Unusual ebay item

Linton · 10-02-07, 05:46 PM

This is a must for all you modellers!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Unfinished-Pr...QQcmdZViewItem

10-02-07, 07:03 PM

Bugger , I missed it , Ive been hunting for something like that to challenge my skills for years

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

SUBMAN1 · 10-02-07, 07:07 PM

I can't beleive someone would buy that. That guy probably had a friend buy it as a joke / publicity stunt.

-S

Skybird · 10-02-07, 07:23 PM

It's just me, selling my alter ego by using a pseudonym.

bookworm_020 · 10-02-07, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

It's just me, selling my alter ego by using a pseudonym.

What are you doing in Western Australia???

I woder what my wife would think if I had put a bid on it!:hmm:

kiwi_2005 · 10-03-07, 12:22 AM

Ive seen a few stupid items sold on the main kiwi auctions, Trademe.co.nz

Some comes to mind...

Empty coke bottle minus the cap <- actual Title.
ex wifes underwear (unwashed) <-- actual Title.
Last ciggarette (BUTT) by a quitter, butt sealed in a glass case where bidding went up to $600.

Chucked out ex hubbies clothes still outside on the lawn in the mud. Her auction sold $300+ .

Some idiots will buy anything form an auction providing you have given a good enough reason to sell it. And then again some are just frigging perverts!

Trademe is a true success story in our country. Back in 1999 a young guy named Sam Morgan borrowed $600, of a mate, Sam a programmer created the Trademe website (first online auction site in NZ) and had 3 working around the clock running it. In 2006 he sold Trademe for 700 Million to Fairfax Australia.

10-03-07, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Ive seen a few stupid items sold on the main kiwi auctions, Trademe.co.nz

Some comes to mind...

Empty coke bottle minus the cap <- actual Title.
ex wifes underwear (unwashed) <-- actual Title.
Last ciggarette (BUTT) by a quitter, butt sealed in a glass case where bidding went up to $600.

Chucked out ex hubbies clothes still outside on the lawn in the mud. Her auction sold $300+ .

Some idiots will buy anything form an auction providing you have given a good enough reason to sell it. And then again some are just frigging perverts!

Trademe is a true success story in our country. Back in 1999 a young guy named Sam Morgan borrowed $600, of a mate, Sam a programmer created the Trademe website (first online auction site in NZ) and had 3 working around the clock running it. In 2006 he sold Trademe for 700 Million to Fairfax Australia.

Proves this statement more than true:

"If you nail together two things that have never been nailed together before,

some schmuck will buy it from you."

--- Lenny Bruce

STEED · 10-03-07, 03:00 PM

People are so dumb they would buy BLEEP if you rapped it up in a nice way.

August · 10-03-07, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Last ciggarette (BUTT) by a quitter, butt sealed in a glass case where bidding went up to $600.

Damn! I quit cigarettes and you're telling me I missed the chance to make money off of it?

Kapitan_Phillips · 10-03-07, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

People are so dumb they would buy BLEEP if you rapped it up in a nice way.

:hmm::hmm:

bookworm_020 · 10-03-07, 08:37 PM

I remeber people selling sealed containers containing wind from Hurricane Katrina!

Someone sold their Soul!

Various bits of burnt toast!

Right up to someone trying to sell an old aircraft carrier!

bradclark1 · 10-03-07, 08:47 PM

He never paid. He got a negative rating from the seller.

STEED · 10-04-07, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

People are so dumb they would buy BLEEP if you rapped it up in a nice way.

:hmm::hmm:

You don't want to know trust me.

seafarer · 10-04-07, 01:04 PM

And don't forget the famous XBox box, which ultimately sold for far more then the new XBox's were going for. And the auction clearly said it was an XBox box, not an actual XBox.

Always remember the line from Ron White: "you can't fix stupid".

P.S. This was the original listing:
"Up for auction is a mint condition, limited edition Xbox box. It has No scuffs or marks and looks rather nice. Use it to impress your friends by making them think you have a spiffing brand new crystal xbox sat at home, or carry it around town in a see through carrier bag to be the envy of geeks everywhere. This is the must have accesory for gamers."

The winning bid was £115.00 (starting bid was £0.01), but the seller killed the deal when it was apparent that the bidder was too stupid to actually read what they were bidding on.

10-02-07, 05:46 PM	#1
Linton Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Unusual ebay item This is a must for all you modellers! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Unfinished-Pr...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ http://lintonsview.blogspot.com/

10-02-07, 07:07 PM	#3
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't beleive someone would buy that. That guy probably had a friend buy it as a joke / publicity stunt. -S __________________

10-02-07, 07:23 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,629 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It's just me, selling my alter ego by using a pseudonym. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-03-07, 12:22 AM	#6
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Ive seen a few stupid items sold on the main kiwi auctions, Trademe.co.nz Some comes to mind... Empty coke bottle minus the cap <- actual Title. ex wifes underwear (unwashed) <-- actual Title. Last ciggarette (BUTT) by a quitter, butt sealed in a glass case where bidding went up to $600. Chucked out ex hubbies clothes still outside on the lawn in the mud. Her auction sold $300+ . Some idiots will buy anything form an auction providing you have given a good enough reason to sell it. And then again some are just frigging perverts! Trademe is a true success story in our country. Back in 1999 a young guy named Sam Morgan borrowed $600, of a mate, Sam a programmer created the Trademe website (first online auction site in NZ) and had 3 working around the clock running it. In 2006 he sold Trademe for 700 Million to Fairfax Australia. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others. Last edited by kiwi_2005; 10-03-07 at 12:56 AM.

10-03-07, 03:00 PM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	People are so dumb they would buy BLEEP if you rapped it up in a nice way. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-02-07, 07:03 PM	#2
darius359au Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Bugger , I missed it , Ive been hunting for something like that to challenge my skills for years :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

10-03-07, 08:37 PM	#11
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I remeber people selling sealed containers containing wind from Hurricane Katrina! Someone sold their Soul! Various bits of burnt toast! Right up to someone trying to sell an old aircraft carrier! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

10-03-07, 08:47 PM	#12
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	He never paid. He got a negative rating from the seller.

10-04-07, 01:04 PM	#14
seafarer Commodore Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 622 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And don't forget the famous XBox box, which ultimately sold for far more then the new XBox's were going for. And the auction clearly said it was an XBox box, not an actual XBox. Always remember the line from Ron White: "you can't fix stupid". P.S. This was the original listing: "Up for auction is a mint condition, limited edition Xbox box. It has No scuffs or marks and looks rather nice. Use it to impress your friends by making them think you have a spiffing brand new crystal xbox sat at home, or carry it around town in a see through carrier bag to be the envy of geeks everywhere. This is the must have accesory for gamers." The winning bid was £115.00 (starting bid was £0.01), but the seller killed the deal when it was apparent that the bidder was too stupid to actually read what they were bidding on.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode