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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: smokester on January 04, 2012, 07:15:20 AM
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Every now and then I bump into something on Ebay that confuses the hell out of me. Like the £25 Waterstones (Bookshop) gift voucher that sold for £28, or this that I have just been looking at that I can't figure out:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seagate-ST9750420AS-750GB-SATA-Laptop-Hard-Disk-Drive-/160586585845?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item2563b4d6f5
Why so odd? Well, here on Amazon it's £850 cheaper:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-Momentus-ST9750420AS-internal-SATA-300/dp/B004MME0N0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325684302&sr=8-1
Not only that but they have already sold 9?! I thought it may be for a pack of 10 or something but I can't see that it is. What gives?
The only conclusion I can draw from this is, either they just wait for extremely gullible people to pass by or it's some kind of money laundering operation.
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i did see this whilst looking for a hdd.
i assumed it was a mistake but they advertise similar items at the same price :-\ :-\
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Yeah this is really odd. I was checking their feedback and there is no sign of any purchases with this sort of high value. In fact, I saw this previous transaction with them which is still available, that is actually a very good deal:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170661094251
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lol, better grab that tenth one before its gone! if it's a mistake, the seller should have noticed it by now.
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I don't sell anything on Ebay so I would know for sure, but do they have to set items up separately for mobile view etc? I ask as I bought some screen protectors for my phone a little while ago and when I looked via my phone app they were £1.85 for 5 with free delivery. I bought them but as soon as I had the postage went up to £5? I was just about to message them and let rip when I noticed that continuing to the next stop the postage went back to being free. I can only assume then that cross platform Ebay can screw up how it displays.
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i use Gumtree to view local items.
I do buy off ebay occasionally, hate selling on though.
last item was a revamped Desktop pc.
a night mare.
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what a bargain
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-500GB-SATA-Laptop-Hard-Drive-HM500JJ-7200RPM-/150587498398?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item230fb6df9e (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-500GB-SATA-Laptop-Hard-Drive-HM500JJ-7200RPM-/150587498398?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item230fb6df9e)
;D ;D ;D snap it up before it go's
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But of the 8 Sold
Most = £47.75 ?!?!
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But of the 8 Sold
Most = £47.75 ?!?!
The urge to press the "buy it now" button to see what happens, is becoming irresistible.
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::) i have often thought of sending a message but have chickened out ;D ;D
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What a fantastic pinstripe suit...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mens-suit-ermenegildo-zegna-grey-pin-stripe-/180870209935?pt=UK_Men_s_Suits_Tailoring&hash=item2a1cb4618f
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::) :o total f** up ;D ;D
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::) :o total f** up ;D ;D
It's a shame they have a starting bid otherwise I'd have tried to snatch it for 99p as I'm sure no one else would be interested.
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It's a shame they have a starting bid otherwise I'd have tried to snatch it for 99p as I'm sure no one else would be interested.
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Ok, I have another one that is confusing me.
I was looking for a cheap 64gb flash drive and found these that apparently come from Singapore (I think):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/64GB-USB-Leather-Pen-Thumb-Memory-Flash-Stick-Drive-/110950910199?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d53088f7
The thing is that the guy only has a feedback of 10, yet it states that 44 of these have already been sold? That would mean just on this item 34 people couldn't be bothered to leave feedback and he also has another whopping 256gb drive that has sold 14 lots. Another weird thing is that the feedback that has been left is all for the same Nokia battery and by a handful of the same people?
It all looks very suspicious to me. Can anyone think of legitimate reasons for the anomalies?
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All sold within the last 4 days ?
They have not got them yet ?
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I think this explains it:
http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/BEWARE-of-FAKE-128GB-256GB-USB-Flash-Drives-on-eBay?ugid=10000000001236067
I'm glad I hesitated there as I usually just jump in when I see a bargain.
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well i have never seen that page or similar before.
must keep that in mind when purchasing from ebay
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This guy states on his page that his items are 100% authentic (although he goes on to misspell "carriage" which might say something). If these are genuine then TH has taken to stitching the most pathetic labels on with the most unprofessional stitching I have ever seen.
Is that the fashion nowadays? I think not and why he'd put the most obvious image of a Turkish knock-off in the auction's description, is probably because he's totally clueless (assuming he is a "he").
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOMMY-HILFIGER-28-WAIST-34-LEG-BLUE-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-REF-C497-/170916437508?pt=UK_Men_s_Jeans&hash=item27cb69de04
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^They weren't even trying. ::)
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What's worse is they are godawful jeans that even Primark would be ashamed to sell.
They remind me of Bananarama for some reason.
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Nah, Dexys Midnight Runners ;D
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Nah, Dexys Midnight Runners ;D
Yeah, I had that thought too.
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I reported those jeans as I was miffed that he seller stated he only sold authentic clothes. Had he left it to the buyers to figure out, I wouldn't have cared.
Now eBay have mailed me and asked me to be a regular grass as they said I seem to have an extensive knowledge of Hilfiger. "Seem"? pfftt!
I agreed so now I have the power of a Hall Monitor. Beware.
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Play on playa!
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Now eBay have mailed me and asked me to be a regular grass as they said I seem to have an extensive knowledge of Hilfiger. "Seem"? pfftt!
I agreed so now I have the power of a Hall Monitor. Beware.
smokester might turn into a fashion consultant! :o :D
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smokester might turn into a fashion consultant! :o :D
"might"? Pfftt!
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Church-Netbook-Dell-Inspiron-Mini-1018-10-1-1-66-GHz-WIndows-7-RRP-1995-/190819704511?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item2c6dbd9ebf (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Church-Netbook-Dell-Inspiron-Mini-1018-10-1-1-66-GHz-WIndows-7-RRP-1995-/190819704511?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item2c6dbd9ebf)
nice price for church music
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Church-Netbook-Dell-Inspiron-Mini-1018-10-1-1-66-GHz-WIndows-7-RRP-1995-/190819704511?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item2c6dbd9ebf (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Church-Netbook-Dell-Inspiron-Mini-1018-10-1-1-66-GHz-WIndows-7-RRP-1995-/190819704511?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item2c6dbd9ebf)
nice price for church music
Worth no more than about £150 too. They really need to open the prayer software if they want that £695 they're asking.
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No wonder it didn't sell. Now if it came complete with a miracle or two, you might be talking serious money...
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RRP £1995!
On what planet ?!?!
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I don't know about in the UK, but here in the US, that wouldn't be legit. Finding the music and/or the lyrics to project on a screen is not the hard part. Any modern worship song is copy-written and trademarked and the church entity needs to be licensed to use it in a service. A church is a business like any other, albeit not-for-profit, and still needs to follow the same copyright and trademarked laws.
That aside, just having the OS, office, and A/V (and any other software) installed does not mean it is licensed, and even if it is, more often than not, software licenses aren't transferable. If a church entity wants to do things right, this is not the way to go.
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I don't know about in the UK, but here in the US, that wouldn't be legit. Finding the music and/or the lyrics to project on a screen is not the hard part. Any modern worship song is copy-written and trademarked and the church entity needs to be licensed to use it in a service. A church is a business like any other, albeit not-for-profit, and still needs to follow the same copyright and trademarked laws.
That aside, just having the OS, office, and A/V (and any other software) installed does not mean it is licensed, and even if it is, more often than not, software licenses aren't transferable. If a church entity wants to do things right, this is not the way to go.
I think that would have been covered by the original sale from Kevin Mayhew, and also why it was worth 2k. I can't see how any of the licenses would be transferable though?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Inflatable-Unicorn-Horn-for-Cats-Funny-Novelty-Pet-Lovers-Cat-Fun-Unicorn-NEW-/200919079429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec7b5da05 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Inflatable-Unicorn-Horn-for-Cats-Funny-Novelty-Pet-Lovers-Cat-Fun-Unicorn-NEW-/200919079429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec7b5da05)
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^
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"Cats Love It". Damned, you could have fooled me. :o
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I'm pissed off with Ebay at the moment as there new dispute system doesn't really allow for negotiation between members, it just gets in the way.
I have a dispute with a member as from today whereby the item was incorrectly described, and they want me to pay the return postage.
Really? You kidding me?
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i've heard paypal can be a real pain to deal with too :-\
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i've heard paypal can be a real pain to deal with too :-\
I personally have never had a problem with paypal ( had a complaint years ago though).
I find ebay a bloody nightmare when you have a dispute.
Tried to claim off my Barclay card once for a damaged item ( as it is linked to paypal)
All Barclays said was " as you used a third party to pay for your goods, we cannot help you"
I sent a snotty letter including them advertising and recommending the use of paypal in purchasing off Ebay.
Got my money back in the end.
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i've heard paypal can be a real pain to deal with too :-\
I paid for an item last week and the recipient had a problem with their Paypal account so the payment stayed as "pending" (this is not uncommon). It is quite easily fixed but you have to pay again after cancelling the previous transaction.
That seems ok, right?
No, because the problem is that Paypal can take up to 30 days, yes, 30 DAYS to get the cancelled payment back into your account!! WTF?
Other than that, they're just plain criminals with their charges.
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Here's an update on the return postage issue I have:
From Ebay Customer Support:
Hello <me>,
Thank you for writing back to eBay Customer Service regarding the hoody (item# ****) that you have purchased from “only****”. I’m sorry to hear that you are having an issue with this transaction. I understand how disappointing it is to received an item which is wrong and you’d like to return it to the seller, however you’re concerned about the postage cost.
First of all, I'd like to commend your effort in bringing this matter to our attention. I also acknowledge how you feel about this case and I appreciate your willingness to work with us. Rest assured that I will be able to explain how the issue can be resolve.
I have carefully reviewed your account <me> and I understand why shouldering the return postage cost is inconvenient for you. Please understand that under the terms of the eBay Buyer Protection policy, it is the responsibility of the buyer to cover the cost of return postage. You might be pleased to know though that sometimes, sellers are willing to fund or part-fund the cost of the return. They do this to heighten customer service on the site and to encourage an environment of putting trading partners first. It also increases their positive feedback and goes a long way for their seller standards. This is something which both of you can discuss.
<snipped the rest of the bunk>
I trust this information is useful to ease out your concern and I wish you the best of luck trading on eBay.
Kind regards,
Martin Marshall
eBay Customer Service
And my response a short while ago:
Hello Martin,
I read these suggestions the in the first response from Customer Support but here is my issue:
If you look at the original listing it states a men's size large top, that much is without question. The problem is it is a snug fit on my 10 year old son who is by no means abnormal in size. If it had been a large that was snug on me due to a rather relaxed effort in shedding the Christmas excesses, I would be grateful if the seller agreed to refund it upon return and could see sense in your policy.
However, this is not the case. It is rather an idiotic mistake by the seller who listed a woman's garment as a man's which will end up costing me a few pounds, which I am afraid, just isn't on - in fact, it goes against the very base principle of Ebay: which is to save money.
This isn't a case of my not being able to afford it, I can, it is about principle, that's right, principle. You seem a like a nice guy but I am not going to pay for the hole made in your trousers when you fall over after a night on the town - that is your affair. And neither am I going to pay for the seller's incorrect listing an item that I unwittingly bought. That makes even less sense that me paying for your trousers, and you've done nothing wrong.
On a serious note, this is about your sellers getting it right. It cannot be a policy whereby people do not pay due care and attention to how they list things, knowing that all they have at stake is an outbound postage cost. That encourages folly. Mistakes like this must be punitive to some degree, if only to discourage carelessness.
If all that is left is for me to insist to seller of this item, that she pay for the return postage, then so be it. But I think that is the wrong path and policy as it could lead to friction and bad feeling. It would make more sense if Ebay asked that question.
Good day
<me>
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Here's an update on the return postage issue I have:
From Ebay Customer Support:
So many words to say "golly you, honey, deal with it" :-\
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When you check out, you can often opt to use a credit card instead of a Paypal balance to pay. I've found that some credit card companies are much better in dealing with misleading listings than eBay (or Paypal, its subsidiary). It seems there is a wide berth given to sellers regarding the "item not as described" category. If you ordered a zebra and they sent you an elephant, you might have luck, but if you ordered a large zebra and they send you a small one with only three legs you might as well give up.
I've been pretty lucky in having people just write off the item when it was not as described, providing me with a full refund. As a seller I was pretty pissed when I discovered that if someone opts to buy something and backs out, eBay does nothing about it and won't let you leave negative feedback to warn off other sellers about that customer. I try to get around that by leaving a complaint under the guise of positive feedback, but a fat lot of good that does.
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/me enters the room whistling..
The response from Ebay:
Hello <me>,
Thank you for getting in touch with eBay Customer Service regarding the jacket (item ********) that you have purchased from "only*****". I’m sorry to hear that you are having an issue with this transaction and I understand that you don't want to pay for the cost of return postage.
Before we go on, a copy of this email has been sent to both your eBay messages and the registered email address on your eBay account. However, the attachment that is referred to is only accessible from your registered email account.
After reviewing the case, we have decided to have you return the item to the seller for a full refund. This means you will be refunded the cost of the item and the original postage. Generally, in these cases when a buyer has to return an item to a seller the cost of the return is something which is worked out between the parties involved but in this case we have issued you a pre-paid postage label which you can use to return this item to the seller.
CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS
We ask that you print the attached postage label and bring it along with your item to your local post office within the next 10 days. From there Parcel Force will collect the parcel and deliver it back to the seller. Please also ensure that you retain your proof of posting certificate should it be needed.
Please ensure that the attached label is securely fixed to your parcel. If the barcode is not visible, and the label is not fixed securely, the parcel may be refused at the Post Office branch.
Once you have shipped the item you will then need to come back to the Resolution Centre and add the tracking number from your label onto the case using the steps below. Here’s how:
<snipped lots more bunk>
I trust I've been able to explain things clearly. I genuinely wish you every success in all your future endeavours.
I might yet make a career out of this.
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/me enters the room whistling..
I might yet make a career out of this.
I salute you!
"I genuinely wish you every success in all your future endeavours."
I wonder if there was a little sarcasm in there. :D
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I salute you!
"I genuinely wish you every success in all your future endeavours."
I wonder if there was a little sarcasm in there. :D
I suspect so, but I also think it is without malice.
Either way, common sense prevailed and it might be a good idea if you made a note of that in your diary. You may need to refer to it when talking to your great grandchildren.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IN-POUCH-Genuine-Kangaroo-Scrotum-Purely-Australian-This-You-Gatta-See-/370807434510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5655d86d0e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IN-POUCH-Genuine-Kangaroo-Scrotum-Purely-Australian-This-You-Gatta-See-/370807434510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5655d86d0e)
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IN-POUCH-Genuine-Kangaroo-Scrotum-Purely-Australian-This-You-Gatta-See-/370807434510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5655d86d0e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IN-POUCH-Genuine-Kangaroo-Scrotum-Purely-Australian-This-You-Gatta-See-/370807434510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5655d86d0e)
My reaction: ??? :o ;D
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I just bought a GF leather jacket off Ebay. It was worryingly the Ebayer's fIrst transaction and the poor soul had a buy-it-now price of £400. He failed to include a started bid though and I managed to swoop in and snatch it for £29 - that's right, £29!
As the guy doesn't have any feedback to worry about yet I think he may skip out and so I left it 12hrs before paying to give him a chance to mail me and cry-off.
No mail, so I paid.
What's the odds that I don't ever receive the item?
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tough on him, hope you get it
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That's probably £29 more than the seller paid for it.
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Got my Jacket yesterday and it will look the nuts in the autumn, especially when riding my Firestorm.
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good feedback then
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAND-PLOTS-IN-SCOTLAND-WITH-THE-TITLE-OF-LAIRD-OR-LADY-/151204718851?pt=UK_Collectables_WeirdStuff_RL&hash=item233480e903
Mine came with serfs.
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::) friend purchased the same thing, insists we call him laird, we call hi a right pompus t++t ;D ;D ;D ;D
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^ We Lairds are all tits, twats, and rotters, by definition.
I use the above foul & sexist terms in the low English sense.*
*It's a deeply strange thing that so many cuss words are based on the female body.
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Now Play.com is at it:
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/smokeyb53/anis/WhatGames/witch2lpay_zps4c3b3736.jpg)
At least it has "Free delivery"...
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;D ;D ;D ;D
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtlK7sn0JQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtlK7sn0JQ)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtlK7sn0JQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtlK7sn0JQ)
Thankfully, I'm not that bad yet.
I have bought some pretty dreadful stuff though.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Talking-Bellies-Funny-Tattoos-Fun-Gift-Funny-Faces-NEW-/191269382683?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c888b2a1b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Talking-Bellies-Funny-Tattoos-Fun-Gift-Funny-Faces-NEW-/191269382683?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c888b2a1b)
Really?
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Really?
I think the same thing but they probably sell a lot of those silly things. I know 2 of my cousins would buy them and have "meaningful" conversations with each other's bellies. ::) :D
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Talking-Bellies-Funny-Tattoos-Fun-Gift-Funny-Faces-NEW-/191269382683?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c888b2a1b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Talking-Bellies-Funny-Tattoos-Fun-Gift-Funny-Faces-NEW-/191269382683?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c888b2a1b)
Really?
I want one. Or in the case of my belly: 3.
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Those are just awful.
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I want one. Or in the case of my belly: 3.
So you can have a conversation with yourself?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-APPLE-IPHONE-6-16GB-SMART-PHONE-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-LOOK-/221545056489?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item33951d48e9 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-APPLE-IPHONE-6-16GB-SMART-PHONE-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-LOOK-/221545056489?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item33951d48e9)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-iPhone-6-PLUS-Latest-Model-5-5-16GB-GOLD-UNLOCKED-WITH-INVOICE-/161426963948?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item2595cbfdec (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-iPhone-6-PLUS-Latest-Model-5-5-16GB-GOLD-UNLOCKED-WITH-INVOICE-/161426963948?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item2595cbfdec)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPHONE-6-PLUS-128-GB-GOLD-NEW-SEALED-SIM-FREE-UNLOCKED-/121435723071?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item1c4622153f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPHONE-6-PLUS-128-GB-GOLD-NEW-SEALED-SIM-FREE-UNLOCKED-/121435723071?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item1c4622153f)
Holly Moses that's pricey.
O to run with the crowd
To conform
To not stand out
To be Apple
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Just wait until you see the full price list for the apple-wrist-computer. Rumour has it that the top end gold one could come in at 1-5 grand.
Will it have Boot Camp? ;D
Mummified Fetal Pig In Glass Velvet Globe!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mummified-Fetal-Pig-In-Glass-Velvet-Globe-Oddities-oddity-taxidermy-ooak-/281439161203?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418714cb73)
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Just wait until you see the full price list for the apple-wrist-computer. Rumour has it that the top end gold one could come in at 1-5 grand.
Gold is so gaudy. Just who would be the target market for such opulence - Diddy and Fiddy?
Bleh!
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Just wait until you see the full price list for the apple-wrist-computer. Rumour has it that the top end gold one could come in at 1-5 grand.
WoW.
Surely there must be a time when the price will put people off.
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& Dr. Dre.
Yeah, Apple and Dre have a thing going on, so I've heard.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-6-prototype-on-ebay-for-87000-2014-10 (http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-6-prototype-on-ebay-for-87000-2014-10)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Rare-Apple-iPhone-6-Prototype-64gb-/171483815097 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Rare-Apple-iPhone-6-Prototype-64gb-/171483815097)
OMG, get your credit card out ;D ;D.
Some fan boy to buy this, or would Apple try to buy it back ???
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http://howlermunkey.hubpages.com/hub/Top-Ten-Craziest-and-Weirdest-Things-that-ever-Sold-on-eBay#
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Don't trust free shipping.