Gee, I thought this was America? Seller has a right to set any price they believe their item to be worth, no matter how unreasonable. Conversely, a buyer has a right to pay how ever much they like, no matter how absurd. The market will decide the outcome.
What scam? Don't like what something is bringing, stop bidding.
Geez.
Ted, just my opinion; happy to be a part of the free enterprise system.