MrWolf Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Twelve watchers apparently as of 14:27 today, one of those being me, just for the hell of it. Are we giving false hope of a ridiculous profit for the poor seller? Good. 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMW Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I sell the odd bit through ebay now and then, usually got a few items listed and try my best to offer good quality / good condition items at sensible prices. Then I see some of the tat shown on these pages for ridiculous amounts I sometimes wonder should I just add the word "rare" to all the descriptions and add a zero to the price? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin55 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Huntley and Palmers boxed set anyone? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386816015560?itmmeta=01HQNGNPJEHXGBYRABF0J74FW0&hash=item5a1007fcc8:g:Y0wAAOSwjjtl3O70&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4EH5F09dINk%2Fs9TNCp1BcSR5T6zdLAlOC%2BBadvA%2FQC5PCDC6hOJw3Px4B6zWaumFiKjQk3AuF%2FdHe%2FsXWl5QTlJ38g6mBqRYUNUQTtLYT4jWPCTwsZpSiHDGKcLC7cOB3FP4BMOPo7e7hXNY5wIM89AtTLkaJGK9fVPLCSrP9T7E%2BoWPJQ3kBHWsxw7LzTkEj762k3%2BjdLoHNxpLd2kIFQeKAEUsrGMgAQF4%2FhIx7Xku3NDSsSWfL7O2TL2mgxT72K89H6ycHZzx2mdxNTqTaHSd50BD2626eAt5qMk%2FSqHS|tkp%3ABk9SR6bp1rC9Yw 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 15 minutes ago, colin55 said: Huntley and Palmers boxed set anyone? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/386816015560 They're not dunkable.... 🤪 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 43 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Twelve watchers apparently as of 14:27 today, one of those being me, just for the hell of it. Are we giving false hope of a ridiculous profit for the poor seller? Good. @15:14 13 are watching now! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 52 minutes ago, Hroth said: They're not dunkable.... 🤪 You'd expect a free tin of biscuits (or several) thrown in at that price... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 4 hours ago, Hroth said: @15:14 13 are watching now! 15 now including me ... I must admit the concept is clever 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 5 hours ago, colin55 said: Huntley and Palmers boxed set anyone? Now, if I won the lottery (🙄) I’d snap that up in an instant and then pay someone to do a really top notch weathering job on the whole set (the presentation box as well, just for the sheer hell of it). Then sit back and watch the collectors weep! 🤣 Steve S 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 33 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: Now, if I won the lottery (🙄) I’d snap that up in an instant and then pay someone to do a really top notch weathering job on the whole set (the presentation box as well, just for the sheer hell of it). Then sit back and watch the collectors weep! 🤣 Steve S And genuine biscuit crumbs in the wagons? 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjp23480 Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 6 hours ago, colin55 said: Huntley and Palmers boxed set anyone? At least the postage is reasonable 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin55 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 At that price it should be free postage!!! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 8 hours ago, Hroth said: @15:14 13 are watching now! And me! 😎🍗 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 26/02/2024 at 16:06, Hroth said: That'll be a lamp converted to dispense fruit? He does call himself 'Mr_99p'!? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28 7 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: He does call himself 'Mr_99p'!? About as accurately as Poundland do! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 10 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: About as accurately as Poundland do! Mike. "Poundland" nowadays is more a case of "find something for a pound amongst all the stuff priced at least twice as much". I remember the days of the 50p shops.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28 3 minutes ago, Hroth said: I remember the days of the 50p shops.... They're called charity shops these days aren't they? Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, Enterprisingwestern said: They're called charity shops these days aren't they? Mike. Not at all. Charity shops pricing policy is aligned with similar items found on ebay. The most expensive equivalents at that... The influence of Mendacious Chiselers reaches that far! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted February 28 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28 Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what desirable item is being “bigged-up” here? The description is so over-the-top I can’t believe the seller had a straight face when typing it…. “This ********** is a must-have for any collector of model railways and trains. Made from high-quality plastic and steel, this vintage ********** is in excellent condition and perfect for adding to your collection. With a two-rail system and analogue control system, this ********** is a great addition to any railway-themed display. The ********** adds a touch of authenticity and nostalgia to this already impressive piece. Made in the United Kingdom and featuring a scale of 1:148, this ********** is sure to impress any admirer of transportation-themed collectables.” Here’s the link if you simply must have it…. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145628904816?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D260884%26meid%3D57ebea1cc5674f2cad6fd7949eb3ffd6%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D204668822214%26itm%3D145628904816%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3CPCAutoWithCassiniEmbRecall%26brand%3DGraham%2BFarish&_trksid=p4429486.c101195.m1851&itmprp=cksum%3A14562890481657ebea1cc5674f2cad6fd7949eb3ffd6|enc%3AAQAIAAABcHD%2FO%2BVoFoPPIoZ2g0kOZxWd85mWuIHekSp3qag7zFfwObZeQoitzE%2FDCfcejfO%2BzOLmzZmy11RrgWpA56KM9DpasK%2BGtGYwCFvgaK6ijP5AqShEUhT8f2oX6hvndJ3G0oWH8DD1DlBWseQltpxcSDW2Uu52NrseaxeINpsrDP6vx7ny%2BkPKauMa3yeSanWiitEPaKZTUw4lnmgpkrdGoVWQu02%2FX9%2Fq9m9AyoC%2BGGyULhhvy6yCONjYgJ%2B3DnRGYkY47OAMZz6WgMdrIa%2Bg4LR%2BgexSDOpgB%2FEILFggU9WhoF52H%2FeVyGjV2X5zMXYKHTN1ab%2BkPkpCw2KvlHehRzmeTHhUxdxVljSMAPzxeMY8D9R99Y8pkbOe3SbWqfejDM%2FwkwE8O76DcQ9QAp6ZlDIksgJH69FjT61DF9ey9a966z3mDhu7EoQZfrzVrr7KE%2B2zUqfdz6XsENvMsfJ6C1IFEKCe%2F11%2Fhm7NZfhQ9RNL|ampid%3APL_CLK|clp%3A4429486&epid=21012049151&itmmeta=01HQQBZ4DX6PXAG6DA7MVV0DHQ 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium tanatvalley Posted February 28 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28 16 minutes ago, The Pilotman said: Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what desirable item is being “bigged-up” here? The description is so over-the-top I can’t believe the seller had a straight face when typing it…. This is eBay’s AI machine at work, no typing necessary just click the AI description button. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I'm impressed, probably for all the wrong reasons! BTW, what the hell is a POA box? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 18 hours ago, MrWolf said: Twelve watchers apparently as of 14:27 today, one of those being me, just for the hell of it. Are we giving false hope of a ridiculous profit for the poor seller? Good. Now 17 watching, still no bids. But there's still over 7 days to run on the auction, perhaps there's stil hope? More madness, someone wants over 35 quid (inc post) for a static BoB ripoff copy. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204630389687 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksworth_Sidings Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Hroth said: More madness, someone wants over 35 quid (inc post) for a static BoB ripoff copy. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204630389687 Is that not just a static replica of the Triang/Hornby model? Note the steps moulded onto the front bogie rather than the body… Edited February 28 by Hacksworth_Sidings Added photo 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 In the "More like this" section below that listing, there's a fair selection of other dust catchers for around the £30 mark, with several listed as "last one!" Soon it will be car boot sale season again and they'll be able to restock at £2-£5 apiece ready for the Christmas rush... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 7 minutes ago, Hacksworth_Sidings said: Is that not just a static replica of the Triang/Hornby model? Note the steps moulded onto the front bogie rather than the body… Yes, one of the GBL series (couldn't remember that when I posted). Its still a ripoff copy, and £35 is a bit steep. Note that the vendor has posed it on a piece of Super 4 track! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 28 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, The Pilotman said: Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to what desirable item is being “bigged-up” here? The description is so over-the-top I can’t believe the seller had a straight face when typing it…. “This ********** is a must-have for any collector of model railways and trains. Made from high-quality plastic and steel, this vintage ********** is in excellent condition and perfect for adding to your collection. With a two-rail system and analogue control system, this ********** is a great addition to any railway-themed display. The ********** adds a touch of authenticity and nostalgia to this already impressive piece. Made in the United Kingdom and featuring a scale of 1:148, this ********** is sure to impress any admirer of transportation-themed collectables.” Here’s the link if you simply must have it…. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145628904816? No need to post all the link to E-bay, just up to the question mark. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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