Sorry my skepticism runs deeper than that, and not just on this auction. A picture of his, or his friends, Empeg’s serial number only proves it exists. It does not mean he’ll send it to you.

Trust in only earned. Unfortunately for him he has not had that opportunity (supposedly). Perhaps he might consider sending the Empeg to a “trusted” person and receive payment once the person has the unit. Or send it COD (which I guess is what I just described).