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If it's new it is definitely a rip if it's being sold for less than cost.
It would be sold AT cost only if it was a discontinued product that no one wanted.

If it's used that's a whole different ball game.

You can get used stuff for %50 retail often (I know cuz that's what I sell most of my stuff for)

Most rip-offs offer new items,

although used rip-offs are common they are usually done by lowlifes of a different caliber with no or obvious negative feedback.
 
Hmmm I just ordered an Air off Ebay - new for $1600 and included a superdrive. I wonder if its a scam, they are supposedly shipping it on Thursday.

Feedback on account was good etc. Paid through paypal with AMEX.
 
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