Get ready for a rollercoaster, got a message from discogs, I sold a record for a crazy amount!
You have a new order via Discogs! Order #5266600-2 Buyer: infobo6397 (hrjaeger@mailme.dk) The Cramps - All Women Are Bad (12", Pic) (Enigma (4) - 12ENVPD 19) £110.00
then an immediate follow up message from discogs
Dear Seller, Welcome to Discogs support. We hope this message caught you in good health. We would like to inform you that a customer named Gabi Breuer has successfully processed payment for an order on your store. However, due to our commitment to platform security, we are unable to confirm this transaction. We realize this may be inconvenient, but it is important for the safety of our community. Once we receive your details, our team will verify the information immediately and you will receive an order confirmation email. Please note that if you do not confirm your identity as a real seller, your account may be blocked. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. We need to verify that you are not a robot, so please put a dot instead of a “V” and continue with the verification. Example (besorgt.cоm) org-dlscogss-eu.besorgtVcom/get/81RD57WM09A39/ Thank you for your prompt cooperation.
Oh yes not suspicious at all...
Then pretty rapidly followed by another message, one that I don't have to "replace the V in the url with a . for extra security"...
Hello paulypopex, We've cancelled the order(s) you recently received from infobo6397 at this time. This user has been banned from the site and it's advised you do not continue the transaction with them. Our support staff will be happy to assist with any questions. Thank you!https://support.discogs.com/hc/requests/new?utm_medium=email&utm_source=relationship&utm_campaign=seller-warning Sincerely, Discogs
So no £110 for me...
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