OT I don't believe this ebay listing!

[alamogunr]

I have seen many items sold for more than new cost on ebay. This is the first item I have seen that is so far out of reason. Apparently the seller has no clue or was hoping to snare one of the many idiots that also have no clue.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RCBS-Reloading-Press-JR3-LIKE-NEW-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ170093240928QQcategoryZ71120QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem

John

[rmb721]

Chech the seller's other items for sale. Look at the shipping costs.

[GSM]

Unbelievable? Try this one: 250096093832

For almost $3/lb, I'll happily part with some that I have.

[jim4065]

Looking at the high bidders previous buys makes me think he's just bought a S&W 500 and is going to cast his own bullets. It'd be nice to clue him in to this board - the man can't be hurtin' for cash, but he could use some advice (maybe).

[carpetman]

Yes,idiots sell stuff and idiots buy stuff. I went to a garage sale once and the guy had a Remington and was telling everyone it might be a pre 64. I told him pre 64 was a Winchester factor,but not so a Remington and explained why. He continued telling everyone that. I got my Blue Book and showed him the month and year his rifle was made which was several years post 64. He said the book was wrong,he knew he had the rifle before the date listed and he continued telling people it might be a pre 64. I'm sure the people that knew anything at all about guns were impressed that it might be a pre 64 Remington.

[9.3X62AL]

E-Bay gives convincing proof that P.T. Barnum was completely correct.

[Swagerman]

DANG IT!

I recently sold a Dillon 450 press, maybe I should have held out for $900.

Swag :coffee:

[Nickle]

Unbelievable? Try this one: 250096093832

For almost $3/lb, I'll happily part with some that I have.

Hey, I like it! By these standards, a friend just gave me over $1100 worth of Linotype Friday evening. 400+ pounds of it.

Actually, it's a classic case of "Auction Fever". I've seen dummies so stupid, that had to "win" the auction that a set of used Lee 30-30 dies went for a little over $30. Now, RCBS dies could be had almost anywhere NEW at about $24 (retail) at that time.

[Shiloh]

What the heck. You can always re-list it if it doesn't sell at an inflated price. I do bid on E-bay, and have got good deals. Just know what stuff goes for and you'll be fine. If you have to have something, you'll pay. I am amazed at not only what stuff is listed for but what folks are willing to bid.


There ws some once fired .30-40 Krag brass a while back, about 130 pieces. went for $55-$60 plus shipping of around $12. The last I bought at the gunshop 2 weeks ago was 15.99 +tax for 50 pcs, around $34.50 out the door for 100 pcs. of new Winchester .30-40 Krag. Unbelievable!!

Shiloh

[fatnhappy]

If he really does have so much other reloading gear, then he's knowingly fleecing anyone cognatively challenged enough to bid. I also love the "like new" description. Check out his other auction, he's a tad steep on the shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/13-pc-HOLE-SAW-SET-3-4-To-2-1-2-New-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ170094475388QQcategoryZ50383QQrdZ 1QQcmdZViewItem



I will no longer bid on e-bay auctions that feature "shilling protection."
Caveat Emptor

[Uncle R.]

[QUOTE
I will no longer bid on e-bay auctions that feature "shilling protection."
Caveat Emptor[/QUOTE]

Please enlighten me - what's "shilling protection?" I know what a shill is - and how unscrupulous auctioneers use them - but how does e-bray "protect" shills?
:-?
Thanks!
Uncle R.

[waksupi]

Egads! I got an email from Ebay. Some jerk had been using my ID, and was selling cars, mainly, but other assorted items, also. Had to go in, change my password, other fun stuff. I'm going to go re-check that I didn't get screwed over any where.

[fatnhappy]

Uncle R,

In an attempt to reduce 2nd chance offers from 3rd parties that intend to abscond with the funds, Ebay has chosen to hide the ID's of bidders. Shill bidding is hidden from those who have the most to fear from it, other buyers. Now there is no way to prove or disprove a seller is shilling.

It seems odd that eBay would use the pretext of fraud protection to insure the single most prevalent type of fraud can flourish. If I were a conspiracy theorist I would think shilling would boost their profits.... or maybe reduce their bad press by making shilling unprovable. Hmm.


try to pull up the bid history on this one.
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=190094702984

[GSPKurt]

The hole saw set is available on sale at Harbor Freight for $5.00 The guy is obviously a thief judging from his shipping cost.

[jim4065]

I sent him a message asking if shipping was via Diplomatic Pouch. Just kidding - but he got a little bent - asked if I ever made a typo. Cheez. :roll:

[montana_charlie]

You may have trouble believing this eBay listing even exists, but be sure to log on so you can read all of the 'questions and answers' between the seller and the prospective bidders...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130093500326&ru=http://search.ebay.com:80/130093500326_W0QQfromZR40QQfviZ1
CM

[MT Gianni]

I'm still laughing, thanks for making my morning. Gianni

[GSM]

From the listing:

"Starting price bears no relation to item worth, the market will decide"

He was correct on both counts.

[pumpguy]

What's scary is this dumb#$@ has a 100% positive rating. I did notice that he bought some face cream. He may be an idiot, but his skin is ravishing!!!

[jim4065]

Come on guys - it was a great humorous listing, that's all. :-D

Hope he does it again sometime. I put him on my favorite sellers list.

Jim

[montana_charlie]

The thing which caught MY attention was the guy who wanted to work a trade. One of his offerings was a 17-hand jack mule. One that tall must be almost as rare as the three-legged rooster he was throwing in...
CM

[Sundogg1911]

i bought that same press new on ebay about 5 years ago for $20
still in the box
You can't blame the seller. If peope are stupid enough to buy it.
I never bid before I do my homework ;-)

[Sundogg1911]

I usually offer molds up for sale on this site, but it's so tempting to go for the money on ebay. You really can't blame the sellers....why not get as much as you can. If people are willing to pay the money. The buyers are the Idiots. I get mad when I bid a good fair price and lose out by a landslide to someone that can buy a mold but can't rent a clue!

[Uncle R.]

FATNHAPPY:
Thanks for the explanation.
:)
Uncle R.

[klw]

Some people, of course, think that a high price implies quality. Obviously they do not do their homework so that really don't know what something should cost.

I had a rifle once that I put up for sale. When it didn't sell, I raised the price and tried again. Did this a couple of time until the price got high enough that someone bought it. The guy had been interested when it was much less expensive but he liked it better when it cost more. Things like that use to bother me. Now they don't.

And you get happy customers at higher prices. I always give a complete description including anything that I think is a flaw. So I've never had anyone point out a defect that wasn't clearly stated. That said I've bought a couple rifles, shot them for a year or two and sold them for more than they were worth new. The guns were in very good shape BUT you could have bought a brand new one for less.

[Scrounger]

I remember thirty some years ago trying to sell a house for $19,000. People looked but didn't buy and I kept edging the price up. Finally, about a year later, it sold for almost $29,000!

[birdhunters]

Pumpguy, maybe he's not using that face cream on his face. Perhaps someplace somewhat south of there so it will be nice and soft when the dumb arses kiss it after they bid on his junk.

[macvcallsign]

I loved the answers to the questions, this guy really, I MEAN REALLY!!!!, knows how to spin it and sling it. I enjoyed every laughing minute..