Hi folks,
I recently made my first ever bid on Flea-bay and came in 2nd. After
the auction ended, I got this email from " (I've
edited names & #s only):
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Dear z,

***Do not reply to this email . Contact the seller at this e-mail
address : *** You expressed interest in an item titled "xxx"
(Item xxx) by bidding, however the auction has ended with another
member as the high bidder. In compliance with eBay policy, the seller
of that item is making this Second Chance Offer to you at your bid
price of US $x.00 . The seller has issued this Second Chance Offer
because either the winning bidder was unable to complete the
transaction. If you accept this offer, you will be able to exchange
Feedback with the seller and will be eligible for eBay services
associated with a transaction, such as fraud protection. To purchase
this item, don't reply to this mail, just contact the seller at
. Thank you, eBay, Inc ***Do not reply to this email .
Contact the seller at this e-mail address : ***

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Thank you,
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Scam or real? What think you? Has anyone ever gotten one of these? Did
you follow up? Did it work out? Please post to group and not
privately.

Thanks a heap,

Mikey
Nova Music Productions