Hello,  I wouldn't get too excited about the 9" music box on eBay for
$47,000 unless, of course, the bidder was serious.

There are many scams on eBay and I think this was one.  The 'seller'
takes the pictures and description from someone else's auction and a
few months later puts the same item (virtual) up for sale.  The buyer
sends the money (payment method=other -- let me guess, Western Union)
and of course never sees the item.

One should watch out for sellers with top merchandise, history (0) and
address (on ebay.com) outside the USA; London is a favorite.

My guess is that someone just bid it high to scam the scammer.

Best wishes
Mike Moran

P.S.:  It didn't sell the previous time at starting bid of only £1000.