If this is indeed the frame, I feel that Orangeology should at least in part accept part of the blame. When will it ever dawn upon people that there is no logical reason why a frame of this age should ever be without a fork. If the fork is not there, simply stay away. It is as simple as that. That Ebay/PP will side with the buyer every time is not the matter here, it is more a matter of owning up for one's lack of thought.

Sorry for the tough point of view Orangeology, but I feel it had to be said. I can assure you that many others are thinking the exact same thing but do not dare say it.