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warshawlawbut for that kind of bank, I would not buy it absent a third party (of my choice) opining on its authenticity. Set up an escrow of the funds with a real escrow agent and properly drawn escrow instructions, let an expert view the item, and close the deal if the item checks out.
Why does this sort of thing come up over and over again? It is really true that no one has ever gone broke underestimating the intelligence of the American consumer?