Try this one then, it was in response to an advert on Gumtree:
http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/melb...7/6287357.html
The price is not visible in this link, but it was $650. Intrigued, I replied as follows (that's me in blue)
Hi,
Saw this post dated 8 Nov. Is the telescope sold?
Thanks................
Subject: Re: Your Gumtree Melbourne ad #6287357: Meade Lx200 Emc 12 Telescope With Accs
hello, is still for sale,the price for one telescope is 650 $, with all shipping taxes included.
The product is brand new in box,factory sealed ,all standard accessories included,1 year warranty from the producer.
so, if you want to buy send me your full name and shipp adres to forward them to eBay Security and start the transaction and shipping throught DHL service.
then you will be contacted by them with the rest of the deal(payment and shipping detailles).
the shipping will take 48 hours with DHL service.
thank you ..............................
Hi,
Your location is given as Sydney, is pickup available?
Also, I am puzzled, what has this got to do with eBay?
Thanks........................
I shipp from Italy right now, and we use eBay because is a secure service and fast....and the payment you will send to them not me ..
thank you and if you want to buy send me your full name and shipp adress to forward them to eBay Security and DHL service to start the transaction
thank you
I thought it was all too good to be true, and did not bite. What do you think?
Geoff