 on eBay more than a few years ago (a CR member was the buyer), then the frame might actually be worth $4500... if you want to own a Confente that is.
Time for the list to take their chill pill.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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