Topic: I COME TO DAMN EBAY (Read 52312 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #90 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:34:19 AM »

And as for the "American Idol" controversy...

All of that made the Fox News broadcast here in NYC last night - which came on right after "AI". However, the "ringers" started appearing a few seasons back. There just seem to be more of them this season.

"American Idol" and "Project Runway" and other "reality competition" shows are more "entertainment" for me than "competitions". Yes, I watch and follow them, but I also don't mind if I end up missing a week, missing an elimination, or end up reading a Spoiler. I used to sit through every round of the Kappell Piano Competition at the University of Maryland... Now that's a true competition!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #91 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:34:32 AM »

EBay: I still do quite a bit of business with eBay as a buyer.

I agree with BK, though, about some of the sellers and their unenlightened expectations.

I've seen "rare" soundtrack titles being offered at premium prices (i.e., what the books used to list for items in "mint" condition). The descriptions usually indicate writing on the cover, split seams, some sort of stains and the record always appears VG++ which means a couple of scratches making two tracks unplayable, but all the rest have only mild surface noise BUT the vinyl is shiny!

I used to write these dweebs and give them a clue about the real value of what they were offering. It finally dawned on me that they don't care. They can ask whatever they want and LET THE BUYER BEWARE.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #92 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:37:48 AM »

I recently found a title card I'd been looking for, or thought I was still missing. I found it listed and at much more than I was willing to pay. The write-up revealed that there was tape on the back and along the edges, that the item had been folded, that there was a hole in one section, a stain in another, etc., etc.

Later, I was going through some of my title cards and found I already had TWO (count 'em 2) of the same title. The most expensive of the two I had paid roughly one-fifth of the price being asked for the one on eBay. My two cards, however, were in extremely good condition with the "white" areas slightly yellowed with age.

I thanked my lucky stars....!

Miss Karen · « **Reply #93 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:37:55 AM »

More proof of my technically-challengedness -- I can honestly say I have never used Ebay. I've only used Amazon once -- to buy a Brain CD! I've used PayPal 3 times -- the first time for the NYC trip (that security depost on the sublet and for the Brain share) and the second for a pair of boots last month. Only a few other purchases online through the years, but I try to avoid doing financial business/transactions online -- it makes me anxious, nervous, whatever...

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #94 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:39:50 AM »

Bruce: There was one title in your CD list that piqued my curiousity. Is "Hearts of Atlantis" still available? If so, can you e-mail me with a ballpark figure of what you want for it?

Miss Karen · « **Reply #95 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:41:42 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 20, 2008, 08:09:21 AM

Nemesis - what a great name for a pet cat or dog!

DITTO! I love it.

(Come to think of it, I may need to name a future pet DITTO!)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #96 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:43:19 AM »

We have several storm systems lined up off the coast. We've had rain the past two nights. There was a real gullywasher last night.

When I drove in this a.m., the sun was shining. It is now grey and gloomy.

The worst of the storms is expected to roll in and dump water on us on Saturday. Between then and now, two systems will provide "showers" daily.

And nobody's complaining, either!

Miss Karen · « **Reply #97 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:43:40 AM »

DR SnoopSingiddyDawg ~ You're on a roll today! Making me chuckle

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #98 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:44:14 AM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on February 20, 2008, 08:41:42 AM

DITTO! I love it.

(Come to think of it, I may need to name a future pet DITTO!)

I know a lady who had a golden retriever named "Livid."

Miss Karen · « **Reply #99 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:45:50 AM »

Quote from: bk on February 20, 2008, 12:40:35 AM

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were not eBay friendly, and now it is time for you to post until the damn cows come home.

And if your damn cows don't come home, bet you could find some on eBay, bk...

singdaw · « **Reply #100 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:46:29 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 20, 2008, 08:43:19 AM

a real gullywasher

Now there's a word I haven't heard in ages!

singdaw · « **Reply #101 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:47:40 AM »

Quote from: Miss Karen on February 20, 2008, 08:41:42 AM

Come to think of it, I may need to name a future pet DITTO!

I thought that was what you instructed to be inscribed on your tombstone... $:-\$

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #102 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:48:35 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on February 20, 2008, 08:31:16 AM

I love Ebay. I love Ebay. I love Ebay.

Sure there are sellers who say "rare," even though it is a reprint of a photo of John Wayne that is being sold in 15 other auctions for half the price...but heck, I have found great things on Ebay that I never woulda found otherwise.

I have had very few bad experiences on Ebay, and it may all depend a lot on what items you are looking for, but for me it is all good....except for the sellers who charge $10.00 for postage to mail a photo that really only costs .99 cents to mail.

I can honestly say I've had only 2 bad experiences out of 1,000s of great ones.

I always laugh, scoffingly, at the listings of photos that feature "signed autographs." I guess that's the opposite of the "unsigned autograph."

I also tire of the PP listings....the "pre-print" photos that are reproductions of autographed photos. I don't want no stinking copy. If I'm looking for "autographed" anything, I want the real deal only.

And BUYER BEWARE at the too-good-to-be-true listing. Mike is absolutey dead-on correct. Some will offer an unbelievable "Buy it now" price on something...and that's a dead certain clue that he's making up the difference in his "shipping/handling" fee. I've seen fees up to $20" for a photo.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #103 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:49:38 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 20, 2008, 08:46:29 AM

Now there's a word I haven't heard in ages!

I hear it all the time down to the store where I buy my "sasparilly"!*

_{(That's a play on "sarsaparilla" for the anally inclined who don't get colloquial usage!)}

Jrand73 · « **Reply #104 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:49:57 AM »

Now it is OUT of the oven.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #105 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:51:10 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 20, 2008, 08:49:38 AM

I hear it all the time down to the store where I buy my "sasparilly"!*

(That's a play on "sarsaparilla" for the anally inclined who don't get colloquial usage!)

Pshaw!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #106 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:52:14 AM »

Quote from: JRand57 on February 20, 2008, 08:49:57 AM

Now it is OUT of the oven.

Monkey Bread? (also known as Cinnamon-Sugar Pull-Apart, or some variation thereof)?

singdaw · « **Reply #107 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:53:20 AM »

Quote from: JRand57 on February 20, 2008, 08:49:57 AM

Now it is OUT of the oven.

The fastest gestation in history!

I want some!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #108 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:55:09 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on February 20, 2008, 08:51:10 AM

Pshaw!

singdaw · « **Reply #109 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:55:42 AM »

Bigger than a breadbox?

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #110 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:55:58 AM »

Weather.com says we have a 70% chance of rain tonight. This should be a good spring for wildflowers -- we have had rain every couple of weeks.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #111 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:56:06 AM »

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #112 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:56:50 AM »

They should be finished soon. Then it is time to put up the new (in most windows) curtains.

singdaw · « **Reply #113 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:57:13 AM »

He looks so innocent, and yet...

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #114 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:02:05 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 20, 2008, 08:55:42 AM

What? You ain't got nothin' to say?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #115 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:02:54 AM »

Yes, it's monkey bread.....warm and hot from the oven. Very delicious, but I am sure not Noo Yawk style, as DR PENNY O, the journalist, would say.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #116 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:03:36 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 20, 2008, 08:53:20 AM

The fastest gestation in history!

I want some!!!

20 Fairlane Drive

The front porch light is on, but it won't last long, so hurry.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #117 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:03:38 AM »

And, of course, EBay is where I found MANY of my BK-produced CDs from years gone by...!

George · « **Reply #118 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:05:20 AM »

Quote from: JRand57 on February 20, 2008, 07:56:47 AM

I hate the ACTIVA checkout system that some sellers use....and I hate sellers who use more space to spell out their RULES to BUYERS than they use to describe the item they are selling.

And sometimes, all you have is the title in the listing...and nothing else about the item. $:-\$

Otherwise, I've had mostly good success from eBay. I do pay attention to the shipping costs. It's been a long time since I can remember sellers not putting in shipping costs and you had to contact them and they only took money orders and you had to get one to mail...through the USPS! Paypal has been a great service and for the buyer (I've never sold anything), there are no extra fees.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #119 on:** February 20, 2008, 09:05:47 AM »

Quote from: singdaw on February 20, 2008, 08:57:13 AM

He looks so innocent, and yet...

I DO get why he was disturbed during last night's "Biggest Loser" as the contestants made their ways home for one week.

My guess is, he identified most with Bernie, who has actually had a Boston Cream Pie Cupcake named after him at his favorite Chicago bakery.

Aspire, DR Jo....aspire! Perhaps there will be a Levain namesake in your future!

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