wrote:
A guy showed up at the shop door today with a pick-up load of new
equipment to sell. It probably wasn't a scam as the truck was painted
with the same logo/brand as the equipment. Anyway, the story was that
the items were left from the trade show and they wanted to sell them
rather than return them to the head office or sit on them. Can't
remember the exact brand but it was familiar but not major label.

Danger, classic scam technique there, pretty much word for word...

He wanted $ 4600 for the lot. I said all I could go was $ 2500 which he
passed on. Didn't need it and didn't have time to try and sell on e-bay.

What would you have done (and I know you can't see the stuff)? One
generator would have been nice but the rest was a little too much to
take on a whim.


Did he give you a local address and phone number where he could be reached
in case you had a problem?

I didn't think so.

I don't buy much where I have to make up my mind in a very short time.
Particularly when you are talking seven grand. Unless it is something you
are totally familiar with, and know it is worth the money.

You should pat yourself on the back. And the wallet. Ya dun good.

Steve