A few weeks ago there was a listing for a fairly expensive (slightly niche mower content) item that was up for auction but had an email to request a BIN.

I was interested but the listing disappeared before the end of the auction.

Last night it was back with 2 days to run and one or two bids. I emailed requesting the BIN price and I got a reply along with extra pictures which were obviously taken a number of weeks ago.
The BIN price is really good (still ££££) and includes delivery within the UK but the seller insists that the sale goes through eBay and that there is a 14 day refund policy. No mention of cash only payment.

The thing is the listing has disappeared again from everywhere inc completed listings.

I’ve emailed this morning requesting clarification of a couple of points but no reply yet.

Should alarm bells be ringing?

Haha… decided to investigate so emailed asking him to call re payment.
Had a call within 10 mins from a Russian sounding chap who apparently was in Aberdeen!
With alarm bells ringing wildly I told him I’d have a think about it and hung up. Quick google of aberdeen + ebay + scam reveals a number of hits.
In handsight I don’t think I’ll bother!