I have some sense of what a $25,000 chronograph might be, but please tell us more about this cocktail shaker? what era? what material?

maybe I'll find one for your friend at a flea market.

Jeff

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: Similar sort of thing happened to a friend of
: mine - that time it was a $25,000 cocktail
: shaker! The spoofers even went as far as
: suggesting an Escrow Agent with a very
: official looking web site in the UK (Prime
: Trustees Ltd). The Agency was also a scam
: but fortunately we managed to understand
: what was going on and walk away.

: Rules seem to be: 1. Never reply to unsolicited
: emails offering goods.
: 2. If you are tempted to reply do it through
: the eBay 'contact seller' link.
: 3. If the seller suggests an Escrow Agent be
: very careful. Always insist on using an
: Escrow Agent you have selected. You can
: check these out with eBay: spoof@ebay.com
: 4. More interesting reading at link below.

: I don't think it is Heuers they are targeting
: but any high value item with lots of bidders
: - preying on the people who think they
: missed the chance of a lifetime.