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Subject: Re: Collector's Corner..Fraudulent Ebay Auctions ..Set To Close

Author: Dick Schneiders

Date: 20:01:42 07/20/05

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On July 20, 2005 at 18:43:16, James T. Walker wrote:

>
>Hello Steve,
>I have been without internet connection for a while because of the Hurricane
>here and other problems with the cable company.  I'm wondering what tipped you
>off that this may be a scam.  That's a pretty serious accusation.  I'm thinking
>of selling my Mephisto Muchen with the Risc 1MB module.  Do you have any idea
>what I should get for it?
>Thanks,
>Jim


Jim,

I was the one that initially blew the whistle on these two scam auctions, but
SteveB and/or Clive would have noticed them, if I hadn't.  I have been looking
for a Munich board and whenever one shows up on eBay, my interest is piqued.

If you do decide to sell yours, let me know as I might be in the market.  :-)

By the way, I have had a very serious interest in pocket billiards ever since
1964 when I played Willie Mosconi at my university.  I was the reigning straight
(14.1) pool champion at the school and when he came to give an exhibition, I was
chosen to be his fodder for the evening.  Back then many colleges had straight
pool competitions and travelling teams, like they also did in bowling.  He
killed me, of course, even though his skills were diminished because of a minor
stroke (no pun intended).  However, that started me off on a life-long love of
the game.  I am not a very good snooker player, though.  Since we are the same
age and have this common interest, I wondered when you first "got the bug"?

Dick Schneiders



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