$2000 Black Apple (?) - scam ?

[chris]

>He's left me on his mailing list, and since than has reported that he had
>an offer for $500, then $1000, and this morning he says he has an offer for
>$2000. I corresponded with him again and he says:
>>ok right now got offer for 2000 from people in uk.  have 2 different  people 
>>in uk that want it for good money. 
>
>This seems completely ludicrous to me --- I know B&H Apples are considered
>desirable by some, but $2000 (and shipping from US->UK)!!!

There is on on eBay right now, known working, although not with black 
drives (but with a working Apple II drive, there are two black B&H drives 
also available for $20 each in another auction). $355 with 15 bids and 20 
hours remaining. The pics aren't loading for me, but the description says 
it is near mint condition. I could see it getting up to $500 before it 
closes, but $2000... I'd be surprised.

The $150 price he asked was probably a good price (I'd have likely taken 
him up on that price). But whether he really has $2000 offers vs he is 
just claiming that to make you feel bad for passing on $150 deal (and 
possibly hoping you are an ignorant collector who will suddenly think the 
thing is worth thousands and offer him $2500 for it).


But who knows, there has been some insane prices on things recently.

-chris
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