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Title: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 21, 2009, 06:32:46 PM

Amazing!

Buy a zombie regiment. Assemble all the zombies. Sell them individually on eBay for $2.99 plus $11.27 postage per figure. Include wall of legal text in your ad.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-zombie-undead-holding-knife-in-air-JMS_W0QQitemZ170412822259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ad654ef3

They've got a whole page of them listed. I would have included a link to all their auctions to illustrate that, but they've got like 3500 items listed at the moment.

I don't think they have any idea what they are selling.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Obi on December 21, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
I don't think people have any idea what they're buying...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Midaski on December 21, 2009, 07:24:36 PM
This one is currently making me smile ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200417009075&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Private Listings  - well that looks legit then .........

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Inarticulate on December 21, 2009, 09:00:09 PM
Apparently ebay is dying because of retards like this and people just cant be arsed to bid anymore.

I know I prefer Amazon for everything.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 21, 2009, 10:08:18 PM
Like I said, there was an entire page of those zombies. Between stuff like that and people who spam eBay with "buy it now" non-auctions at normal retail price plus shipping, the bulk of the "auctions" are just garbage. Any savings you might make in terms of the rare deal you get on a cheap item is more or less wiped out by all the time wasted sorting through the spam.

I usually go there looking for older stuff, but the whether through high demand or people bidding on their own auctions, prices seem to have jumped since I used to to a lot of eBay buying.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: rufus sparkfire on December 21, 2009, 11:32:40 PM
I actually haven't been on ebay for ages. It does seem rubbish now.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Siberius on December 22, 2009, 12:01:54 AM
I buy most of my Warhammer stuff on Ebay for less than I'd get it in the store. Not half price or anything, but still, I'm not going to complain too hard. But then I tend to buy fairly common, current stuff so *shrug*.

That zombie thing is rediculous!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Finlay on December 22, 2009, 12:12:25 AM
siby's post.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Timbor on December 22, 2009, 04:23:06 AM
A couple years ago there were some really good deals to be had.  I remember one seller who would constantly be auctioning off the contents of battalion boxes from like each army, split up into the individual units.  I think I got 20 state troops for about $20 shipped to Canada - new on sprue.  The seller is still there, but he has way fewer auctions - mostly some 40k stuff.  Perhaps GW changed their wholesale prices or something.  But at the price some of those auctions were going, I can see why the seller does so little now.  I remember seeing some auctions for 20 clanrats go for like $5.

Nowadays, I've bought most of my stuff from local online classifieds.  I've got like 3000pts+ of orcs now... probably spent less than $400.

Of course with used stuff, you have to be patient to find what you want.  Luckily I paint and play slow enough that it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Lord Quiran de Lancastre on December 22, 2009, 05:10:23 AM
I only really use ebay for specific bits ordering or for items that aren't sold thru retailers that give discounts like the warstore.

For NiB stuff I have a guy on bartertown who does 30% off retail with $6 shipping.

The only really good warhammer stuff to watch on ebay is macpac51's auctions as he does bulk lots(like 40 corsairs NoS) and always has free shipping. Even then there's always some idiot who pays damn near 10% off retail who makes it not worth buying.

Ebay is basically just a webstore for people who are too lazy to make a website themselves and advertise it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Siberius on December 22, 2009, 09:39:23 AM
Ooo, I forgot. I do use it for getting various bits too. The chance to get a bunch of useful Bretonnian bits and bobs without having to spend $20+ on the whole box is very tasty. Not to mention all the other little projects...

And yes, Macpac is one of the ones I use the most. I find that there are 2 or 3 decent sellers on there, but hey, that's all I need if they have what I want.  8-)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: phillyt on December 22, 2009, 10:03:45 AM
You know, you're right.  I only use ebay these days to get hard to find PC games.  They are the same price as Amazon, and accept paypal.

Phil
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Midaski on December 22, 2009, 10:30:08 AM
............ and people who spam eBay with "buy it now" non-auctions at normal retail price plus shipping, the bulk of the "auctions" are just garbage. Any savings you might make in terms of the rare deal you get on a cheap item is more or less wiped out by all the time wasted sorting through the spam.

I save searches. It also saves on the spam.

If you make your search with "auctions only" and cut out the "Buy It Now" goons, and sort it 'time ending soonest' then you can click it from your bookmarks and see the sensible choices straightaway.

I have about 4 searches saved:
Empire/Mordheim/Dow is my main one, then I have separate ones for Dwarfs, Brets & IG

The search updates automatically, and the only annoying thing these days are the sellers who sell inidvidual platic pieces off sprues, or that twit on Brets who has pages of decals every week ..........

You do have to be patient, as we discussed in another thread recently, but there are still occasional bargains to be had .............

 :engel:



Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on December 22, 2009, 05:16:21 PM
This one is currently making me smile ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200417009075&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200417009075&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Private Listings  - well that looks legit then .........

 :engel:

 
I have two sealed boxes lying around... Mmmmmm
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: Ad A Dglgmut on December 22, 2009, 10:05:38 PM


Amazing!

Buy a zombie regiment. Assemble all the zombies. Sell them individually on eBay for $2.99 plus $11.27 postage per figure. Include wall of legal text in your ad.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-zombie-undead-holding-knife-in-air-JMS_W0QQitemZ170412822259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ad654ef3

They've got a whole page of them listed. I would have included a link to all their auctions to illustrate that, but they've got like 3500 items listed at the moment.

I don't think they have any idea what they are selling.

Looks to me that the seller is a whole seller who just sells random items for people.  There are several stores off the top of my head where I live that provide an eBay selling service to people who don't have the time or computer knowledge to do it themselves.  The seller more than likely has no idea what Warhammer is or the value of the figures.

Now if they didn't have so many random things in their eBay store (titled Mass Warehouse Liquidation by the way), and just game figures, yeah it would be stupid, but they don't.  The shipping charges are a joke though.  I just hope no one is stupid enough to buy those figures.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 28, 2009, 06:34:21 AM
OK, seriously, wtf? Someone posts an auction for a set of Mordheim, says that it's mostly complete but some parts are missing and that they will list contents soon. (Auction is a day old, no bids.)

Why even bother posting before you can post what you're trying to sell?

I might have considered bidding on this for the figures & terrain bits if they had actually bothered to list what's included. As it is, I'll probably never look back at it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Soju on December 28, 2009, 06:58:20 AM
I don't like online auction sites now. I got ripped off so badly I even celled the police and they couldn't do anything *bawwwwwww*

Lost 60 bucks to some punk ... grrr

But yeah, I'm sick of trawling the auction sites for a decent deal.

I hate seeing: "pro-painted - but not really".
Or: "15% off - but will ship in 3 months time"
Or: "BFG rule book - Super Rare, OOP" - when it's available for free at the GW website in PDF format...
Or: "OOP Space Marines from previous edition" - turns out they're exactly the same as the most recent ones... HMMM

Damn the stupid people...

sj
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Nicholas Bies on December 28, 2009, 07:45:46 AM
I keep organizing deals and then forgetting about them. I'm sure I'm pissing people off. Thanks for reminding me.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on January 07, 2010, 03:34:41 PM
Here we go again ..........  :icon_rolleyes:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170427104900&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

£5 per mini ....  :icon_eek:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170427171568&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

£11.00 each      :icon_lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120512437956&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

and an opportunity ........ or not.

I don't like this - it means I need to get my collection insured alongside the wife's diamonds and gold.
In fact stuff those trinkets, my models are more valuable ............  :engel:



Christmas on UK ebay was hilarious - about 25% of the normal number of auctions, but all the buying idiots still bidding - very ordinary stuff was going for way over its original retail price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 07, 2010, 04:05:18 PM


If people are bidding, like on those first two, and the prices go crazy... that's just the way auctions work. More than I'd spend on most toy soldiers, but to each his own.

It's the auctions like that last one that make me laugh -- where someone starts off with an outrageous price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on January 07, 2010, 04:12:00 PM
Or: "BFG rule book - Super Rare, OOP" - when it's available for free at the GW website in PDF format...
Or: "OOP Space Marines from previous edition" - turns out they're exactly the same as the most recent ones... HMMM

Depending on where you live, that may be fraud.

But enforcing the law on the internet is really frustrating.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 07, 2010, 04:44:11 PM


How about some Amazon.com entertainment. Behold, Black Powder:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0956358101/


First off, I'm still waiting on my Amazon order. The book was released a month or two ago, but Amazon still says it's not out until Feb.

Second, there are now third party sellers on that Amazon page offering new and used copies of the book.... at about 300% of retail price, or 600% Amazon's (bargain) price!

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on January 07, 2010, 06:13:51 PM
It's still £30 on the UK amazon .       :icon_cry:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 07, 2010, 11:53:49 PM
Haha. Yeah, they must have screwed up on it at the US site. Honestly, the only reason I bought it was because of the cheapo price. For a change it pays off to be in the US (in terms of wargaming/miniatures).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on January 12, 2010, 10:41:55 AM
Here's a pretty good one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-SKAVEN-PACKMASTER-b_W0QQitemZ370285942150QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item5636c31586 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-SKAVEN-PACKMASTER-b_W0QQitemZ370285942150QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item5636c31586)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on January 12, 2010, 01:38:36 PM
Condition: 'used'

Well, 6 quid is a bit much for a used figure indeed, Aldaris!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on January 12, 2010, 01:53:40 PM
6 quid for an ordinary plastic infantry model. Even if it had been foot-moulded by a group of 13 virgins it would be a bit much.
(since they would have aimed to get paid and therefore wouldn't qualify as Wuselmorfists).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on January 12, 2010, 01:55:04 PM
I think cisse will tell you that your sarcasm detector is broken ;)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on January 12, 2010, 01:55:59 PM
No, it isn't. It was just a nice chance to further spread Wuselmorfism. I am trying to help Shav.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on January 13, 2010, 01:01:32 PM
This is a good one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300386232628&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D300386232628%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Old GW dragon that someone has sat on = 2750 pounds.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on January 13, 2010, 01:10:33 PM
2750 quid?! If he gets that I'll eat my hat.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on January 13, 2010, 01:22:32 PM
I suggest we start to collect money and buy this thing for Grutch, so that Obi has to eat his hat!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on January 13, 2010, 01:28:12 PM
Make him eat the dragon instead! Just think of the lead poisoning.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on January 13, 2010, 01:33:47 PM
I don't want him to die! The Dutch is an endangered species.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on January 13, 2010, 01:56:51 PM
I don't want him to die! The Dutch is an endangered species.

Not on our camping sites/roads they aren't...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 13, 2010, 02:26:55 PM


 :icon_eek:

Even if I had the spare cash, I'd blow it on something more entertaining than a lead dragon.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on January 13, 2010, 08:09:55 PM
ebay is a hive of villainy and scum.  :icon_exclaim:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on January 31, 2010, 03:23:35 PM
http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/OOP-Citadel-Warhammer-Empire-Pro-Pt-Imperial-Dwarf-Army_W0QQitemZ310196064749QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item48392051ed


no comment
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on January 31, 2010, 03:43:33 PM
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=witch+hunters+handbook&_sacat=See-All-Categories (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=witch+hunters+handbook&_sacat=See-All-Categories)

Honestly...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: McKnight on January 31, 2010, 04:34:11 PM
Hey I have that one!... Maybe i should sell it  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on January 31, 2010, 05:06:49 PM
I've got it as well. I'd be more than happy to part with it for £500!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on January 31, 2010, 05:19:42 PM
I'll give you 500 campaign coins...  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: t12161991 on February 01, 2010, 02:43:23 AM
Dahahahahahaha!

I love how someone is selling the free kislev .pdf for 12 quid.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 01, 2010, 06:34:59 PM
That also happens on occasion with Mordheim and some of the other PDFs that are currently on the GW web site as a free download.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on February 01, 2010, 07:26:37 PM
Everything is worth what its purchaser will pay for it...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on February 01, 2010, 07:42:06 PM
"It's worth what the fool is willing to give for it", is the expression in Dutch.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: McKnight on February 01, 2010, 10:41:31 PM
That also happens on occasion with Mordheim and some of the other PDFs that are currently on the GW web site as a free download.
Haha yes thats hilarious.

But considering GW's website is like a Minotaur Labrinth with lots of pumbagors i see why some people dont know they are available.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on February 02, 2010, 08:45:11 PM
"It's worth what the fool is willing to give for it", is the expression in Dutch.
Exactly what sprang to my mind. Or, since we're going with these Dutch proverbs, "you took the words out of my mouth"
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on February 02, 2010, 09:01:06 PM
"But I did clean off the spit first"
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on February 02, 2010, 09:04:35 PM
Gross. I feel quite ill
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 06, 2010, 11:50:35 PM


http://cgi.ebay.com/Grenadier-AD-D-Ochre-Jelly_W0QQitemZ200436431203QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2eaaf13963

 :biggriin:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on February 07, 2010, 11:02:11 AM
Buha? What is that?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 23, 2010, 05:20:42 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Large-Metal-Ogre-Kingdom-Tyrant-Pro-painted_W0QQitemZ200440898283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item2eab3562eb

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Large-Metal-Ogre-Kingdom-Butcher-pro-painted_W0QQitemZ200440899328QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item2eab356700

pro painted my arse!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on February 23, 2010, 06:22:08 PM
pro painted my arse!

When ?  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on March 04, 2010, 09:32:01 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAEMONHUNTER-RHINO-SCRATCH-BUILT-SUPER-PRO-PAINTED_W0QQitemZ200341561242QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item2ea5499f9a (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAEMONHUNTER-RHINO-SCRATCH-BUILT-SUPER-PRO-PAINTED_W0QQitemZ200341561242QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item2ea5499f9a)
That's a good one.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on March 04, 2010, 09:35:52 AM
They're not lying :
 
 
"GREAT ITEM IF YOU ARE AFTER SOMETHING DIFFERENT."
 
The Guantanamo prison : Great holiday destination if you are after something different.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on March 04, 2010, 09:44:08 AM
Well, the rhino is a decent scratchbuild with a pretty good paintjob. But 75 pounds? Wow  :icon_eek:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on March 04, 2010, 09:54:51 AM
Yes, a decent scratchbuild with a decent paintjob. For more than the price of four new Rhinos.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 04, 2010, 11:36:04 AM
This seems like a fair price -

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ultra-Rare-Citadel-Imperial-Dragon-1982-Biggest-Ever_W0QQitemZ300386232628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item45f06a2934 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ultra-Rare-Citadel-Imperial-Dragon-1982-Biggest-Ever_W0QQitemZ300386232628QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item45f06a2934)

 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on March 04, 2010, 12:20:52 PM
That has laready been mocked:
http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=31729.msg472694#msg472694 (http://www.warhammer-empire.com/theforum/index.php?topic=31729.msg472694#msg472694)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 04, 2010, 01:45:27 PM
Well, its worth pointing out twice!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: FictionalCharacter on March 04, 2010, 01:56:44 PM
haven't they basically removed the fee for listing an item? i think that's pretty much caused people to start going for the gold, since there's no loss if it doesn't sell.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on March 09, 2010, 02:36:49 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Warhammer-Quest-100-Complete_W0QQitemZ270542724089QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Miniatures?hash=item3efd9a5bf9 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Warhammer-Quest-100-Complete_W0QQitemZ270542724089QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Miniatures?hash=item3efd9a5bf9)

So I really would like Warhammer Quest, but this is a bit much for my tastes...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on March 09, 2010, 12:46:40 PM
I bought a Venom costume for $4.  Shipping is more expensive than the costume.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 31, 2010, 12:46:02 AM


OOP warhammer figures for wealthy crack smokers:

http://stores.ebay.com/bestbooksabout__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_dmdZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ30QQ_sasiZ1QQ_sopZ10QQ_vcZ1
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ekman on March 31, 2010, 04:08:55 AM
Tempting, but I'm not both of those...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: der Hurenwiebel on March 31, 2010, 04:49:53 AM
It's funny but I've had a lot of those models in the past still have some of them and most of the books.  I am looking for the second "realms of chaos" book though if only to use as part of a roleplaying campaign.  Lost and the damned combined with the call of cthulhu psychology tables made for loads of madcap fun, characters going bonko all over the place.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on March 31, 2010, 02:45:41 PM


OOP warhammer figures for wealthy crack smokers:

http://stores.ebay.com/bestbooksabout__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_dmdZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ30QQ_sasiZ1QQ_sopZ10QQ_vcZ1
:icon_eek:
that is... not very cheap.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on March 31, 2010, 02:53:49 PM
Hey you guys, don't worry ! It's AUSTRALIAN dollars !!!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on March 31, 2010, 02:55:16 PM
Ah. Those are roughly equivalent to Euro cents, aren't they? Then it's an all right price I suppose.

 :-D
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on April 01, 2010, 12:17:22 AM
Ha ha.

Australian dollars are at:
1 AUD buys 91 US cents (was at 80 cents before GFC)
1 AUD buys 60 Pence (was 40 Pence before GFC)
1 AUD buys 67 Euro cents

The Australian economy is kicking ass at the moment, so the value of our dollar is pretty good compared to other times in the past.

Your comment would have been more true before the GFC.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on April 01, 2010, 06:21:35 AM
Yeah, I noticed. My Iron plug-in automatically converts those prices to euros :icon_eek:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on April 01, 2010, 06:32:02 AM

The humour form "sarcasm" is really wasted on you guys, isn't it ?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on April 01, 2010, 06:33:10 AM
I'm sorry, what's this sarcasm you speak of?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on April 01, 2010, 07:40:18 AM
This :
 
 
Hey you guys, don't worry ! It's AUSTRALIAN dollars !!!

 
 ::)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on April 01, 2010, 11:43:08 AM
Australian dollars...you mean dollary doos right?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 01, 2010, 12:36:38 PM
Converted to US dollars... Still for crack smokers. Some of those old RoR work out to being like $20 per figure. I've kept my eyes on some of the more realistic auctions lately, as I'm thinking about clearing some stuff out, and there's no way the market is even close to that.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 07, 2010, 03:22:28 AM
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I unintentionally always help people out. If I know something is worth $60 USD and they start it at $9.95 USD I may bid $20 USD whether I want it or not. Is this evil? Am I a shill bidder? No cause I like the item and want it but no worries if I don't get it. Just don't want it to go to cheap cause then people won't buy my stuff if I am selling the same thing. Lol.. I am not in collusion with anyone. No, cause I would buy it if I get at that price whether I know the guy or not or I had intended to get it.

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=195545

WTF?

Bids on things he doesn't want, just because he doesn't want other people getting a good deal? And the he gets to feel good by claiming he's "help(ing) people out" (the sellers) as well as maintaining higher market prices so he will get better prices when he sells items?

Seems dickish.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Wolfsgaum on April 07, 2010, 04:22:47 AM
Quote
I unintentionally always help people out. If I know something is worth $60 USD and they start it at $9.95 USD I may bid $20 USD whether I want it or not. Is this evil? Am I a shill bidder? No cause I like the item and want it but no worries if I don't get it. Just don't want it to go to cheap cause then people won't buy my stuff if I am selling the same thing. Lol.. I am not in collusion with anyone. No, cause I would buy it if I get at that price whether I know the guy or not or I had intended to get it.

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=195545

WTF?

Bids on things he doesn't want, just because he doesn't want other people getting a good deal? And the he gets to feel good by claiming he's "help(ing) people out" (the sellers) as well as maintaining higher market prices so he will get better prices when he sells items?

Seems dickish.

What an asshole. Not having good deals kills the only reason for using Ebay.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: der Hurenwiebel on April 07, 2010, 04:57:26 AM
which name on the link?  Seemed a lot of stuff to filter through, definately a scam though.  It's an anonymous auction loophole that is being exploited by CSer sellers.  From the bit of reading I was able to do.  Explains some of the nonsense I've seen elsewhere on E-bay too.  Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on April 07, 2010, 02:09:06 PM
What an asshole. Not having good deals kills the only reason for using Ebay.

Experienced, active sellers do this all the time for each other.  They bid on other, similar seller's stuff to keep something from going too cheap, thus lowering the price on their later auctions.

Ebay was a good idea, a long time ago.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on April 07, 2010, 02:17:04 PM
Buy now is all I do on it anymore.  Occasionally I go after an auction.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on April 07, 2010, 02:34:38 PM
Ebay is still good. But you need to be prepared to wait for a chance to pounce a good deal. You need to be selective, and you need time. Actually, that makes it still pretty awesome for my mini-collecting self.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 07, 2010, 03:01:38 PM


For me it's a time investment issue. I've got better things to do with my life than spend the required time:

- Hunting for deals.
- Sniping or investing in sniping software.
- Bidding on 100 auctions, hoping to get that one "great deal."


And on the selling end, I don't feel like investing the time into joining some sort of secret sellers' clubhouse to get other people to bid on my stuff to drive up the price on those occassions I'm looking to sell a few odds & ends.



Ebay was a good idea, a long time ago.

That more or less sums up my attitude towards eBay.

When eBay became a professional business tool rather than something for the casual house-cleaner & private deal seeker -- when it became a way of life -- is when it started to become irrelevant to me.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on April 07, 2010, 10:40:30 PM
Usually my rate is nowhere near 100 auctions to get a great deal. More like watch 20, and 1 or 2 will turn out to be good.
But I agree that the rate at which I find good deals has declined considerably since I started using ebay a few years ago.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on April 09, 2010, 10:05:30 AM
http://cgi.ebay.de/GW-warhammer-Kislev-empire-army-oop-rare-selten-ovp_W0QQitemZ250607427671QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRollenspiele_Tabletops?hash=item3a595de057

Yea, i know that there are kislev fans out there and that some of these models go for close to or even more than the original retail price.

But 245 Euros? Dream on....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: McKnight on April 24, 2010, 10:12:39 PM
Check this one out!
Its a conversion made of only a valkyrie and the missiles of a whirlwind! Oh and a baal pred weapons option.

And its 100£ !!!! :O

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-40k-Blood-Angels-Storm-Raven-Conversion_W0QQitemZ260591676361QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item3cac796bc9 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-40k-Blood-Angels-Storm-Raven-Conversion_W0QQitemZ260591676361QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Wargames_RL?hash=item3cac796bc9)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 25, 2010, 01:30:08 PM


I don't know enough about the prices of 40k stuff, but the thing that strikes me is that the guy posted an auction for which he was not prepared:

1. He's going out of town and will not be able to reply for a while.

2. He only has one picture and will post more later.

That sends up red flags for me as someone who does things half-way or not well thought out. Why not just wait a few extra days until you're back home, and then take some more pictures?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 22, 2010, 01:22:49 PM
Here's an interesting one - not sure if it's worth mockery or a valid offer .........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GW-Countesse-Brionne-converted-painted-GOATMAN-/260604183508?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cad3843d4
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: McKnight on May 22, 2010, 01:36:28 PM
Haha, well the seller is from Greece, so maybe it is an attempt to earn this month's pay.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on May 22, 2010, 02:53:34 PM
Some German will buy it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 22, 2010, 03:11:23 PM


In his defense, it is a really beautiful conversion and paint job, and he probably invested a lot of time into it.


Quote
aka "GOATMAN"
  :ph34r:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on May 22, 2010, 04:49:27 PM
Some German will buy it.
:icon_eek:

No... I WON'T! And you can't make me!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on May 22, 2010, 06:47:02 PM
Some German will buy it.
:icon_eek:

No... I WON'T! And you can't make me!

Too late.  Merkel already bought it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on May 22, 2010, 09:24:24 PM
So she started a Bret army to help Greece?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on May 22, 2010, 11:37:06 PM
Sacrifices must be made to keep the EU propped up.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on May 23, 2010, 01:10:15 AM
Ebay really isn't worth it to me anymore.  I simply don't have the time to invest.  I have a guy in Deleware who has everything you can order, sells for 20% off, and has free shipping.  Not much more you can askl for.  It is new, in the box, and fantastic!

As was said, ebay is now a place mostly used by stores.  Private trades are becoming more rare, and deals are few and far between.

Phil
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 23, 2010, 03:32:39 PM
Not much more you can askl for.


Out of production stuff.

That's mainly the reason I look at all.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowwolf on May 25, 2010, 10:16:19 AM
Check the picture  :happy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Well-painted-Google-eyed-ripper-swarms-now-40k-/270581343683?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3effe7a5c3

Shadowwolf
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 25, 2010, 07:09:12 PM
Check the picture  :happy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Well-painted-Google-eyed-ripper-swarms-now-40k-/270581343683?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3effe7a5c3


There's a hive fleet that's assimilated pumbagors into its rippers' genetic material!  :ph34r:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Nicholas Bies on May 26, 2010, 05:35:05 AM
Check the picture  :happy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Well-painted-Google-eyed-ripper-swarms-now-40k-/270581343683?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3effe7a5c3


There's a hive fleet that's assimilated pumbagors into its rippers' genetic material!  :ph34r:

Better hurry up there's only 8 hours left! BID BID BID
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on May 26, 2010, 07:59:05 AM
Haha, well the seller is from Greece, so maybe it is an attempt to earn this month's pay.
Some German will buy it.

That was awesome. :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Ad A Dglgmut on June 03, 2010, 11:23:26 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-UNRELEASED-Chaos-Dwarf-Siege-Cannon-VERY-RARE-/170491504983?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b215e957 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-UNRELEASED-Chaos-Dwarf-Siege-Cannon-VERY-RARE-/170491504983?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b215e957)

I win.  :-D
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on June 04, 2010, 02:15:53 AM
You think he would throw in shipping.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on June 04, 2010, 09:20:53 AM
Is that thing real?
If it really is a GW model that never saw release (rich) collectors might really pay 900$, even for an ugly and totaly ridiculous model.
Stamp collectors pay hefty sums for misprints of stamps, too...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on August 22, 2010, 06:10:47 PM
Thought I would post some humour from an auction I was watching.  don't you love it when in print models sell for much higher than the retail, even before shipping?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140439753833&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT - about 17GBP for just the knight, plus shipping

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat490053a&prodId=prod1120063 - 12 GBP for the knight and the foot knight
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on August 22, 2010, 06:41:19 PM
That's so retarded, it makes me mad!

I saw people bidding on bloodbowl for the 360, it was at £18.
You can buy it on amazon for £12.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 22, 2010, 06:58:15 PM
It's fun too if you save the auction, and wait until the buyer gives feedback - you can identify him then and be a right bastard and send him the GW link .......................

I like emailing sellers calling stuff oop, and saying I hope it was a mistake, but I have to report it as it is misrepresentation.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on August 22, 2010, 07:10:33 PM
Thats a great idea!  Perhaps I will try it...

I have to wonder who these bidders are.  I like to imagine that they are some rich person living in Arica or somewhere GW doesn't exist, so ebay is the only way they can access their miniatures...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on August 23, 2010, 12:03:26 AM
I was looking for this thread so I could post this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Teutogen-Guard-empire-VERY-RARE-MODELS-/320576721672?pt=AU_Miniatures (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Teutogen-Guard-empire-VERY-RARE-MODELS-/320576721672?pt=AU_Miniatures)

Seems awefully expensive for Teutogen Guard to me, though I bought mine for that much, plus whatever the contents of the Middenhiem defenders box was too.

Though not stupidly expensive I guess, now that I just noticed the knights...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 23, 2010, 07:51:44 AM
Teutogen Guard regularly go for between £5 and £8.00 per mini on UK ebay -

I do think some of the older OOP metals price is increasing.
Mordheim, Kislev and the CoU associated metals seem to fetch lots of dosh these days.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 23, 2010, 09:40:53 PM
Well I may be laughing as I could have just scored a coup.

On the other hand it may fall flat.

I spotted an auction for 8 metal swordsmen - the old metal minis where there was a choice of greatsword / sword+shield / halberds.
The pic showed 4 - the description said 8

http://www.solegends.com/citcat9x3/c92358empinfantry-02.htm

However the same pic of 4 swordsmen was on another auction for "15 infantry halberds" so I thought a quick pleasant email was in order .......... his reply confirmed 8 swords on auction one, and the used the word 'metal' to describe the halberds.

Well I won both auctions at £7.50 ........

So could it be 15 of the figures above with the halberds, or proper metal halberdiers for 50p each ................

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on August 23, 2010, 10:23:34 PM
I've been looking for some of those for a long time. While there have always been plenty of the other old metals, those multi-weapon guys seem rare in the US. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen any in person!

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on August 24, 2010, 12:55:24 AM
I snatched a Stompa for under $20 when the guy posted it as the EPIC Stompa.  The picture was the Apocolypse Stompa box though...

Phil
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: t12161991 on August 24, 2010, 03:08:43 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on August 24, 2010, 03:24:30 AM
Congrats on the Epic win!





Sorry, couldn't resist  :biggriin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Von Ulrich on August 24, 2010, 03:29:29 AM
I tend to see a lot of nice figures comming out of the UK.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on August 24, 2010, 10:33:16 AM
They're sold by a shell company owned by Mids.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on August 24, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
I spotted an auction for 8 metal swordsmen - the old metal minis where there was a choice of greatsword / sword+shield / halberds.
The pic showed 4 - the description said 8

I have loads of those. They could be crossbowmen too.


They also re-did them in plastic (and smaller) for a Heroquest expansion, oddly enough. Which probably count as the first Empire miniatures I had.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 24, 2010, 12:09:43 PM
I have a few already but only with the halberds. I use them in the front ranks of my halberdier units (yes units plural  :closed-eyes: ) and also in spearmen units with the axe blade elements removed.

The big Q on this is whether the second auction for 'halberds' is these same models or the regular metal halberiers which can go for anything from£3 - £5.00 each
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on August 24, 2010, 12:13:53 PM
The plug-in halberdiers are very awkward to rank up. They want to stab each other in the back. The other ones are better. I still don't believe they are going for £3 - £5 though. That's silly.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 24, 2010, 12:24:04 PM
http://toys.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=Halberdier&_sacat=44129&LH_Auction=1&_dmpt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&Further%2520Options=Empire%7CDogs%2520of%2520War%7CMordheim&_odkw=&_osacat=44129&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Just watch these to the end ..........
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 26, 2010, 10:43:12 AM
So 2 went for £4.20, 1 at £4.70, and the hero one at £6.53 all with £1.10 of postage individually ..................

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on August 30, 2010, 08:36:53 PM
I know this is always expensive these days, but...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tsar-Boris-Kislev-Bear-Sealed-Mint-Condition-/290467790570?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tsar-Boris-Kislev-Bear-Sealed-Mint-Condition-/290467790570?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on August 31, 2010, 04:26:20 AM
I know this is always expensive these days, but...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tsar-Boris-Kislev-Bear-Sealed-Mint-Condition-/290467790570?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tsar-Boris-Kislev-Bear-Sealed-Mint-Condition-/290467790570?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL)


 :icon_eek:

Yeah, good luck with that.


There was someone selling OOP stuff like that for similar (insane) prices in the US back when I started this thread. They were all "Buy It Now" non-auctions. It would be one thing if they were the truly rare items that the super-collectors are willing to pay out the big bucks to get. But stuff like this is far too common.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on August 31, 2010, 10:48:22 AM
WHAT?! 140 quid? I mean, I want that model too, but I don't have 140 quid.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on August 31, 2010, 11:12:33 AM
How much Do you have ?

I might find one some day..  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 31, 2010, 11:14:19 AM
Yes - this 8th Edition is a real pain - I have to find 6 more now, for a second rank in my Bear Cavalry unit .................  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on August 31, 2010, 11:15:08 AM
Yes - this 8th Edition is a real pain - I have to find 6 more now, for a second rank in my Bear Cavalry unit .................  :closed-eyes:

I was thinking of your bear unit when posting. I don't have as many....  :icon_cry:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 31, 2010, 11:16:26 AM
Well I did get two free so that was a bonus .............
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on August 31, 2010, 12:11:21 PM
How much Do you have ?

I might find one some day..  :engel:
More than enough to cover the original price, a finder's fee and shipping.

:engel:

Also, I demand pics of this bear unit.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on August 31, 2010, 03:21:18 PM
How much Do you have ?

I might find one some day..  :engel:
More than enough to cover the original price, a finder's fee and shipping.

:engel:

Also, I demand pics of this bear unit.
You think Midaski has actually made it?
He is collecter first, modeller second, gamer third, painter 4th. (I think. Maybe gamer and painter swapped)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 31, 2010, 05:43:27 PM
You think Midaski has actually made it?
He is collecter first, modeller second, gamer third, painter 4th. (I think. Maybe gamer and painter swapped)

Oh how cruel ...........  :icon_cry:



...... you know me so well.   :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on August 31, 2010, 05:46:13 PM
To be fair, you did actually have the bears out on your work table didn't you?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 31, 2010, 05:50:17 PM
To be fair, you did actually have the bears out on your work table didn't you?

...... and they still are.


They're just behind the 14 Gryphon Legion models all neatly laid out in rows - pistolier horses, 'wings', bodies, weapon arms ...... 

and just in front of the 50 odd undercoated Kossars awaiting the inspiration of a colour scheme.        :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on August 31, 2010, 06:03:25 PM
Shall I start a "get Midaskis collection painted" thread ?

You might even get most of it back and everything....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on August 31, 2010, 06:53:47 PM
He could pay people with models, that way his boxes stacks cupboards full of boxed minis will diminish twice as fast!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on August 31, 2010, 08:00:07 PM
He could pay people with models, that way his boxes stacks cupboards full of boxed minis will diminish twice as fast!

.......and that would be the perfect excuse for him to fill them up again...with other new boxes...with stuff.....I,m pretty sure if Midaski didn't collect minis, he would collect old newspapers.....with jokes underlined. ( yes I'm mean  :evil:).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on August 31, 2010, 10:37:43 PM
Just send them to me, Midaski. I'll finish them up for you. You might even get them back by EB 2028.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on September 01, 2010, 12:32:01 PM
He could pay people with models, that way his boxes stacks cupboards full of boxed minis will diminish twice as fast!

Good idea.


I'll set you up as heir, Midaski, so you'll get the models back in 100 years or so. That's hardly any time for you at all.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 02, 2010, 08:09:19 PM
I have resisted this one though ............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150484131480&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I did wonder initially if it was Justin Hill's, but he's in Hong Kong isn't he?

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on September 02, 2010, 08:16:20 PM
Quite cool, although I think the pikemen undermine the over all impact of the army.

Also, it didn't sell.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on September 03, 2010, 07:36:18 AM
Outriders on flying rugs........ :biggriin:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 05, 2010, 09:10:55 PM

It's been a very long time since I've bothered with eBay. But I thought I'd check in. I just sat down over lunch and did a bunch of searches on eBay for different things I'd be interested in if I could get a deal.

I did not find a single item for less than retail price --- all were normal retail, plus shipping -- "Buy It Now" so-called auctions.

I am now doubly convinced that eBay is nothing more than a front end for basement "retailers" who don't want to bother with their own web store.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on September 05, 2010, 11:10:16 PM
I haven't really searched anything for a while.  I tend to just go on Amazon anymore it seems.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on September 06, 2010, 06:04:04 AM
That arabian army looks awesome!
Concerning ebay: ebay Germany ist still OK. Of course you get a lot of buy it nows, but warhammer-wise most offers are still real auctions from private sellers who want or need to get rid of their stuff.

Real bargains are rare though, most things (Assembled and maybe primed) end up at ~60% retail price, things high on demand fetch even more.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 06, 2010, 11:37:20 AM
I only search in 'auctions' - I ignore the straigh 'buy it now' stuff.


The average prices though have gone up quite a bit in the last 4 years - you could buy metal minis for under 50p each back then.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 08, 2010, 01:01:08 AM
OK, nominally this is an eBay specific thread. But I'm just going to start venting all my online buying & selling woes here. And by "woes" I mean "WTF?"

I posted some WE stuff on Bartertown. It's almost entirely still on the sprue of in the packaging -- like 98% of it. The rest it unassembled/unpainted. I listed exactly what was in each condition. There are also a bunch of extra bits listed.

Taking the prices of just the complete figures, I'm trying to sell at about 50% of retail.

My first round of replies consist entirely of people:

a.) Trying to talk me down to selling at 30-40% of retail price.
b.) Wanting to see pictures of the figures.

Seriously, WTF? I figured I would unload this stuff in no time. Seems like a deal to me. If I was shopping for a new army (or to expand my existing army) and someone was offering mint figures at 1/2 retail, I'd probably consider that a pretty good deal. Obviously better than eBay. :wink: Better than any online discounting retailers, too.

I might understand if I said it was all assembled, or painted, or stripped. But other than a few figures, it's all specifically listed as on-sprue or sealed. C'mon, requests for pictures? Of what -- box art and sprues? And sorry, 1/3 retail price? Should I include the keys to my car?

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on September 08, 2010, 01:02:36 AM
Should I include the keys to my car?

Yes. In fact, it's considered a faux pas over there not to offer free insurance and benefits.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 08, 2010, 01:14:40 AM
OK, sounds like a deal to me. I'll even throw in my naked wife as part of the delivery service.

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Post by: MrDWhitey on September 08, 2010, 01:15:19 AM
Be sure to offer clothed options. Some people like to pretend to have decency.
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Post by: Ebola on September 08, 2010, 01:28:35 AM
Well, does anyone want some Empire State Troopers instruction sheets????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Empire-State-troopers-instructions-x2-ONLY-/150486286456?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2309ae8078

Free postage and handling! :smile2:
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Post by: Timbor on September 08, 2010, 02:59:01 AM
Hey, there's two of them!  That's pretty cool.  Too bad bidding has ended  :biggriin:
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Post by: oak_prince on September 08, 2010, 04:45:01 AM
$130 for 10 PRO PAINTED plaguebearers. Note the obvious drybrushing and what appear to be thumbprints in the paint on their bases.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-10-PLAGUE-BEARERS-NURGLE-PRO-PAINTED-/400151981411

The painting isn't bad, though he should assemble them in such a way that they don't look like they're doing jumping jacks and knocking each other over. In any case, good luck selling a tactically useless unit for %600 of their original value.
http://cgi.ebay.com/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-Pro-painted-Empire-Militia-39Y-/280442212662

So much freehand talent, it's a shame to see it going to waste on a banner depicting Teclis' O-face.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-High-Elves-Spearmen-WP-Pro-Painted-/120566733008
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Post by: Moxer on September 08, 2010, 10:00:30 AM
The plague bearers are obviously PRO PAINTED, because their swords are done in NMM! The fact that it is not really well don and looks worse than true metallics ist to be neglected...

The free company is really well painted, but seriously, if you want to sell 20 minis for 200$ they should at least rank up properly!

The elves banner is creepy...
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Post by: Gneisenau on September 08, 2010, 10:16:27 AM
The painting isn't bad, though he should assemble them in such a way that they don't look like they're doing jumping jacks and knocking each other over. In any case, good luck selling a tactically useless unit for %600 of their original value.
http://cgi.ebay.com/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-Pro-painted-Empire-Militia-39Y-/280442212662

The quality is not better than what Shadowlord knocks off with speedpainting.

I'm 99% certain that it was achieved with applying significant amounts of GW washes. Good TT quality, but...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 20, 2010, 07:38:43 AM
I mentioned this to rufus yesterday when it had been at £51 on Saturday .................

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330469871860&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Then there were these two:

First up - no yoke, haft or horses and missing 3 crew, and only 3 wheels

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170539256932&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

and then the big daddy - no yoke, and no crew ........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140450932000&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT



 :icon_rolleyes:

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Post by: warhammerlord_soth on September 20, 2010, 11:18:24 AM
So, I'm looking for two yokes, a lot of crew models and a war wagon wheel....  :engel:







Kidding !
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Post by: Marek on September 20, 2010, 06:53:14 PM
Does anyone else find the current empire oop prices repulsive? £80 for a war wagon? Thats just morally wrong.

The more ebay prices go up, the more I feel I should dispose of my unwanted duplicate oop models on say the trading forum here, yet I dont want my goodwill to end up being abused by someone looking to make a quick buck.

I wish the prices would return to the sanity of 50p-ish as a benchmark amount for a unpainted oop halberdier, with discounts for bulk buying and people listing units rather than individual models.

Sigh.

The removal of old models from GW mail order/website caused massive price inflation, and like most inflation,  whilst it makes some people feel more wealthy (ie those sitting on a big pile of minis), I can't help thinking its a bad thing.






 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 20, 2010, 07:17:12 PM


I might be more understanding of those prices (or attempting to get them -- I wouldn't pay that much) for a complete model. Not something that you're going to have to substitute crew, and scratch-built significant portions of the model.

I think what makes it a strange model to be over priced is the fact that it is something that is so easily scratch built.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 20, 2010, 08:24:45 PM
I do look at these auctions and think they are unbelievable, and then point out to the wife that something like a metal halberdier went for £8 and a Mordheim Averlander for £11, then tell her I got mine in a blister of 3 for £4 or £5.00.

Helps her think I am a financial genius and my hobby is an investment ..................  :engel:

Mind you I now have to rewrite my will and make sure my sons know how valuable they are .................  :closed-eyes:


............ yet I dont want my goodwill to end up being abused by someone looking to make a quick buck.

Too true - I very rarely swap, give or sell minis as my collector instincts are obsessive, but if I do break the habit it is 99% of the time with someone who has a similar love of the minis and hobby.

Before ebay got more secretive hiding identities, you could see the predatory dealers homing in on multi-model auctions with a view to breaking them up and making a profit.


The removal of old models from GW mail order/website caused massive price inflation, and like most inflation,  whilst it makes some people feel more wealthy (ie those sitting on a big pile of minis), I can't help thinking its a bad thing.

I agree but that is the nature of market forces - I am sure GW could have maybe franchised off the old moulds to someone to continue making them.
It has changed rapidly in the last few years - you used to be able to buy groups of metal minis on ebay for less than £1 each, 50p even in some cases, but now there are so many single item auctions it really puts me off to be honest.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 21, 2010, 02:35:34 AM
I do look at these auctions and think they are unbelievable, and then point out to the wife that something like a metal halberdier went for £8 and a Mordheim Averlander for £11, then tell her I got mine in a blister of 3 for £4 or £5.00.

Helps her think I am a financial genius and my hobby is an investment ..................  :engel:


Don't you have to actually sell something to make it a profitable investment?





Mind you I now have to rewrite my will and make sure my sons know how valuable they are .................  :closed-eyes:


If they don't know, they obviously aren't qualified to handle that responsibility. I suggest you contact me privately and we can work out an arrangement...  :engel:


Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on September 21, 2010, 03:15:27 AM

I agree but that is the nature of market forces - I am sure GW could have maybe franchised off the old moulds to someone to continue making them.
It has changed rapidly in the last few years - you used to be able to buy groups of metal minis on ebay for less than £1 each, 50p even in some cases, but now there are so many single item auctions it really puts me off to be honest.

Perhaps GW is watching the ebay prices, and will release the old minis again, only priced to match those on ebay  :dry: 

I do find the single mini auctions pretty crappy and useless, but I'm not necessarily above buying lots to resell later.  Except, my main motive is to keep a select few nicer minis from the lot, and end paying nothing or gaining a bit back.  I did this a bunch this past summer - found deals on people leaving the hobby in local classifieds, then split the lots up and sold em to recoup my costs.  Mind you, I sold stuff at much more reasonable rates.  I still ended up getting about 25 GS, 20 6th ed swords, 16 5th ed handguns (plastic with  metal arms), a large GW carrying case, 12 Ricco's, and a few misc items for free.  :biggriin:

My main problem was that the money made back from selling the rest was spent on more minis...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on September 21, 2010, 11:57:50 AM
I bought a complete and unassembled war wagon from someone on the warhammer forum for £25 a couple of years ago. I thought that was a perfectly reasonable price.

Though a few years before that, I got one from ebay for even less.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 23, 2010, 08:15:51 PM
This is quite good - a single mini?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280563077413&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Someone else thinks it is really valuable.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Limited-Edition-Cry-Havoc-Empire-Greatsword-Champion_W0QQitemZ160477679607QQcategoryZ44129QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BMRU-220%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D280563077413%252B280563077413%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5475332450169007978


Are they really that rare?

Oh and whilst I am here - anyone recognise this?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!B2oMdsQ!2k~$(KGrHqZ,!igE)qydcMh7BMjRQCD!PQ~~_35.JPG)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on September 23, 2010, 09:09:27 PM
I keep looking at the Marco Columbo model and he goes for about £10. Seems harsh for a single model that isn't that old.

The special release Ogre Bruiser costs £50 and it's pretty much standard even if someone has rubbed paint seven layers into his face. It's ludicrous.

Then again I bought Treebeard for £5 earlier. Because he was £5. What the hell am I going to use Treebeard for?
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Post by: Aldaris on September 23, 2010, 09:11:29 PM
That depends on your tolerance for frustration. If it is high, start a woodelf army and use Treebeard in it. If it isn't... well, you can still use him as, as... uh. Terrain I guess. just put him into a forest if you roll up one of the aggressive ones.
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Post by: rufus sparkfire on September 23, 2010, 09:43:52 PM
Are they really that rare?

Rare-ish. Not good though.


Quote
Oh and whilst I am here - anyone recognise this?

No. Not GW though.
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Post by: Mogsam on September 23, 2010, 09:58:08 PM
Why would you want 1 greatsword for £74?
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Post by: rufus sparkfire on September 23, 2010, 10:00:42 PM
If you were stupid?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on September 23, 2010, 10:03:35 PM
You could easily get 16.6 Treebeards for that amount.
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Post by: rufus sparkfire on September 23, 2010, 10:08:50 PM
I'd like an army of treebeards. I'd proxy them as halflings.
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Post by: Mogsam on September 23, 2010, 10:12:03 PM
Throwing rocks is an important part of any great attack.
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Post by: Siberius on September 27, 2010, 10:28:36 PM
Are we allowed to ask serious questions in this thread?

I have 25 of the butt-ugly corsair minis from 2 editions ago... the ones with an axe and a sword, all pointing diagonally, you remember the ones right?

Anyways, I was about to strip and repaint them because even whilst I've always hated them, an extra 25 corsairs is nothing to be sniffed at, but then I got to thinking, if prices are right, maybe I could sell them on ebay and then just buy the newer much nicer corsairs and keep my army looking somewhat decent.

When I looked on there the other night, it seemed like people were selling them one model at a time for $8 buy it now... does anyone really pay that for such horrendous minis...??

Even if not, do you guys reckon I could sell them off for enough to buy the equivalent in new minis on there?

If you feel the need to mock me, to keep the tone of the thread, or just for owning such blasphemous minis, feel free.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on September 28, 2010, 04:24:24 AM
I don't think you'll make that amount. Most auctions are rigged horribly.
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Post by: DariusZero on September 28, 2010, 07:23:17 AM
........Even if not, do you guys reckon I could sell them off for enough to buy the equivalent in new minis on there?...........




That should be the rule of the thumb on eBay...if it was a logical place....but it isn't, so anything goes.
The easiest way to not loose your money would be to exchange a mini for another mini. Good luck anyway at selling them!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on September 28, 2010, 11:06:44 AM
So uh... anybody want some lovely corsairs minis?


 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 28, 2010, 04:20:10 PM


I'm with Obi. Doubt you'd get that price ($8). Maybe on one or two, but unlikely on all of them.

I see a lot of the same buy-it-now "auctions" listed over and over again for ridiculous prices. I assume it's some seller just hoping that some day that right buyer will come along. Not sure how that works, since I would assume that the fees would kill off most/all profit.

I would think that you should be able to get enough to cover the cost of new figures. But that rarely works for me.

You should probably have someone help you with shill bidding, as that seems to be the norm on eBay. It's a swindle market.  :engel:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on September 28, 2010, 08:16:52 PM
Yeh, I'd certainly not expect as much as $8 a figure... I really think I'd be happy to get enough to build a new unit.

Come to think of it... 25 new corsairs would be $63. So that's about $2.50 a mini.

Hmm... I guess that's possible...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on September 29, 2010, 02:18:16 AM
I see a lot of the same buy-it-now "auctions" listed over and over again for ridiculous prices. I assume it's some seller just hoping that some day that right buyer will come along. Not sure how that works, since I would assume that the fees would kill off most/all profit.

I see some of these too, and I agree. Surely the cost to continuely repost it would kill off the potential profit you make should that buyer all of a sudden come along.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 29, 2010, 03:42:30 AM
I see a lot of the same buy-it-now "auctions" listed over and over again for ridiculous prices. I assume it's some seller just hoping that some day that right buyer will come along. Not sure how that works, since I would assume that the fees would kill off most/all profit.

I see some of these too, and I agree. Surely the cost to continuely repost it would kill off the potential profit you make should that buyer all of a sudden come along.

Yeah. I can't help but think...


$12 figure.
$10 in eBay fees.
Buyer pays too much. Seller doesn't get squat. No one wins except eBay.

Once again, my conclusion is F' eBay.
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Post by: Immovable Object on September 29, 2010, 07:50:02 AM
Seems sensible -
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WH40K-ROGUE-TRADER-IRONCLAW-SQUATS-x-20-OOP-RARE-/380242449646?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58883754ee

Rare but perhaps just a little overpriced?
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40K-METAL-THUNDERHAWK-GUNSHIP-/130423277529?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e5dd547d9 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40K-METAL-THUNDERHAWK-GUNSHIP-/130423277529?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e5dd547d9)

A fair price (although it is very nice)
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GW-LOTR-Eowyn-painted-Alexi-Z-/250701434483?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a5ef84e73 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GW-LOTR-Eowyn-painted-Alexi-Z-/250701434483?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a5ef84e73)

Ridiciculous -
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Monthly-Original-Artwork-Kal-Jerico-Signed-/160485563215?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item255daf5b4f (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Monthly-Original-Artwork-Kal-Jerico-Signed-/160485563215?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item255daf5b4f)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on September 29, 2010, 10:09:42 AM
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Seems sensible -
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WH40K-ROGUE-TRADER-IRONCLAW-SQUATS-x-20-OOP-RARE-/380242449646?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58883754ee
20 Quid the mini? Seems like a steal!

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Rare but perhaps just a little overpriced?
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40K-METAL-THUNDERHAWK-GUNSHIP-/130423277529?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e5dd547d9 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40K-METAL-THUNDERHAWK-GUNSHIP-/130423277529?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e5dd547d9)
They must have missed that there's a Forgeworld version now too, and Forgeworld is even cheaper!!

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A fair price (although it is very nice)
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GW-LOTR-Eowyn-painted-Alexi-Z-/250701434483?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a5ef84e73 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GW-LOTR-Eowyn-painted-Alexi-Z-/250701434483?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a5ef84e73)
I'll grant the very nice but you'd need to be a serious collector.

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Ridiciculous -
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Monthly-Original-Artwork-Kal-Jerico-Signed-/160485563215?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item255daf5b4f (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Monthly-Original-Artwork-Kal-Jerico-Signed-/160485563215?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item255daf5b4f)

Comic book fans might buy anything.
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Post by: Grotsnot on September 29, 2010, 05:08:11 PM
Quote
Rare but perhaps just a little overpriced?
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40K-METAL-THUNDERHAWK-GUNSHIP-/130423277529?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e5dd547d9 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40K-METAL-THUNDERHAWK-GUNSHIP-/130423277529?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e5dd547d9)
They must have missed that there's a Forgeworld version now too, and Forgeworld is even cheaper!!


To be fair, if you're looking to buy a metal Thunderhawk it's because you want the metal thunderhawk, and not because you want any old thunderhawk to use in a game. I had never played 40K when that model came out, but I wished that I had the £250(?) it cost new because it was pretty awesome.

I think sometimes people forget that while the models can be used in the game, they're still amazing collectibles in their own right.

£1000 might be a little steep, but who knows -- someone might be willing to pay that for it. I've never seen one come up before, so they are pretty rare, and to find one in its original box unassembled must add some value.
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Post by: wissenlander on September 29, 2010, 05:51:51 PM
I haven't used e-bay since March.  Rarely used it before then, but I found some good deals.  I just typed in 'warhammer empire' and there look to be lots of decent deals to be had, bidding wise and buy now.
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Post by: Mogsam on October 06, 2010, 11:08:12 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Skaven-SKAVENSLAVES-UNIT-20-pro-painted-28mm-/380190345493?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58851c4915 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Skaven-SKAVENSLAVES-UNIT-20-pro-painted-28mm-/380190345493?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58851c4915)

20 Skavenslaves for £80! What an awesome offer.
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Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 06, 2010, 11:10:16 AM
But they are dipped....pardon pro painted.  :happy:
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 06, 2010, 01:53:30 PM
But they are dipped....pardon pro painted.  :happy:

Pro dipped?
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Post by: Gneisenau on October 06, 2010, 02:01:24 PM
You have to admit that "Pro Dipped Rat Slaves" is an excellent name for a rockband.
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Post by: BAWTRM on October 06, 2010, 02:44:21 PM
Better known as 'P-drippy'
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Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 06, 2010, 02:46:21 PM
 :biggriin:

I can imagine that a wonderful painter like 023 doesn´t know dipping as it would be a horror to him.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 06, 2010, 03:24:22 PM
Actually... I bought a can of Minwax stain and spirits about 6 months ago.  :engel:

I can't keep up with all of the projects I want to get done. That's part of why I started experimenting with speeding my painting up, as I was documenting on the second blog in my signature (Paint Machine.)

I've seen some very nice dipped figures, especially in terms of big armies.

I do plan on giving it a try for some of my painting, while continuing to do more detailed/time-consuming work on other figures.

So I'm no snob when it comes to dipping.

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Post by: Immovable Object on October 06, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
I am, I dont like it.  :closed-eyes:
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Post by: Shadowlord on October 06, 2010, 03:27:47 PM
So I'm no snob when it comes to dipping.

Another painter joins the loosers.
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Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 06, 2010, 03:29:22 PM
Yes others might call it evolving you dinosaur.
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Post by: Aldaris on October 06, 2010, 03:33:55 PM
Be nice to our old swedish Triceratops.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 06, 2010, 03:46:20 PM


It's just another tool to use, whether done well or done poorly.

I think the great thing about the increased popularity of "dipping" is that its become more refined and looking better. I remember seeing people's dipped figures 10 years ago and not being impressed with the glopped on style of heavy stain. But "dipping" has come a long way, I think.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on October 06, 2010, 03:47:22 PM
Yes others might call it evolving you dinosaur.

Yes because making models look like shit is evolving.

Don't apply for this year's nobel prize.

You mammut!
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Post by: jlutin on October 06, 2010, 04:23:03 PM
I would rather see a decent dipped army than a gray horde.

Just don't put it on display like you are going to win a best painted award because you ain't.

Besides, I can suck at painting without having to resort to dipping.
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Post by: Shadowlord on October 06, 2010, 04:26:02 PM
Still looks like shit to me.

And highlighting dipping is the same as calling my painting "washing".

You are all mammuts!
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Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 06, 2010, 04:27:33 PM
Yes.....at least a mammal.
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Post by: Aldaris on October 06, 2010, 05:26:11 PM
Hmmm. Mammuts. Triceratopses. That means we're all fat and have impressive horns, yes?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on October 07, 2010, 01:06:12 PM
So, you're all fat, horny and unable to procreate your species ?


Good for you !
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on October 07, 2010, 09:22:43 PM
PRO DRYBRUSHED
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Painted-Wood-Elf-Sisters-Twilight-Warhammer-Fantasy-/120628383657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c16030fa9#ht_500wt_1159

If I were running Golden Daemon, I'd automatically disqualify any figures with NMM. So sick of everyone making a big deal about it. Here we have 5 OOP Orc boar boyz that are the size of goblins and old enough to drive for the cost of 20 of the new boar boys:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-Conv-Boar-Boyz-PRO-PAINTED-/400161225233?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2b77ba11

I'm just at a loss for words:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-CONV-HARPY-FEATHER-WINGS-PRO-PAINTED-/400156297565?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2b2c895d#ht_2128wt_916

1) Buy Island of Blood. 2) Paint models 3) Except the bases 4) Take blurry pictures with your cell phone 5) Sell on Ebay 6) 150$ profit?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Island-Blood-Box-Set-Warhammer-Fantasy-Pro-Painted-/300477552228?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f5db9664#ht_500wt_1159
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on October 07, 2010, 09:26:13 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Skaven-SKAVENSLAVES-UNIT-20-pro-painted-28mm-/380190345493?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58851c4915 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Skaven-SKAVENSLAVES-UNIT-20-pro-painted-28mm-/380190345493?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58851c4915)

20 Skavenslaves for £80! What an awesome offer.

Wow, if I order those guys and this lot:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-3000-pts-pro-painted-Skaven-LOT-LOOK-/110514561689?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_210&hash=item19bb2e6299#ht_610wt_916

I'll have an awesome looking PRO PAINTED Skaven army for a bargain price. Woot!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 08, 2010, 03:30:00 AM
I'm just at a loss for words:
http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-CONV-HARPY-FEATHER-WINGS-PRO-PAINTED-/400156297565?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2b2c895d#ht_2128wt_916


The wings are a bit over the top, but not bad if you're into that look. The shame is that they left the back (where the wings presumably attach) as a sort of blobby bit of glue or greenstuff or whatever. I think they could have had some good figures if the backs were a little more refined.



So, you're all fat, horny and unable to procreate your species ?

 :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on October 08, 2010, 07:23:18 AM
That Island of Blood 'deal' is the worst of the bunch IMO. I don't think the seller is ever going to reach step 6, most likely he'll achieve step 7: "After repeated failures of selling your pro-painted army for an (ever decreasing) price which it's obviously worth, you have no choice but to sell it at a loss."
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on October 08, 2010, 11:25:15 AM
The skaven are actually very nice...until i saw the price!

The IoB set: Somebody with too much free time thought he could make some money. Sadly he/she is lacking the knowlege of even the simplest basics of selling stuff.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on October 15, 2010, 05:22:06 AM
I hope this is a joke...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-painted-Empire-State-Troops-c96-/270604019667?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0141a7d3 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-painted-Empire-State-Troops-c96-/270604019667?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0141a7d3)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 15, 2010, 08:38:15 AM
Well perhaps you should charge more for your commission work.




http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-painted-Orc-Goblins-Brigade-a37-/280456820684?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414c8777cc (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-painted-Orc-Goblins-Brigade-a37-/280456820684?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414c8777cc)


bwuahahahahahaahahahahahhahhahhahahaahha
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on October 15, 2010, 08:54:29 AM
..........."it usually take 4-10 days of deliver time from China to worldwide"..........

You get free foam boards with it :wink:, but still: from China? Well, they have to eat too, right?


Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Badwolf on October 30, 2010, 12:19:37 AM
I just found this on ebay UK:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Simple-Easy-Method-Strip-Your-Models-100-success-/140471361067?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b4bede2b

Selling advise on how to strip miniatures. :icon_rolleyes:. I've no idea what this amazing revelation might be as I'm not prepared to part with even so small a sum as 99 pence to satisfy my curiosity.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on October 30, 2010, 02:08:31 AM
So in England is simple green something that people charge to tell you how to use?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 30, 2010, 07:40:59 AM
I use Simple Green. Bit I've got to admit, nothing worked aw well as the neighbor's bucket of carburetor cleaner.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on October 30, 2010, 07:47:59 AM
Hush 023, you could have charged 99 pence for that information.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on October 30, 2010, 06:19:20 PM
So...I just saved 99 pence here? Lucky me. :::cheers:::
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 04, 2010, 01:47:36 AM
Every once in a while I feel the need to go to eBay to remind myself why I never go there except for these negative reminders. It really has gone from a place to find deals, especially on big lots of figures, to a bunch of people selling single figures, or occasionally a small group (half dozen or less) for retail price or (frequently) more.

And when did they mess up the navigation, actually making it more difficult to move from section to section? WTF?

Anyway... this one... well, it's just so sad it made me laugh. I was looking for medievals, I pulled up an ad for these, um... "knights."  :icon_eek:

Enjoy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDIEVAL-KNIGHTS-28-MM-HAND-PAINTED-SET-/320571255395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa3892a63

More of the noble knights:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MEDIEVAL-KNIGHTS-28-MM-HAND-PAINTED-SET-/320571253959?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa38924c7
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on November 04, 2010, 08:09:38 AM
Those actually could be knights. From Stirland.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on November 04, 2010, 08:31:11 AM
Well I think those are supposed to be Bretonnians, archers and man at arms. Man that painting sucks...big time. Thank you for showing me that I am not the worst painter in this merry world.  ::heretic::
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on November 05, 2010, 03:35:52 AM
Those archers are the battle masters chaos archers aren't they?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on November 05, 2010, 03:48:50 AM
Those archers are the battle masters chaos archers aren't they?

The good old Chaos Thug Archers indeed
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on November 05, 2010, 07:27:09 AM
I think those peasants holding those pitchforks in the second link are actually from Spartaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Henerius on November 08, 2010, 10:55:35 AM
I think those peasants holding those pitchforks in the second link are actually from Spartaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

nope they are actually from a chess like board game (silver and gold coloured minis).  the name slipped my mind, but there were knights in the game like the battlemaster knights and horses which were a cruder version of our barded empire ponies.

the man who stands in the middle of both peasants is a mercenary from the same set.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Henerius on November 08, 2010, 10:58:42 AM
The name of the game is lionheart

http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1150/lionheart
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on November 09, 2010, 08:54:32 PM
Just no to everything this guy is selling! My personal favourites are the knights and the Bright Wizard.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/prominiature/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25 (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/prominiature/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 09, 2010, 09:27:17 PM
Quote
These miniatures have been painted using a variety of techniques

Variety of techniques = basecoat + dip
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on November 09, 2010, 11:29:29 PM
Interesting way to sell this poster:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G08-Warhammer-40000-40k-Video-Game-HUGE-GIANT-POSTER-/280586498281?pt=Art_Posters&hash=item41544230e9 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G08-Warhammer-40000-40k-Video-Game-HUGE-GIANT-POSTER-/280586498281?pt=Art_Posters&hash=item41544230e9)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on November 10, 2010, 10:58:18 AM
Interesting way to sell this poster:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G08-Warhammer-40000-40k-Video-Game-HUGE-GIANT-POSTER-/280586498281?pt=Art_Posters&hash=item41544230e9 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/G08-Warhammer-40000-40k-Video-Game-HUGE-GIANT-POSTER-/280586498281?pt=Art_Posters&hash=item41544230e9)

Does it say anywhere that she is not part of the auction - I mean I thought ebay was WYSIWYG
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on November 10, 2010, 11:54:50 AM
It is like that old spice commercial....look at the Necron, at her legs....at the Necron at her legs.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on November 10, 2010, 12:10:00 PM
Buh?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Warhammer-Fantasy-Sealed-Orc-Goblin-Battalion-Box-/130443290333?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5f06a6dd

Read the description, and check the price...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on November 10, 2010, 12:21:39 PM
What, it is obvious he just transferred the bretonnians with the singature lore of shadows spell in there.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on November 10, 2010, 02:23:38 PM
You better seal in those smelly peasants, they smell worse than orcs!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on November 10, 2010, 02:24:30 PM
Just imagine how Orc farmhands (political correct term for peasant) might smell.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on November 10, 2010, 06:17:19 PM
I think what I find most puzzling is the seller is selling the battalion for roughly $20 MORE than the GW Canada price, PLUS $25 shipping in Canada, and they do not allow local pickups...

Last I checked, GW offers free shipping in Canada, or you can just walk in to one of their stores... how do these people manage to stay in business??

Grrrr....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on November 10, 2010, 07:49:18 PM
Ok... that's weird... I just bidded on 20 Bestigor cos the price was seeming low and the end time near, I figured someone would jump in at the end and nab it for close to the full price, but I won.  :ph34r:

I feel like I'm missing something here. But the GW site has 10 of them at $41.25 and I just won 20 of them for $43...

Free shipping too...

Kinda reinvigorates one's faith in ebay...
 :happy:


And here was me thinking I'd end up just never using Bestigor...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on November 10, 2010, 08:00:07 PM
Just no to everything this guy is selling! My personal favourites are the knights and the Bright Wizard.

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/prominiature/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25 (http://shop.ebay.co.uk/prominiature/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25)

That is why you should always buy Ebay's Pro Painted figs.  This guy is only doing "Well Painted" work.  It's hard to see when you are painting in a well.  Lighting sucks.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on November 13, 2010, 08:22:13 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dogs-War-Braganzas-Besiegers-x-11-men-PRO-PAINTED-/230550431829?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35ade06855 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dogs-War-Braganzas-Besiegers-x-11-men-PRO-PAINTED-/230550431829?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35ade06855)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dogs-War-Marksmen-Miragliano-x-12-PRO-PAINTED-/230550440368?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35ade089b0 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dogs-War-Marksmen-Miragliano-x-12-PRO-PAINTED-/230550440368?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35ade089b0)

Both pro painted DoW. Also, he's labelled the last one wrong.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on November 22, 2010, 10:16:20 AM
Rare handgunners.
(That you can get from any Games Workshop store, LGS or online retailer)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STATE-HANDGUNNERS-BOXED-RARE-SET-/250715861644?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a5fd4728c (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STATE-HANDGUNNERS-BOXED-RARE-SET-/250715861644?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a5fd4728c)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ChumpChange on November 22, 2010, 05:53:37 PM
While it's true that it is a beautiful miniature...I dunno if it's worth the asking price. Especially because you can see the original price in the pictures .

http://cgi.ebay.com/warhammer-Mordheim-Middenheimer-Champion-empire-oop-nib-/160509237539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f189923#ht_500wt_717
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on November 22, 2010, 09:22:27 PM
Something to sing along

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8wPp_bnRA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8wPp_bnRA)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on December 09, 2010, 04:25:51 AM
Man, Mordheim sure is a great game!  It's too bad GW doesn't make the box set anymore.  At least they can still be found at reasonable prices on ebay.  What a steal!

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MORDHEIM-CITY-DAMNED-OUT-PRINT-1999-NEW-/320603769963?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa5794c6b
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 09, 2010, 04:34:20 AM


That and the rules are a FREE download on the GW web site.

The only truly OOP components are one of the human sprues (don't know why they don't still sell this separately!) and the buildings.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on December 09, 2010, 07:21:23 AM
They also give a rather unintelligible warning at the bottom:

IMPORTANT : REMEMBER THAT THE MARX IS ONLY USE FOR CATEGORY. OUR PLAY SET IS MADE OF MANY BRAND PUT TOGETHER TO LOOK MORE REAL WITH DIFFERENT POSES. IT MIGHT NOT CONTAIN MARX UNLESS IS SPECIFIED IN THE DESCRIPTION

I'm assuming they're talking about the minis in some photos, but when they start claiming that their playset (the Mordheim box I guess) 'is made of many brand put together' I've got full "AWWOOOOOOGHAA, Dive, Dive!!!" warnings popping up in my head.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 09, 2010, 01:16:45 PM


Maybe we should coin a new phrase. Instead of OOP (Out of Print/Production) there should be a NIP: Never In Print/Production for made up kits of misc. misleading junk.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on December 09, 2010, 02:09:06 PM
I remember when GW was practically giving Mordheim away. I remember getting a copy for a rediculously low price from them (something like $15), or maybe even free or reduced price with a subscription to White Dwarf. I can't remember what, but it's how I got two sets of the buildings. I remember thinking it was too good to be true.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on December 09, 2010, 02:31:19 PM
Wow, that's pretty impressive!   I bought my copy about 3 years ago - the last copy from my lgs.  I think I paid 75 or 80 for it...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on December 09, 2010, 02:34:51 PM
Ok... that's weird... I just bidded on 20 Bestigor cos the price was seeming low and the end time near, I figured someone would jump in at the end and nab it for close to the full price, but I won.  :ph34r:

I feel like I'm missing something here. But the GW site has 10 of them at $41.25 and I just won 20 of them for $43...

Free shipping too...

Kinda reinvigorates one's faith in ebay...
 :happy:


And here was me thinking I'd end up just never using Bestigor...

I saw a VOR Union Ares (a big war walker) listed a while back. It had a starting price of 99 cents, so I figured what the hell and bid $2.00 on it about two days out. A new one costs $28 and I figured I wouldn't get it as they normally go for over $10, that plus the price of shipping, normally just doesn't make it worth it to me to bid higher. I completely expected someone else to outbid me. Imagine my surprise two days later when I get the email notifying me I was the highest bidder at 99 cents! I got it for a grand total of $9. I was surprised and very happy. I can't imagine the seller was too happy though!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: HoreTore on December 09, 2010, 03:19:07 PM
He probably sees it as marketing ie. A happy customer means repeat business.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Wolfgang aus Wien on December 27, 2010, 03:01:19 PM
I used to like Ebay for buying OOP stuff unavailable elsewhere.
Then I started selling, mostly small items.
Good advice: Don't bother, the many, many little fees (and time you need to invest) will kill whatever 'profit' you may make.
Plus, like others before me have said, there seem to be more and more outright ripofs on Ebay these days.
I much prefer sites now that specialize in second-hand stuff or just trading with individuals directly.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on December 27, 2010, 08:06:34 PM
I got 3 galloper guns for £13 earlier.. People try to sell them for £35 each normally. So logically by the laws of ebay i've made a saving of £66.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on December 28, 2010, 09:47:36 PM
This is a good one ........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290513811580&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

you could get a 'real' woman for that sort of money ..........

 :engel:

There were some others, but obviously the general's cost more than the chasseur's or the officer's.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300506349124&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290513809911&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 :icon_wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on December 28, 2010, 09:53:02 PM
I cant believe how much they went for and how many people bid on them. Particularly as they are such hideously ugly miniatures.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 30, 2010, 05:44:36 AM
Agreed. But the point is: they're selling. For loads of cash.

I see a new calling... I will stock up on nude sculpts, hack them out with quick paintjobs and make great profits...

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on December 30, 2010, 08:58:24 AM
My latest finds:

Umm....
http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-EMPIRE-BALTHASAR-GELT-PRO-PAINTED-/400173242401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2c2f1821#ht_3046wt_919

PRO DRYBRUSHED(check out this guy's other auctions)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Chaos-Chariot-Pro-Painted-Miniature-/120660656756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17ef8274#ht_2178wt_1005

This army has been on Ebay for months and hasn't moved. Must be that recession, eh?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Huge-Chaos-Army-Pro-Painted-7000-Pts-/140488385765?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b5c2a4e5#ht_1594wt_1139
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on December 30, 2010, 11:36:40 AM
To be fair, that Chaos army doesn't look bad from what I can see, and 1200 dollars isn't too unreasonable an asking price for a fully and decently painted and based 7000 points army. I'd maybe go down to the triple digits to attract buyers, but the current price certainly isn't insane in any way.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on December 30, 2010, 04:38:01 PM
Bear in mind that sellers lose 25% of their winning bid just in fees.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on December 31, 2010, 01:02:16 AM
It's not painted/based well enough to attract 95% of the retail value. Especially since if you look closely, he's got those heinous 5th Edition Chaos Warriors mixed in there and the knights are those awful 6E ones.

I first saw this particular army when I first started following this thread. The guy really should take a clue and lower the price or split the stuff up.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on December 31, 2010, 07:57:30 AM
..................... and the knights are those awful 6E ones.
..........

IMO teh metal chaos knights are one of the best sculpts GW ever made, I have bought 3 boxes of them, just because of that, and I'm happy for that.

...speaking of chaos army...here's a very nicely painted Arheon on foot for a reasonable price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-28mm-Chaos-Archaon-on-foot-model-kit_W0QQitemZ260662172259QQcategoryZ44127QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6032166753774332465 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-28mm-Chaos-Archaon-on-foot-model-kit_W0QQitemZ260662172259QQcategoryZ44127QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6032166753774332465)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on December 31, 2010, 08:26:12 AM
..................... and the knights are those awful 6E ones.
..........

IMO teh metal chaos knights are one of the best sculpts GW ever made, I have bought 3 boxes of them, just because of that, and I'm happy for that.

...speaking of chaos army...here's a very nicely painted Arheon on foot for a reasonable price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-28mm-Chaos-Archaon-on-foot-model-kit_W0QQitemZ260662172259QQcategoryZ44127QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6032166753774332465 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-28mm-Chaos-Archaon-on-foot-model-kit_W0QQitemZ260662172259QQcategoryZ44127QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6032166753774332465)


Its unpainted. Always check the small print! Although saying that its not too bad a price anyway really. That model normally sells for quite a bit anyway doesn't it?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on December 31, 2010, 12:51:12 PM
In this case you don't need to check the small print all you need to do is scroll down and it shows a large plain picture of what the auction is, and it's an unassembled, unpainted miniature of Archaon on foot in several parts.  :mrgreen:
Not a bad price...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on January 01, 2011, 01:44:17 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130469215088&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130469215088&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

Awesome deal! Ironically it's actually a really, really good deal I got.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 02, 2011, 04:52:27 AM
In this case you don't need to check the small print all you need to do is scroll down and it shows a large plain picture of what the auction is, and it's an unassembled, unpainted miniature of Archaon on foot in several parts.


You've got to admit, showing the painted pics is a bit sleazy...

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on January 02, 2011, 10:55:53 AM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130469215088&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130469215088&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

Awesome deal! Ironically it's actually a really, really good deal I got.
It is. I feel kind of sorry for the seller.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on January 03, 2011, 12:09:50 PM
Me too, i'm tempted to resell one and just get the money I spent back plus some. He probably shouldn't have put buy it now at such a low price..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on January 03, 2011, 02:12:27 PM
PRO DRYBRUSHED(check out this guy's other auctions)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Chaos-Chariot-Pro-Painted-Miniature-/120660656756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17ef8274#ht_2178wt_1005

That awesome custom made base completely makes up for the drybrushing. Worth. Every. Penny.  :icon_wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on January 03, 2011, 02:44:54 PM
The worst thing is the bad spray job though- I can see the grains from here.

And mogsam: don't do it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on January 03, 2011, 03:43:19 PM
PRO DRYBRUSHED(check out this guy's other auctions)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Chaos-Chariot-Pro-Painted-Miniature-/120660656756?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17ef8274#ht_2178wt_1005

That awesome custom made base completely makes up for the drybrushing. Worth. Every. Penny.  :icon_wink:

No kidding, all for the low low price of $100 after shipping!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on January 03, 2011, 08:26:37 PM


...speaking of chaos army...here's a very nicely painted Arheon on foot for a reasonable price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-28mm-Chaos-Archaon-on-foot-model-kit_W0QQitemZ260662172259QQcategoryZ44127QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6032166753774332465 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-28mm-Chaos-Archaon-on-foot-model-kit_W0QQitemZ260662172259QQcategoryZ44127QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6032166753774332465)

Yeah, that is pretty shady to show the painted pic as the main pic for the unpainted mini.  Also, I would be that it is a recast, considering the negative feedback the seller has gotten, the fact that they are located in China, and that the listing says they have more than 10 of the archaon models available...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on January 04, 2011, 07:00:19 AM
But it'll be a recast they'll be happy to paint for you, for a price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on January 04, 2011, 07:02:36 AM
Also, I would be that it is a recast

Also....

Lies! Everybody knows GW sells tons of models in China, especially a few years back during the SoC campaign. And it's real easy to get these models anyway so that's why they can sell them for so little money. :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Badwolf on January 04, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
Look what I found.  :icon_eek:

Starting price was (GB) 99p.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citadel-Chaos-Dwarf-Juggernaut-extension-very-rare-/250749737073?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a61d95871 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citadel-Chaos-Dwarf-Juggernaut-extension-very-rare-/250749737073?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a61d95871)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on January 04, 2011, 10:15:21 PM
HOLEY MOLEY. That's a bloody fortune.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on January 04, 2011, 11:26:30 PM
£510 and the reserve still isn't met. Well, f**k me.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Badwolf on January 11, 2011, 11:42:50 PM
Chaos Juggernaught closed at (GB)£590 - "reserve not met".  :icon_eek:.

It must have been the £7 postage that put people off,  :icon_rolleyes:.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on January 11, 2011, 11:51:50 PM
I cannot believe that.  That is insane.  Not only because someone was willing to pay that much money, but that the greedy S.O.B. still wanted more.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Uryens de Crux on January 12, 2011, 11:54:19 AM
Both things are slightly staggering really.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on January 12, 2011, 01:30:35 PM
I cannot believe that.  That is insane.  Not only because someone was willing to pay that much money, but that the greedy S.O.B. still wanted more.
Are you talking about eBay or the bankers who gave us this recession?  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: McKnight on January 12, 2011, 03:04:09 PM
Did anyone else notice the sellers name?

bridgend_steve


or... Steve_b


 :icon_eek:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 12, 2011, 09:34:03 PM
Steveb is in the US. That item is in Lincoln, UK.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Uryens de Crux on January 13, 2011, 11:16:57 AM
The seller, and bidders, are in lala land...never mind the UK...

Hmm, though looking at that, maybe the seller is GW itself. They arent that much more expensive than the Goldswords ;)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on February 04, 2011, 06:33:48 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Painted-Vintage-4x-Dwarf-Cavalry-and-4x-Horses-/140505458759?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b6c72847#ht_500wt_1156

This one is funny - Dwarf cavalry
And dont mind them being propainted.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on February 04, 2011, 07:40:45 PM
 :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:

Dwarf Cavalry

 :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on February 04, 2011, 11:30:01 PM
One of them is clearly a dwarf!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Nicholas Bies on February 05, 2011, 01:22:14 AM
Hey guys I have a quick question or two about some stuff I have and how much it may be worth in eBay.

1. 50 valhallan tank riders unpainted with 5-6 lasgun racks
2. 8 inquisitor models that are painted but I can easily strip.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on February 05, 2011, 08:59:21 AM
Offer the models as painted, but state in the auction that you can strip for the person who buys them upon request. As for the price- it's all about luck.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on February 05, 2011, 05:23:29 PM
This ebay auction actually made me laugh  :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Selling-8-Beyblades-Replace-DESTROYED-Bathtub-/280625155361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4156900d21
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on February 05, 2011, 07:43:27 PM
lol.  Never even heard of a 'beyblade' before!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on February 06, 2011, 03:37:19 AM
I love that.  Let the kids pay for the damage they caused...but a $9,000 bid?  Something's not right there.  I don't know what these things are either, but I'm guessing they don't have gold nuggets in them.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on February 06, 2011, 05:51:23 AM
This ebay auction actually made me laugh  :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Selling-8-Beyblades-Replace-DESTROYED-Bathtub-/280625155361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4156900d21

Those parents are dickheads.  Sadly, their kids will be even worse douches, so I guess that'll be the parents punishment.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on February 06, 2011, 04:40:27 PM
This ebay auction actually made me laugh  :wink:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Selling-8-Beyblades-Replace-DESTROYED-Bathtub-/280625155361?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4156900d21

Those parents are dickheads.  Sadly, their kids will be even worse douches, so I guess that'll be the parents punishment.

As a real person, I was disgusted on the assumption it's true. I doubt it is, but yeah.

As a cynical, internet persona, I still haven't stopped laughing.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on February 06, 2011, 07:22:36 PM
Yea, I have that split personality some days.  I guess it's part of what the Internet turns us into.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Moxer on February 08, 2011, 10:07:33 AM
The auction is removed....from the title i guess some kids destroyed a bathtub and have to sell their toys to come up for it?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 11, 2011, 05:57:04 PM
Not sure if this qualifies - I mean at least he's trying to do something positive with the Mantic stuff ...........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DWARF-ARMY-WARHAMMER-MANTIC-PRO-PAINTED-/110644936599?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c2f3bf97

I looked at his feedback and he does seem to sell stuff at high prices.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on February 11, 2011, 06:42:59 PM
I blame GW!  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on February 11, 2011, 06:43:44 PM
I blame GW!  :closed-eyes:

The only response to anything!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on February 11, 2011, 08:20:48 PM
I blame GW!  :closed-eyes:

The only response to anything!  :icon_lol:

Now, now... you can still blame Canada.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on February 11, 2011, 09:37:29 PM
The painting is pretty decent too. It's just a whole lot of money, but at least he's not lying.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 12, 2011, 04:51:42 AM
Like I said in the other reference to that auction, the painting seems good, though I don't care for the NMM gold. It's a bit more contrasty than I usually prefer, but maybe that seems to be what sells.

Maybe I should switch my painting up & jack up the contrast?

I'm now following that guys blog, there's some really cool stuff on it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on February 13, 2011, 07:26:14 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130482667501&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT    :icon_eek:

I watched this end, and I must say it was entertaining.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on February 13, 2011, 09:09:34 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130482667501&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT    :icon_eek:

I watched this end, and I must say it was entertaining.

OMG, someone bought it for 300 €!?  Warhammer collectors rejoice!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on February 13, 2011, 11:16:06 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130482667501&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT    :icon_eek:

I watched this end, and I must say it was entertaining.

Umm. Yeah.
 :mellow:

It must be the key to some pirate treasure. Or something.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on February 13, 2011, 11:18:16 PM
Back in the days when I was into Mordheim I would have bought it.

And then worn a real jesters hat...  :Ohmy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on February 14, 2011, 03:21:51 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220735966186

Grey Knights are about to get a new codex and plastic/improved minis. Better sell mine for (what seems to be) list price, lol!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Chaos-Marauders-Pro-Painted-Lot-11-/110628434954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c1f7f40a#ht_1734wt_1283

Yeah...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Empire-Steam-Tank-Pro-Painted-Mini-/120661357863?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c17fa3527#ht_1781wt_983

LOL
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 14, 2011, 05:47:05 AM
That is the manliest looking cannon I've ever seen! Totally worth the asking price. If only I had the money... :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 14, 2011, 09:30:09 AM
.......... and it's built wrong - the cannon barrel is way too far out.  :engel:


...... and maybe the hatch covers are wrong too?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on February 14, 2011, 03:42:21 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Fantasy-Chaos-Marauders-Pro-Painted-Lot-11-/110628434954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c1f7f40a#ht_1734wt_1283

I love how the close-up pic clearly shows the pro-painted mold lines.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 14, 2011, 04:17:19 PM
I couldn't resist I sent him a message ..............  :engel:

Everyone should do it - make him feel a real dickhead ............
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on February 14, 2011, 04:21:19 PM
Content of the message ?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 14, 2011, 04:30:19 PM
Pro-Painted = Professionally Painted - so can he provide example of work he has had commissioned and sold, or exhibited, references from Buyers, copies of invoices etc.

Pro = Professional - so is he registered somewhere? If I contact my local Trading Standarsd will they verify his claim?


I asked him if there was a discount for the cannon not being positioned correctly.  :engel:

BAWTRM should ask him if the mould lines are extra?

Merciless Mocking should be a regular pastime ...........
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on February 14, 2011, 04:43:50 PM
.......... and it's built wrong - the cannon barrel is way too far out.  :engel:

Well, it does say "enlarge" on the picture...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 14, 2011, 04:52:06 PM
Oh No  I've had a reply

Quote
Dear midaski,

Well I'll have to take your word on the cannon barrel thing,If you like you can have it for $89. Let me know and I will change the price to match this offer.
I hope this has helped.
- 123rudell

 :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on February 14, 2011, 04:53:06 PM
Although, looking through the guys other items for sale. I noticed a bit of a bargain, actually a bit of a  massive bargain... I dont think he knows what he's got here. He's listed it as a VC Necromancer instead of the Mordheim Witch. Worth buying to strip and repaint, I'd buy it but I've got it already.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Vampire-Counts-Necromancer-Broom-Painted-/120681512514?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c192dbe42 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Vampire-Counts-Necromancer-Broom-Painted-/120681512514?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c192dbe42)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on February 14, 2011, 05:02:07 PM
Didn't have that one yet....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 14, 2011, 05:03:51 PM
You're just jealous his cannon is bigger.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on February 14, 2011, 05:05:54 PM
It ended just after I posted  :icon_redface: He's got another one listed but its slightly more expensive and got a horrible, decorative base.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 14, 2011, 11:06:58 PM
I know this has nothing to do with Warhammer, but I had to post this. This book Central Castings, Heroes of Legend is a cool book that was released years ago. It along with it's sister books, Heroes Now and Heroes of Tomorrow, they are out of print and hard to get a hold of. They were for helping build a back story for role-playing characters in fantasy, modern, and sci-fi campaign. Some of my most memorable characters were built using them. There were two editions of this particular book. The 2nd edition is much rarer and goes for much higher than the first edition, so I watch ebay for the 2nd edition. Anyway, even near mint copies of the first edition don't go for the price this guy is asking for an acceptable condition copy of it! I've seen some rare book sites with near mint copies for $100, not selling. I got a very good condition copy of it for $35. There is no picture, so I would assume that this is what I would call poor or bad condition, just from experience seeing what people classify stuff as.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Central-Casting-Heroes-Legend-VINTAGE-ROLE-PLAYING-/330530344776?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item4cf524cf48 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Central-Casting-Heroes-Legend-VINTAGE-ROLE-PLAYING-/330530344776?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item4cf524cf48)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on February 15, 2011, 02:48:17 AM
No with all fairness to the steam tank guy, he said it was "pro painted", not "pro assembled"
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on February 15, 2011, 06:41:23 AM
It's pretty badly painted, too. It looks like he just slathered it with chainmail and didn't bother shading or highlighting. Most "Pro painters" at least attempt to make the figure passable with dipping or drybrushing.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 16, 2011, 04:55:10 AM
Not all, though. Some will do some super cheap painting with just flat colors.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 23, 2011, 06:22:26 PM
I need to get a safe deposit box in my bank .............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-Mordheim-Sister-Bertha-Hero-OOP-/150566455126?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item230e75c756

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-Mordheim-Sister-Sigmar-Augur-OOP-/150566457786?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item230e75d1ba

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-1x-metal-Witch-Hunter-2-OOP-/150566444217?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item230e759cb9

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-1x-metal-Witch-Hunter-OOP-/150566442991?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item230e7597ef

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-1x-metal-Bright-Wizard-Sergov-OOP-/150566448486?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item230e75ad66

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on February 23, 2011, 06:27:25 PM
Except the last one, these aren't that bad. Still way too expensive, but if I was was a rich dumb kid e.g. of a successful Swedish businessman, I might consider buying the lot from my one-day pocket money installment.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on February 23, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
Well daddy must get a present to give a present... Or vice versa.  :closed-eyes:

I am looking at this guy - the reason I haven't bought him is that I'm afraid he may get cast again only better.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPII.dll?ViewItem&item=230579775644

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on February 24, 2011, 01:15:23 PM
This is an absolute must
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-design-studio-piece-unreleased-rare-item-/320658766185?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa8c07969 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-design-studio-piece-unreleased-rare-item-/320658766185?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa8c07969)

Hilarious  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 24, 2011, 01:22:16 PM
Quote
It's clearly marked 'studio' on the bottom and while clearly ayone could simply write 'studio' on a piece to bump up the price if you trawl through vintage white dwarfs you can see this is typical of movement trays used at the time,
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on February 24, 2011, 02:07:33 PM
Wow. Just wow.

-EDIT-
Also only half an hour left people! Get in the bidding seat!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on February 24, 2011, 02:12:23 PM
Who wouldn't want their very own piece of cardboard?

I was able to get a rulebook for 8th edition at a reasonable price today, so that was nice.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on February 24, 2011, 02:21:11 PM
This is the mockery thread...not the praise one.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on February 24, 2011, 02:25:17 PM
This is the mockery thread...not the praise one.

Hear, hear!

Cut it out wiss!  :dry:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on February 24, 2011, 02:28:58 PM
For praise ....especially on GW products we have the.....well...there must be a thread somewhere for this.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on February 24, 2011, 02:30:45 PM
No need, 99% of my posts covers that well enough.  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on February 24, 2011, 02:34:45 PM
Hey, I mocked, too!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on February 25, 2011, 04:58:16 AM
This amused me
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-The-Empire-2000-6th-Edition-Army-List-Book-/290535970876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a54b183c (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-The-Empire-2000-6th-Edition-Army-List-Book-/290535970876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a54b183c)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on February 26, 2011, 02:18:04 AM
Excellent.  So you too can own this ultra-rare army book for "The Empire of Bretonnia", A little-known attempt to merge the forces of men in the Old World that ultimately failed because the Royals were too frumpy for the Imperials.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on February 27, 2011, 06:02:56 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-Orcs-and-Goblins-units-Pro-PAINTED-/250780504516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a63aed1c4#ht_500wt_1156

http://cgi.ebay.com/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-DWARVEN-ARMY-Pro-PAINTED-/250780504554?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a63aed1ea#ht_500wt_1156

Little known fact: Battle for Skull Pass miniatures were made of silver, not plastic.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 08, 2011, 09:03:37 PM
Ooh I like this one ..............£13.14 each



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150572856196&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

especially as you can buy the warband of 8 models not 7 for £23.50 on GW's site.

The only different model is the acolyte or whatever she is called  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on March 08, 2011, 09:43:53 PM
Crazy  :eusa_wall:

I should sell my sisters aswell if i can get more than 100 quid...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 08, 2011, 10:00:10 PM
someone just bought a spear chukka for 12.50 + 2.50 p and p.

Wayland games have it at 12.40 with free p and p.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on March 08, 2011, 10:14:06 PM
Isn't that more not knowing your online discounters?

It's a bit silly, but not that absurd!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 08, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
But its so close to the GW price it is silly- who in the hobby doesn't know you can get online discount?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on March 08, 2011, 10:37:08 PM
As an IT guy I wondered who wouldn't know how to turn a computer on.

My parents used ebay to buy me the Citadel Foundation paint set for Christmas once. If they'd have asked me, I would've told them where to buy it, but as they went to ebay they got diddled on postage.  :dry:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 09, 2011, 12:17:01 AM
As an IT guy I wondered who wouldn't know how to turn a computer on.

My parents used ebay to buy me the Citadel Foundation paint set for Christmas once. If they'd have asked me, I would've told them where to buy it, but as they went to ebay they got diddled on postage.  :dry:
you're far to sensible for the internets.

let me have my black and white damnit.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 10, 2011, 04:03:03 AM
Dude, maybe I should sell off the few estalian swordsmen I still have kicking around!  :icon_eek:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-Metal-GW-/140513266177?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b73e4a01

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-Metal-GW-/140513264489?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b73e4369

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-Metal-GW-/130487603099?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e61aacf9b

Really, I don't think they are even that nice of figures.  You can get nicer ones with a similar feel from gamezone, or even TAG has some nice spaniards...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 10, 2011, 10:25:03 AM
I have rather a lot of those ............ at those prices probably £2000 worth.  :closed-eyes:

However it looks like two bidders pushing it to double what they would normally fetch.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on March 10, 2011, 07:25:30 PM
I dont get this either.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SLAANESH-DAEMONETTES-Chaos-Daemons-Army-OOP-Rare-/160554315534?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2561c86f0e#ht_551wt_1139
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on March 10, 2011, 07:27:41 PM
Hm, those are lovely models (way better than the plastic ones), so I'd say it is expensive, but not obscenely so.

Unless GW still has them cheaper.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on March 10, 2011, 07:31:19 PM
The Juan Diaz demonettes. A.K.A the only Daemonettes that GW has ever produced that are not horribly ugly.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on March 10, 2011, 08:39:01 PM
Those are lovely! have 4 of them. 4f each, a bit steep, but worthy.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 10, 2011, 11:19:00 PM
I had40 f them.  They were awesome.  A great example of GW takng a step back on the new models.

Phil
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on March 11, 2011, 06:19:14 PM
I want the old good demonettes so bad...shame they're so damn expensive.  I actually had the opportunity to get them at cost once upon a time when I had my store...little did I know how much the plastic ones would suck.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 16, 2011, 09:30:27 PM
Ouch

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Quest-Catacombs-Characters-Treasures-/220752396834?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3365de4222 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Quest-Catacombs-Characters-Treasures-/220752396834?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3365de4222)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on March 16, 2011, 09:32:04 PM
Well, they are lovely models, and it seems to be in good condition, but... no.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 17, 2011, 01:06:08 PM
That's not surprising to me at all. It does have two of the main rules and Warhammer Quest is one of the two big boxed games that GW doesn't have available electronically.

I've seen the main game itself go for $150 to $200, and even higher for an unopened box. So low balling it (based on going prices I regularly saw a few years back) at $300 for the the two boxed sets, about $50 for Catacombs of Terror, about $30 each for the character packs, and about $50 total for the three Treasure packas, puts it at $550. That comes out to about £340, so right now I think it's actually kinda low. If it had some of the rarer more sought after character packs, I'd expect this to be much higher. The Bretonnian Knight, the Chaos Warrior, and the Elf Ranger go for much higher than any of the other character packs. I think most people don't pay high prices for these so much to get the figures as they do to get the rules as well.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 17, 2011, 10:06:11 PM
Rare.


Unless you walk into any Games Workshop store in the world

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STATE-HANDGUNNERS-BOXED-RARE-SET-/250786121453?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a640486ed (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STATE-HANDGUNNERS-BOXED-RARE-SET-/250786121453?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a640486ed)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 22, 2011, 06:00:27 PM
Check out this pre-slotta based fig, complements of Irresistible Force on the trading forum.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310304511996&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310304511996&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 22, 2011, 06:07:19 PM
Check out this pre-slotta based fig, complements of Irresistible Force on the trading forum.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310304511996&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310304511996&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT)

Hang on, hang on. That makes it sound like its me selling it! It isn't, I had a bid on it. I'll email the seller and see if its a typo or if its not the model in the picture that he's selling.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 22, 2011, 06:33:28 PM
Not sure I understand that Delthos.

There's no mention of "pre-slotta" in the description, and on IF's page from SoL it's No.20 with a slotta base.

Are you highlighting the "1980s", or am I having a 'senior moment' ......... again.  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 22, 2011, 06:37:07 PM
I think you might be Midaski. It says pre-slotta in massive letters next to the large photo. I hadn't noticed it either.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 22, 2011, 06:41:18 PM
Oh I didn't scroll down there.
 :icon_redface:

That looks like some artwork banner dropped in.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 22, 2011, 07:25:18 PM
I've emailed him and the description is wrong. The auctions for the model pictures. I think...

Quote
hi, the figure this, to look at the picture, become deliver. best regards
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Aldaris on March 22, 2011, 07:36:03 PM
Sounds almost like a Haiku.

the figure this,
to look at the picture,
become deliver.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on March 22, 2011, 07:38:34 PM
Sounds almost like a Haiku.

the figure this,
to look at the picture,
become deliver.

He's probably Italian............or French. :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 22, 2011, 08:14:21 PM
Sorry, didn't mean to make it sound like you were selling it! Just saying you brought it to my attention!  :eusa_wall:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 22, 2011, 08:41:54 PM
No offence taken!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 23, 2011, 07:31:14 AM
Rare.


Unless you walk into any Games Workshop store in the world

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STATE-HANDGUNNERS-BOXED-RARE-SET-/250786121453?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a640486ed (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STATE-HANDGUNNERS-BOXED-RARE-SET-/250786121453?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a640486ed)

Or any other Games shop that sells GW models  :engel:
 
Was also looking at some of the blisters of the Elector Counts... going at $40 and stating they where OOP.. I think those are first over priced and I even think the same models are still beeing produced (besides Leits in the new box), the auctions ran out without any bids on them.
 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 24, 2011, 02:22:07 PM
That's because most buyers aren't stupid enough to pay $40 dollars for an Elector Count model they can buy in the store for half that price. That's not to say that there aren't clueless people out there who would buy them at that price. I felt a little bit bad one time when I sold a new boxed 40K IG Chimera on eBay to a woman for about $10 more that retail price, before shipping. She and another person got into a bidding war over it. So there was someone else out there who felt it was worth more than retail price!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 24, 2011, 02:26:34 PM
That's because most buyers aren't stupid enough to pay $40 dollars for an Elector Count model they can buy in the store for half that price. That's not to say that there aren't clueless people out there who would buy them at that price. I felt a little bit bad one time when I sold a new boxed 40K IG Chimera on eBay to a woman for about $10 more that retail price, before shipping. She and another person got into a bidding war over it. So there was someone else out there who felt it was worth more than retail price!

When 2 dogs fight over a bone, the 3rd dog walks with it home (or something like it roughly translated from a dutch proverb)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 25, 2011, 02:00:45 AM
I felt a little bit bad one time when I sold a new boxed 40K IG Chimera on eBay to a woman for about $10 more that retail price, before shipping. She and another person got into a bidding war over it. So there was someone else out there who felt it was worth more than retail price!

Got to love the power of stupid.

I'm finally going to put some stuff up on ebay soon and hope I get a lot of that.  :engel:

Maybe I should make some ridiculous ads so they get linked here too.

Quote
OMG! WOW! LQQK! 4 RARE OOP PRE-SLOTTA SLOTTA BASES!
Starting bid: $75
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 25, 2011, 11:37:07 AM
What is quite upsetting is I seem to get less than half of RRP for BNIB models that I sell on there!

I sold a brand new LOTR treeman for 10 quid, I should be selling a box of Dark Eldar wyches shortly, also BNIB with plastic wrapping on [unwanted present]

Maybe I need to get them out of the box, assemble them, paint them badly, and charge £5 each for "pro" painted models.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 25, 2011, 12:00:28 PM
New stuff generally will not make it's retail price.


If it is still in it's packing you're much better off taking it back to a GW store and doing a swap. - That way you achieve maximun retail price.

"Someone knew I was into the hobby, and just guessed - what I really collect is XXXX"
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 25, 2011, 12:04:35 PM
Can I do that Midaski?  I dont have any reciepts or anything.

Also, it costs me around £10 round trip to my nearest GW, so I dont think it would be a particually cheap option!  I live around 30 miles from my nearest GW.  Thirty miles, north, south, east and west, there are GWs.  But none nearer.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 25, 2011, 12:14:33 PM
I've done it quite a few times.
As long as the packaging is intact and reasonably ok I've found playing the 'bad' birthday or Christmas present has always worked.

Of course I am a respectable old git, usually in a suit as I'll do it in whatever town I am in whilst working.
I've even swapped Warrior Priest models when I got a two pack with the two hand weapon version and I wanted a great weapon guy.

As to the travelling distance, do you have to do it quickly - surely you can be patient for a few weeks or so, until you go to a town with a store?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 25, 2011, 12:22:18 PM
I generally buy from giftsforgeeks, to save money :)  As I work in IT, its T-shirt and jeans so i tend to look rather scruffier than you!
Living in the arse end of nowhere [Scunthorpe] means its just cheaper for me to sell on ebay than travel and pay costs in fuel and parking!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 25, 2011, 12:29:20 PM
Well the suit was a bit tongue in cheek - politeness is usually enough.   :engel:

Anyway I am quite impressed with the price of this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-DOGS-WAR-MYDAS-MEAN-/160559539483?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item256218251b

Well I was until I remembered I nicked the Yadoshi out of my spare untouched box to do a swap with Marek  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 25, 2011, 12:38:58 PM
Thats quite expensive, although the Midas model is quite good, I dont think that price is a realistic target!

In the past I have had some good deals on ebay.  6 eldar wraithguard for £20 comes to mind!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 25, 2011, 02:23:39 PM
That price isn't a target, there are 11 bids on him!  :icon_eek:

I don't have Midas, but I think I will be putting a few DoW items up. Hopefully they go for stupid amounts of money too.

I should probably start a second ebay account so I can also jack the bids up on my items. I seem to be the only one on eBay not doing that. Typically I can be selling an item and there are 6 other auctions before and after mine and all sell for $50, while mine only sells for $15. I can not explain it other than shill bidding.

Just kidding about the second account. Though I probably will feel a bit dirty even using eBay in the first place.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 25, 2011, 02:26:35 PM
Your probably right ZeroTwentythree.   Seems to happen to me all the time when I sell things, as I explained earlier.  Serves you right for being honest!   :eusa_wall:

Of course the other explanation is that some people are idiots spending huge sums on things and you dont get them bidding on your item....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 25, 2011, 05:36:48 PM
I've had that happen to me. Your best bet is to doublecheck and make sure there aren't lots of your item listed when you post your items. The more that are there, the less likely you are to get a good price for it. Unless its something OOP, rare, and desirable. Then you'll almost always get people going into bidding wars on stuff, especially if it starts with a lower starting bid. Of course you take a chance of it only selling at the starting bid by doing that. I've never really seen it happen on rare, OOP, and in demand stuff though.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 25, 2011, 09:03:33 PM
Well Midas went for £51.00 in the end and Belladonna .... well .......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160559538362&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on March 25, 2011, 09:10:23 PM
Quote
Well I was until I remembered I nicked the Yadoshi out of my spare untouched box to do a swap with Marek

What is £51 compared to my happiness?

Plus, it leaves you in credit with the Bank of Marek when you get round to posting your 'wants list'.  :smile2:

Ebay scares me, partly because I'm firmly convinced:
a: people are stupid,
b: lots of people have too much money, and
c: my home and contents insurance is inadequate.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 25, 2011, 09:21:26 PM
What is £51 compared to my happiness?

c: my home and contents insurance is inadequate.

I do not begrudge you it for one second - I have had much more than mere money in my trading with you.

and our house insurance is due in about two weeks, and I am going to put in some provision for my models this time round.

I've probably got over a 100 mordheim metals, let alone all the DoW, before we even get to my Empire stuff.
I did a headcount through the Empire Collectors guide over the last weekend - it's frightening.

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 25, 2011, 09:24:33 PM
Ebay makes me mad I wasn't able to buy more stuff when I was first playing.

Chaos Dwarfs for example.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2011, 10:13:08 AM
Starter edition scenery from the Bret / Liz edition
 
Cardboard tower and shed (seperatly)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Chaos-Empire-Scenery-Outpost-/310246281668?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item483c1e91c4 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Chaos-Empire-Scenery-Outpost-/310246281668?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item483c1e91c4)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Chaos-Empire-Scenery-Hut-/310246281734?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item483c1e9206 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Chaos-Empire-Scenery-Hut-/310246281734?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item483c1e9206)
 
To me these sells are just to silly to mention.. I'll track them and if they actually sell I'll put mine up for sale aswell..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on March 28, 2011, 10:54:11 AM
And that tower is seriously wonky!

I'll just hold onto mine. In 20 years time they'll be absolute collectors items!! :icon_razz:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2011, 10:59:51 AM
I am actually missing the house.. though that one was the first with me that took a beating and got destroyed..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 28, 2011, 03:18:32 PM
Well that 'hut' was actually an outhouse or 'lean-to' of the real bigger house that also came with the set.

There should be some tabs on it to connect to the larger house.

War Wagon went for £62.00 today - the prices are going up ..........  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2011, 06:09:05 PM
Well that 'hut' was actually an outhouse or 'lean-to' of the real bigger house that also came with the set.

There should be some tabs on it to connect to the larger house.

War Wagon went for £62.00 today - the prices are going up ..........  :engel:

There was a bigger hous yes, but it had it's own little side house.. this shed was seperate. It contained 3 constructions, the house with the little excrement, the shed and the tower.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on March 28, 2011, 06:26:02 PM
Are you saying that Midaski don't know jakes about old models?




Pun quota fulfilled. Yeah, it was obscure.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 28, 2011, 07:37:31 PM
[There was a bigger hous yes, but it had it's own little side house.. this shed was seperate.
It contained 3 constructions, the house with the little excrement, the shed and the tower.

You may well be right - I bow to your superior knowledge.

I had them made and sitting on a shelf in my gaming room for many years - they probably made a gaming table twice if they were lucky, and the last time was a long long time ago, and they were such an embarrassment they were thrown away several years ago ........  :eusa_clap:

.......... and there are several things I know "Mr Jack S." about, luckily none of them are important .......  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
[There was a bigger hous yes, but it had it's own little side house.. this shed was seperate.
It contained 3 constructions, the house with the little excrement, the shed and the tower.

You may well be right - I bow to your superior knowledge.

I had them made and sitting on a shelf in my gaming room for many years - they probably made a gaming table twice if they were lucky, and the last time was a long long time ago, and they were such an embarrassment they were thrown away several years ago ........  :eusa_clap:

.......... and there are several things I know "Mr Jack S." about, luckily none of them are important .......  :closed-eyes:

No need to be degenerate about it to me.. I was just stating what I still knew about the set (was actually looking for pictures if it would confirm what you said, didn't find any unfortunatly about the contents, atleast not the buildings), I was in a hurry posting so I'm sorry if it was taken too blunt.

I still got the shed and the tower and I can't remember nor see any junction points on the shed that would have loged into the house like you said..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 28, 2011, 09:26:37 PM
I wasn't taking any offense at what you wrot Steg  :biggriin:

I am old and ugly enough to openly admit when I get something wrong  :engel:

I realised you were right straightaway as the 'lean-to' only had 3 sides as it didn't need a wall where it joined to the house.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 28, 2011, 09:33:45 PM
I am old and ugly

Sig'd  :biggriin:


Childish but amusing
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 28, 2011, 10:36:12 PM
Ok good to hear Middy, and again sorry for not getting it right.. Been on edge the last couple of days aswell.

If I'm not mistaken the Lean-to also was only a few centimeters wide as well. I can't remember if it was stuck to the short or long side of the house though..

Anyway the whole set got stuffed away in a box for years with other stuff aswell.. and as the house was the biggest and most clumsy around it was first to fell to bending and flatning the wrong ways and thus in the end tearing up. So threw it away when it was broken. I still wonder why the tower apart from a few bend in the top and a loose stairway had still survived  :engel:

Righto IF  :biggriin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on March 29, 2011, 06:13:41 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Battlefleet-Gothic-Shattered-Planet-Scenery-/320675848578?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa9c52182 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Battlefleet-Gothic-Shattered-Planet-Scenery-/320675848578?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa9c52182)

Genius. He's just single handedly re-branded the pebble. :icon_razz:

My favourite bit is that he has already re-listed it once!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on March 29, 2011, 06:47:05 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Battlefleet-Gothic-Shattered-Planet-Scenery-/320675848578?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa9c52182 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Battlefleet-Gothic-Shattered-Planet-Scenery-/320675848578?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa9c52182)

Genius. He's just single handedly re-branded the pebble. :icon_razz:

My favourite bit is that he has already re-listed it once!

Hey,you don't think rocks should go for nothing, do you? :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on March 29, 2011, 06:58:52 PM
At this moment I'm more surprised about how you guys continue to find these horribly silly auctions!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 29, 2011, 07:04:20 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110665168811&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

More Mordheim goodness - £8.50 each + postage  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 29, 2011, 08:30:21 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Battlefleet-Gothic-Shattered-Planet-Scenery-/320675848578?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa9c52182 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Battlefleet-Gothic-Shattered-Planet-Scenery-/320675848578?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa9c52182)

Genius. He's just single handedly re-branded the pebble. :icon_razz:

My favourite bit is that he has already re-listed it once!

That takes some big cajones to list a rock like that!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 29, 2011, 08:32:55 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110665168811&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

More Mordheim goodness - £8.50 each + postage  :engel:
This is what drives me crazy about GW stopping the bitz ordering service, it just fuels ebay!

Same as not printing enough magic cards.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 30, 2011, 11:28:32 AM
More Mordheim goodness - £8.50 each + postage  :engel:

Damnit!

I sold some of those a while ago and they didn't go for as much as that!



I wonder how Man o' War stuff is selling at the moment? I need to sell some things, but if they go for a low price it's going to upset me quite a lot.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on March 30, 2011, 12:10:46 PM
Just tell us when we have to bid to up the price then (of course, we'll just buy them off you for tuppence a piece)  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 30, 2011, 12:14:21 PM
Ha!

Dodgy behaviour.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: astorre on March 31, 2011, 03:27:14 AM
I just got outbid on Ebay & it makes me sad. I knew $60.00 was too good to be true for a Lizardmen battalion!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 31, 2011, 04:08:06 AM
Sometimes you just have to bid, even if you think you couldn't possibly win something for the price you are bidding. Sometimes you'll get lucky! It's happened to me more than once. Got some awesome deals that way. Bid $1 over the opening price, bid days before the auction ends, and wound up getting it at the opening bid. You gotta love it!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 31, 2011, 06:25:21 AM
Yesterday I got the old Dark Elf army codex (4th ed) for just 0.99 GBP + shipping 4 GBP which I think is too much but hey together it's still a nice deal in my opinion!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on March 31, 2011, 06:35:59 AM
Download some sniping software astorre. That should help.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: astorre on March 31, 2011, 07:06:16 AM
Download some sniping software astorre. That should help.
At the risk of sounding ignorant and/or uneducated what is sniping software? I pretty much just know how to turn a computer on & off, and type. And steal music. And facebook. Past that it all might as well be Egyptian hieroglyphics to me.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 31, 2011, 09:50:44 AM
Im not sure why but this actually makes me a bit angry. 'Pro Painted' apparently, it really isn't. After you've paid £40 for what is in my opinion a low tabletop standard miniature, you get to pay a fiver for the privilege of waiting between 30 to 42 days to receive your piece of shit. Piss takers.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/painted-BARBARIAN-hero-EMPIRE-aow-AVATARS-WAR-mp-/320667043314?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa93ec5f2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/painted-BARBARIAN-hero-EMPIRE-aow-AVATARS-WAR-mp-/320667043314?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4aa93ec5f2)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 31, 2011, 10:46:57 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Dark-Elves-Army-Book-OOP-/250784135149?pt=AU_Miniatures&hash=item3a63e637ed (http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Dark-Elves-Army-Book-OOP-/250784135149?pt=AU_Miniatures&hash=item3a63e637ed)
 
I just got this for 0,99 + 4 GBP....
 
I know Australia is expensive for WH stuff, but it's pretty hopeless to get your "loss" back this way..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 31, 2011, 11:14:08 AM
Download some sniping software astorre. That should help.
At the risk of sounding ignorant and/or uneducated what is sniping software? I pretty much just know how to turn a computer on & off, and type. And steal music. And facebook. Past that it all might as well be Egyptian hieroglyphics to me.

"sniping" software is a program that will bid automatically for you to a preset amount in the last 2 seconds of the auction.  The premise is that the other bidders won't have time to counter bid.  The only problem is that you have to be willing to bid higher than the highest bidder.   In many cases, the price gets driven up too high anyway, but if you want to win something at any cost, it can be useful...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 31, 2011, 11:57:24 AM
Hmm, skull pass goblins seem to be getting more popular now?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Battle-Skull-Pass-Night-Goblin-models-Sprue-/300539247138?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item45f988fa22
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on March 31, 2011, 12:23:11 PM
Im not sure why but this actually makes me a bit angry. 'Pro Painted' apparently, it really isn't.

Hold your horses! The seller never claims it is pro-painted. It's actually "pro patinted" so there!!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on March 31, 2011, 12:29:50 PM
http://www.miniaturepainters.com/index.php?cat_id=16 (http://www.miniaturepainters.com/index.php?cat_id=16)

Not that bad really, thier site (typo puprosely not corrected :icon_twisted:,) does look quite proffi.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 31, 2011, 12:30:51 PM
Hmm, skull pass goblins seem to be getting more popular now?

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Battle-Skull-Pass-Night-Goblin-models-Sprue-/300539247138?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item45f988fa22
wtf, they go for a tenner over here.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 31, 2011, 01:20:50 PM
http://www.miniaturepainters.com/index.php?cat_id=16 (http://www.miniaturepainters.com/index.php?cat_id=16)

Not that bad really, thier site (typo puprosely not corrected :icon_twisted:,) does look quite proffi.

The problem is that pro painted doesn't mean painted to very high standard or painted very well, it just means it's painted by a professional. Not all professionals are extremely good at something, even though one definition of a professional is someone who is an expert. One the other hand one definitely is someone who follows and occupation as a means of livelyhood. Take it how you will.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on March 31, 2011, 01:33:38 PM
They do have different levels of quality. The higher quality: the higher price. It's also an indication of proffesionalism, they know how to paint in different standards. Tbh, I don't care much, I won't be using their service anyhow.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on March 31, 2011, 04:07:36 PM
The pictures on their site aren't painted by them, unless they can do exact replicas of the GW studio figures. They're showing pictures of the models painted by 'Eavy Metal! The site looks a bit of a scam.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on March 31, 2011, 07:08:01 PM
Download some sniping software astorre. That should help.
At the risk of sounding ignorant and/or uneducated what is sniping software? I pretty much just know how to turn a computer on & off, and type. And steal music. And facebook. Past that it all might as well be Egyptian hieroglyphics to me.

"sniping" software is a program that will bid automatically for you to a preset amount in the last 2 seconds of the auction.  The premise is that the other bidders won't have time to counter bid.  The only problem is that you have to be willing to bid higher than the highest bidder.   In many cases, the price gets driven up too high anyway, but if you want to win something at any cost, it can be useful...
Not entirely correct- it will bid your maximum bid in the last two seconds of the auction. So say the current price is $20. Your maximum is $60, and the max from the current highest bidder is $40. With sniping software, you'll end up paying $42 in the end. Without it, you'd first bid $42, and risk seeing the price driven up by someone else :)

And if someone else bid $80, well with sniping software you at least can't be tempted to up the ante.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 31, 2011, 08:04:54 PM
Sniping works on the premise that people don't bid their maximum they are willing to pay for something or are waiting for the last couple seconds of an auction to bid. Most people treat it more like a traditional auction and will rebid when they get outbid. To avoid someone rebidding and driving the price up higher if you've outbid them, you wait until they don't have a chance to rebid, by bidding in the last couple seconds. Either that or you're trying to get something with no bids for the lowest price possible.

With Sniping you maximize your chances of getting something at a lower price. Of course there are lots of people out there who do it so someone else will ususally be trying to snipe at the same time you are. Then it just comes down to who enters the highest bid, or who ever submits their bid first if you submit a bid of the same ammount. It think it has merit. Lots of people hate the practice and complain about getting sniped by someone in the last couple seconds. My reply is always, "Why didn't you bid higher if you wanted it?" Most people don't have anything to say to the question. It's all a part of the eBay system so you have to live with it.

It's because of this that I don't bother having more than 3 day auctions. I just try to advertise them as much as possible. Most people won't do any bidding during the first few days of a 5 day auction, unless it is an in demand item, then you'll get fairly steady bids. They tend to bid during the last few days. Why have it up longer if people aren't going to bid? I'm sure I've lowered my intake on some auctions but it doesn't bother me much and I've never really been too dissappointed at my final selling prices. Occasionally when I have something I know will go for a high price, I'll do a 5 day auction to give it more exposure.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 31, 2011, 08:14:14 PM
While I understand the benefits of sniping (I do it quite often, I just do it manually as I don't bid on tons of stuff), in the majority of cases stuff tends to be bid higher by other folk first, so any benefit sniping would have given me disappears due to the back and forth of a few people.  I have had some successes, but I can't quite say whether anyone would have bid higher on those auctions anyway.

Your best bet with sniping is to bid on stuff that is less popular, as there will only be one or two bidders.  On popular stuff, say mordheim auctions, oop empire stuff, etc, the bidding is most often higher than I want to bid before the end anyway (hence my disenchantment with sniping).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: astorre on April 01, 2011, 09:43:06 PM
aha. thanks everybody. i got some mordheim guys to sell on there soon, do they go for a lot??
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on April 01, 2011, 09:53:31 PM
Depends what they are...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: astorre on April 01, 2011, 11:48:43 PM
2 warrior priests, the guys with the puppets and the fish, some zealots.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on April 02, 2011, 02:01:36 AM
you should get a decent return out of them.  The mercenary stuff tends to go for a lot (especially the middenheim ones).  Sisters of sigmar, for whatever reason, go for ridiculous prices these days.  About a year ago I got a whole warband or more for about $40.  Now you see the same lot going for twice that.  And those are still available!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on April 02, 2011, 07:02:03 AM
Like all ranges, there are common and rarer Mordheim figures. First edition Amazons and Sisters of Sigmar go for high prices, as do the 'flash' releases Ostlanders, Averlanders and Kislevites.  Other figures that didnt sell in big numbers such as 'The Town Cryer' or alternative Warlock figure are scarce and thus valuable. 

The unreleased Jester went for £250 a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Shadowlord on April 02, 2011, 07:33:38 PM
Propainted...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300541188683#ht_500wt_922
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on April 02, 2011, 10:04:13 PM
Quote
This NOT a TOY THIS is ART !!!!

That explains it then...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 03, 2011, 04:24:24 AM
Awesome pictures too. You just about tell that they are an Ork. The coolminiornot link doesn't work either! Says it doesn't exist.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on April 04, 2011, 10:15:43 AM
Does she get more expensive? Im glad I got mine for a fiver!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270725306318&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270725306318&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 04, 2011, 11:08:25 AM
She does seem a popular mini - and doesn't appear for sale very often - not quite as rare as the Augur, but a better model IMO.

I have only the one Augur, but 2 Berthas - though mine aren't in sealed blisters - which probably contributes to the higher price. There are some collectors who keep stuff in the sealed packaging - bloody nerds .............  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 04, 2011, 04:43:49 PM
Oh I love this one ....... for purely mercenary reasons .........  :engel:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-metal-GW-/140527973989?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b81eb665

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: warhammerlord_soth on April 04, 2011, 06:36:06 PM
Oh I love this one ....... for purely mercenary reasons .........  :engel:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-metal-GW-/140527973989?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b81eb665 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-metal-GW-/140527973989?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b81eb665)

That's a LookDear !
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on April 04, 2011, 06:52:45 PM
Thats insane.

Also, one of the bidders is very odd - bidding  £3.99, then £14.97 - shill bidding possibly?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 04, 2011, 07:00:26 PM
Oh I love this one ....... for purely mercenary reasons .........  :engel:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-metal-GW-/140527973989?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b81eb665 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-EMPIRE-ESTALIAN-Warhammer-Citadel-OOP-metal-GW-/140527973989?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item20b81eb665)

That's a LookDear !

How right you are - she just walked by, and I said:  "Look at this dear  - £15.00 ................. and I have around 30 of them"


... you know I might get lucky tonight ...........   :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on April 04, 2011, 07:02:08 PM
... you know I might get lucky tonight ...........   :engel:

I thought Soth had gone home.... Chortle!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 05, 2011, 02:58:00 AM
OK, it's been years since I've sold on eBay. So I wanted to look up fees, rules, etc. I've just spent half the evening trying to find my way around eBay's convoluted web page, downloading one of their "helper" apps which continuously popped up errors and security warnings... I want to stab someone in the eyes. I hate eBay. I planned on posting everything tonight. Instead I just wasted an evening.



Damnit!

I sold some of those a while ago and they didn't go for as much as that!

You're obviously not doing enough shill bidding.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 05, 2011, 09:49:01 AM
Here's a good one .............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140527986450&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

............. especially as a very very generous fellow member included one in a swap deal we did recently ......................  :engel:

and does anyone recognise this?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqQOKo0E1z0tSdfQBNjOz+Mvow~~_12.JPG)

I cannot place it - this was the auction stating it was GW

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130501741108&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT




Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 05, 2011, 09:51:36 AM
and does anyone recognise this?


Of course!

It's the standard bearer from Braganza's Besiegers (DoW crossbow unit with pavaises).



Wait, someone paid £7.30 for that?

?

?

?

?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 05, 2011, 10:00:10 AM
Ah - that possibility did occur to me, but the auction said Empire, and I have a box and blisters of Braganzas - unmade - and I was just too lazy to go and delve into the dark depths of the cupboards ........  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 05, 2011, 10:41:01 AM
I have a box and blisters of Braganzas - unmade -

But of course you do!


I think they are still available from the GW site, so I'm not sure why anyone would pay so much for the standard bearer. He doesn't even have his pavaise!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 05, 2011, 11:07:03 AM
maybe because they will soon get OOP? You never know with GW.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 05, 2011, 11:10:33 AM
Maybe, but they aren't out of production at the moment. So there's no reason to pay so much for them!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on April 05, 2011, 11:18:53 AM
anyone who spends £18 on 1 single infantry figure has too much money.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 05, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
anyone who spends £18 on 1 single infantry figure has too much money.

Well it was two figures - one on the other's back   :engel:

Actually I think you can just see the word 'cavalry' written on the tab if you look at the enlarged view  :biggriin:

The Estalian did finish at £15 as well.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 05, 2011, 11:23:35 AM
The halflings aren't even especially nice. They are just old and relatively uncommon.

And the Estalians are ugly!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 05, 2011, 11:27:08 AM
The halflings aren't even especially nice. They are just old and relatively uncommon.

Well they are a tad small compared to later incarnations, but I won't be selling mine anyway.




And the Estalians are ugly!

Well you are entitled to your opinion, though there are many that would disagree with you, and I refer you to the response I gave a few lines above .....  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 05, 2011, 11:40:49 AM
I actually do like the old halflings, and have twelve different ones.

I never liked the Estalians though. They are nowhere near as good as the proper Empire models from the same range. People only want them because they are rare... and they are rare because no one liked them at the time they were available!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 05, 2011, 11:43:15 AM
Estalians are being produced by Gamezone., about 3times cheaper. What's the point then?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 05, 2011, 11:46:58 AM
Well, exactly.

Or there's the TAG range of renaissance Spanish, which are even cheaper.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on April 05, 2011, 11:57:16 AM
I quite like the halfling, but not £18.00!

I guess it's like any luxury item- my dad spends hundreds of pounds on proper Scotch.

Just I'm not in a position to spend like that.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 06, 2011, 03:48:27 AM
Jeezuz F. Christ, I hate ebay.

After spending forever wandering the labyrinth to turn on the option that will supposedly allow me to link to my own images hosted on photobucket (and ad each step telling me they recommend copying to the ebay server... for a fee) I keep getting errors at the end telling me that that ebay feature is not responding, try again later. Later still didn't work. Listings are up, but gimped.

I hate ebay.

On the funny side, I almost listed an OOP 40k inquisitor for $50 instead of $5. Then I would have really been deserving of an entry on this thread. ;)

At some point I just got sick of ebay and writing dry descriptions... http://cgi.ebay.com/Marnius-Calgar-Lord-Macragge-Ultramarines-/230606000186?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b130503a  :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 06, 2011, 06:23:25 AM
So...you hate space marines too, huh.... :roll:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 06, 2011, 01:59:27 PM
No. I just find it hard to take the game too seriously.  :-D

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 06, 2011, 02:12:29 PM


Ha. Figured it out.

First I have to select the option to have more options.  :icon_rolleyes:

Then I have to allow self-hosting of images.

But their option to select self hosted images still isn't working today either.  :icon_rolleyes:

So I put back in the HTML for the images.

But then eBay automatically changes the brackets on the image tag to the HTML code to display brackets.  :icon_rolleyes: So I manually go back and correct every damn one of them myself.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on April 06, 2011, 02:35:39 PM
I know ebay has a huge following but perhaps selling on Amazon, ebid, etc. may be a better idea?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: orcyboy on April 07, 2011, 06:42:10 PM

I know cheap crappy Old Glory miniatures when I see them. 

Is there a way to report a bullshitter to ebay for false advertisement or is it even worth it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warhammer-Orc-Boar-Boyz-x5-all-metal-very-OOP-3rd-ed-1-/180649646602?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0f8eda0a
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 07, 2011, 06:45:31 PM
I wouldn't bother. Anyone who really knows what they are looking for will know what they are. It's not fooling anyone who knows. So what if it brings a little extra traffic to the auction...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on April 09, 2011, 09:33:19 AM
Pro painted Empire standard bearer... in power armour? Note that it says 'Sigmar' on the banner. Confusing.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Empire-Army-Standard-Bearer-Pro-Painted-/400208109105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e431e31 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Empire-Army-Standard-Bearer-Pro-Painted-/400208109105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e431e31)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 09, 2011, 12:42:13 PM


It's also listed in the Dark Elves category.

And WTF is a Miniaturz? A smaller than normal Turz, I guess?

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on April 09, 2011, 01:18:38 PM
Oh and if something goes wrong with shipping he will help by filing a complaint with the malaysian post office because we all know how reliable a third world postal system can be.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on April 09, 2011, 01:25:19 PM
Hey! Stop bashing Italy!



:icon_wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on April 09, 2011, 02:18:16 PM
Blah blah blah  Roman Empire Roxxors  blah blah blah blah Gladiator blah blah blah,  don't mess with the Mafia  blah blah blah.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 09, 2011, 03:02:50 PM
Blah blah blah  Roman Empire Roxxors  blah blah blah blah Gladiator blah blah blah,  don't mess with the Mafia  blah blah blah.

This sounds like you are rapping :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on April 09, 2011, 05:57:09 PM
It's not rap, I know which song it is! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6t8g6ka4W0&feature=fvst
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: astorre on April 11, 2011, 12:18:39 AM
Just wanted to have a place to bitch about getting outbid again on some Ushabti. So...... damn it I got outbid on some Ushabti.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on April 12, 2011, 11:02:38 AM
Pro painted Empire standard bearer... in power armour? Note that it says 'Sigmar' on the banner. Confusing.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Empire-Army-Standard-Bearer-Pro-Painted-/400208109105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e431e31 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-Empire-Army-Standard-Bearer-Pro-Painted-/400208109105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2e431e31)

Thats a spacemarine banner bearer I beleive.  If that is pro painted, I might as well go Pro myself! How many of us would want that for their empire army? lol
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 12, 2011, 03:24:36 PM
Everytime I look at that miniature I feel like I'm looking at a Chronopia Firstborn Swordsmen.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on April 15, 2011, 03:34:57 PM
That is the metal Standard Bearer that comes with the Honor guard in the Marneas Calgar set.  The fact that it says "Sigmar" is just...wierd.  Or it may be that the great Sigmar still reigns in the 41st millenium.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on April 22, 2011, 07:36:18 PM
Any buyers for these 3 Saracens? :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-SARACENS-3-PLASTIC-UNPAINTED-Fantasy-Roleplay-/250801607847?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a64f0d4a7#ht_500wt_1156

or these 7?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WARHAMMER-SARACENS-PAINTED-PLASTIC-X7-Fantasy-Roleplay-/310310335532?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item483feff42c#ht_500wt_1156
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on April 22, 2011, 07:44:58 PM
Is "saracens" british shang for "random crap badly painted"?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on April 22, 2011, 07:57:32 PM
Hehe i bet there are lot of saracens around in any wargamers houses :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on April 22, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
And look at this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Warhammer-40k-UnReLeAsEd-DARK-ELDAR-FEMALE-SLAVE-oop-/130510059898?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e6301797a#ht_632wt_1139

He have a way with capital letters and also you can still buy this at GW webpage.
Maybe unreleased is a hint she is wearing shackels???  :-)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on April 22, 2011, 08:01:49 PM
Wow just saw people are bidding high on it :) so far £19
And on GW webpage its £6.65
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on April 22, 2011, 08:06:33 PM
Quote
Wow just saw people are bidding high on it  so far £19
And on GW webpage its £6.65

I think the on ebay is topless.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on April 22, 2011, 08:08:11 PM
That just makes is sadder.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on April 22, 2011, 08:16:54 PM
True enough.  I suspect a collector will buy it just because it is unreleased and wouldn't care less if it no nipples and two heads.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on April 22, 2011, 08:18:04 PM
I suspect some would buy it just because it is topless.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 23, 2011, 07:14:34 AM
If I bought it/her, I would definitely put her on the war altar...you know, to keep the morale of the troops high :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on April 23, 2011, 02:21:30 PM
That's not an unreleased model...it's half of a bits pack from GW.  They're also on the deck of Asdurbal Vect's Dark Eldar Raider.  I always wanted to get them to make a chaos warshrine with.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 23, 2011, 03:00:29 PM
That's not an unreleased model...it's half of a bits pack from GW.  They're also on the deck of Asdurbal Vect's Dark Eldar Raider.  I always wanted to get them to make a chaos warshrine with.

That's what I thought until I had a closer look. The current GW one has a bra on - the auction is the original uncensored version.
There is a slight difference in the pose and the clothing (or hair) under the armpit ...........

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on April 23, 2011, 10:12:37 PM
I dunno...looks like that has a bra on too.  There's a line under the model's bust that's too sharp to be a part of her anatomy, but fits the bottom of the bra on the model pictured on GW's site.  Still, though there are plenty of gamers that will buy anything if it has bosoms on it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 24, 2011, 04:43:15 AM
I suspect some would buy it just because it is topless.


I suspect that those who would buy it just because it is topless are doing so only because they can not get near the real thing.  :engel:


edit: Wow, I just noticed there are sellers who apparently sell little else beyond "naked chick miniatures." I'm not sure whether to think that's sad or a brilliant move for making money off of even more sad buyers.  :wink:


Hey, I just found out what an A+ paintjob is...

http://cgi.ebay.com/28mm-A-ptd-Napoleonic-Austrian-Hussars-Dark-Blue-2-12-/160576179394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2563160cc2
http://cgi.ebay.com/28mm-A-ptd-Ancient-Macedonian-pike-yellow1-24-/160576179479?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2563160d17

On that sort of a scale, 99% of what's in the B&P here is totally off the charts.

He does notch that back and call it an 8/10 in the body of the text. But I'm not certain how 8/10 equates to A+. Maybe they have a different grading system in South African schools.

In his defense, though, if you get them for the starting bid, it's really not a bad deal if you're OK with just a basic flat paintjob.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 24, 2011, 04:57:15 AM


OMFG... it's not the auction that's funny, it's the figure:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bugbear-w-Axe-Shield-miniature-Grenadier-/390302346848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adfd52e60

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$%28KGrHqR,!jgE1uwFdlo7BNlPjgn2tQ~~_3.JPG)

I'm half tempted to bid on it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 24, 2011, 08:15:52 PM
That may look funny today, but that is what the artwork for the bugbear looked like in the early days of D&D.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on April 24, 2011, 08:59:55 PM
While this isn't from ebay, it is something equally absurd.  I was trying to find ebay auctions for an old ral partha 3-headed troll that looks like the 3 stooges, as I have one I am trying to sell, and found this page:

http://shop.vendio.com/remo032/item/913982757/index.html

Of course, since mine is out of the package, I might have to knock about 10% off my asking price  :engel:

Converseley I found one on ebay for a more reasonable sum of $8

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380320322682
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 25, 2011, 02:59:01 AM
While this isn't from ebay, it is something equally absurd.  I was trying to find ebay auctions for an old ral partha 3-headed troll that looks like the 3 stooges, as I have one I am trying to sell, and found this page:

 :icon_eek:

I wish him luck... hahaha.

(I also wish him a new spell checker.)

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 25, 2011, 04:04:57 AM
Doh! Why did I go and open mine? I never knew the gold mine I had sitting there in that blister! :roll: Alright, so I got mine from a friend about 20 years ago along with about 10 other figs for something like $20. If someone actually buys it from him at the price, more power to him! If that's a actual picture of the blister pack, it's in amazing condition for being over 30 years old. I believe it was available for more than just the 6 months like he says. I got mine in 1989 or 1990 and my friend had only been playing D&D for a year or so.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on April 27, 2011, 02:17:41 AM
The model is not included!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OOP-GW-WARHAMMER-QUEST-Witch-Hunter-Character-pack-/350458064885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5198edaff5 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OOP-GW-WARHAMMER-QUEST-Witch-Hunter-Character-pack-/350458064885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5198edaff5)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 27, 2011, 07:33:18 AM
Good think the starting bid is only $9.99, but that is even too high without the mini. It's also missing the six Fate tokens.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on April 27, 2011, 11:30:54 AM
People keep putting the old Marauder Giant up for buy it now for £70.

When it goes to auction, they go for between 20 and 30.

So annoying.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 16, 2011, 02:03:54 PM
All 'buy it now' listings are ridiculous.

I've looked through about half the orc and goblin ones and every single thing is overpriced compared to what it sells for at auction. Why does anyone bother?


Also, pump wagons are not worth £40. They are old and tiny!


And being out of production does not make something rare or valuable.

Actually not entirly true in my case. Just bought 2 army books (Dwarfs and DE) for 4 Pounds each, while most of the times AB's go for over 5 pounds
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Blue in vt on May 16, 2011, 07:23:10 PM
 ::heretic:: ::heretic:: ::heretic::

This auction may have the best picture EVER!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Rare-and-Unusual-Halfling-1-Ratling-Cook-/120724817843?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1c1bc287b3

Too classic!

Blue
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on May 16, 2011, 07:56:48 PM
Slightly odd this seeing as its my army for sale but I thought I'd mock the outrageous price I've set! I've allowed best offers so Im expecting much less if it sells at all. Worth a shot though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Painted-Warhammer-Empire-army-/110688814781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19c59146bd (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Painted-Warhammer-Empire-army-/110688814781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19c59146bd)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: galrion on May 16, 2011, 08:35:17 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Avatars-War-Fantasy-Empire-Witch-Hound-Witch-Hunter-/250718683038?_trksid=p4340.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9198627873241907206

This didn't make me laugh so much as wonder why I haven't seen anything besides a green on the AoW website.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on May 17, 2011, 05:17:48 AM
Slightly odd this seeing as its my army for sale but I thought I'd mock the outrageous price I've set! I've allowed best offers so Im expecting much less if it sells at all. Worth a shot though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Painted-Warhammer-Empire-army-/110688814781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19c59146bd (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Painted-Warhammer-Empire-army-/110688814781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19c59146bd)
Why are you selling?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on May 17, 2011, 06:16:14 AM
Im doing another Empire army and Im sick of the sight of my Talabheim army. Im hoping to trade it for another painted army but not really had an offer for it worth considering so Im trying my luck on ebay.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 17, 2011, 06:39:00 AM
Seems Ebay did a bit of remoddeling to their website... it is slow as shit running up a hill :(
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 18, 2011, 11:21:28 AM
Why do I keep trying to buy goblin bolt throwers on ebay when I don't actually want them?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 18, 2011, 12:22:52 PM
Why do I keep trying to buy goblin bolt throwers on ebay when I don't actually want them?

Well I actually made a bit on one of the older OnG AB's...the same one I had just won before I made that bid  :eusa_wall:
1 more day to go hoping for someone else to bid on it...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 18, 2011, 12:36:06 PM
Ha ha!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 18, 2011, 12:49:00 PM
Ha ha!

not funny  :ph34r:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on May 18, 2011, 09:42:54 PM
LOL! I've been there. Instead of sitting there thinking "Come on, nobody bid! Nobody bid!" you are thinking "Come on! For the love of God! Somebody bid!"  :evil:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on May 18, 2011, 10:29:15 PM
Why do I keep trying to buy goblin bolt throwers on ebay when I don't actually want them?
Make them out of Sprues!

Whitey made one for me that looked pretty good.
then lost it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: galrion on May 18, 2011, 10:37:39 PM
Why do I keep trying to buy goblin bolt throwers on ebay when I don't actually want them?
hunh, i just won a bid for one of those on ebay this weekend.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 19, 2011, 07:26:04 AM
LOL! I've been there. Instead of sitting there thinking "Come on, nobody bid! Nobody bid!" you are thinking "Come on! For the love of God! Somebody bid!"  >:D

indeed..
Well if someone wants to help me out... OnG AB
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120723827135&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120723827135&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 19, 2011, 10:56:48 AM
Why do I keep trying to buy goblin bolt throwers on ebay when I don't actually want them?
Make them out of Sprues!

But I don't even want bolt throwers, because they are useless. And I have two anyway.

I love warmachines and always want to buy loads of them.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 19, 2011, 02:02:31 PM
LOL! I've been there. Instead of sitting there thinking "Come on, nobody bid! Nobody bid!" you are thinking "Come on! For the love of God! Somebody bid!"  >:D

indeed..
Well if someone wants to help me out... OnG AB
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120723827135&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120723827135&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Ow crap ow crap... a bit less then 3,5 hours to go still I'm the only bidder.. :eusa_wall: ::heretic::
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 20, 2011, 05:54:47 PM
Well I won it, but I also just found out that it's a slight different one.. I now will get the one without the border and the one with the border (revised/republished 6th ed). So not totally a loss :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 21, 2011, 01:13:58 PM
Why do you want old army books though?


I just bought Grom and his chariot on ebay. '90s-tastic.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on May 21, 2011, 01:38:04 PM
I really like Grom, both his fluff and the model.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on May 21, 2011, 02:25:47 PM
Why do you want old army books though?


I just bought Grom and his chariot on ebay. '90s-tastic.

It's a collecting thing..

good thing for my wallet is that I don't do this for models across all the armies :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mariner on May 21, 2011, 08:15:21 PM
Some Averlanders and Ostlanders just finished...I didn't win either of the two I was bidding on, crazy prices!!

http://completed.shop.ebay.co.uk/jinxman3/m.html?_nkw=averlander&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&_odkw=averlander&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313

http://completed.shop.ebay.co.uk/jinxman3/m.html?_nkw=ostlander&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&_odkw=ostlander&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on May 21, 2011, 08:52:00 PM
WTF.

I've got the greatsword Ostlander.
I also thin Midaski has shit loads of the Averland Halberdiers.

I wish I had bought several lots of these when GW still did orders on demand.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 21, 2011, 09:38:30 PM
Those are stupid prices.

I have most of those too!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Marek on May 21, 2011, 09:43:54 PM
 :icon_eek: £170 for five -quite common- Averlander figures. Utter utter madness.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on May 21, 2011, 09:52:44 PM
On eBay mine go!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 21, 2011, 10:11:43 PM
If I put mine on ebay they would go for about two quid each.

Inevitably.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on May 21, 2011, 10:13:24 PM
And thus Karma would work.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 23, 2011, 09:04:09 PM
I feel humiliated - I only bid £30.00

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150607657747&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:GB:1123

 :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 23, 2011, 09:20:08 PM
Those are rubbish models!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on May 24, 2011, 02:30:21 AM
Can someone tell me how those models are different than the ones currently available from GW?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 24, 2011, 08:10:41 AM
They're the original 'no hands' models.
The Kislev Mordheim metal sets/figures were sold with a metal weapons sprue, and the hands on the weapons. They did it for the Sisters and then dropped it.
I think it is still around on the Amazons, and the Dwarf Treasure Hunters for example.

I am somewhat annoyed I never bought any - at the time all my devotion was going to Kislev figures and I 'overlooked' the Sisters when they were released - the details are in one of the separate "Town Cryer" booklets.
I suppose I thought they would always be available, or for years via bits ..............  :icon_rolleyes:

When I did get interested when Warrior Priests appeared in Empire armies, it was too late ......... 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on May 24, 2011, 09:36:33 AM
Quote
They're the original 'no hands' models.

They aren't actually the original Sisters of Sigmar - the ones you can still get from GW are. The ones with separate weapons were a limited later release.

None of the original Mordheim models came with different weapon options (other than the two plastic sets).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 24, 2011, 09:50:15 AM
Quote
They're the original 'no hands' models.

They aren't actually the original Sisters of Sigmar - the ones you can still get from GW are. The ones with separate weapons were a limited later release.

None of the original Mordheim models came with different weapon options (other than the two plastic sets).

Ah - I stand corrected.
I didn't realise these existed until there was another auction that went up to £92 a couple of months ago, and I went and dug out the Town Cryers I had.

As the first 6 'editions' of Town Cryer were inside/part of White Dwarf before Edition 7 and onwards became stand alones, I didn't fully track the history.

The Amazons which employ the same set-up as mentioned earlier came later, and are still available?
Poor sales do you think, so the moulds are still good to go?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 01, 2011, 06:27:36 PM
Ooh .. Ooh ...I've got another goodie ........... "Limited Edition"  no less

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-x-Citadel-Limited-Edition-Bretonnian-Archer-Stake-/380342635772?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item588e300cfc

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on June 01, 2011, 07:32:39 PM
Dear God thats phallic.

edit - And so everybody knows what I mean before the auction disappears, here is what Midaski linked to. A little Freudian Mids?

(http://i689.photobucket.com/albums/vv258/wallumc1/KGrHqVgsE3FPWIZ1BN3VTbGu2Q_12.jpg)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 06, 2011, 03:24:28 PM
Just got Johan and Wilhelm in the mail today  :happy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on June 07, 2011, 11:27:32 AM
I just got a package today. Besides the new fat empire merchant i bought, the seller included some chewing gum and a toffee :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 07, 2011, 12:06:42 PM
I just got a package today. Besides the new fat empire merchant i bought, the seller included some chewing gum and a toffee :)

Used?

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on June 07, 2011, 12:16:41 PM
finally got a savage orc shaman from ebay!

the snotling pump wagon is a bit rubbish though.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on June 07, 2011, 01:47:42 PM
I just got a package today. Besides the new fat empire merchant i bought, the seller included some chewing gum and a toffee :)

I send mine out with a lollypop so I know the buyer is another happy sucker.  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on June 07, 2011, 04:22:21 PM
heh, nice!  That reminds me of these comics, make sure to read the mouse-over text:

http://www.xkcd.com/325/

http://xkcd.com/576/
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on June 07, 2011, 07:07:51 PM
The chewing gum and toffee wasnt used. The model was.  :::cheers:::
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on June 10, 2011, 09:50:32 PM
Some folks really love them some old metal empire:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170652040691

$8 a piece plus shipping for 20!  You would think you would get a better deal per mini if you bought a whole unit.  If you note the bid history, you can see why I prefer sniping when possible.

As an example of the benefits of sniping, I present these two auctions I won a while ago:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160588851571&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160592796835&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 16, 2011, 03:46:47 PM
I am watching this wondering where it might end up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170654676087&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


40 minis which have been known to go for £8.00 each?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on June 17, 2011, 12:44:20 AM
The Kislev Mordheim metal sets/figures....

I forgot to put this up but digging through my 'didn't win' list reminded me http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230625347155&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT

yeah my high bid was like $36.....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on June 17, 2011, 12:03:18 PM
If I remember correct I have them somewhere in at my place   :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 17, 2011, 01:12:03 PM

If I remember correctly I have an awful lot of them somewhere at my place   :closed-eyes:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on June 18, 2011, 10:54:13 PM
*sigh* this is why I hate it when I have to bid before the end of an auction:

http://offer.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=160600829166&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:BIDN

At least I bid high enough that he had to pay an unreasonable price  :engel:

Anyone know where I can get a sniping program for ebay?  Are such things allowed and easy to use?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 19, 2011, 11:11:14 AM
I am trying to complete my collection of the old 'classic' wizards.

Of the 16 - 8 foot & 8 mounted - I am missing 5, so I have been trying to pick them off from ebay.

I thought I had two of them this with reasonable bids, and then the same bastard sniped both of them.

Annoying, but I will only bid at what I consider sensible offers, so I just have to be patient. I finally got the Amethyst on foot a couple of weeks ago - for £0.50 and very reasonable low postage - the scythe was broken, but included, and I pinned it and you cannot see the join.  RESULT!




Oh and how about these - are they really well-painted?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260800041115&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260799996502&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


They've both got the '1' bid though ...........

 :engel:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Immovable Object on June 19, 2011, 11:43:28 AM
Thats not you thats bid on them is it? A grand for that second army, I cant really see that its worth that much.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on June 20, 2011, 09:49:21 AM
Some want that for 1760 GBP  :ph34r:
I am trying to complete my collection of the old 'classic' wizards.

Of the 16 - 8 foot & 8 mounted - I am missing 5, so I have been trying to pick them off from ebay.

I thought I had two of them this with reasonable bids, and then the same bastard sniped both of them.

Annoying, but I will only bid at what I consider sensible offers, so I just have to be patient. I finally got the Amethyst on foot a couple of weeks ago - for £0.50 and very reasonable low postage - the scythe was broken, but included, and I pinned it and you cannot see the join.  RESULT!




Oh and how about these - are they really well-painted?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260800041115&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260799996502&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


They've both got the '1' bid though ...........

 :engel:


What model you need  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 20, 2011, 12:31:17 PM
Well, TBH the saracen army is better than the crusader one.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 20, 2011, 01:18:53 PM
Chaos Dwaf Codex on the Dutch version of ebay. (http://hobby.marktplaats.nl/warhammer-en-wargaming/449440409-warhammer-chaos-dwarfs-codex.html?return=eJw1jNEKgzAMRf9F0EdtlW1QkTH%2FJFilxVZDE3Fs7N8XmXs7596bgNHm7Y1qyejb1WQ0Qhpc65jRVNW84riUEdLMGACYyiVUv0mJDu%2FP0OnCUsdr3jx03vS4CSgB6wWOAM8gsMDLi%2FY0Wfrv%2BazjsVu2OCY%2FiM676A7JQZQory%2B1sqKT3PUrHb%2FrAnHrVNZ%2Bvq2fPNk%3D&df=1&fta=eNotj9GOgyAQRf%2BFpH0GQS1D%2FIX%2BghkLtmSxEsFqtum%2F72D37dyZyT0ZhBbeCS7A1iX0LwyJmQSaA9tDJ842dXkGYeIK3FgPJkaCkOHXR5NGm8ou02iK8Fwnt%2Fib%2Bdlgw%2BWBE8VTxS2FMZk5eajOMa4dLwYFLOLdMeOpIYEE5u2hbipgYlA16lbvYpCjUi0SCMmbeiDgDdaX%2BgtS8V3gTTvUdIxKcOmOekGFeY5oUx%2Fc854fRcTLZ8Am3PviJp095GTEjZnrP76YQeDw%2Fnz%2BADsTWAA%3D&fta_ind=6&fs=1)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on June 20, 2011, 01:22:18 PM
Your version of ebay is -hideous- looking.

Seriously, get it changed. By today.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 20, 2011, 01:24:03 PM
Tell me about it. Unfortunately not within my powers. I'm also quite sure you were able to see the price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on June 20, 2011, 01:29:04 PM
That wasn't even a proper army book: it was a compilation of white dwarf articles!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on June 20, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
I'm also quite sure you were able to see the price.

Indeed, but that was hardly the biggest issue with that page.

My God, the colours, the design! You have so much to answer for Obi.

I'll see you at The Hague.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on June 20, 2011, 01:47:32 PM
lol "normal" (or should I say current scamming) price on ebay is about $50-60 USD for that book. With the exchange rate on Euro - USD that is hideously expensive compared..($170 - 175)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on June 20, 2011, 01:54:51 PM
ebay not good enough for you?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 20, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
ebay not good enough for you?
I hate Ebay, TBH. Don't trust the sellers. Back here I can just pick up what I'm buying.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 20, 2011, 03:35:34 PM
I hate Ebay, TBH. Don't trust the sellers.

Have you actually had a bad experience?

I have 195 transactions - yeah only that many - and I have had one bad experience, where I had to dispute £10. I left it on file and some 18 months later Paypal suddenly refunded me out of the blue.
I have had my suspicions about forged casts, and I have made the odd bad choice of product, but they were my bad gambles.

I am actually quite impressed with the way it seems to work, but that may be because ebay uk is mainly supported by the English and we are generally fine and honourable ..............

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 20, 2011, 03:41:20 PM
 :icon_lol:

Yes I have, been the subject of fraud of couple of times. Got refunded eventually, but as I don't have a credit card myself the hassle with your parents is a pain in the ass and also leads to them being hesitant about letting me use it for such purposes. Not to mention the rigging, or sellers suddenly no longer combining shipping....

I just find it a lot more comfortable to deal with other Dutch people over the phone or in person, so in way it's similar to your experiences.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 20, 2011, 03:44:14 PM
Fraud - a couple of times?

Out of how many deals?

I always factor postage in to the bid I make - if I get combined postage I look on it as a bonus.
If I don't I slaughter the guy on the ratings.   :icon_twisted:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on June 20, 2011, 10:41:24 PM
Ehhhhh you have options here in my country that is all adventure we don't have PayPal so ...  :dry:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on June 21, 2011, 12:14:49 PM
Fraud - a couple of times?

Out of how many deals?

I always factor postage in to the bid I make - if I get combined postage I look on it as a bonus.
If I don't I slaughter the guy on the ratings.   :icon_twisted:
20 deals, 3 fraud. I also take shipping into account, for example I add 5 euros (in my head) to the price of things I buy on the Dutch site. However, I've had a deal where I bought 15 miniatures from a seller, all for 2 quid each, where he decided to charge 9 pounds posting on all of them. Stuff like that.

Ehhhhh you have options here in my country that is all adventure we don't have PayPal so ...  :dry:
What do you mean exactly? Because I haven't used ebay for about two years now.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on June 21, 2011, 05:10:40 PM
had about 20-25 transactions now on e-bay (all army books) and had not one bad call between them. And you can set your settings to show shipping cost and if it isn't shown then I always ask the seller beforehand. I also factor in the shipping cost in the price.
Only "bad" experience I had was that someone shipped it by land post from the UK to the Netherlands and that was actually more expensive then by Royal Air Mail (which is about 3,16 GBP till about 4 GBP depending on weight)
I'm just not bidding on items that are above those shipping costs (USA with $13 shipping for 1 book is too steep for me usually so all my AB's have come from the UK (apart from 4 which Novogord got me))

Also Paypal is good with ebay!!

Though Paypal it self with direct bank withdrawal is sometimes a pain... 1 in 10 transactions orso they do a delayed bank withdrawal to the seller and they just sit on the money for about 5 workdays before transferring it to the seller.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on June 22, 2011, 01:31:55 AM
I mean you options not that you need to use  :happy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on June 23, 2011, 09:39:40 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260795514480&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT        :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 25, 2011, 05:03:10 PM
More Kislev Goodness

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kislev-Captain-Warhammer-Mordheim-Empire-Rare-OOP-/260804940763?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cb92f93db

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kislev-Bear-Handler-Warhammer-Mordheim-Empire-Rare-/260804942269?_trksid=e11010.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D899475661244334285
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mechanical Monkey on June 26, 2011, 12:52:14 PM
The bear normally goes for about £40+, so at £29 it's quite cheap.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on June 28, 2011, 09:17:30 AM
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/modelgo.jpg/
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on June 28, 2011, 09:27:46 AM
The bear normally goes for about £40+, so at £29 it's quite cheap.

Both auctions ended at £52.00 each, I think  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on June 28, 2011, 10:28:47 AM
The mordheim bear is absolutely awful!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mechanical Monkey on June 28, 2011, 04:21:55 PM
I like that bear ! :icon_mad:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on June 29, 2011, 10:05:57 AM
The mordheim bear is absolutely awful!
+1
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on June 29, 2011, 10:32:12 AM
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/modelgo.jpg/

Epic fheil.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on June 29, 2011, 10:33:44 AM
P(f)unny.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 04, 2011, 09:59:24 PM
So, there were two auctions for that imperial guard flying transport thing, neither of which had a bid on it. I bid on one of them, and came back when the auction was over.

I'd lost the auction. It went over my maximum by a fair way. But no one at all bid on the other one!

Typical.


and then later I didn't get the grey knights I wanted either.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 13, 2011, 11:28:42 AM
Ebay is amazing!

Vindicare assassin = £1.20

Cheapest 145 points ever!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 13, 2011, 11:34:49 AM
Well I just reported my first incident..
4 AB's (Kislev, Ogre Kingdoms, Wood Elves and Chaos Warriors), package got in damaged and sealed by Royal Mail and only Kislev and Ogre Kingdoms in it.
Contacted the seller.. no word after multiple try's, so now cased it at Ebay Customer Support.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 13, 2011, 11:35:50 AM
Bad luck!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on July 13, 2011, 11:28:40 PM
Ohhh my that is nasty  :dry:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Kalden on July 17, 2011, 11:55:00 AM
*Delurks*

Just got 20 Teutogen guards + the limited ASB for 55€. A fair price?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mechanical Monkey on July 17, 2011, 12:37:34 PM
That's very good !  :eusa_clap:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 17, 2011, 01:53:25 PM
That's more than I'd pay... but I've never liked those models, so my opinion probably doesn't count!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on July 17, 2011, 06:36:25 PM
*Delurks*

Just got 20 Teutogen guards + the limited ASB for 55€. A fair price?
That is excellent price would say even cheaper then in normal sale  VERY LUCKY FOR YOU  :happy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on July 19, 2011, 08:32:18 AM
Bit of a contrast here within a couple of days of each other:   :icon_rolleyes:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120748599987&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330586841446&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

..... and what is it with this wizard - I've been hunting one for a while and aiming at £5.00 and they have been going for £7 or £8 ........... but this ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190554535502&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Oh wait it was a private bidders listing.   :icon_rolleyes:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 19, 2011, 09:13:40 AM
..... and what is it with this wizard - I've been hunting one for a while and aiming at £5.00 and they have been going for £7 or £8 ........... but this ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190554535502&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Oh wait it was a private bidders listing.   :icon_rolleyes:

I have one of those that I painted as a statue (I had it as an objective marker for a Dutch GT)!

Maybe I should sell it on ebay instead.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on July 19, 2011, 11:46:53 AM
someone is trying to sell buy it now metal guardsmen for 5 quid each plus postage and packaging, even though you can buy a squad of them for 20 quid direct from GW.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on July 19, 2011, 12:43:21 PM
This one was good ......... the bidding was somewhat intense ..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260815259461

and then "Spot the difference"

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230646227376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140574652984&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Same guy won both .............

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: towishimp on July 19, 2011, 08:51:35 PM
I've been looking for unbarded horses for awhile to finish my pistoliers.  I keep seeing lots of 5 going for over $15...GW sells them for $15.

I won some Empire KO horse heads/tails for $1.76.  The other lot of the same went for $4.50.   :biggriin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on July 23, 2011, 05:47:12 PM
The people who charge £2.00 postage for single infantry figures annoy me.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on July 23, 2011, 06:06:49 PM
I just factor in the the postage as part of the cost Finlay.  I have been bidding [via my brother who does all my ebay stuff] on loads of OOP Necromunda models.  My own personal rule is I never pay more than £5 inclusive of postage for a single model regardless.  If I don't win, I don't win.

I have been out bid on some necromunda models where the price it went at was stupid.  I bid up to 95-100% of RRP if I can no longer purchase the models, but I am not going to pay some prices in the region of 200%+.  I saw a Mad Donna model, selling for £70 one week, when my friend owns one he bought for £4 when it was new.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 24, 2011, 09:12:09 AM
I never buy single models unless it's a character or something. If it's something I need a unit of, I'm not going to buy them one by one!

I got 23 cadians for about £7 including postage, of which nine were metal meltagun guys, two were metal characters, and the rest were plastic, because the auction had no picture.

Now I'm trying to get a decent rhino tank cheaply. My last one was £8.50.


I would like an autocannon dreadnought, but they don't exist.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 24, 2011, 10:45:59 AM
Well I just reported my first incident..
4 AB's (Kislev, Ogre Kingdoms, Wood Elves and Chaos Warriors), package got in damaged and sealed by Royal Mail and only Kislev and Ogre Kingdoms in it.
Contacted the seller.. no word after multiple try's, so now cased it at Ebay Customer Support.

Eventually ebay made sure I got my money back through Paypal..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on July 24, 2011, 10:49:42 AM
Hurrah for ebay!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: towishimp on July 27, 2011, 08:17:10 PM
Hurrah for ebay!

And hurray for PayPal.  Without it, I don't think I'd ebay much at all.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on July 29, 2011, 05:32:55 PM
I wonder why this hasn't had any bids yet ................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-empire-/280715128139?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item415beced4b#shId

£2.00 seems like a fair starting price ................

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on July 29, 2011, 11:44:19 PM
Very good idea (for shipping)  :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on July 30, 2011, 05:38:23 AM
I wonder why this hasn't had any bids yet ................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-empire-/280715128139?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item415beced4b#shId

 seems like a fair starting price ................

 :engel:
How are people even allowed to charge that?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: towishimp on July 30, 2011, 11:20:35 AM
I wonder why this hasn't had any bids yet ................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-empire-/280715128139?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item415beced4b#shId

 seems like a fair starting price ................

 :engel:
How are people even allowed to charge that?

I guess he can charge whatever the market will bear...but it doesn't seem to be bearing it.  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on July 30, 2011, 11:33:46 AM
He must live in some backwater town where the mail only comes through by postwagon once a month and that it's miles around from the normal postwagon route and that it is so expensive because of that... :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 02, 2011, 03:05:52 PM
Ha - counter bidding gone mad ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400231738541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Boris at £26.00  :Ohmy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on August 02, 2011, 03:18:14 PM
Ha - counter bidding gone mad ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400231738541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400231738541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Boris at £26.00  :Ohmy:

And he is been played with even though the blister is unopened!!!  :Ohmy:
Makes you wonder what kind of playing was used.... *shudder*
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on August 02, 2011, 11:10:41 PM
Alright seems I need to build myself an entire regiment of the Mtd Marienburg Captains and sell of the foot guys for ridiculous profit.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280715379859&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

They payed 7x more than they would have at GW for that mini and didn't even get all the stuff that goes with it.....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on August 03, 2011, 05:46:39 AM
Ha - counter bidding gone mad ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400231738541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Boris at   :Ohmy:
Before I clicked that link I was like: "AWESOME. I FINALLY GET THAT BEAR." And then I was all (http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjEb2qdnyyMWZE8p333azuP4_3NXQBq9MinkIUWqO-sf9rWNM2tA)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 03, 2011, 07:05:41 AM
Alright seems I need to build myself an entire regiment of the Mtd Marienburg Captains and sell of the foot guys for ridiculous profit.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280715379859&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

They payed 7x more than they would have at GW for that mini and didn't even get all the stuff that goes with it.....

Great - the seller actually says: "This is the Direct Only model"  He tells them GW sell it.

We mainly take the mickey out of the sellers in this thread, but buyer-wise the last two examples just shows there are some right doozies out there.

 :icon_rolleyes:

Actually it's even better as Chumley had an auction of various models including one of the Mordheim foot captains in it - with weapon choices - starting at around £9.00 and he got NO bids.

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on August 18, 2011, 03:59:21 AM
Now I know this is a very rare and awesome collection, but come on $10,000? That's just crazy for just the boxes! No games there, just the boxes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on August 18, 2011, 04:40:56 AM
Ha - counter bidding gone mad ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400231738541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Boris at £26.00  :Ohmy:

Looks like a classic case of shill bidding.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on August 18, 2011, 05:03:20 AM
Now I know this is a very rare and awesome collection, but come on $10,000? That's just crazy for just the boxes! No games there, just the boxes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118)

Hey the shipping is free so ....great deal.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on August 18, 2011, 08:01:14 AM
Now I know this is a very rare and awesome collection, but come on $10,000? That's just crazy for just the boxes! No games there, just the boxes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118)

Agree they are so beautiful boxes  :biggriin:


Ha - counter bidding gone mad ...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400231738541&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Boris at £26.00  :Ohmy:

Looks like a classic case of shill bidding.

I have one for sale on that price  :engel:
Hey the shipping is free so ....great deal.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: towishimp on August 21, 2011, 08:11:11 PM
Now I know this is a very rare and awesome collection, but come on $10,000? That's just crazy for just the boxes! No games there, just the boxes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Heroquest-Board-Game-Boxes-Hero-Quest-LOOK-/110618994272?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.VIEW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2132107001606296118)

That's just insane.  I don't care how rare they are...$10k for empty boxes?  I almost think that should be removed for fraud.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 24, 2011, 07:52:54 PM
Well I doubt anyone will top the boxes but the Sisters will keep on earning ........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150652029874?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170685109765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170685100508?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150652018548?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150652026877?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170685111707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on August 29, 2011, 04:45:57 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROMAN-LEGION-28-MM-HAND-PAINTED-SET-/320589856317?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa4a4fe3d

Mind you, those are the WF plastic figures that were going for $9.99 on sale for 48 figures NIB. Even at regular prices they're only like $0.50/figure. So that price is all paint.



I don't know why I bothered looking at eBay tonight. I guess it's just my semi-annual reminder that it's nothing but retailers selling at... retail price, or "collectors" dreaming that they will get insane prices (see $10k set of empty boxes link by Delthos above.)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on August 29, 2011, 04:53:50 AM
Well they are professionals

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malifaux-Gencon-Dead-Justice-Limited-Edition-Box-Set-/170685763223?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2395391057781243947 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malifaux-Gencon-Dead-Justice-Limited-Edition-Box-Set-/170685763223?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2395391057781243947)

This deal I think is not too bad.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on August 29, 2011, 05:04:02 AM
Aren't Malifaux figures normally a bit pricey? Also, considering they're event-specific LE figures, it's not too different from the (even more insanely priced) Games Day figures that pop up all over ebay.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on August 29, 2011, 01:45:00 PM
While that is a lot for those Malifaux figs, it isn't Sister's of Sigmar crazy prices!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 28, 2011, 07:57:00 PM


Heh... this isn't on eBay, but I didn't want to start a new thread.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat640011a&prodId=prod1250238a

Seriously? For a single cold one???

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Jerseyboy381 on October 01, 2011, 07:26:18 PM
Well, yeah.  Can't you see it's finecrap so it's clearly quite the bargain.  Plus remember it's not one cold one...its a few parts of one and then you have to call GW to get replacement parts until you get a model that's almost free of casting flaws.  You'll have plenty of warped spare parts with holes in them.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on October 02, 2011, 01:57:21 PM
Get another hobby guys. Or start playing bretonnians, they can always use more whine.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 02, 2011, 02:58:53 PM
You're right, $16.50 for a single cold one (no rider) is completely reasonable and no one should question the sanity of that price.

We'll ignore the fact that a unit of 5 DE w/cold ones is about 1.5x that price, and a unit of 8 saurus w/cold ones is still under 2x the price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on October 02, 2011, 05:37:09 PM
Yes, but those ones have saddles on them, while this one does not.  Clealy worth the price difference!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on October 03, 2011, 04:37:40 PM
Wouldn't it be a hoot to field an army with no single fig's paint matching.

It would suck in the most glorious way.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on October 03, 2011, 08:57:53 PM
Another box only

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WH-40K-EPIC-Stormblades-Box-only-/180732584489?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2a14806229#ht_500wt_1202

Who would want this?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on October 03, 2011, 09:20:45 PM
Wow! I had almost forgotten about those old expanded bead foam trays stuff used to come in. I'm not surprised someone is trying to sell it, what would surprise me is to see someone buy it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on October 06, 2011, 10:20:07 AM
Another box only

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WH-40K-EPIC-Stormblades-Box-only-/180732584489?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2a14806229#ht_500wt_1202

Who would want this?

I can only imagine what kinds of insane person would actually buy a box of nothing!  I wonder if it comes in another box?   :-D
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on October 06, 2011, 03:59:29 PM
Like russian women. Inside there is another and so on...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on October 07, 2011, 05:47:57 PM
Remember how we talked about spacehulk and how it was still available in N-E?
 
There's two adds on the Dutch Ebay for a set (different sellers), each 180,- :eusa_wall:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: jlutin on October 07, 2011, 09:07:41 PM
Another box only

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WH-40K-EPIC-Stormblades-Box-only-/180732584489?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2a14806229#ht_500wt_1202

Who would want this?

I can only imagine what kinds of insane person would actually buy a box of nothing!  I wonder if it comes in another box?   :-D

It's for a person that had the figs but no box.  Put them together for a higher price.  You see that with original camera lens caps, gaming boxes and all sorts of collectables.

Or just count on an idiot buying without looking.  You cannot discount that.

I was at an auction once and saw an oil lamp go up for auction.  The winner inspected it and found a crack, so it was put up again with the crack being disclosed.  It sold for more.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 07, 2011, 09:23:19 PM
Remember how we talked about spacehulk and how it was still available in N-E?
 
There's two adds on the Dutch Ebay for a set (different sellers), each 180,- :eusa_wall:

That's probably Philly. After you guys seemed too anxious to get those cheap sets from N-E, he went out and bought them and put them up on Dutch Ebay.  :icon_biggrin:


I was at an auction once and saw an oil lamp go up for auction.  The winner inspected it and found a crack, so it was put up again with the crack being disclosed.  It sold for more.

Of course, junkies will pay anything for their crack.  :engel:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on October 12, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
I actually called the store that had a ton left and the owner said they sold them all around june!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on October 12, 2011, 03:27:48 PM
I can only imagine what kinds of insane person would actually buy a box of nothing! 

A nihilist.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on October 12, 2011, 04:53:39 PM
Maybe I need to sell my empty 2nd edition 40k box on ebay?  I wonder how much I would get?  Especially considered it is rather dog eared!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: patsy02 on October 12, 2011, 11:43:38 PM
Just market it as OOP MINT PRO PAINTED VINTAGE RETRO GAME ART and you'll be fine.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on October 16, 2011, 06:51:20 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40K-Imperial-Guard-Chimera-/330624203077?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4cfabcf945#ht_500wt_1202

That's 50 pence less than buying it direct from GW.

MENTAL
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 18, 2011, 03:53:42 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Imperial-Guard-Regimental-Advisor-Astropath-/300608352482?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item45fda770e2

The astropath regimental advisor, currently at nearly £20.


Or you could buy the same model, with two other models, for £10.75.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440247a&prodId=prod2010020


!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on October 18, 2011, 04:23:04 PM
And it's been painted and stripped!

And then my fucking maiden guard which are actually oop and rare-ish went for hardly anything!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 18, 2011, 04:26:19 PM
Yes, I'm really confused by this one. Maybe it's some sort of money-laundering scheme!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on October 18, 2011, 06:17:52 PM
I think it's just two dumb guys in a bidding war. Look at the bid history, all but 1 of the bids are by the same two people. One guy made a bid at £5.00, the rest has been by the other two. Just two guys not realizing that the fig is still in production.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on October 20, 2011, 09:58:40 PM
Yes, I'm really confused by this one. Maybe it's some sort of money-laundering scheme!

Like a way you thinking  :happy:

I think it's just two dumb guys in a bidding war. Look at the bid history, all but 1 of the bids are by the same two people. One guy made a bid at £5.00, the rest has been by the other two. Just two guys not realizing that the fig is still in production.

But think that is real reason  :eusa_wall: :eusa_wall: :eusa_wall: :eusa_wall:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on October 21, 2011, 07:46:21 AM
And here I thought that was exactly the kind of behaviour you're wishing for with the bidders on the stuff you sell Kirgan!  :icon_smile:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on October 21, 2011, 08:39:16 AM
And here I thought that was exactly the kind of behaviour you're wishing for with the bidders on the stuff you sell Kirgan!  :icon_smile:

Hell, dont' encourage him. :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 21, 2011, 12:19:35 PM
And it's been painted and stripped!

And then my fucking maiden guard which are actually oop and rare-ish went for hardly anything!


That's because you weren't shill bidding. You need to make a second account or have a friend jack the bid up, like everyone else. Get with the program.  :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 22, 2011, 09:33:06 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Stop buying second hand imperial guard valkyries for approximately what a new one costs from a discount retailer, ebay people! What's the point of that!

I think it's a deliberate conspiracy to annoy me.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on October 22, 2011, 09:50:10 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Stop buying second hand imperial guard valkyries for approximately what a new one costs from a discount retailer, ebay people! What's the point of that!

I think it's a deliberate conspiracy to annoy me.

Don't you think that about most things in life?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Kirgan on October 23, 2011, 07:36:09 AM
And here I thought that was exactly the kind of behaviour you're wishing for with the bidders on the stuff you sell Kirgan!  :icon_smile:

Hell, dont' encourage him. :wink:

Agree  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on October 23, 2011, 12:35:47 PM
Aren't you behind all of them, doctor?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 23, 2011, 05:14:46 PM
I can't win any ebay auctions!

I blame Dwhitey!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on October 23, 2011, 05:17:16 PM
Aren't you behind all of them, doctor?

Quiet, he's getting suspicious!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 23, 2011, 05:18:23 PM
See, you're always lurking around and ruining things for me!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on October 23, 2011, 05:20:05 PM
There's really nothing else to do for someone with an education when they live in Wales.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 23, 2011, 05:21:47 PM
That's certainly true. But stop sniping all the things I want to buy!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: MrDWhitey on October 23, 2011, 05:23:17 PM
If that were the case (which I heartily, emphatically deny), at some point, hypothetically, I would run out of money.

Lets see when!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 24, 2011, 09:43:40 AM
Since I only bid on cheap things you could last a long time.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on October 25, 2011, 04:00:54 PM
is sunday evening a good time for auctions to end?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mechanical Monkey on October 25, 2011, 05:35:33 PM
I think it's the best time.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on October 25, 2011, 05:38:14 PM
Thanks!

Now if only the post office website wasn't broken so I could check delivery costs
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 31, 2011, 06:53:28 PM
OK, this is a bit of a different sort of reply for me. I've had my first happy eBay experience in years.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200667108998

The only reason I even found the ad was because a friend sent me the link because I was shopping for a couple Allied planes. I got more than I wanted, but I'll sell off a couple of them.

So I guess it's not all bitterness and robbery.  :wink:

(This is the start of a new gaming project. I'll post more in a separate thread once I get going...)

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mechanical Monkey on October 31, 2011, 07:12:58 PM
I lost out on a 3rd edition talisman swashbuckler that went for £26+ postage. Crazy !
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on October 31, 2011, 08:51:29 PM
You've not looked at Mordheim Sisters of Sigmar or Mordheim Ostland warband auctions if you think £26+ postage is crazy!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on November 02, 2011, 06:18:09 PM
Here's another empty box auction. If you can call it reasonable, this guy has at least put the starting price at something I could actually call reasonable.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/star-wars-west-end-games-miniature-boxes-empty-good-condition-/150689376310?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2315c96836 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/star-wars-west-end-games-miniature-boxes-empty-good-condition-/150689376310?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2315c96836)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mariner on November 03, 2011, 01:52:46 PM
Say whaat? I want  these guys bidding on my auctions!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320782835438?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on November 03, 2011, 05:17:05 PM
I lost out on a 3rd edition talisman swashbuckler that went for £26+ postage. Crazy !

The plastic one?

Really?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on November 03, 2011, 10:59:32 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-RARE-METAL-IMPERIAL-GUARD-TALLARN-DESSERT-RAIDERS-INCLUDING-SERGEANT-PAINTED-/150671199781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2314b40e25

quick! these are so rare you better buy them for £10more than it costs to buy them direct from games workshop, brand new!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 03, 2011, 11:58:46 PM


I always thought there should be an option to post public comments on auctions, letting people know things like that (priced above retail, not rare, etc.)

The ones that really fry me are the misleading ones where someone puts up a figure from another company (still available) and says it's an OOP GW figure. I just want to put a big red warning sign on those ads.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on November 04, 2011, 12:10:26 AM
That would be hilarious.

I always see autions for stuff which go for higher than it would cost to buy new from an online store.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on November 04, 2011, 06:48:17 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-RARE-METAL-IMPERIAL-GUARD-TALLARN-DESSERT-RAIDERS-INCLUDING-SERGEANT-PAINTED-/150671199781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2314b40e25

quick! these are so rare you better buy them for £10more than it costs to buy them direct from games workshop, brand new!

Come on, they are painted after all! That's gotta be worth at least £10... :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on November 04, 2011, 07:52:24 AM
Ugh! It seems the guy did a 'clever' conversion as well and replaced one of those Tallarn's lasgun with a crossbow!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on November 04, 2011, 09:22:01 AM
Maybe he played Rogue Trader!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on November 04, 2011, 11:10:50 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-RARE-METAL-IMPERIAL-GUARD-TALLARN-DESSERT-RAIDERS-INCLUDING-SERGEANT-PAINTED-/150671199781?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2314b40e25

quick! these are so rare you better buy them for £10more than it costs to buy them direct from games workshop, brand new!

Come on, they are painted after all! That's gotta be worth at least £10... :engel:

I would even suggest they are 'pro-painted'  :closed-eyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 04, 2011, 01:33:14 PM
I would even suggest they are 'pro-painted'  :closed-eyes:


 :eusa_clap:

Well done.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Athiuen on November 04, 2011, 02:08:18 PM
The sad thing is, GW stuff is so expensive in Australia that most of the prices you're laughing at are still good compared to buying directly from GW here.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on November 04, 2011, 02:12:12 PM
Can't you get people to buy stuff here then send it to you?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Athiuen on November 04, 2011, 02:15:49 PM
I suppose I could, I don't know anyone in the EU, only you forum randoms.  You offering to help me out Finlay?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on November 04, 2011, 02:20:03 PM
Yes, if it doesn't cost me anything.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on November 06, 2011, 08:17:44 PM
Ah, you gotta love the fickleness of ebay.  Two auctions ending within an hour of each other.  One has pretty much the same and more stuff in the lot than the other, yet sells for about $30 cheaper.  I still think the end price was too high, but at least it wasn't as silly as the other.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170722299095?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160674016692?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on November 07, 2011, 02:20:38 PM
To me it shows presentation is important.
The one with the highest price also has a better picture and a more precise title.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on November 07, 2011, 07:40:31 PM
To me it shows presentation is important.
The one with the highest price also has a better picture and a more precise title.

This.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on November 21, 2011, 05:55:13 PM
This is impressive - over £30 a figure painted .........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320794194656?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQ3WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqEOKpIE6S(I2zesBOwUgouhfw~~60_12.JPG)

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on November 21, 2011, 06:40:50 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Chaos-Fantasy-Army-Pro-Painted-/220893304490?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item336e4456aa#ht_7070wt_1270

Erm, yeah.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 21, 2011, 11:31:25 PM
I'm actually going to defend both of those.

First, the WotR infantry. OK, yes, they're pricy. You could probably get them painted to that quality by a pro for cheaper than that price. But there were 16 bids, so they buyers drove that up. And the guy has 100% feedback.


Second, the chaos army. I'm not familiar with these strange currencies, so I'm using the US prices. Starting is about US$630 according to eBay. So if I subtract the cost of the unpainted figures,  then take the remainder and divide that by the number of figures I can see how much the painting costs. For quick painting estimates, I usually start with cavalry counting as 2 figures, chariots counting as 1 (chariot) + horses + crew, so they are the equivalent of 5 figures. Using that count, I would (roughly) call it a 93 figure paint job.

So if unpainted retail cost is about $307 that leaves $323. Divided by 93 figure equivalents, that's just under $3.50. So $3.50 painting on infantry, $7.00 on cavalry, and $17.50 per chariot. It's a pretty basic paintjob (and nice basing) but I don't think those prices are outrageous.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on November 22, 2011, 09:41:00 AM
I wasn't really decrying the WotR figures - I used the word impressive about the painting quality.

My post was a more comment/question on how much do well painted good figures go for.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Wolfgang aus Wien on November 22, 2011, 12:51:04 PM
This is impressive - over £30 a figure painted .........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320794194656?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQ3WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqEOKpIE6S(I2zesBOwUgouhfw~~60_12.JPG)

They are very nice, but anyone who spends that kind of money for 28 mm wargames figs is insane.
I don't care if they won 3 Golden Demons in a row.

Anyway, to our Australian friends - if stuff is that expensive in Oz, wouldn't it be cheaper to buy from an online store (US ones tend to be cheaper than European ones), even considering the shipping and possible import tax?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on November 22, 2011, 02:46:48 PM
Does the 'Loathsome Ratmen' book from the black library actually sell for £60 these days?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loathsome-Ratmen-Warhammer-Book-Skaven-Armies-GW-/250930896145?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a6ca59d11

Or even £90ish?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Loathsome-Ratmen-and-All-Their-Vile-Kin-/350427479267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51971afce3
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 22, 2011, 04:36:06 PM
I had been eyeing that book for a few years, but the prices on ebay, Amazon, etc. were all like that. Then I found a dusty old copy at a local game store for the original retail (something like US$20?) I bought it, didn't like it and about 6 months later thought, "well, I can just put this up on eBay and make a few bucks...

It sold for just under what I paid for it.

So my guess is that: a.) People putting it at ridiculous prices aren't selling it, or if they are, then; b.) I should have had friends bidding on mine to artificially inflate the price.

The local store may still have another copy. I'm pretty sure they've got a lot of the old Chronicles, Compendia, etc. Although the past year the owner seems to have been marking all of the prices up. Because, you know, if they sat around for 8+/- years unsold at a lower price, they're going to sell faster at a higher price.  :icon_rolleyes:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Novogord on November 22, 2011, 04:36:48 PM
Does the 'Loathsome Ratmen' book from the black library actually sell for £60 these days?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Loathsome-Ratmen-Warhammer-Book-Skaven-Armies-GW-/250930896145?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a6ca59d11

Or even £90ish?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Loathsome-Ratmen-and-All-Their-Vile-Kin-/350427479267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51971afce3

And what about this book?:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-RPG-Marienburg-Sold-Down-River-SB-/160598369871?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item256468a64f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-RPG-Marienburg-Sold-Down-River-SB-/160598369871?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item256468a64f)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on November 22, 2011, 04:42:41 PM
It sold for just under what I paid for it.

That's what I suspect will happen if I sell mine!

I might try anyway though, since I do want to get rid of it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on November 22, 2011, 05:16:00 PM
So my guess is that: a.) People putting it at ridiculous prices aren't selling it, or if they are, then; b.) I should have had friends bidding on mine to artificially inflate the price.

I'd say option a is a big thing. You have to look at the price things are selling at, not at what people are pricing things at. That will give a better idea. For example. I'm looking for a copy of the Star Wars Saga edition RPG supplement Knights of the Old Republic. There are tons of people putting it up on eBay and Amazon for $150 -$190, and some even higher. A few people are listing it at around $90 to $95. Most of them I see selling are going for around $60. I'm waiting to get a really good deal on one. When I started trying to find one a couple weeks ago, I saw that one had actually sold for $25!

Option b really helps as well, although they've got to be careful to not scare off the mark, err, ummm... I have seriuosly never participated in shill bidding. I know that the minute I'd try eBay would figure it out and close my account. Most of the stuff I've sold went for about what I thought it would, or more, anyway. Can't say that I didn't think it sure would have been nice to have some on some things that didn't sell for a good price!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on November 22, 2011, 05:54:46 PM
buy it now is basically a joke.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 23, 2011, 05:28:44 PM



In my WWI plog, someone from Warseer recommended a book to me. I looked it up...

http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Herris-Bob-PearsonsAIRCRAFT-Identification/dp/B004AGUQ2C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322068630&sr=1-1

... and was all  :icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek: and a little bit  :Ohmy:

Then I found a single softback copy for $25 and was more like  :::cheers:::

Sort of like the Funken series of uniform books. Out of print and I see some of them going for $300+, but don't know anyone who's paid more than about $20.


And what about this book?:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-RPG-Marienburg-Sold-Down-River-SB-/160598369871?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item256468a64f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-RPG-Marienburg-Sold-Down-River-SB-/160598369871?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item256468a64f)

I had my eye on that for a long time. Years and the same couple people trying to sell the same book for insane prices. Eventually I settled for a PDF online -- which, by the way, I would have gladly paid the publisher for, but they don't offer it, so it was just downloaded from some random site.  :engel:



I think eBay is like Amazon for sellers who still live in their parents basement and have delusions that their old gaming shit is a treasure trove of valuable collectors items that will (someday!) bring them wealth and keep them from having to get a real job and do any actual work.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on November 23, 2011, 06:14:04 PM

...................... and have delusions that their old gaming shit is a treasure trove of valuable collectors items that will (someday!) bring them wealth ........

Oh No  - My pension dream has just gone up in smoke ................  :engel:


Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on November 23, 2011, 06:47:27 PM

...................... and have delusions that their old gaming shit is a treasure trove of valuable collectors items that will (someday!) bring them wealth ........

Oh No  - My pension dream has just gone up in smoke ................  :engel:

Lol

Back to the basement for me    :icon_redface:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 23, 2011, 10:25:32 PM

Oh No  - My pension dream has just gone up in smoke ................  :engel:


You know we can't take that seriously. Like you would ever sell your collection. Bah!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on November 24, 2011, 07:53:05 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Well-Painted-Dark-Elf-10x-Cold-One-Knights-/150647363408?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2313485750
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 24, 2011, 03:22:41 PM
If it's a "commission," then why is he selling it on ebay? Won't the person who commissioned wonder where his figures are?  :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 29, 2011, 04:38:44 AM
Just got my $25 book that everyone else is selling for $625-$1400 on Amazon. Went back to get the link to show someone and I noticed that the new & used books are the same (same sellers, same prices, etc.) except that the cheapest new book, advertised at $624, is also being sold as used by the same seller for more than twice that prices.  :icon_rolleyes:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Grutch on November 29, 2011, 09:15:24 AM
Just got my $25 book that everyone else is selling for $625-$1400 on Amazon. Went back to get the link to show someone and I noticed that the new & used books are the same (same sellers, same prices, etc.) except that the cheapest new book, advertised at $624, is also being sold as used by the same seller for more than twice that prices.  :icon_rolleyes:

Amazon needs to put a stop to that shit.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Uryens de Crux on November 29, 2011, 09:46:37 AM
Surely its a prime example of a liberal (in the truest sense of the word) free market?

No one has to buy at that price, and they dont have to sell for less.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on November 29, 2011, 11:03:08 AM
Surely its a prime example of a liberal (in the truest sense of the word) free market?

It's an example of why it's a bad thing.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on January 07, 2012, 05:28:43 PM
Lucrezza Belladona is often mistaken for a vampire. I bought mine cheap that way.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-UNDEAD-MOUNTED-FEMALE-VAMPIRE-/350519905586?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item519c9d4d32#ht_500wt_1381
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on January 10, 2012, 12:23:51 AM
So last year I owned these very Empire archers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Rare-OOP-Empire-Forstjaeger-Archers-Warhammer-Metal-/250855081312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6820c560). I sold them to a guy on B-Town who ended up dropping all his Empire stuff last fall. Since then this the second time I've seen these fellows bounce at increasing prices from one of the Ebay game stores to another.....but $40 for 8 archers seriously
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on January 10, 2012, 02:46:27 AM
I dunno; $5 apiece? That is comparable to most miniature manufacturers for a metal figure.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 10, 2012, 05:51:51 AM
Yeah, isn't that about the same price for old DoW figures on the GW web site? (Or at least, was the price. Not sure if they are still doing them since they supposedly stopped making metal figures.)

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: TheBelgianGuy on January 10, 2012, 12:27:11 PM
Well, maybe "Expert painted!" or "Master painted" are subjective terms, but the funny thing is most of these "Super awesome painted Xtreme cool miniatures!" have such small pictures you really can't see.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on January 17, 2012, 01:00:23 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/METAL-WARHAMMER-FANTASY-EMPIRE-ENGINEER-MECHANICAL-STEED-SEALED-BLISTER-PACK-/230700127461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b6cc94e5

Quote
THIS AUCTION INCLUDES A METAL WARHAMMER FANTASY BATTLES EMPIRE ENGINEER ON MECHANICAL STEED  SEALED BLISTER PACK.  GW IS PHAZING OUT ALL THE METAL AND THESE ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND.

http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod20022

Quote
Availability:  Usually ships within 24 hours.

One of these things is not like the others ... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueZ6tvqhk8U)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on January 17, 2012, 03:45:18 PM
I just undercharged postage for the stuff I sold on saturday, let alone packaging.

I'm not very good at ebay
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on January 17, 2012, 04:12:05 PM
The sad thing is he'll likely still ding you for unreasonable shipping fees!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on January 17, 2012, 04:54:05 PM
I just undercharged postage for the stuff I sold on saturday, let alone packaging.

Low postage = more bids though! Usually.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on January 17, 2012, 05:13:27 PM
I always just let eBay calculate the postage by putting the weight in there and start everything at 99c. I don't know if the UK eBay site allows for automatic postage calculations.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on January 19, 2012, 09:01:43 AM
http://www.ebay.de/itm/STAR-WARS-Hand-Thrawn-2te-sehr-rare-Trilogie-Bucher-gutem-Zustand-/380398271624?pt=Belletristik&hash=item589180fc88 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/STAR-WARS-Hand-Thrawn-2te-sehr-rare-Trilogie-Bucher-gutem-Zustand-/380398271624?pt=Belletristik&hash=item589180fc88)

http://www.amazon.com/Heir-Empire-Star-Wars-Trilogy/dp/0553296124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326963599&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Heir-Empire-Star-Wars-Trilogy/dp/0553296124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326963599&sr=8-1)

Super ultra rare but still in print.

 :icon_rolleyes:

Damn some people. Like that guy that wanted to sell me Ravenloft PC game used for 50 € because it is a collectors item

http://www.squakenet.com/download/ravenloft/1102/ (http://www.squakenet.com/download/ravenloft/1102/) Too bad it is already freeware.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on February 01, 2012, 08:20:03 PM
Alright this is pretty fun (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72-28mm-DINO-wargamming-playing-piece-warhammer-fantasy-midevil-/170775127115?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c2fda44b)

Also quite a few other gems in his entire sales list (http://www.ebay.com/sch/mikesahardlemonade/m.html?_trkparms=65%253A10%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1). Shame they can't seem to spell medieval.....must be the reason they aren't selling.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on February 01, 2012, 08:54:49 PM
Or maybe they just want to say that "wargamming" is half-bad? There is also a "fantacy" robodog (but without the robo gaurd) that would go very nicely with our rob-engineer on robohorse. Special rules perhaps: loyal to the death: takes first wound for master; sniffer dog: can be send out to guide pidgeons (so hit on 4-6 instead of 5-6).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 01, 2012, 09:40:08 PM
S.O.F., this one is the best of the lot. I'm not sure what toy set it comes from, but surely there is no way this is worth $110.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-34-1-72-midevil-knights-wargamming-warhammer-fantacy-sci-fi-Castle-1-2-/170775142494?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c2fde05e
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: towishimp on February 12, 2012, 07:24:13 PM
Check this out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Great-Cannon-/110824204862?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cda32a3e

I hope that's a typo!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on February 13, 2012, 09:04:09 AM
Check this out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Great-Cannon-/110824204862?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cda32a3e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Great-Cannon-/110824204862?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cda32a3e)

I hope that's a typo!

It's ok he is Irish...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on February 13, 2012, 08:01:01 PM
Has it been edited? I'm not seeing anything outrageous.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: towishimp on February 13, 2012, 11:22:19 PM
Has it been edited? I'm not seeing anything outrageous.

Darn, it's been fixed.  Originally, the starting bid was $1250...he forgot the decimal point.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 14, 2012, 03:28:07 AM


W...T...F...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-3-1-72-28mm-scarab-heavy-trackers-warhammer-fantacy-midevil-sci-fi-/170778914416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c3376e70

No, really. W...T...F...

 :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 14, 2012, 03:32:02 AM
Christ, that person has loaded the Warhammer-->Fantasy-->Other category with every bit of plastic junk they could find, using the same label of

Quote
"1/72 to 28mm wargamming playing piece,warhammer,fantacy,midevil,"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72-28mm-wargamming-playing-piece-warhammer-fantacy-midevil-/170778953118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c338059e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72-28mm-wargamming-playing-piece-warhammer-fantacy-midevil-/170778953137?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c33805b1

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on February 15, 2012, 10:17:22 PM
Christ, that person has loaded the Warhammer-->Fantasy-->Other category with every bit of plastic junk they could find, using the same label of

Amazing isn't it, I linked to that Users list two weeks ago but hey the hits keep rolling......

This was my fav on the new offerings
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-72-28mm-monty-python-killer-beast-piece-warhammer-fantacy-midevil-wargaming-/170784161967?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c38780af
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 15, 2012, 10:43:30 PM
Unfortunately his minor success in selling will only encourage him to continue trying to sell his crap. He's obviously taking his queues from internet and email advertising. It just takes one click through to make the advertiser feel like it is worth it and continue doing it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-7-1-72-28mm-winter-ice-castle-pieces-warhammer-fantacy-midevil-sci-fi-/170772889475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c2db7f83 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-7-1-72-28mm-winter-ice-castle-pieces-warhammer-fantacy-midevil-sci-fi-/170772889475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27c2db7f83)

In the past 15 days he's only sold that one item.

http://www.ebay.com/csc/mikesahardlemonade/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_trkparms=65%253A13%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14.l1514 (http://www.ebay.com/csc/mikesahardlemonade/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_trkparms=65%253A13%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14.l1514)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on February 16, 2012, 10:44:13 AM
He's from Canada?? The French part I hope, awful spelling regardless.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 19, 2012, 08:31:50 AM
Come on, who actually admits in an auction that something is poorly painted? I don't think I've actually ever seen that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Citadel-Plastic-Tyranid-Army-Poorly-Painted-/250994446588?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a706f50fc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Citadel-Plastic-Tyranid-Army-Poorly-Painted-/250994446588?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a706f50fc)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: McKnight on February 19, 2012, 11:55:10 AM
Come on, who actually admits in an auction that something is poorly painted? I don't think I've actually ever seen that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Citadel-Plastic-Tyranid-Army-Poorly-Painted-/250994446588?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a706f50fc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Citadel-Plastic-Tyranid-Army-Poorly-Painted-/250994446588?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3a706f50fc)

Thats definitely propainted... :P
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on February 20, 2012, 08:01:36 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Games-Workshop-Hand-Painted-Metallic-EMPIRE-WARRIORS-15-/150761638724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a180b44#ht_500wt_1180 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Games-Workshop-Hand-Painted-Metallic-EMPIRE-WARRIORS-15-/150761638724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a180b44#ht_500wt_1180)

The description of this is pretty amusing...


Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on February 20, 2012, 09:16:29 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Games-Workshop-Hand-Painted-Metallic-EMPIRE-WARRIORS-15-/150761638724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a180b44#ht_500wt_1180 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Games-Workshop-Hand-Painted-Metallic-EMPIRE-WARRIORS-15-/150761638724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a180b44#ht_500wt_1180)

The description of this is pretty amusing...

well I must hand it to him.. he did a good job highlighting the black.......
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Henerius on February 21, 2012, 06:52:51 PM

not funny mister Jones!
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Warhammer-Empire-OOP-Kislev-Kossars-/310373477133?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4843b36b0d

thanks for not shipping outside germany  :::cheers::: :::cheers:::
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/140700456673?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 22, 2012, 09:55:41 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Games-Workshop-Hand-Painted-Metallic-EMPIRE-WARRIORS-15-/150761638724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a180b44#ht_500wt_1180 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Games-Workshop-Hand-Painted-Metallic-EMPIRE-WARRIORS-15-/150761638724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231a180b44#ht_500wt_1180)

The description of this is pretty amusing...

Pro-drybrushed?

Literally, that means someone was hired to drybrush the figures.  :roll:

Also, they're new, unused and in the unopened box according to the listed condition.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on February 26, 2012, 11:09:32 AM
Pro-drybrushed?

Literally, that means someone was hired to drybrush the figures.  :roll:

Also, they're new, unused and in the unopened box according to the listed condition.

Drybrushed by Criss Angel, perhaps?

He's definitely a pro (just not at painting).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 27, 2012, 06:31:54 PM
This went cheaply ...................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251000238112?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 28, 2012, 02:25:59 PM
I'm getting ready to sell two of  those plus one of the older boxes that came with metal crossbow & command arms, so I;ve been keeping an eye on the ebay prices. That seems pretty typical-- maybe slightly higher than normal.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on February 28, 2012, 02:27:22 PM
Pro-drybrushed?

What gets me too is that it is entirely drybrushed boltgun metal... not what I'd necessarily chose as a base for flesh...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: patsy02 on February 28, 2012, 02:46:06 PM
In his defence, it's a pretty good drybrush.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 28, 2012, 02:50:13 PM
Who wouldn't want a unit of steel statues? Oh wait...it looks like a lot of people didn't want them!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mechanical Monkey on March 02, 2012, 08:17:50 PM
I spotted this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-Kislev-Winged-Lancers-Bears-/260967896484?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cc2e615a4
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on March 02, 2012, 09:34:12 PM
I spotted this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-Kislev-Winged-Lancers-Bears-/260967896484?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cc2e615a4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-Kislev-Winged-Lancers-Bears-/260967896484?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cc2e615a4)

looks like the lances are made out of twigs... but blurry pictures don't really make it good to tell.. also bad paint job as far as I can see..
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 03, 2012, 09:17:16 PM
Pro-drybrushed?

What gets me too is that it is entirely drybrushed boltgun metal... not what I'd necessarily chose as a base for flesh...

Seems you can be a  Pro at anything.  Ive put my own stuff up on ebay today and I wouldn't dream of calling it Pro painted, despite the fact its miles better than half the tat I see advertised as such. 

Maybe I need to advertise my stuff as Pro Undercoated?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: monty on March 05, 2012, 11:40:45 PM
Was looking at some of this guys listings & trying to figure out where exactly he does ship to. Its down as worldwide but the list of exclusions is extensive to say the least.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SKAVENSLAYER-GOTREK-FELIX-WARHAMMER-NOVEL-WILLIAM-KING-/270826180958?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item3f0e7f915e#shId
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Obi on March 06, 2012, 03:21:29 AM
U.S. I think.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on March 06, 2012, 10:50:40 AM
I like how I spotted countries like Portugal and Switzerland and then encounter 'Europe'.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: monty on March 06, 2012, 01:19:24 PM
U.S. I think.

He's excluded North America (along with Central & South), Asia the Middle East, Europe & Africa so the only thing I can think of is that ships only to Hawaii (& he probably took care of that by excluding Oceania). Plus it would have been a lot easier to select US only instead of worldwide & then adding all those exclusions.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 06, 2012, 02:39:48 PM
I'm guessing something was set up wrong in an auto posting software. All of his 12,000 or so auctions are that way. At least I'm guessing they are from doing a quick spot check of his other auctions.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 06, 2012, 03:03:17 PM
All of his 12,000 or so auctions are that way.

12000! How can anyone keep track of that many!



p.s. dear ebay, snotling pump wagons are not worth £40. Stop putting them on at that price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: commandant on March 06, 2012, 04:17:07 PM
what are they worth?   100 points?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 06, 2012, 04:20:46 PM
45 points and maybe £10!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: commandant on March 06, 2012, 04:23:18 PM
and they are going on e-bay for £40.   Hmmm somebody needs to go to the shop :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 06, 2012, 04:30:51 PM
I don't think they sell for that much, it's just that people put them on as 'buy it now' for that price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 06, 2012, 06:04:41 PM
Was looking at some of this guys listings & trying to figure out where exactly he does ship to. Its down as worldwide but the list of exclusions is extensive to say the least.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SKAVENSLAYER-GOTREK-FELIX-WARHAMMER-NOVEL-WILLIAM-KING-/270826180958?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item3f0e7f915e#shId


He only ships to Antarctica and the International Space Station.

Both are very lucrative markets.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: commandant on March 06, 2012, 06:08:29 PM
Is he selling anything worth while?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 06, 2012, 10:57:06 PM
It looks like about 11,500 of them are various books.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: monty on March 07, 2012, 01:02:25 AM
Is he selling anything worth while?

Not really. I ended up there looking for a Battletech book & he was a few € cheaper than the european seller which I thought would be cancelled by higher postage costs. When I was the list of exclusions I found it kind of funny.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 12, 2012, 02:56:36 PM
I really like the text on this snotling auction:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220969146855?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


Quote
NO ONE CARES ABOUT SNOTLINGS.

I don't want these five bases of snotlings.

Snotlings are rubbish!!!!!

The only thing they are good for is eating ... and holding objectives!

They are actually VERY good at holding objectives, they're good at that!

Bid for them if you want!!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 12, 2012, 03:06:56 PM
Are you bidding on those snotters, rufus?

£4 postage for those is a joke.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 12, 2012, 03:33:55 PM
Not bidding since I don't need them. It's a funny auction though.

But the postage is a bit high.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 16, 2012, 11:03:02 AM
from a pump wagon auction.

Quote
MOT due, Low Insurance , 1 careful owner. Blood marks on wheel where it ran over an elf ....oooops :) 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 16, 2012, 11:56:23 AM
Ha!

It says this too:

Quote
However, I will not sell to wood elves

Quite right!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 17, 2012, 09:49:03 PM
I sold my woodelf and beastman armies to a reseller.  I dont know if I should be glad I sold my stuff, annoyed that I sold them that cheap that someone else will break up the armies and make a profit or sad that my armies didn't go to someone who actually wanted them for themselves.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 17, 2012, 11:09:27 PM
Resellers are lame! Down with them!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 19, 2012, 08:15:50 AM
I did get £30 for my forest dragon though, which is pretty much what I paid for it many years ago!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 19, 2012, 01:18:04 PM
Resellers are lame! Down with them!

Here here now, I've done my share of reselling! I once purchased a lot of 10 limited edition Darth Maul figs that Wizards of the Coast released way back when they first got the Star Wars license. Now I didn't read the description and thought I was only buying one. I guess no one else did either because I won it for the price a single miniature was going for, around $15 each. I ended up reselling 6 of them for between $15 and $20 each. I kept one a gifted the other three to friends. Now I've never purchased an army to break down and resell mind you. Too much effort to make it worth the while.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 19, 2012, 01:23:01 PM
I've done it too.

I once bought a load of man o 'war stuff and resold it for more money. I did keep some though.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 19, 2012, 01:37:01 PM
This guy who bought mine appears to be a company though, that is a bit different from you doing it as a one off!  Trolltrader LTD or something similar.  Knowing my luck he will post on here!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 19, 2012, 03:50:25 PM
This guy who bought mine appears to be a company though, that is a bit different from you doing it as a one off!  Trolltrader LTD or something similar.  Knowing my luck he will post on here!

I'm pretty certain he has a stand at Salute too

The Troll Trader         Stand  TK04              www.trolltrader.co.uk

If I see Beastmen I'll tell him how you got the army for £10 ............  the week before         :engel:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on March 20, 2012, 09:02:20 AM
Except I didn't Midaski  :-D

I sold a lot of stuff in my beastmen that wasn't strictly speaking a beastman unit any longer!  Shaggoth, Dragon ogres etc.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on April 03, 2012, 01:06:34 PM
I bought a troll online, with £3.70 PandP which is way too much.

And then actually I got a slip from the post office saying tyhe seller did not put enough postage on it. so I have now got to pay the 86 pence for extra postage, and a pound fine.

NOT happy. The eejit better give me my £1.86 back.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on April 03, 2012, 02:44:52 PM
I bought a troll online, with £3.70 PandP which is way too much.

And then actually I got a slip from the post office saying tyhe seller did not put enough postage on it. so I have now got to pay the 86 pence for extra postage, and a pound fine.

NOT happy. The eejit better give me my £1.86 back.

So actually you're saying that this P&P which was 'way too much' was actually not enough? :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 03, 2012, 03:07:42 PM
Presumably the guy didn't spend the £3.70 on postage.

If he doesn't refund you you should probably report him to ebay.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on April 03, 2012, 03:14:35 PM
I'm definitely reporting him if he doesnt refund me, and I am tempted to do it anyway, partially for his £3.70 Which he clearly didn’t spend. I reckon it would have cost about 2 quid to send. Taking the piss!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 03, 2012, 03:17:07 PM
Did he have good feedback?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 04, 2012, 12:44:19 PM

If the Post Office said it was 86p underpaid, then they must be able to give you the correct postage cost.

Then you will have proof of what he spent on the package - then call him out.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Justnorth on April 04, 2012, 02:06:26 PM
I bought a troll online, with £3.70 PandP which is way too much.

And then actually I got a slip from the post office saying tyhe seller did not put enough postage on it. so I have now got to pay the 86 pence for extra postage, and a pound fine.

NOT happy. The eejit better give me my £1.86 back.

That made me laugh, my old man was Glaswegian and he used that word to describe certain behaviour in people. Made me giggle.
Regarding the rip off, yeah it's a small amount of money for sure but it's the irksome nature of how he has gone about it.
Report him to eBay
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 10, 2012, 02:01:22 PM
This one went well ............

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110871584113?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxNTk5/$(KGrHqVHJ!sE9u-(4vLfBPnZfooFtQ~~60_12.JPG)

£20.00     :icon_exclaim:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 10, 2012, 02:18:39 PM
A friend has recently been involved in an eBay dispute. He was a seller, shipped an item, and it was received in the described condition by the seller. My friend had selected the 3 day return policy radio button when setting up the auction, but did not include any extra language about returns.

Within that 3 day return period, the buyer broke the item. He admitted that he broke it. But apparently the default eBay return policy is a unconditional. So even though the buyer admits breaking the item, eBay says that he's allowed to return it for a refund, unless the two of them can work something out. (Which my friend tried doing -- even though he upheld his end of the sale -- but the buyer won't accept it his deals.)

Thus I have concluded, using the eBay policies... I can buy something on eBay. If it has no additional return policy explicitly stated, I may smash it with a hammer, make a video of myself doing so, send it to the seller, eBay and the rest of the world, and then demand that the buyer accept my return and refund my money.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 29, 2012, 09:20:33 AM
This is quite pricey

5 Mordheim Middenlanders, one TTG, and an Ulrican priest and then a sprue of Free Company

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170848873603?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: TheBelgianGuy on May 29, 2012, 03:48:39 PM
I find most of the "pro painted", "master painted",... figures the funniest.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on May 29, 2012, 04:22:41 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-Pro-painted-Orc-Arrer-Boyz-n60-#ht_2210wt_1163

Eighty bucks for three Arrer Boyz.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Dark-Elves-Chaos-Spawn-Pro-Painted-RPG-Mini-/110625926449

D:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on May 30, 2012, 08:30:08 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/25mm-Warhammer-WDS-Pro-painted-Orc-Arrer-Boyz-n60-#ht_2210wt_1163

Eighty bucks for three Arrer Boyz.

Must be because they're from China. :icon_wink:
I love how they also want to know your phone number so the mailman can find your house faster. :dry:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Dark-Elves-Chaos-Spawn-Pro-Painted-RPG-Mini-/110625926449

D:

You know, without the silly skull(s?) it wouldn't be so bad. Still no where near worth the price of course.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: von Bildhofen on May 30, 2012, 05:37:35 PM
Epic Air Guitar

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Epic-Air-Guitar-/110887327855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item19d166586f

 :::cheers:::
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on May 30, 2012, 05:43:49 PM
Epic Air Guitar

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Epic-Air-Guitar-/110887327855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item19d166586f

 :::cheers:::

As much as this is quite funny the seller doesn't realize, that in the case of the succesfull bidding, he is obliged to sell and deliver. If not he can be sued. so what will he deliver? air or a guitar? :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on September 14, 2012, 02:13:02 AM
Hmm, not much activity on ebay these days?  I watched this with slight amusement.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/rare-5-metal-mordheim-figures-collection-warhammer-matriach-game-workshop-/330790118979?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4d04a0a643

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/rare-metal-5-mordheim-figures-collection-warhammer-matriach-game-workshop-/330790111025?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4d04a08731

2 mordheim ostlanders and 1 averlander (I think) and 2 common witch hunters go for ~$160.

Then there are these other ones with combos of 4 ostlanders/averlanders and 1 common chaff for the same price each.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/rare-metal-5-mordheim-figures-collection-warhammer-matriach-game-workshop-/330790110123?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4d04a083ab

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/rare-metal-5-mordheim-figures-collection-warhammer-matriach-game-workshop-/330790108620?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item4d04a07dcc

Now I know that the averlanders/ostlanders are rare and go for big prices, but at this rate, I would pretty much discount any value given to the common minis in the lot, which equates to about $40 per model.  The averlanders are nice, but are they really that nice?  The Ostlanders as well... I have a couple that I got a while back and the sculpts are rather static and the models look a bit thin IMO (or maybe I got recasts?  Who knows?)  I could see around $20-30 apiece due to the rarity but...  :blush:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on September 14, 2012, 11:29:54 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-STEAM-TANK-PLASTIC-MODEL-KIT-NEW-IN-BOX-UNASSEMBLED-/280942891856?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4169805350

NIB Plastic Steam tank, $69 + $12 S&H.

What a deal!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on September 14, 2012, 01:33:02 PM
That is coming from Greece. I'm guessing with their economy the way it is, they are trying to sell it at the price not realizing nobody is going to pay that price plus shipping for a steam tank. Hell, they are probably selling it at that price to not lose any additional money on it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: orcyboy on September 14, 2012, 02:56:46 PM
I think fer every 10 auctions that reach disturbingly high prices there is still one or two out there that fall between the cracks. 

Whoever won this auction got an awesome deal (assuming they're not recasts).  Those new orc bowman sell for almost 20 bucks for three on the GW site.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280952237031?nma=true&si=0zw%2F0ibJsFB3ErOHswhG1PrV7XI%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on September 14, 2012, 04:15:18 PM
I'm impressed they found someone who actually wanted Arrer Boyz.  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on September 14, 2012, 04:41:13 PM
Assuming those pictures are of the real models, they don't look like recasts. If they are they are some very good recasts.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on September 28, 2012, 08:18:47 AM
E-bay is full of ridiculous auctions but this Dutch trading site called Marktplaats also has a real gem:

http://hobby.marktplaats.nl/warhammer-en-wargaming/598527243-uniek-warhammer-40k-scenery-fort.html?return=eJwtjM0KgzAQhN9F0KMm2gqNhGJPhdKHCEmKwZgs2Uj%2F6Lt3pd3LfDOzjBJcvJ1gAwreH0SBViU9DVPOIJpmjmBDvag0Z%2FBKZayDb34vNUxwfHjJK4Myx7IbedmdjCMg9Zn05YAQbwb%2FLWwpI1ioGMO62OQ02flOdscuZbtvGWobbHpSHHFbayuAVbIKImYdjZU93flaDJ8vOdw63g%3D%3D&df=1&fta=eNot0NtuhCAQBuB3Ielec1DRId5v0rSvYMDBLakHIrhru9l3L2jn6ssQmH%2FQIOEZoAayrWN312MgKkDDgOxjyy4Y2rgAU%2BhAjRF%2BnVdhwJA6PgJVk4d5m%2BzqevX9gIK%2Bv3Eaejvb9UctwQG%2FeL%2B19OKXEPsFbVulun7kEQUQr2%2BWKJceCyCAODxmM5GOuDBMmsbsBzSjJ%2BSAJyrRJGikZS0y%2BsEKPCGb6kCPNF%2FXVGCROtwYUzZ1gizRijKDSUYzqlqYQWSkQp1RSMbpGQdIXLzG0I12vsWvnJjmPwIy6b3LS6TceGzBgegHUZ%2F%2FvBOlgcLz9foDbzhrvA%3D%3D&fta_ind=8&fs=1

Only €280,- for a piece of crude home-made scenery? Yes please! (for the bid that one guy put in)
Title: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on October 15, 2012, 06:54:18 AM
Too Much? lol  ::heretic::

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Heroquest-MB-Board-Game-Complete-Collection-Hero-Quest-/110619305998?pt=AU_BoardGames&hash=item19c16ca80e
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Crimsonsphinx on October 15, 2012, 07:38:05 AM
Very optimistic I would say.  Even 10% of what they are asking is far too much.
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 15, 2012, 08:09:55 AM
Why isn´t this in the ongoing ebay mocking thread?
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on October 15, 2012, 08:42:29 AM
Why isn´t this in the ongoing ebay mocking thread?

couldn`t find it  :icon_redface:
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: BAWTRM on October 15, 2012, 09:17:41 AM
Daring to ask such a price and then not even bothering with a description.....
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on October 15, 2012, 05:20:50 PM
I have noticed a lot of the eBay shops do not bother with descriptions, they just say "selling item as pictured WYSIWYG" ....
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 15, 2012, 05:22:31 PM
Could be the empty boxes...
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: jlutin on October 15, 2012, 06:42:10 PM
I clicked on his store and saw...

Metal Skaven set 1 Heroquest Warhammer Hero Quest

http://www.ebay.it/itm/Metal-Skaven-set-1-Heroquest-Warhammer-Hero-Quest-/110865295732?pt=Giochi_in_Scatola&hash=item19d0162974

Reminds me of...

(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r147/jlutin/an-seo-expert-walks-into-a-bar3-520.png)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: humanityunited on October 15, 2012, 11:17:47 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empire-Karl-Franz-on-Deathclaw-with-options-Pro-Painted-/110953283402?pt=Games_US&hash=item19d554bf4a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empire-Demigryph-Knights-Pro-Painted-/110953284697?pt=Games_US&hash=item19d55
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: thundercake on October 16, 2012, 03:12:00 AM
Those options are totally worth 775 dollars.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on October 16, 2012, 03:55:21 AM
Those options are totally worth 775 dollars.

Makes me wonder if they are right in the head, BOTH the seller(and any buyer that would spend that on one item)... INSANE  ::heretic::
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: BAWTRM on October 16, 2012, 06:32:06 AM
Well, there's paint on them but to call them 'painted' is stretching it a bit.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: humanityunited on October 16, 2012, 10:58:43 AM
Come on, it's a fair one. 2k $ for 7 models if someone buys both items :icon_eek:
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: wissenlander on October 16, 2012, 12:03:30 PM
Hey, at least shipping is free.
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: BAWTRM on October 16, 2012, 12:39:42 PM
Just look at what the guy is offering in his Hero Quest 'shop'. 9 pages of auctions/buy it nows

And then you take a closer look: http://www.ebay.it/itm/Heroquest-High-Mage-Wizards-of-Morcar-Hero-Quest-/110812909979?pt=Giochi_in_Scatola&hash=item19ccf6d19b

Now that totally doesn't look like a poorly cleaned resin copy of the original, ahem.

These minis also differ in the colour of plastic I know them: http://www.ebay.it/itm/Return-Witch-Lord-Heroquest-Hero-Quest-unpainted-no-box-/120937580131?pt=Giochi_in_Scatola&hash=item1c28710663

I wouldn't be surprised if the cardboard game pieces are noting more then reprints on thick cardstock.
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: wissenlander on October 16, 2012, 12:43:30 PM
Those skellies do look a bit different in color to the ones I've got. 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on October 16, 2012, 01:55:00 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empire-Karl-Franz-on-Deathclaw-with-options-Pro-Painted-/110953283402?pt=Games_US&hash=item19d554bf4a

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empire-Demigryph-Knights-Pro-Painted-/110953284697?pt=Games_US&hash=item19d55

I'm sure he doesn't really think anyone will pay that buy it now price. He's intentionally high balling the price so that people will make him an offer of what they will really pay. I'm guessing would take any offer above $250 for Karl Franz and $350 for the Demi-Gryphs, based on his previous sales. Those are still crazy prices and people are paying premium prices for his work though.

Those Heroquest figs are definitely bad recasts.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on October 16, 2012, 03:06:19 PM
Those Heroquest models look like fakes (the wizard at the very least).

Crazy!

I don't really buy much on ebay anymore.  When I needed my 18 wraiths, I couldn't get them at a reasonable price on ebay and just waited around on Bartertown, snatching them up as they became available.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on October 16, 2012, 04:18:14 PM
I have seen some auctions of average to good painted model auctions really take off. I never understood why - your "pro-painted" models would never gel with the rest of your army.
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on October 16, 2012, 05:24:33 PM
Hey, at least shipping is free.
the shipping should be free AND hand delivered by a leggy blonde!!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: humanityunited on October 24, 2012, 02:20:08 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WARHAMMER-FANTASY-EMPIRE-LIMITED-EDITION-AR-ULRIK-BNIB-/120960462804?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D2956739473784015923%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D120960462804%26

(http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p2047675.l2564&rt=nc&item=120960462804)

http://chaosorc.com/warhammer-empire-arulrik-blister-packet-p-1835.html
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on October 24, 2012, 02:25:29 AM
As stated previously some put insane prices up...



OR put a lower price but charge $117.69 for postage  ::heretic::
Title: Re: High hopes on eBay?
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 24, 2012, 05:23:25 AM
Just look at what the guy is offering in his Hero Quest 'shop'. 9 pages of auctions/buy it nows

And then you take a closer look: http://www.ebay.it/itm/Heroquest-High-Mage-Wizards-of-Morcar-Hero-Quest-/110812909979?pt=Giochi_in_Scatola&hash=item19ccf6d19b

Now that totally doesn't look like a poorly cleaned resin copy of the original, ahem.

Sounds like he more or less admits that it's a copy in the description:

Quote
High Mage: not original, unpainted

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on February 19, 2013, 08:10:12 PM
Does ebay really charge 11% fee on stuff you sell?

I am finally getting round to going on there to sell a few warhammer bits and bobs and I want to know what I'm getting into. Only ever bought on there...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on February 19, 2013, 08:13:43 PM
Does ebay really charge 11% fee on stuff you sell?

I am finally getting round to going on there to sell a few warhammer bits and bobs and I want to know what I'm getting into. Only ever bought on there...

Yeah you have to pay the tithe, I always try and sell stuff on here, Bugmans, or Bartertown first to avoid it but sometimes you just have little other choice.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Siberius on February 19, 2013, 08:20:39 PM
Thanks SOF, just wanted to make sure I wasn't misreading or some such...

I might have another go on the forums first and if I get no joy, bite the bullet and brave ebay!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 20, 2013, 03:25:28 PM
...and factor in the cut that PayPal takes, too...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on February 28, 2013, 09:36:32 PM
You get 50 free auction-style listings (which can have a "Buy It Now" option too on there) a month. You do not get charged an insertion fee for those. If you JUST do a Buy It Now, it has an insertion fee. If you list it in multiple categories or have special features (they offer the gallery for free - so you get 12 pics as standard) there are additional insertion fees.

But, in general, you can list it for free.

When you sell it, you will be charged;

9% of the total value of the sale
and 9% of the amount you charged for shipping.

Pay attention to the last one! They calculate shipping for you, but do not include the extra 9% in there. So, you may wish to put in a "handling charge" for certain things or just be aware of it. Alternatively, you can over-estimate the weight of the item.

PayPal also takes its pound of flesh; they want 2.9% plus 30c (in the USA).

So, the final calculation to work out your profit is;

( (Final Value + Shipping Charge) x 0.881 ) - ($0.30 + actual cost of shipping)

I strongly recommend the use of an online printing service for the shipping - eBay has one linked to their site, or Stamps.com is very good too (I use that for work as well, and is a really easy interface). Online shipping is cheaper than buying it at the store, and you can get tracking and insurance right there. You can also pay the eBay service directly with PayPal.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on March 02, 2013, 01:34:54 AM
What a fine theme... :roll: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mordheim-Dwarf-Treasure-Hunters-Warband-Warhammer-games-workshop-/390548200003?pt=Games_US&hash=item5aee7c9a43)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: thundercake on March 02, 2013, 01:49:44 AM
That is a lot of green for 8 bucks.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on March 02, 2013, 01:54:32 AM
Theme is crap, but not a bad price on it so far.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 02, 2013, 02:08:32 AM
You get 50 free auction-style listings (which can have a "Buy It Now" option too on there) a month. You do not get charged an insertion fee for those. If you JUST do a Buy It Now, it has an insertion fee. If you list it in multiple categories or have special features (they offer the gallery for free - so you get 12 pics as standard) there are additional insertion fees.

But, in general, you can list it for free.

When you sell it, you will be charged;

9% of the total value of the sale
and 9% of the amount you charged for shipping.

Pay attention to the last one! They calculate shipping for you, but do not include the extra 9% in there. So, you may wish to put in a "handling charge" for certain things or just be aware of it. Alternatively, you can over-estimate the weight of the item.

PayPal also takes its pound of flesh; they want 2.9% plus 30c (in the USA).

So, the final calculation to work out your profit is;

( (Final Value + Shipping Charge) x 0.81 ) - ($0.30 + actual cost of shipping)

I strongly recommend the use of an online printing service for the shipping - eBay has one linked to their site, or Stamps.com is very good too (I use that for work as well, and is a really easy interface). Online shipping is cheaper than buying it at the store, and you can get tracking and insurance right there. You can also pay the eBay service directly with PayPal.

If you charge them based on the Post Office price, which eBay does by default when you give the weight in your item's setup, then buy your postage online you get a discount on the shipping, at least the USPS gives a discount. So that will cover part of the expense. You do need to have a good scale to weigh your stuff properly though. You are getting about a 10% discount by purchasing it online so it works out.

What a fine theme... :roll: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mordheim-Dwarf-Treasure-Hunters-Warband-Warhammer-games-workshop-/390548200003?pt=Games_US&hash=item5aee7c9a43)

I don't get the theme.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on March 03, 2013, 08:08:12 PM
You do need to have a good scale to weigh your stuff properly though.

I have a very fine postal scale at work, which works excellently (in 1/10 oz increments, no less) - but you can get adequate results with a simple kitchen scale. I like to add an oz or two onto the weight of something below 1lb, just to be sure, and the weight of anything over 13oz only needs to be done to the nearest lb because that is how Priority Mail is calculated (in lb ranges, rather that ounces).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 06, 2013, 09:32:34 PM
If you get no bids on your auction, surely you re-list it at a lower starting price? Or possibly the same.

Something I forgot to bid on has been re-listed with a higher price.  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 07, 2013, 01:05:20 AM
Something I forgot to bid on has been re-listed with a higher price.  :icon_confused:

They are clearly students of the GW School of Business!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on March 10, 2013, 05:04:12 AM
So I understand the contents are likely fine but this is really pushing the 'mint sealed in blister' (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-MIB-VINTAGE-80S-OLD-CITADEL-5-UNDEADS-MINT-IN-SEALED-BLISTER-/281075977129?pt=Games_US&hash=item41716f0ba9)......

Though it has given me the idea of putting a dinner mint in a taped shut blister.....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 10, 2013, 05:26:40 AM
No, not relay. Neither "mint" nor "sealed." False listing.

I like your idea about the mint, though.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on March 11, 2013, 02:11:29 PM
It would have been even funnier if they had some paint on them.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: mr chumley warner on March 11, 2013, 08:14:34 PM
I don't really see the merit in e bay, I never buy OOP models on e bay and get into mad bidding wars !!

 :eusa_sick:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: InvaderZim on March 12, 2013, 06:24:06 PM
ok I think its here I want to post this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-CLASSIC-METAL-EMPIRE-CROSSBOW-REGIMENT-X16-EM2-/111028293144?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19d9cd4e18

I'm not sure if he's just using a **** camera but i looks ike they have been through a fire  ::heretic::
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: mr chumley warner on March 12, 2013, 06:31:46 PM
then you have the punters who think they paint so well a stank is worth £200

It aint bad , agreed, but I could knock it out in 5 hours.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Painted-Steam-Tank-The-Pride-Of-Nuln-/230944143283?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35c557f7b3

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 12, 2013, 06:59:29 PM
ok I think its here I want to post this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-CLASSIC-METAL-EMPIRE-CROSSBOW-REGIMENT-X16-EM2-/111028293144?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19d9cd4e18

I'm not sure if he's just using a **** camera but i looks ike they have been through a fire  ::heretic::

I'm going with crap camera.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 13, 2013, 01:07:36 AM
ok I think its here I want to post this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-CLASSIC-METAL-EMPIRE-CROSSBOW-REGIMENT-X16-EM2-/111028293144?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19d9cd4e18

I'm not sure if he's just using a **** camera but i looks ike they have been through a fire  ::heretic::

I'm going with crap camera.

I'm going "sculpted from scratched with mashed potatoes."

 :unsure:



then you have the punters who think they paint so well a stank is worth £200

It aint bad , agreed, but I could knock it out in 5 hours.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Painted-Steam-Tank-The-Pride-Of-Nuln-/230944143283?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item35c557f7b3

I think it's a great looking STank, and a lot of people can't paint well (or at all.) Plus it includes the price of the STank kit too. I don't think it's a crazy price, if they can find the buyer.

On the other hand I could nitpick about a few things... the big one that kills it for me is the big, gaping seam at the front. (This is admittedly maybe just my own personal preference.) I realize that the ad says that the side panel is removable so you can see the inner details, but... how often do you want to do that? And is it worth ruining the exterior appearance to allow viewing of the interior?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 13, 2013, 01:19:26 AM



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skaven-Giant-Rat-Painted-/270658864353?pt=Games_US&hash=item3f048684e1

Granted, postage is free...  :unsure:



I've been shopping for an old Marauder giant recently (found one) so I've been peeking at anything with "giant" in the title a few times. Hence the rat, above. And...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-Dogs-of-War-Giants-of-Albion-Metal-OD83-/321000432586?pt=AU_Miniatures&hash=item4abd1de3ca

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gorgash Redfang on March 13, 2013, 05:16:34 AM
"giant"(?) rat.... wtf?    a dwarf would stand on it ...lol
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on March 13, 2013, 02:28:49 PM
"giant"(?) rat.... wtf?    a dwarf would stand on it ...lol

Do the math on the scale of that thing - it's on a 20mm base which means that rat is at least 10mm long (not including tail; I've seen those models before).

A 28mm figure represents an average height man (call it 5'6") - 2.357" per mm in scale. That rat is 23.57" long - about two feet! That's a big freaking rat.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Badwolf on March 13, 2013, 05:20:29 PM
Nothing on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261184286756

Very clever.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 13, 2013, 05:47:31 PM
It wasn't so much the size of the rat as the size of the price for one, single rat.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on March 13, 2013, 05:51:43 PM
It wasn't so much the size of the rat as the size of the price for one, single rat.

Which was also rather 'giant' so perfectly labeled then.....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 20, 2013, 11:43:28 AM
I bought something on ebay that didn't arrive. So I sent the seller a message asking if he was sure he'd sent it, and he refunded me.

Now I feel bad - it's not his fault if the post ate it! And I didn't ask for a refund.  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 20, 2013, 11:51:17 AM
I once sent something which didn’t arrive, but I didn’t put a return address on it. I gave the dude a refund because it was my fault no return address- if it had had a return address I could have claimed against the post office.
Don’t feel bad!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on March 20, 2013, 12:02:13 PM
I suppose that's a good point. And it wasn't that much money.

Oh well!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on March 23, 2013, 07:58:08 PM
Quite a fair price though I'd be a bit embarrassed to have been the one to have assembled it.  (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Citadel-MM14-Dwarf-Swivel-gun-/130870819764?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1e78823bb4)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 25, 2013, 05:01:02 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1-72-Red-Baron-Flying-Circus-6-WW1-Fighters-in-one-box-by-ESCI-NIB-/190815556470?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item2c6d7e5376


I'm looking for some WWI plane bits, but won't bid on this because:

Quote
"If you have less than 99.7% approval or less than 10 completed transactions, please refrain from placing any bids."

I qualify in both cases, but it sounds dick-ish. Especially for someone who says...

Quote
"Please note: I don't have a computer right now.  I can only get to a computer once a week or so--so I can't answer questions quickly."

So the seller only wants to deal with prime customers, but he's got prepared excuses & special conditions. Others include...

Quote
"I will ship within two weeks of getting your payment. (This is not a business)"

Two fucking weeks? Serious? How long does it take to put single box of models into a shipping box and drop it off at the post office? Better yet... the US post office will pick your shit up at home, you don't even have to leave.

And speaking of postal stuff...

Quote
"Also, I don't ship outside the USA---too many problems in the past with slow postal service in other countries caused buyers complaints to eBay, so I'm sorry, I'd like to sell to everyone but I don't have time to deal with the hassles and problems that international shipping causes."

I have been buying and selling internationally for decades. Minimal problems. In fact, no worse than domestic shipping. Possibly even better. Combined with the rest of this seller's commentary, it's like red flags signaling "ebay drama queen."
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 25, 2013, 08:54:16 AM
He only has 99.5 approval haha
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on March 25, 2013, 11:48:09 AM
I'm looking for some WWI plane bits, but won't bid on this because...

You should see some of the conditions people put on their bartertown ads.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 25, 2013, 11:55:29 AM
He only has 99.5 approval haha

Too funny!

On ebay, what does it matter if someone has less than 99.7% approval?  Once their money clears, it is all set.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 25, 2013, 06:17:18 PM
I'm looking for some WWI plane bits, but won't bid on this because...

You should see some of the conditions people put on their bartertown ads.

Oh jeezuz.... Bartertown. The only "bad" incident I've had was on Bartertown, and he's the reason why guys ads like the one I just posted set off red flags.

I was selling some unpainted figures. It was under $100 worth of stuff. As we were haggling twice I had to send multiple messages because I'd go over a week without hearing from the guy. So we trade info, I give him my paypal, he sends his address and then I'm waiting again for a while for payment. I finally hear back from him and he asks me to ship first because my rating is lower. (Bartertown is based on number of trades, not percentage BTW.) I explain to him that I've got a 100% positive feedback both there and on eBay with a significant number of trades/sales, that I've been painting entire armies on commission for decades, and that I've been the one who has to keep prodding him for communication to commit to the deal. Aside from that, since we're using PayPal, he could always dispute it.

So I tell him that it's been about a month now and I'm just not comfortable with the deal. Sorry but I'm going to sell to someone else. I had several other people wanting to buy, so I PM-ed the second person to contact me, got paid and shipped everything out within a day and a half.

A few days later I start getting a series of messages from the original buyer telling me that I am a bad trader because we had a deal, and since we agreed on a price and postage it was set in stone. Therefore he's going to leave me bad feedback and report me on the BT forums, etc. I explain that we did *not* have a deal because we did not agree to all of the terms of the sale. And if I'm not comfortable selling to someone who's been uncommunicative and suspicious, that's my right and he can't threaten me into selling to him without being paid. I told him that if he posted stuff about me on the forums, to be sure to include the full transcript of our communications, because if he didn't, I would. He never did post anything.

The moral of the story being... the more conditions and complications someone throws into a deal, the more that's a sign (in my opinion) that there's going to be trouble. Buying, selling & trading should usually be a simple affair.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 25, 2013, 06:20:41 PM
The rep number on Bartertown does reflect both good and bad ratings, not just total trades.  A good trade will give you a +2 rep, a bad rating will give you a -10. 

It wasn't fair of him to require a ship first and hold hard to it if he didn't stipulate that earlier in the trade.  You were perfectly within your rights to shut the trade down at that point and he would have had his negative rating removed.  Magicalmemories runs a tight ship over there and all of the admins do a great job dealing with issues.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on March 25, 2013, 06:27:45 PM
The moral of the story being... the more conditions and complications someone throws into a deal, the more that's a sign (in my opinion) that there's going to be trouble. Buying, selling & trading should usually be a simple affair.
Yup.  I average about one trade a year on bartertown and never deal with guys who include a number of conditions on their posts.  Usually it's for a few spare bits or something small.  Unloaded some Chaos Knight lances a few months back for a few bucks.

I've got a 40k army that I'll probably just toss on eBay rather than deal with the Bartertown headache.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 25, 2013, 06:36:24 PM
I have done about $4000 in trades since 2008 on Bartertown and much prefer it to ebay.  If you really need a specific item though or don't have trade fodder, Ebay is the easier method.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 25, 2013, 08:24:21 PM
It wasn't fair of him to require a ship first and hold hard to it if he didn't stipulate that earlier in the trade.  You were perfectly within your rights to shut the trade down at that point and he would have had his negative rating removed.  Magicalmemories runs a tight ship over there and all of the admins do a great job dealing with issues.

No, he popped that "ship first" thing at the last minute, and only after I had been waiting for a week after he said he would send me the money and didn't. FWIW, he was one of the "bartertown watch" people, though he apparently hasn't even signed in since his last "threat." In fact, after a year of my final reply sitting undelivered in my outbox, I deleted it because I just really don't want to have anything to do with the issue anymore.


I have done about $4000 in trades since 2008 on Bartertown and much prefer it to ebay.  If you really need a specific item though or don't have trade fodder, Ebay is the easier method.

I hate to sound elitist or anything, but I've been a big trader on BT since it was a newsgroup, before it was an actual web page. If you don't count my painting commissions (I was one of the first advertisers -- for my painting services) I've probably done at least $25k of sales there. If you add in the trades and painting commissions, I'm sure it's more like three times that much. I've even personally met & delivered to some of the people I've dealt with. Even arranged to play some 40k with a few of them, back when I was still into the game! :) My bigger individual sales/references have been close to your $4k total. I sold an army for almost that much about a year and a half ago. So for this guy to start tossing threats and demands over something like $70 worth of plastic after I had offered to provide references was insulting and just not worth my time.

Heh... I sound like such a snob.   :closed-eyes:



Odd question.. but I haven't really "followed" the forums or chatted with anyone in a long time. Does Adam/Trademaster have anything to do with the site anymore?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 25, 2013, 09:42:03 PM
I don't recall someone with that name.  Porkuslime and Magicalmemories are the most common admins, but he could certainly still be active!

I have about 200 trades on there and have only been unsatisfied 3 times and posted a negative comment only once.  I just find it is the best way to bulk out an army.  You only end up needing to buy the tougher to find items which can save a lot.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on March 26, 2013, 07:22:46 PM
I must say, if I were selling something I would NEVER ship before recieving payment, regardless of the relative feedback ratings. A trade is a different matter, but for sales I would expect someone to pay first.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on March 26, 2013, 08:01:38 PM
I have done about $4000 in trades since 2008 on Bartertown and much prefer it to ebay.

Bartertown's becoming the Craigslist of the gaming world.

You could say something like : "I have a Vampire Counts army and am looking to trade for cash or unpainted Chaos Warriors."

And get responses like: "Want to trade the Vampire Counts for my Tyranid army? I'll throw in some broken Fimir models to sweeten the deal. What do ya think?"
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 26, 2013, 08:03:28 PM
I have done something very similar to that actually!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on March 26, 2013, 08:07:29 PM
Want River Trolls Have Cash

PM: Want to buy my pro-painted Dark Eldar army?  It's $600 retail, only asking $1500!

 :?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on March 26, 2013, 08:46:40 PM

You could say something like : "I have a Vampire Counts army and am looking to trade for cash or unpainted Chaos Warriors."

And get responses like: "Want to trade the Vampire Counts for my Tyranid army? I'll throw in some broken Fimir models to sweeten the deal. What do ya think?"

What does it hurt to ask though? Does it take so much of a person's time to either ignore the request or send a quick response saying "No, my trade desires are firm." I traded stuff like that before. Both as the person making the offer and receiving the offer of stuff I wasn't originally asking for.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on March 27, 2013, 04:02:10 PM
Want River Trolls Have Cash

PM: Want to buy my pro-painted Dark Eldar army?  It's $600 retail, only asking $1500!

 :?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/sierragulf27/shut-up-and-take-my-money_zps88a66bf9.jpg)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: patsy02 on April 01, 2013, 09:32:35 AM
It's pro painted. What a bargain.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on April 10, 2013, 07:19:38 PM
This is great ....... first look at the price .....


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citadel-Warhammer-C22-Chaos-Hound-Pre-slotta-OOP-/140947732283#ht_215wt_1432

........ then look at the bidding history and see how well it was sniped.

 :engel:

... and I nearly tried chopping off one of the heads on mine to turn it into a Cult of Ulric Hunting Hound ........  :closed-eyes:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on April 10, 2013, 07:29:40 PM
Sniped with a golden bullet....$125 for that is insane
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on April 11, 2013, 12:29:21 AM
Wow this conversion is perhaps quite old but that Zoats and Marauder Ogres died to to create it still hurts. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Dragon-ogre-RARE-/321105357708?pt=Games_US&hash=item4ac35eeb8c)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 13, 2013, 05:08:45 AM

Hurry, place your bid before you miss out!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WFB-Warhammer-Giant-Tongue-Bits-S-/200856879477?pt=Games_US&hash=item2ec400c175

 :engel:


Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 14, 2013, 04:27:50 AM
OK, so I'm actually just trying to figure out what's going on here. I mean, it looks like there is a story to this. Maybe that would explain it a bit. But without any kind of fluff.... uh, I'm confused.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40k-Imperial-Guard-Leman-Russ-Battletank-Bone-Giant-Tomb-Kings-/330895161764?pt=Games_US&hash=item4d0ae379a4

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on April 14, 2013, 04:24:31 PM
Really, what kind of story could possibly explain that abomination!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: wissenlander on April 15, 2013, 12:18:58 AM
Yeah, that's probably the weirdest conversion I've ever seen.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Novogord on April 15, 2013, 04:09:06 PM
Yeah, that's probably the weirdest conversion I've ever seen.
Not when your stoned :ph34r:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on April 15, 2013, 04:18:46 PM
Yeah, that's probably the weirdest worst conversion I've ever seen.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: harv on April 15, 2013, 04:29:47 PM
GW will probably take that idea and start producing them at £50, even then it wouldn't be the ugliest mini they make  :evil:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Zygmund on April 15, 2013, 11:15:56 PM
That conversion really captures the meaning of chaotic. No style, no nothing, just insane merging together of weapons and things.

I think GW's idea of Chaos (or Chaos in Warhammer worlds) is strangely behaved, organized etc. to earn the name "Chaos". This ... thing ... is more chaotic.

And more uglier. :)

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on April 15, 2013, 11:52:13 PM
GW will probably take that idea and start producing them at £50, even then it wouldn't be the ugliest mini they make  :evil:

It will be in Finecast, though - so at least 75 quid :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on May 01, 2013, 04:36:37 AM
Here these ones make me laugh because I got so much money out of them!

I originally purchased these right after Mongoose Publishing quit making them. I got most of the stuff for below retail. I hadn't realized the demand had gone up for this stuff so much. I was just selling this stuff to clear up some space and get rid of unused stuff. I'm very happy right now.

I paid $15 for this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121102238700?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121102238700?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649)

I paid $35 for this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121102237357?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121102237357?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649)

I paid $5 for this one.
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/121102234899?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649)

I'm about breaking even on a couple of the others and I'm actually loosing money on a few, but over all I'm making a killing!  :laugh:

 :::cheers::: to all the people bidding on my stuff!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: oak_prince on May 01, 2013, 05:12:44 AM
Wow, my LGS was selling that Starship Troopers stuff for 75% off a couple years ago.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on May 01, 2013, 06:02:26 AM
You should have bought everything except Hopper Bugs. Nobody wants them. They are the pariahs of the Arachnids. Now we'll see how well the Mobile Infantry stuff sells next. I'm fairly that except for a few items, they won't sell as well as the Arachnids. Who knows though, they could surprise me as well.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on May 01, 2013, 11:43:24 AM
Are the warrior bugs at all rare?  I've got a bunch collecting dust in the basement.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on May 01, 2013, 03:36:02 PM
I sold 40 unassembled ones for $81. Turns out there is definitely a demand for them. The real money is apparently in the special more rare stuff. Assembled ones will probably not go for quite as much. After reading some threads on various forums I'm guessing they are fairly hard to find these days.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 10, 2013, 04:25:09 AM
OK, so I'm actually just trying to figure out what's going on here. I mean, it looks like there is a story to this. Maybe that would explain it a bit. But without any kind of fluff.... uh, I'm confused.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40k-Imperial-Guard-Leman-Russ-Battletank-Bone-Giant-Tomb-Kings-/330895161764?pt=Games_US&hash=item4d0ae379a4

OK, so this is still listed and has a "Make an Offer" option. I'm tempted to make an offer of just a few $$$ because, although it's not really useful as a gaming piece, it's just so... surreal and crazy that I'm kind of fond of it. Like a piece of Dada art.  :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Quickbeam on May 10, 2013, 04:55:36 AM
OK, so I'm actually just trying to figure out what's going on here. I mean, it looks like there is a story to this. Maybe that would explain it a bit. But without any kind of fluff.... uh, I'm confused.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40k-Imperial-Guard-Leman-Russ-Battletank-Bone-Giant-Tomb-Kings-/330895161764?pt=Games_US&hash=item4d0ae379a4

OK, so this is still listed and has a "Make an Offer" option. I'm tempted to make an offer of just a few $$$ because, although it's not really useful as a gaming piece, it's just so... surreal and crazy that I'm kind of fond of it. Like a piece of Dada art.  :unsure:
I'm still not quite sure what it is... but I want it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: S.O.F on May 10, 2013, 05:07:26 AM
I'm still not quite sure what it is... but I want it.

Obviously the other option besides Heriotitan that was sadly play-tested out.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Quickbeam on May 10, 2013, 05:40:33 AM
I'm still not quite sure what it is... but I want it.

Obviously the other option besides Heriotitan that was sadly play-tested out.
But how could they deny such awesomeness!?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on May 10, 2013, 05:52:23 AM
I'm still not quite sure what it is... but I want it.


That's my point.
 
If you throw away rules and fluff.... this is actually pretty cool!  :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gankom on May 10, 2013, 03:48:12 PM
Transformers meets Warhammer. Isn't it grand?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on May 10, 2013, 04:21:06 PM
I only just noticed his lascannon penis!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on May 28, 2013, 10:27:50 AM
Are we glad we don't collect DE .................

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Dark-Elves-UNRELEASED-Malekith-on-foot-Elf-RARE-/290917699302?pt=Games_US&hash=item43bc0bcee6

£184  :icon_exclaim: :icon_exclaim: :icon_exclaim: :icon_exclaim:


Oh and one for Dark Knight

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Dark-Elves-UNRELEASED-Witch-Elf-Topless-RARE-sexy-/290914173788?pt=Games_US&hash=item43bbd6035c

 :engel:

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on May 28, 2013, 10:32:51 AM
Not even a nice model!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on May 28, 2013, 11:48:51 AM
At least they look like they're legit and not some mass produced recasts.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on May 28, 2013, 12:51:34 PM
Just wait, Mr Chumley will need another army to collect soon! He's only got about a year to go and he'll have all the Empire collected and painted.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on October 21, 2013, 11:01:15 AM
I hope this went to a true Empire collector.

I totted up and made it 111 actual metal figures, then a variety of extra bits.

Under £100 is a bargain I think - I just hope it wasn't a dealer whoi will split it and sell individual figures.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-EMPIRE-JOB-LOT-Large-Collection-/131018592435#ht_1398wt_1432

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on October 25, 2013, 01:44:00 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FEMALE-PIRATE-2-Painted-28mm-/261309958528?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cd7498980

£100+   :Ohmy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 25, 2013, 01:47:10 PM
And she even is used.  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on October 25, 2013, 02:32:20 PM
Looks like a lot of shill bidding. The eight bids previous to the last were all from the same person.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on October 25, 2013, 02:44:47 PM
Looks like a lot of shill bidding. The eight bids previous to the last were all from the same person.

That's automatic bidding.  g* put in a top bid between £102.01 and £104.01.  If you click "show automatic bids," you can see that s* kept trying to outbid g*, but ebay automatically increased g*'s bid.

I don't get why people would pay so much for this model.  Is the painter well known or is this a rare model?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on October 25, 2013, 02:57:50 PM
not even a good model
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: BAWTRM on October 28, 2013, 10:32:10 AM
Looks like a lot of shill bidding. The eight bids previous to the last were all from the same person.

That's automatic bidding.  g* put in a top bid between £102.01 and £104.01.  If you click "show automatic bids," you can see that s* kept trying to outbid g*, but ebay automatically increased g*'s bid.

I don't get why people would pay so much for this model.  Is the painter well known or is this a rare model?

Ah, thanks for the clarification!

And I have no idea why you would pay so much for this model. The picture is quite small too, making the eyes look really squinty on the model. Does not attract me one bit, but hey, inside side-boob view I guess?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 29, 2013, 10:42:30 AM
I continue to find it annoying when things sell for full retail price.

Just buy it from GW directly if you're prepared to pay full price!  :eusa_wall:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on October 29, 2013, 11:12:00 AM
Yep. Someone just bought a venom I was watching for retail price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fandir Nightshade on October 29, 2013, 11:16:58 AM
I sometimes think that those offers must be buddies of the guy buying it back so he can start another run. I can´t understand why anyone would buy something used from a shady private trader for the same or higher cost.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Sig on October 29, 2013, 11:22:46 AM
Could possibly be lazy people who want stuff assembled and are using dad's credit card. Or people from countries under the embargo where online stores won't ship and things are many times more expensive locally (south America as I understand it, and parts of Asia).
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on October 29, 2013, 11:28:52 AM
New stuff, in the box, for full retail, to a buyer in the UK!

I see this all the time.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Sig on October 29, 2013, 11:37:59 AM
Bill O'Reilly is right, you can't explain that.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on January 16, 2014, 03:10:29 PM
Now this shows initiative .................


(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Plasma-Beam-for-plasma-rifles-or-cannons-Imperial-Guard-SpaceMarines-or-any-/00/s/OTM2WDE2MDA=/z/2rkAAOxyVLNSrb6O/$_12.JPG)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plasma-Beam-for-plasma-rifles-or-cannons-Imperial-Guard-SpaceMarines-or-any-/261372929602?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3cdb0a6642#ht_304wt_1402

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Archon on January 16, 2014, 09:37:52 PM
Yep. Someone just bought a venom I was watching for retail price.

I really don't get this. I've watched 15 stormtalons this month, and every single one has sold for at least $36 plus S&H. At GW its $45. The *best* deal has saved like $5. Sure, it's $5. But really? The worst ended up paying $5 over retail at $9 S&H....     :|

Edit: shortly after posting this I got one for 12 under retail....    lucky?       W-E power?
Title: Check out these laughable Ebay Empire items for sale
Post by: Pinn on February 13, 2014, 04:37:04 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321320574771#ht_177wt_1362
26 "pro painted" knights for $510 (or best offer)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karl-Franz-on-Deathclaw-PRO-PAINTED-/171240685392#ht_86wt_1362
"pro painted" Karl Franz for $150+ - Originally all he had posted for an image was the GW stock photo. I sent him a message saying that I doubted his paint job was 100% exact to the GW version. He responded saying that it actually is 99% close (lol). I guess he must have received other similar messages and eventually posted his photo. He's been posting it every week since November or so.

These things always make me laugh.
Title: Re: Check out these laughable Ebay Empire items for sale
Post by: S.O.F on February 13, 2014, 05:01:45 AM
The Back Table has a thread dedicated to wonders such as these...Ebay is quite amazing
Title: Re: Check out these laughable Ebay Empire items for sale
Post by: Finlay on February 13, 2014, 08:13:26 AM
Those pro painted knights are among the worst offenders I've ever seen,
Title: Re: Check out these laughable Ebay Empire items for sale
Post by: Aldaris on February 13, 2014, 08:54:57 AM
Hey, they have a wash and everything! It's a well known fact only pros use more than base colours.
Title: Re: Check out these laughable Ebay Empire items for sale
Post by: harv on February 13, 2014, 10:37:55 AM
Well he sold this for $95.00 and another Karl Franz on Deathclaw for $125.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomb-Kings-Necrosphynx-PRO-PAINTED-/171188793494?nma=true&si=DFUAespiqyKzf%252FNZzi%252FQH3r%252FiFU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

So there are people out there willing to spend that much money. Might have a go trying to sell my tat for the crazy prices  :lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on February 13, 2014, 12:30:17 PM
Quote
You are looking at a professionally painted Tomb Kings Necrosphinx miniature produced by Games Workshop.  I am a legally blind model painter, and this model has been painstakingly and carefully assembled, and painted by myself. This model is set and ready to drop onto the scene.  this is a model constructed of plastic, and sturdily glued together and painted to a standard of excellence that I try to achieve with all my models.

What?  So if I paint my stuff with my eyes closed that can justify selling it for silly prices?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Syphon on February 13, 2014, 12:42:18 PM
So if that guy ranks as a pro painter, do I get to call myself a member of 'Eavy Metal? :D
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on February 13, 2014, 02:07:48 PM
Quote
You are looking at a professionally painted Tomb Kings Necrosphinx miniature produced by Games Workshop.  I am a legally blind model painter, and this model has been painstakingly and carefully assembled, and painted by myself. This model is set and ready to drop onto the scene.  this is a model constructed of plastic, and sturdily glued together and painted to a standard of excellence that I try to achieve with all my models.

What?  So if I paint my stuff with my eyes closed that can justify selling it for silly prices?

Well to be fair, in his eyes it looks just like the Heavy Metal picture, after all he is legally blind! To him it does justify the price.
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Post by: Finlay on February 13, 2014, 02:17:01 PM
at least they're ok, compared to those knights!
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Post by: Midaski on February 13, 2014, 11:05:49 PM
I think ebay's wonderful.

I've had a couple of cracking deals this week.

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Post by: Pinn on February 14, 2014, 12:32:53 AM
Someone made an offer on the knights. If it was anything more than $50-75 he should have jumped all over it. I just wish I knew what the offer made was. Also, about the legally blind guy, I'd imagine the last Karl Franz he sold was actually decent looking. Then he saw it was easy money, quickly painted a new one, and was hoping to get the same results.

Also about the knights, the same guy is selling an Empire army for $500 with a decent number of models which are much better painted than the knights. It's still no where near worth $500 though.

My best ebay deal was, for $47 shipped: 3 demigryphs, cannon/crew, 10 handgunners, 28 halberdiers, mini rulebook, warrior priest, box of pistoliers, 10x knights, general. All of which are newest possible models, unpainted but mostly assembled. Some of it was broken but was very easy to fix.
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Post by: Commander Bernhardt on February 14, 2014, 04:01:38 PM
somebody must have been disappointed when his $95 necrosphinx arrived. Must have looked only at the first picture (or maybe the bad lighting on the second one explain all the differences in colour and posture?)

I also seriously doubt that karl franz won any painting competition other than youngbloods category
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Post by: Delthos on February 15, 2014, 01:36:58 AM
I saw this one today!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121196250556

I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I'm glad he doesn't ship to the US!
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Post by: Darknight on February 15, 2014, 01:42:18 AM
There are five watchers!
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Post by: Syn Ace on February 17, 2014, 01:11:47 AM
Seven!
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Post by: Darknight on February 17, 2014, 02:35:48 AM
I think it is like rubbernecking on the highway . . .
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Post by: Zak on February 17, 2014, 02:56:30 AM
I saw this one today!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121196250556

I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I'm glad he doesn't ship to the US!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! that's the worst thing I have ever seen in my whole LIFE!!
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Post by: InvaderZim on February 18, 2014, 10:39:49 PM
I saw this one today!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121196250556

I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I'm glad he doesn't ship to the US!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! that's the worst thing I have ever seen in my whole LIFE!!

Now the real challenge would be if some one managed to get a good enough paint job on it to win a slayer sword
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Post by: Gunman006 on February 19, 2014, 10:30:11 AM
Could possibly be lazy people who want stuff assembled and are using dad's credit card. Or people from countries under the embargo where online stores won't ship and things are many times more expensive locally (south America as I understand it, and parts of Asia).

GW affiliates in Colombia operates normally, not much cheaper though so expensive hobby relatively speaking. Venezuela on the other hand... as the dictator forced retail stores to sell electronic wares at a loss maybe they would force GW to sell tabletop at a loss?  :icon_lol:
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Post by: Timbor on April 28, 2014, 09:43:46 PM
So, this is more of a question regarding potentially dogdy ebay use.  I was following these two wood elf auctions:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/301158549187?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/301158561651?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

After not winning the auctions, I noticed the seller basically puts the exact same auctions up one day later:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/301166239703?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/301166180230?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

For the eternal guard, he puts up slightly different pictures.  For the wild riders, its the exact same pictures.  All the poses are the same for the eternal guard.

Anyone have any idea what happened?  Two different users seem to have won the first auctions.
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Post by: phillyt on April 28, 2014, 09:59:04 PM
He rigged his auction!
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Post by: FR1DAY on April 28, 2014, 10:01:06 PM
He is casting them himself
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Post by: b0007452 on April 28, 2014, 10:21:01 PM
He is casting them himself

I'd say that. They look shinier than normal GW metal minis.
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Post by: Timbor on April 28, 2014, 10:22:15 PM
Rigging does seem most likely, as there are plastic horses with the wild riders that are not quite so easily recast unless he has an injection-molded plastic machine.

Is there a way to report this to ebay?  I imagine it unlikely that two completely different people would both retract their bid within a day of the auctions ending.
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Post by: StealthKnightSteg on April 29, 2014, 07:17:33 AM
his minimum price was not met? So the auctions were pulled so he could repost them?
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Post by: Syphon on April 29, 2014, 12:36:18 PM
Anyone have any idea what happened?  Two different users seem to have won the first auctions.

I think you found a hole in the space-time continuum.

*warping effect*

I mean where else are you going to find such beautifully crafted bunny slippers?

*warping effect*

Woah. Anybody else see that? Anyway, I think it was some other dudes driving up the prices and then when they won i.e. weren't outbid by legitimate buyers the seller pulled them.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Delthos on May 20, 2014, 11:40:09 AM
So, this is more of a question regarding potentially dogdy ebay use.  I was following these two wood elf auctions:

After not winning the auctions, I noticed the seller basically puts the exact same auctions up one day later:

For the eternal guard, he puts up slightly different pictures.  For the wild riders, its the exact same pictures.  All the poses are the same for the eternal guard.

Anyone have any idea what happened?  Two different users seem to have won the first auctions.

After viewing his feedback, I'd say he had two units of each to sell. Nothing looks out of line to me.
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Post by: Finlay on November 26, 2014, 12:53:38 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METAL-BATTLEFLEET-GOTHIC-TAU-MESSENGER-CLASS-STARSHIP-LOTS-AVAILABLE-823-/381065700083?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160]

1 for £10.

I just bought 10 and 10 orcas for £30.

and worse, someone bought one!

ps, guy who keeps putting your custodian up for £70 buy it now. NO ONE
IS GOING
TO
BUY
IT.

pps guy on the facebook bfg page who asked £400 for his small tau fleet "cheaper than ebay prices"- dont look at buy it now, you're fleet's worth around £100.
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Post by: Victor on November 28, 2014, 03:06:03 AM
I just found this (CZ05):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/multi-list-MM62-Citizens-marauder-misc-townsfolk-ral-partha-etc-metal-figures-/111514640390?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&var=&hash=item19f6ca6006

2.000 british pounds for a wonky 80's miniature? No way that anyone will ever pay this much.
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Post by: FR1DAY on November 28, 2014, 08:56:29 PM
 :unsure:Its £20
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Post by: Victor on November 28, 2014, 10:56:47 PM
It's £1,999.00 but it's most likely a mistake (he forgot the comma).
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Post by: Finlay on November 28, 2014, 11:25:07 PM
19.99 for me!
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Post by: Gankom on November 29, 2014, 12:08:10 AM
Same. $19.99 for me to.
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Post by: b0007452 on November 29, 2014, 12:11:23 AM
There all £19.99 apart from the C05 one for me which is £2000 for me... Me thinks a typo.
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Post by: Victor on November 29, 2014, 01:09:29 AM
Same. $19.99 for me to.

That's because you guys are apparently not familiar with multi listing auctions - each figure is sold individually and you have to select which miniature you want (each can have a different price).
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Post by: Crimsonsphinx on December 09, 2014, 03:13:26 PM
I saw this one today!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121196250556

I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I'm glad he doesn't ship to the US!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! that's the worst thing I have ever seen in my whole LIFE!!

For me, its the worst model I have ever seen, but worst thing?  No, not by a long way.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 31, 2014, 01:19:09 AM
http://m.ebay.com/itm/280907803144

There are several different ones like that listed, each for the same price. They have an excellent feedback rating.
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Post by: Timbor on December 31, 2014, 02:36:44 PM
What I find most disturbing is the amount of stuff that the seller has sold in the past few months from BIN auctions.  Mind you, no severed zombie hands are on that list, but it is amazing that some of that stuff has sold.  $10 plus shipping for a single mediocre painted space marine?

I guess that's more of a hit against the buyers than the seller though.
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Post by: Darknight on December 31, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Do you suppose these are some kind of code? Like; "severed zombie hand" means "an eight ball of cocaine"?
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 31, 2014, 08:11:01 PM
Actually, "severed zombie hand" *is* the new drug on the streets.
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Post by: Darknight on January 01, 2015, 05:06:56 PM
Now I have looked at it, it keeps popping up in my Facebook feed as an ad. "Still thinking about it?" it says.
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Post by: Gneisenau on January 01, 2015, 05:37:42 PM
Like a bad Edgar Wallace movie.

Do you suppose these are some kind of code? Like; "severed zombie hand" means "an eight ball of cocaine"?

The more I think about it, the more reasonable this sounds. Now that the Silk Road has been shut down...
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Post by: Darknight on January 01, 2015, 06:21:26 PM
Years ago, a colleague of mine told the story of how he went on eBay to buy some socks - he wanted socks, couldn't be bothered to go out, and thought eBay would be a suitable place. Go figure. Anyway, he found a package of like 100 athletic socks sold by some large-scale clothing company on eBay, bought them, and was happy.

But then he started browsing around the "sock" region of eBay . . . and discovered a hideous, seamy underbelly. Either there was a thriving market for fetishists selling used men's athletic socks or the "sale of socks" was used as some kind of code for unsavory activities.

There were dozens and dozens of postings for "pair of athletic socks" with very specific descriptions - number of stripes, color of stripes, length etc. - which seemed to correspond to some kind of code. All "local pickup only". And the reviews also seemed to be in some kind of code too . . .
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Post by: Gneisenau on January 01, 2015, 06:26:15 PM
Either there was a thriving market for fetishists selling used men's athletic socks (...)

Socksist!
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Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on January 01, 2015, 07:47:24 PM
I am socked!  :Ohmy:
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Post by: Noble Korhedron on January 10, 2015, 07:26:41 PM
Here's somebody listing that old Chaos Games Day miniature as a Warrior Priest - remember the one strangling an Empire soldier?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GamesDay-Empire-Warrior-Priest-NIB-/121540151867?
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Post by: Finlay on January 10, 2015, 07:40:47 PM
Someones selling a tau bfg model buy it now for 90.

I bought the same model for 25
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Post by: FR1DAY on January 10, 2015, 10:19:23 PM
Here's somebody listing that old Chaos Games Day miniature as a Warrior Priest - remember the one strangling an Empire soldier?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GamesDay-Empire-Warrior-Priest-NIB-/121540151867?

I emailed him and he changed it.
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Post by: Noble Korhedron on January 10, 2015, 10:21:31 PM
Here's somebody listing that old Chaos Games Day miniature as a Warrior Priest - remember the one strangling an Empire soldier?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GamesDay-Empire-Warrior-Priest-NIB-/121540151867?

I emailed him and he changed it.
I'm surprised by that, 'cause I did and he left it; told me the stupid package(which was W-R-O-N-G) said it was a Warrior Priest, so that's what it was. End of.
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Post by: thorimm on January 10, 2015, 10:31:31 PM
Now the question is, what model is it?
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Post by: Noble Korhedron on January 10, 2015, 10:37:51 PM
Now the question is, what model is it?

Here's somebody listing that old Chaos Games Day miniature as a Warrior Priest - remember the one strangling an Empire soldier?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GamesDay-Empire-Warrior-Priest-NIB-/121540151867?
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Post by: thorimm on January 10, 2015, 11:09:35 PM
Ah, after some googling I found this.
http://www.solegends.com/citle/citle2000/GamesDay/2002chaoschampion/index.htm

Looks pretty oldskool  :-)
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Post by: Zak on January 14, 2015, 07:39:57 PM
plus it looks like a wood elf  :::cheers:::
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Post by: Noble Korhedron on January 14, 2015, 08:14:58 PM
plus it looks like a wood elf  :::cheers:::
I'm pretty certain it's really meant to be an Empire soldier. The person probably just painted on tattoos and long blonde hair.....
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Post by: FR1DAY on January 14, 2015, 08:57:09 PM
Im also sure its a tree hugger
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Post by: patsy02 on January 14, 2015, 09:09:21 PM
Yup, definitely an old style Wood Elf.
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Post by: Finlay on January 15, 2015, 01:14:44 AM
It's a horrible model all round!
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 26, 2015, 01:36:09 AM
Do people actually use eBay for buying things other than hard to find OOP stuff? Seems that the total cost (price plus shipping) is at least as much, if not more than, buying from a reliable online retailer. (Or better yet, your local store if you have one.)

Buy It Now prices that are above retail, plus pay postage? Seriously?
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Post by: Victor on January 26, 2015, 02:34:49 AM
Not really ebay and not really mockery: There is someone living close to me, who selling a miniature collection (primarily oldschool Warhammer Fantasy). He only uploaded tiny pictures and I was wondering, if anyone - by pure chance - would happen to know any of these miniatures and could tell me the manufacturer? Any tips are much appreciated!

(http://cache1.willhaben.apa.net/mmo/4/109/832/254_501682342.jpg)

(http://cache1.willhaben.apa.net/mmo/4/109/832/254_-1518194998.jpg)

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Post by: orcyboy on January 26, 2015, 05:33:41 AM
Not really ebay and not really mockery: There is someone living close to me, who selling a miniature collection (primarily oldschool Warhammer Fantasy). He only uploaded tiny pictures and I was wondering, if anyone - by pure chance - would happen to know any of these miniatures and could tell me the manufacturer? Any tips are much appreciated!

(http://cache1.willhaben.apa.net/mmo/4/109/832/254_501682342.jpg)

(http://cache1.willhaben.apa.net/mmo/4/109/832/254_-1518194998.jpg)

The top picture... bottom row in the box looks like some choice Citadel villagers and townsfolk. At least one is from Marauder I think (the lady one to the right of the fiddler). I can't remember if the fiddler is talisman, traveling players or part of the villagers and townsfolk range.

In the bottom pic... I see what looks like a few citadel undead and at least one from the Night Horrors range (the green bat winged fella).

But mostly it looks like a mix of old Grenadier and Ral Partha.

Bigger pictures would be helpful.
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Post by: Zygmund on January 26, 2015, 10:24:41 AM
The upper picture box, two top rows might be Mithril miniatures. They're a bit larger and on squarish incorporated bases.

The heavier semi-circural incorporated bases of most figures in the box are very very likely Grenadier.

-Z
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Post by: Victor on January 26, 2015, 06:45:14 PM
Cheers guys! I knew that only someone who knew the models very well, could identify them on these tiny pictures.  :::cheers:::
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Post by: Midaski on January 27, 2015, 12:38:01 PM
There were some nice auctions for unreleased stuff last week

A modest £48.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564241084?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

£60.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564169283?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

£69.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564316124?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

£69.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564219542?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

£92.45
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564271349?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

£103.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564245988?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

and then the 'daddy'   £184.00


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564228942?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

doesn't seem like "End Times" to me .................  :engel:

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Post by: FR1DAY on January 27, 2015, 04:59:22 PM
I bet chumley's wallet is reeling! Nice little earner that lot. Must be ex GW games development staff being italian.
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Post by: Darknight on January 27, 2015, 05:07:20 PM
Cavatore?
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Post by: Midaski on January 27, 2015, 05:54:56 PM
I bet chumley's wallet is reeling! Nice little earner that lot. Must be ex GW games development staff being italian.

I have it on good authority he only bid on the pimp .................... and lost at the death.

Though there was something else I may have missed which he was keen on.  :engel:
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Post by: Gunman006 on January 27, 2015, 07:42:57 PM
and then the 'daddy'   £184.00


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161564228942?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

doesn't seem like "End Times" to me .................  :engel:

Lol, I spent £160 on ebay in November and got over 300 models :icon_razz: Now none of these models was "unreleased" but still...
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Post by: Victor on January 28, 2015, 12:05:45 AM
I have spent 300€ today buying a complete miniature collection from someone and recieved ... alot. It took me almost three hours to look through all of it when I came home. Not that much empire stuff sadly, but lots and lots of 80's and 90's OOP vintage Citadel minis and also plenty of Grenadier, Mithril and Ral Partha (You guys were spot on by the way with identifying the manufacturers on the tiny pictures). If you're into vintage stuff, you should check the trading forum sometime soon.   :engel:
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Post by: Midaski on February 03, 2015, 06:02:28 PM
I like the ambition of this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/war-hammer-RARE-Mordheim-11-Amazon-dogs-of-war-OOP-/171658690598?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item27f7a7c026

With added plastic Lizardmen bits.
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Post by: Finlay on February 04, 2015, 09:56:44 AM
10 quid each for a rare warband

isnt that about what you'd expect to spend?

or are they not rare.
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Post by: FR1DAY on February 04, 2015, 09:57:28 AM
i didn't think it was crazy money
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Post by: Midaski on February 04, 2015, 09:59:02 AM
I may be wrong, but I don't think they were ever that popular.

It was one of the last warbands to disappear from the GW site - which I would suggest meant the moulds were still in good condition through lack of use  :engel:

Of course I have a few - so I appreciate the valuation ...................................
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Post by: Finlay on February 04, 2015, 10:11:50 AM
I mean I have no idea, the last mordheim minis I bought were individually through GW.
but seeing as one foot character from GW costs £9-15 (lol, Frick gw. Suddenly my BFg spending looks amazing), 10 a pop for OOP models seems reasonably bargainous.


Dont some of the coveted warbands go for like £20 each?
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Post by: Zygmund on February 04, 2015, 10:41:15 AM
£110 is definitely high, and the plastic bits don't justify the rise.

The multipart Amazon warband seems to regularly sell at around £60...£65:
Here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mordheim-Amazon-figures-bits-/201242069489?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item2edaf649f1), here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Games-Workshop-Specialist-Game-Mordheim-Amazon-Warband-/271679869908?pt=Games_US&hash=item3f4161d3d4) and here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Games-Workshop-Specialist-Game-Mordheim-Amazon-Warband-w-Town-Cryer-rules-/141466470775?pt=Games_US&hash=item20f00f0977).

I guess the seller is hawking. He'll relist the warband a couple of times, and it will eventually sell for less than £100. But if it's the only complete warband sold for a couple of months, someone might bite in at a higher price. The nature of collector business.

-Z
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Post by: Finlay on February 04, 2015, 10:53:27 AM
so oop figures are 50% cheaper than current ones.
Kinda crazy.
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Post by: Victor on February 04, 2015, 03:27:08 PM
Crazy? What? You don't agree that a single plastic infantry generic hero miniature is worth £13,5? Especially considering that it will lose some of it's value once you build it and even more once you apply a less than 8/10 paintjob on it. Now compare that to the old metal miniatures and you will see that ... oh wait ...  :closed-eyes:

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Post by: Sceleris on February 04, 2015, 08:47:44 PM
£18 for two sustained fire dice???
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Post by: Finlay on February 05, 2015, 10:30:02 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381065700083?_trksid=p11002.c100206.m2375&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140409141113%26meid%3Ddf7fcb1f8600499b9870a84ee1a454a0%26pid%3D100206%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D231463559040

£10 plus £2.80 delivery for 1 small ship.


I bought 6 of these and 6 other small ships for 20 including delivery.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 05, 2015, 06:49:52 PM
It also looks very shiny - how easy is it to copy them?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 05, 2015, 07:08:03 PM
"More than 10 available"

This too. And zoom in on the pic & look at the casting.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/METAL-BATTLEFLEET-GOTHIC-SPACE-MARINE-COBRA-DESTROYER-LOTS-AVAILABLE-195-/381064878179?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58b93c9863

On the other hand, most of their auctions seem like perfectly legit used minis.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 05, 2015, 07:15:26 PM

Ooooh, and I've been wanting to find a copy of this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PART-USED-WARHAMMER-TOWNSCAPE-BOOK-/381003200590?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item58b58f784e

Too bad half the buildings are gone. Still tempting...  :unsure:

Given that this is the other sort of price going around...

http://www.amazon.com/Warhammer-Townscape-Card-Buildings-Games/dp/B001Q973V8

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on February 07, 2015, 03:42:49 PM
Check this out: Someone is selling a mold for a GW Bret miniature:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Rubber-Mould-Bretonnian-Squire-Very-Rare-1997-Musician-Original-/111589869308?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item19fb4646fc

By the looks of it, it's only one half of the mold anyway, so that makes the problem of illegally casting the miniatures void. I don't know if that makes this auction more strange or less so.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 11, 2015, 08:12:02 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Citadel-MM41-Imperial-Ogre-Marauder-Miniatures-Era-Ogres-Warhammer-Fantasy-OOP-C/321637411304?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3Df2d6958f86094721ae9f300135477b69%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D111578937648

Is this what these things seriously go for these days? I've got to check when I get home, but I think I'm still missing this one. I'll have to check. No way I can afford/justify that much for a single ogre, even if it does complete my collection.  :|
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on February 11, 2015, 10:05:32 PM
That seems a tad high.  I think around $20USD or less apiece is more likely in an auction on ebay.  I have bought and sold some for around $15-20 in private deals. 

At least that was what I found a year or two ago.  Maybe things have gotten crazier since?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 11, 2015, 10:12:23 PM
I just looked, that is the one last ogre missing from my set.  :|

And yeah, I'd pay $15-20. But $65 is out of my league. I get the impression that a lot of people put things up at ridiculous prices and then leave them up for months/years waiting for that one desperate buyer (and/or Chumley. :wink: But he's got all the "common" OOP stuff already, anyway, and is in the big league.)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on February 11, 2015, 10:31:07 PM
Yep, that's pretty much the case with most of those -buy-it-now auctions.  I figure some of the sellers do it to try and raise prices for auctions, as people often use the BIN sales as price guides.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 11, 2015, 11:15:16 PM
one of my pet peeves is noobs trying to use BiN prices when negotiating a private sale.

Fuck off, your Custodian is NOT worth 170 quid, i don't care what the BiN price is
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 11, 2015, 11:38:34 PM
Because if it's still listed BIN at that price, nobody has bought it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 12, 2015, 12:40:43 AM
https://mail.google.com/_/scs/mail-static/_/js/k=gmail.main.en.U-kZtddRM0I.O/m=m_i,t/am=nhEG5v_WH8Q4Q7v0Sd2__353SbGzz-P_exNAslMA_zf7fwD_B_bRDwk/rt=h/d=1/t=zcms/rs=AHGWq9ACEf7DWDuXnptB_1k-Eu8MrIXhaw

He's listed this 12 times since the 17th of November.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on February 15, 2015, 05:43:29 PM
A little rant about selling on ebay:

It is much worse than I remembered it to be! I normally only use ebay for buying things (I have only sold 2-3 items in 12 years) and wanted to start selling some Warhammer stuff on ebay.co.uk (because it's the only market that makes sense in Europe). It turns out that I can only do so with my ebay.at account if I have sold 10 items in my own country. (I could ofcourse make an account on another ebay site and start selling there straight away - that's OK for ebay, but the other thing isn't).

Good thing that ebay.at doesn't offer special deals like the 20plus package that other ebay portals offer. Now I have to sell some rubbish for 1€ each to get my sales up, which is not worth my time at all. The ebay fees have increased quite a bit since the last time I have checked, to the point where I almost have to consider them to be an insolence. There are so many bugs in the system and the site; I don't know how many times I get asked to log in again for no reason. And everything is so slow, especially trying to upload a god damn picture! What should take like 5 seconds, takes up to a minute and every 2nd time requires 2 attempts to be successful! Why? And if things aren't bad enough already, then comes paypal. It's great for buying things, but when you need it for selling in combination with ebay, things get ugly. And the fees are quite significant as well, especially for smaller amounts.

What have I gotten myself into here ...

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 16, 2015, 01:07:48 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361215891336&alt=web


You might not be able to tell from the mobile page link, but when show listed with other items, this is on sale, marked down from 9m $100.00 to $99.95. Attention bargain hunters, have we got an amazing deal for you!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on February 16, 2015, 03:51:48 AM
Is that $100.00 giant metal? Resin?


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Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: zifnab0 on February 16, 2015, 03:44:30 PM
It's a resin giant, originally retailed for ~$130.  I couldn't find it on Black Scorpion's website, so I assume it's discontinued.

A pretty nice sculpt, actually.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on February 16, 2015, 04:56:19 PM
It's a resin giant, originally retailed for ~$130.  I couldn't find it on Black Scorpion's website, so I assume it's discontinued.

A pretty nice sculpt, actually.
Hmm, well knocked down to $100 BIN isn't too bad after all then IMO; especially if it's in mint or near-mint condition.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 16, 2015, 10:33:40 PM
It's a beautiful sculpt. I was just mocking the $0.05 discount.  :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on February 17, 2015, 01:56:32 AM
It's a beautiful sculpt. I was just mocking the $0.05 discount.  :wink:
Sorry, perhaps I haven't paid close enough attention; $00.05 discount?!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 17, 2015, 02:41:25 AM
Yeah, the eBay seller was selling for $100.00 but have marked the price as being lowered to $99.95.

I'm going to keep an eye on this one. If it hits $99.90, I might buy.  :wink:

(Actually, I seriously have wanted that giant, and a festival others, for a while...)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 17, 2015, 03:31:17 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221642296920&alt=web
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: FR1DAY on February 28, 2015, 04:29:48 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battlefleet-Gothic-Imperial-Firestorm-Frigates-X6-/321682083999?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battlefleet-Gothic-Imperial-Firestorm-Frigates-X6-/321682083999?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)

dream on!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 01, 2015, 12:46:11 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battlefleet-Gothic-Imperial-Firestorm-Frigates-X6-/321682083999?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battlefleet-Gothic-Imperial-Firestorm-Frigates-X6-/321682083999?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)

dream on!
cheaper per model than this actual auction!

I need to sell some of mine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301521572986?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on March 11, 2015, 12:30:17 PM
Is this for real?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181683018484?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on March 11, 2015, 01:51:35 PM
Is this for real?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181683018484?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181683018484?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

 :engel:
Well there are some really old GW elementals on SOL that if you painted them right would look a little bit like this...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on March 11, 2015, 02:37:31 PM
It's free postage and packing - a bargain!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 11, 2015, 03:16:34 PM


For a change of pace, I thought I'd mention that I actually won two auctions that I'm pretty happy with, recently.  :-D

One was for a 3rd ed. hardbound rulebook that was in even better condition than described, and at half the price of every other listing I've seen. (Unfortunately, I found the book I already had, but thought was lost, a couple days after bidding... so now I have two. But I think I'm OK with that due to the almost pristine condition of the new one!) The other was for some of the older skeletons. I needed to add some more to the ones I already have. These were listed in the "Other" category, so presumably no one saw them. Plus, it was an actual auction, rather than an unreasonably high "Buy it Now."
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Commander Bernhardt on March 17, 2015, 03:48:13 PM
so did you notice these infamous models passing by again?
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/171712700489?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/171710770229?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/171710771912?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

to be honest I'm quite surprised about the price for the next few models. last time they passed by they went for a lot more (if i remember correctly) ( I would love to own that pimp one day ...)
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/171710647136?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/171713005851?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

and a lot of mordheim ostlanders, kislevites and averlanders went by for a lot less than usual
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/171710642895?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 17, 2015, 08:19:50 PM
Did you notice that seller is from Singapore?  Odds those are all recasts?  :icon_confused:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on March 17, 2015, 09:29:35 PM
Did you notice that seller is from Singapore?  Odds those are all recasts?  :icon_confused
The one Halberdier I looked at seems legit - I compared him to my metal greatswords.....
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Commander Bernhardt on March 17, 2015, 10:52:59 PM
If they are they ar very good, judging by the pictures. Including the original base tabs.

plus I wouldn't mind a good recast if it meant getting a jester for less than €230.
Those models are unreleased so I have less of an issue with it. same goes for OOP models.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 17, 2015, 11:01:33 PM
I don't really care that they are recast when they are OOP, I  just wish people could know that upfront.  Folks may just bid because they want an original 'OOP' mini but if it is not original, then the value should be adjusted appropriately, regardless of the quality.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 17, 2015, 11:54:56 PM
So you would like people to advertise that they are selling illegal knock-offs when that is the case?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: phillyt on March 18, 2015, 01:34:07 AM
Yeah, kind of can't do that.  I am not a fan of recasts, but when they are OOP I can see the allure.  Not thinking GW gives a crap.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on March 18, 2015, 02:21:36 AM
So you would like people to advertise that they are selling illegal knock-offs when that is the case?

Why, of course!  :happy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on March 18, 2015, 11:13:45 AM
I don't mind recasts, but I want to know first.

I'm pretty sure some of my BFG space marines are recast. I dont really mind as they were cheap!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Commander Bernhardt on March 29, 2015, 02:21:25 PM
so nobody is interested in a dwarf on ski's for €120?
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/1989-Alpine-Skier-Dwarf-Mountaineer-079880-Norwegian-Skiing-Citadel-Warhammer-GW-/261818120153?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item3cf59377d9 (http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/1989-Alpine-Skier-Dwarf-Mountaineer-079880-Norwegian-Skiing-Citadel-Warhammer-GW-/261818120153?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item3cf59377d9)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjM3WDU3NA==/z/Z4YAAOSw2XFUicLu/$_12.JPG)

or an ugly pile of lead they call a cart for €320?
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/1984-Citadel-Warhammer-Empire-C22-Old-Adventurers-Cart-metal-figure-complete-/261818128867?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item3cf59399e3 (http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/1984-Citadel-Warhammer-Empire-C22-Old-Adventurers-Cart-metal-figure-complete-/261818128867?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item3cf59399e3)

or from the same seller:
http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Warhammer-Sexy-Female-Mordheim-Metal-VILLAGER-SEDUCTIVE-WENCH-Take-a-peek-/261818132277?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:BE:3160 (http://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/Warhammer-Sexy-Female-Mordheim-Metal-VILLAGER-SEDUCTIVE-WENCH-Take-a-peek-/261818132277?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:BE:3160)
notice something similar? :http://blackcatbases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=437_457&products_id=1904 (http://blackcatbases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=437_457&products_id=1904)
to be honest I do believe that last one is not intentionally. I have informed the seller of this and some other items like it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on March 29, 2015, 02:31:03 PM
Hmm, it even says BCB.LTD.CO.UK on the base of the female.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on April 13, 2015, 05:31:34 PM
No mockery - instead I have a question: I want to sell OOP miniatures via ebay. Amongst them are lots of sought after miniatures that are still in blisters, which is like the holy grail. Yet if I offer them in the blisters, the shipping cost is significantly higher and people might not want to pay that much. To unpackage or not, that is the question.  :dry:

What do you guys reckon?  :engel:


PS.: God damn ebay and paypal fees take such a big bite out of the profits, it's painfull to watch.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Zygmund on April 14, 2015, 08:28:10 AM
Most blisters would fit a 3cm envelope, which seems to be standard at least within Europe. International standard, at least here, is now 2cm. But it also seems that the small packet is a standard international option, at least in Europe/GB/USA. You will likely have bidders who bid on several blisters, so a small packet price won't scare them off, especially if they've already won one, and are putting last minute bids on the rest (the late Sunday bidder maniacs).

Also, if it's real collectors stuff, you might actually want to present shipping options with tracking & insurance, which the collectors would accept because they want to be sure.

It all depends on what blisters you've got, if they are truly rare or not. Many OOP Empire stuff in blisters, especially heroes, is not as sought after as it may seem. On the other hand, 90's Perry infantry in blisters, and most DOW, and all Mordheim is very sought after. There the prices are likely to climb to such heights that a bit higher shipping cost likely has no marked effect. The same holds true for most other armies: it is variable.

If you're scared by the eBay and shipping costs, why not try first on this forum? You might sell a bit cheaper, because there's no eBay inbetween, and because you will likely find people who by more on one go, and thus save their money & your time in packaging. You will also save any initial eBay listing costs for items of higher starting price or By it now -options. Likely, you'll even save some time in presenting, because just listing the figure and telling it's in blister - and your good name - should be enough for most here, whereas eBay requires the photo.

Yes, I'm tempted to see what you've got!  :smile2:

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on April 14, 2015, 02:02:06 PM
Thanks for the reply Zygmund. Sadly my country's postal service doesn't offer an option for a "small package", which is my problem. This pretty much prevents me from selling bigger miniatures (anything bigger than a normal infantry model) that are not worth that much, as no one would be willing to pay something close to the actual price plus the high postage cost. I did make a post here on the trade-forum, but since I'm mostly selling non-empire miniatures, the interest has been rather low so far.

PS.: Any tips on how to sell ~70 OOP Chaos Warriors/Thugs/Mages from the 1980s? Offering them each on their own is the way to go I guess, but should I use a fixed price or auctions (with a higher starting price?). Should I put them up all at once or over the course of some weeks? In any way, I can only hope that people buy several at once, otherwise the fees for the postage and paypal alone will eat up a significant amount of the profit. I should have bought ebay stocks 10 years ago .... they must be swimming in money.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Zygmund on April 15, 2015, 09:14:58 AM
Sad to hear no small package. In this case, my advice would be:

1. Find some of the same models you want to sell, see how they're priced, with what method, and how they have sold. There is likely a pattern.

2. Copy the method you see best for yourself.

3. Consider grouping individual figures into twos and threes. Accept the possible loss, but save the initial listing price (at least for higher starting prices of Buy It Now prices). If you have a complete range of 5-15 minis, maybe try listing it as a single entry, with considerable discount compared to buying the figures separately (like 20 % off).

4. While studying the market, you're also bidding time in the hopes that eBay launches one of their irregular discount listing campaigns. They haven't done such for a while, so maybe one will come soonish.

In my selling experience, the time spent taking photographs & listing nearly always eats up any profit. I think listing in the hopes of profit is a bidding game of its own.

Really hope you get a decent price for such a collection!

On another note, I necroed your Reiksguard thread. Please, please, show us more!  :::cheers:::

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 15, 2015, 10:15:18 AM
Or you can hop over the border and send the minis form a neighbouring country. In Slovenia we do have a small package option, it costs about 4€ to send anywhere in the world.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 16, 2015, 11:21:01 PM
So, imaging you're selling some Magic cards on ebay. For the photo, you'd either use a stock image or you'd take a photo of the cards lying flat on a desk or something, right?

Or maybe you'd take a photo of yourself, shirtless, holding up the cards!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harmonic-Sliver-MTG-Time-Spiral-NM-LP-/281663942736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41947ab050

I'm not sure if it's hilarious or off-putting. It seems like something I might do!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on April 17, 2015, 02:09:28 AM
Thanks for the reply Zygmund. Sadly my country's postal service doesn't offer an option for a "small package", which is my problem. This pretty much prevents me from selling bigger miniatures (anything bigger than a normal infantry model) that are not worth that much, as no one would be willing to pay something close to the actual price plus the high postage cost. I did make a post here on the trade-forum, but since I'm mostly selling non-empire miniatures, the interest has been rather low so far.

PS.: Any tips on how to sell ~70 OOP Chaos Warriors/Thugs/Mages from the 1980s? Offering them each on their own is the way to go I guess, but should I use a fixed price or auctions (with a higher starting price?). Should I put them up all at once or over the course of some weeks? In any way, I can only hope that people buy several at once, otherwise the fees for the postage and paypal alone will eat up a significant amount of the profit. I should have bought ebay stocks 10 years ago .... they must be swimming in money.

Have you tried listing it on the Oldhammer Forum? http://forum.oldhammer.org.uk/index.php
Or the Oldhammer trading group on FB? https://www.facebook.com/groups/795574390482904/

List your blisters and price, might work out well for you.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 17, 2015, 03:59:03 AM
So, imaging you're selling some Magic cards on ebay. For the photo, you'd either use a stock image or you'd take a photo of the cards lying flat on a desk or something, right?

Or maybe you'd take a photo of yourself, shirtless, holding up the cards!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harmonic-Sliver-MTG-Time-Spiral-NM-LP-/281663942736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41947ab050

I'm not sure if it's hilarious or off-putting. It seems like something I might do!


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2263871/eBay-sellers-accidentally-posted-naked-photos-like-Aimi-Jones-yellow-skater-dress-picture.html

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 17, 2015, 06:48:19 AM
So, imaging you're selling some Magic cards on ebay. For the photo, you'd either use a stock image or you'd take a photo of the cards lying flat on a desk or something, right?

Or maybe you'd take a photo of yourself, shirtless, holding up the cards!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harmonic-Sliver-MTG-Time-Spiral-NM-LP-/281663942736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41947ab050

I'm not sure if it's hilarious or off-putting. It seems like something I might do!

It's called self promotion, it's preaty bad ass thing to do. If I was him I would set a naked lady on that bed, FTW. It's actually a good idea to atract more buyers. Hell, I might do it myself. :engel:

I've just looked his other items, it's the way he does it on a principle.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on April 17, 2015, 07:21:45 AM
Looks like Finlay...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on April 17, 2015, 10:28:22 AM
Looks like Finlay...

funny, I was about to say the same thing, and I don't even know Finlay personally. 
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 17, 2015, 10:33:16 AM
Ha, maybe it is him!

It does make the guy's auctions stand out from the crowd, I suppose.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on April 17, 2015, 11:31:22 AM
Maybe it is a consequence of your trip together, and you rubbed him off...uh, I mean... rubbed off on him.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on April 17, 2015, 04:21:51 PM
Any OOP Chaos collectors here with some price insights? I have found 2 offers for sale on ebay for a miniature that I own and they are both asking for £100. Could this mini really sell for something close to that amount? I wouldn't mind if it did. Any help much appreciated!

Chaos Pit Fighter ("The rarest of all the Chaos Marauder and Chaos Thugs." ?):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Realm-of-Chaos-Marauder-F5-Chaos-Pitfighter-Chaos-Thug-1985-OOP-/191542337776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c98d020f0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Warriors-of-Chaos-Citadel-Metal-606254-Pit-Fighter-Marauder-Hero-/390997491603?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b09443f93




Have you tried listing it on the Oldhammer Forum? http://forum.oldhammer.org.uk/index.php
Or the Oldhammer trading group on FB? https://www.facebook.com/groups/795574390482904/

List your blisters and price, might work out well for you.

I'll probably try that, but it's probably difficult trying to trade on a forum as new member with no reputation.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on April 18, 2015, 01:36:52 AM
Any OOP Chaos collectors here with some price insights? I have found 2 offers for sale on ebay for a miniature that I own and they are both asking for £100. Could this mini really sell for something close to that amount? I wouldn't mind if it did. Any help much appreciated!

Chaos Pit Fighter ("The rarest of all the Chaos Marauder and Chaos Thugs." ?):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Realm-of-Chaos-Marauder-F5-Chaos-Pitfighter-Chaos-Thug-1985-OOP-/191542337776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c98d020f0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Warriors-of-Chaos-Citadel-Metal-606254-Pit-Fighter-Marauder-Hero-/390997491603?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b09443f93




Have you tried listing it on the Oldhammer Forum? http://forum.oldhammer.org.uk/index.php
Or the Oldhammer trading group on FB? https://www.facebook.com/groups/795574390482904/

List your blisters and price, might work out well for you.

I'll probably try that, but it's probably difficult trying to trade on a forum as new member with no reputation.

I'm sure you could still find some interest there, as there are always new people joining.  TBH the FB page seems much more anonymous as there are a ton of listings everyday, and I am not sure if there is any feedback system.

As for those 2 listings on ebay, have you tried checking for sold listings of the same figure?  A quick search found the same figure, (missing the weapon head) sold for just over £5.  IMO if the mini would sell for that amount, it likely already would have.  At that price, those figures will likely remain for sale for months or years to come.  Especially considering there are 2 for sale at that price.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on April 18, 2015, 02:09:51 AM
Yes, searching for similar sold items is the way forward, because the prices on ebay are fluctuating quite a bit for many items. There are many sellers out there 'trying their luck' by attaching rather ridiculous price tags to their auctions and then the next guy uses the same price tag for his auction, thinking it might actually sell for that amount. But the seller from the first link is pretty convinced that it's worth quite a bit - did you see how much effort he put into describing why this is a good deal? 

:-P
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on May 06, 2015, 11:29:18 AM
A guy named "Konrad von Carstein" just bought something from me on ebay (that's what he entered as actual name, not ebay name). There is an option in ebay that lets you exclude certain buyers if they don't meet your criteria. Apparently I forgot to tick the "must not be a Vampire" option.
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Post by: orcyboy on June 17, 2015, 10:23:53 PM
Put this guy on your do not buy from list.  These fakes are barely serviceable as fishing sinkers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191603942323?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Is that the plastic Heroquest Dwarf mixed in there?
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Post by: Noble Korhedron on June 18, 2015, 12:01:27 AM
How do I block him from my eBay feeds, do you know? I agree t hose are likely fakes.....
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Post by: orcyboy on June 18, 2015, 01:28:01 AM
How do I block him from my eBay feeds, do you know? I agree t hose are likely fakes.....

I don't know that the seller is actually bad, he has 100% positives and seems to sell a ton of stuff.  I suspect he may not know or at least did not re-cast these himself.
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Post by: Finlay on June 18, 2015, 09:16:07 AM
what's wrong with them?
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Post by: Noble Korhedron on June 18, 2015, 10:07:54 AM
what's wrong with them?
They're quite clearly re-casts is what's wrong with them!!  :icon_rolleyes: :icon_rolleyes: :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on June 18, 2015, 10:25:29 AM
so?
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Post by: rufus sparkfire on June 18, 2015, 10:27:07 AM
They look like very bad castings.
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Post by: Finlay on June 18, 2015, 10:35:26 AM
I must need glasses.

I do think it's misleading, BUT if they go well below the market rate for 40 marauder dwarfs (which would be what, at least £80?), then I don't think it's that big of a deal.
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Post by: Timbor on June 18, 2015, 12:47:59 PM
I would say it is also hard to get a good idea of the casting quality from that zoom level as well.  Poor lighting and no closeup can make the best casts look like crap.

Not defending the guy, just sayin'
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Post by: Finlay on June 18, 2015, 01:05:57 PM
I don;t think they look obviously recast, but then I am a modelling scrub.

The fact there's a plastic hero quest in metal is pretty dodge.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on June 18, 2015, 05:54:30 PM
How do I block him from my eBay feeds, do you know? I agree t hose are likely fakes.....


Good question. I've been wondering that lately, too. There's one seller who constantly relists the same single figures for a ton of money. They never seem to sell (can't imaging why...) so they keep popping up in my followed searches. I'd love to filter that person out. I haven't looked into that, though -- is there a way?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on June 23, 2015, 05:02:41 AM
http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Block-a-Sellers-Listings-/10000000006694277/g.html

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Post by: Noble Korhedron on June 23, 2015, 12:05:34 PM
Thanks for that link!
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Post by: Victor on June 23, 2015, 02:43:32 PM

There's one seller who constantly relists the same single figures for a ton of money. They never seem to sell (can't imaging why...) so they keep popping up in my followed searches. I'd love to filter that person out. I haven't looked into that, though -- is there a way?

There are plenty of these sellers out there. I too like to get the best possible price when selling something on ebay (who wouldn't) but there are so many people out there listing things for absolutely absurd prices. The minis will NEVER sell for that amount - it seems impossible. I don't understand what they hope to achive by doing that - it's a waste of time and money.

Then again, I've seen shops by sellers with thousands of positively rated transactions, that are only offering minis at (much) too high prices. Do they really sell some of them eventually? I don't get it. I'm already having problems selling my miniatures for average prices.

Example: I think I've seen someone yesterday listing a couple of NIB Empire minis - one of them the WW Grandmaster for the price of around £65. The mini normally sells for about 1/10th of that.
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Post by: DariusZero on June 23, 2015, 03:12:26 PM
well, it's a free market, people do what they think will profit them. But I suspect that prices will drop radically once Warhammer the game as we know it is obsolete. Suddenly the market will be flodded, and noone will be buying.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on June 23, 2015, 03:16:55 PM
It depends on the minis I think. Most of the old OOP metal miniatures will probably keep their high prices. All the plastic kits of 7th and 8th edition however ...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Timbor on June 24, 2015, 12:08:20 AM
That depends on the popularity of Warhammer in the future, methinks.

Currently, there are collectors who fondly remember the nostalgia of gaming in the 80s and 90s, and they have the disposable income to purchase the figures they could not afford at the time.  Will all those metal miniatures still be in demand in 5 or 10 years as the collectors get older and newer ones are less interested in them?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on July 05, 2015, 10:21:56 PM

This is one of those sellers I'd like to block...

http://www.ebay.com/usr/veganmaster

Half the crap from them that pops up in my searches is stuff that's still available and/or nearly worthless, but marked up massively. Like figures you can still buy direct from a manufacturer for $5, marked up to as high as $50. And the same garbage keeps getting relisted over and over and over so it comes up month after month. I could go through my searches way faster if I could just filter this seller (and a few others like them) out completely.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on July 06, 2015, 12:42:11 AM

This is one of those sellers I'd like to block...

http://www.ebay.com/usr/veganmaster

Half the crap from them that pops up in my searches is stuff that's still available and/or nearly worthless, but marked up massively. Like figures you can still buy direct from a manufacturer for $5, marked up to as high as $50. And the same garbage keeps getting relisted over and over and over so it comes up month after month. I could go through my searches way faster if I could just filter this seller (and a few others like them) out completely.
You should use your own link, and just block the guy. :-)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 10, 2015, 02:44:19 AM
"pro built/base coat"  :icon_lol:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271981038768


I think the next step is to sell something that is still sealed in shrink wrap as "pro stored."
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Post by: StealthKnightSteg on September 10, 2015, 09:07:20 AM
"pro built/base coat"  :icon_lol:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271981038768


I think the next step is to sell something that is still sealed in shrink wrap as "pro stored."

he lacks pro-photography for sure..
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Post by: Syphon on September 11, 2015, 03:50:22 PM
I think even GW's prices for the assembled bits of this amazing (haha) conversion are lower:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-Empire-Chaplain-styled-General-conversion-/371252289788 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Fantasy-Empire-Chaplain-styled-General-conversion-/371252289788)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on September 11, 2015, 10:12:45 PM
There are plenty of these sellers out there. I too like to get the best possible price when selling something on ebay (who wouldn't) but there are so many people out there listing things for absolutely absurd prices. The minis will NEVER sell for that amount - it seems impossible. I don't understand what they hope to achive by doing that - it's a waste of time and money.

Or an exercise in money laundering.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 25, 2015, 05:47:35 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=262064396403&alt=web

Based on what I've bought off eBay recently, I'd say my "best offer" would be about 10% of that.
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Post by: knightofthelance on September 27, 2015, 06:37:24 PM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=262064396403&alt=web

Based on what I've bought off eBay recently, I'd say my "best offer" would be about 10% of that.

With shipping being over $12 on top of that I'd probably be a little under that even.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 29, 2015, 01:05:52 PM


 ::heretic:: General eBay Warhammer rants  ::heretic::

- Eldar aspect warriors and wraithguard are not "Rogue Trader era."

- Nor is anything WFB, as there was no Fantasy Rogue Trader, and half of the stuff described as such was around before Rogue Trader even existed.

- Stop using "Pre-Slotta" to describe non-GW figures without a slot, especially when they're new figures currently in production.

- Do people really think that using "LQQK" in the title gets more people to look at their auction. "Well, it's not something I'm interested in... but the title is so compelling!" Besides, it's like the equivalent of wearing acid washed jeans or big shoulder pads -- or painting every detail on your miniatures red! -- a goofy looking trend better left in the past.

 :mrgreen:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on September 29, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
What I hate is the ebay-global-shipping-program. I see more and more listings with this crap, almost exclusively by sellers from the UK (on ebay.co.uk). What is the big benefit that the seller has from offering this over a normal tracked/signed-for shipping option? There is none - at least not when you ship to the EU. Is it really that hard to look up the actual cost for shipping a package to Europe once? All the global-shipping-program does, is to rule out half of the potential buyers, because no one will pay up to £10 shipping for a single miniature. In most cases, the shipping costs between 50% to 100% more than it would cost, if the seller would directly send it to the buyer.

I did recently make a purchase and had to pay a hefty £13 for shipping from the UK to Austria, just because of the global-shipping-program. If it had not been for the moderate auction price, I would have never bought it under these circumstances.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 05, 2015, 07:46:44 PM

Oooh, new lower price. I wasn't going to buy it until I noticed the big $0.04 price drop (0.1% discount?)!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361402186048&alt=web

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on October 06, 2015, 11:44:25 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-Empire-Greatswords-8612-GAMES-WORKSHOP-/371306056153?hash=item567390c9d9

What a great offer!
RRP £25.99 - but now (only!) £32.97 ... that's what it really says.

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Yvain on October 07, 2015, 12:01:10 AM
"pro built/base coat"  :icon_lol:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271981038768


I think the next step is to sell something that is still sealed in shrink wrap as "pro stored."

I clicked this link. The seller reposted it. It sold for a dollar.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: knightofthelance on October 07, 2015, 04:51:05 AM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WARHAMMER-Empire-Greatswords-8612-GAMES-WORKSHOP-/371306056153?hash=item567390c9d9

What a great offer!
RRP £25.99 - but now (only!) £32.97 ... that's what it really says.

Even worse is that one sold...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 07, 2015, 05:13:14 AM
Haha. Well, I guess that's why people sell forr crazy prices - someone might buy! I just don't understand how they avoid losing money on eBay fees. Does eBay have a bulk or flat rate deal? Or free re-listing of unsold items?

It's been many years since I've bothered to sell on eBay. At the time I stopped, their pricing made it difficult to justify for a hobbyist selling a few odd items.

Hey, speaking of crazy prices, I see the $125 + overpriced shipping skeletons are still listed. I just accidentally won yet another box of the same figures for $22 shipped. :closed-eyes: Maybe I should make an offer... :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: FR1DAY on October 07, 2015, 09:15:41 AM
023 - ask him if he wants to buy some stock off you at $65, he can double his money!
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Post by: scrubber on October 07, 2015, 10:15:05 PM
023. It does not say what he was a pro-builder of. Presume not model kits. :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: knightofthelance on October 07, 2015, 10:29:53 PM
ebay now provides quite a few free listings every month, depending on category it's around 50 and they usually add up to a couple thousand more to be used at specific times.

Last week I bought an old  4e dragon (with the box) for $25 and as soon as it arrived I took some pictures and sold it for $60. It's a strange place.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 13, 2015, 02:58:19 AM


My "eBay is f'ing awesome!" update:

I bought yet another box of 20 old skeletons. The same ones listed by others for $100+ and $125+ on eBay. My total cost, including postage, was about $15.50. WAS. $5.50 of that was refunded by the seller the next day because actual postage cost was cheaper than expected/listed. As much as I mock people and auctions on this thread, I felt I should also share a rare story of not only a great deal, but an awesome seller!  :mrgreen:

Also, I fear that I developing a skeleton addiction problem. :ph34r:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 13, 2015, 05:34:19 AM
Also, Amazon sellers make me laugh...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BDNEDG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_KDjhwbX89G3XP

I assume that price includes Alan & Michael coming to your house and assembling it for you.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: DariusZero on October 13, 2015, 07:17:53 AM
Do you see any price decrease in warhammer section after the annihilation of the game?

 I myself lately don't go there much.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: knightofthelance on October 13, 2015, 09:55:14 AM
Do you see any price decrease in warhammer section after the annihilation of the game?

 I myself lately don't go there much.

In some cases yes, in others no. No surprise really, Mordheim stuff has been going for crazy prices for a long time.

There were a lot of large lots, and if you were inclined to drop $100-$200 you could get some amazing deals.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Zygmund on October 21, 2015, 05:52:41 PM
Do you see any price decrease in warhammer section after the annihilation of the game?

What knightofthelance wrote. In general, it's pretty much stable. Definitely no general price decrease akin to what some wishful thinkers thought.

There have always been deals to be made, especially if you buy a big lot or have a keen eye with bad photos and misspellings. And there are always those crazy high Buy It Now-things which very very seldom sell, and usually have little relation to the common prices. But it's volatile. Much depends on luck and demand. If just two guys are collecting the same OOP metal unit model by model, and are ready to pay some, prices rocket immediately. When both are done, prices go back to normal. Been through this once. Had I waited a couple of months, I would have got everything at half the price.

There are usually short-term reactions to what is going on with the GW shop. I remember that when the Bretonnian metals disappeared from the GW shop, the 2nd hand prices hiked to almost twofold. Was contemplating of getting rid of my extras. Then most of the metals came back (in resin?), and the 2nd hand prices plummeted to the previous level. Should have sold them during that one or two month high, but missed.

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 27, 2015, 01:16:59 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111787547055&alt=web

  :icon_rolleyes:
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Post by: warhammerlord_soth on October 27, 2015, 08:09:12 AM
If that sells, I'm sitting on a goldmine...
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Post by: Novogord on October 27, 2015, 10:20:52 AM
If that sells, I'm sitting on a goldmine...
You are, he doesn't ship to Belgium... So it all up to you!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: scorekeeper12 on October 27, 2015, 03:40:09 PM
I was bidding recently on about a dozen KotBS.  Me and others were hovering around $20-$30 for most of the bidding.

In the final seconds, someone bid $60.  The final bid was $80+. Like it went from $30, $60, $80.  Crazy stuff.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on October 28, 2015, 09:18:52 PM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111787547055&alt=web

  :icon_rolleyes:

"Shipping to: Worldwide

Excludes: Africa, Asia, Central America and Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, Southeast Asia, South America, Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, PO Box"



Awww man.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 29, 2015, 03:47:08 AM
WTF? So what's left? They only sell to Atarctica?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Novogord on October 29, 2015, 08:04:02 AM
WTF? So what's left? They only sell to Atarctica?
Canada?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on October 29, 2015, 08:29:14 AM
He's a US seller - he probably thinks Europe means Italy and Greece ......................
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 29, 2015, 11:51:02 AM
He's a US seller

Not US. Looks like Quebec, Canada. So maybe it's a language barrier issue. The return policy is difficult to read.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 24, 2015, 06:31:09 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=262064396403&alt=web

Based on what I've bought off eBay recently, I'd say my "best offer" would be about 10% of that.

They've relisted a couple of times, so it keeps coming up in my followed searches. Since they are accepting "or best offer" I sent an offer of $10.  :engel:

I don't even need any more of these. And given some of my previous eBay wins on the same item, I would even go as far as saying I may have offered too much. But trolling the trolls will make it worthwhile. Apparently, according to the rules of eBay, you can make up to 3 offers. If they don't accept $10, I am prepared to offer them $8 as a second offer...  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 24, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
My offer was declined.  :oops:

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/ZeroTwentythree/personal/Screenshot_2015-11-24-11-13-03_zpskfhlxa0x.jpg)

In spite of the seller's reply, as I said, I've been buying these boxes of skeletons (two different variants, this one has metal command bits, the other has plastic) for a while and haven't paid more than $25 (price + postage combined!) for any of them, with the least expensive being under $15. So I really think the asking price is what is "Funny." My offer was in line with the actual going price.

But I've had my fun. As much as I'm tempted to offer $8 as a follow up, including some links to my previous winning auctions/sales, I'm just going to drop it.  :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on December 12, 2015, 03:24:52 PM
"I'm sorry kids. There will be no Christmas presents this year. Daddy had to make an important purchase!"
It's crazy what some people are willing to pay for some really rare and old miniatures.  :ph34r:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogue-Trader-Slann-OOP-Warhammer-40K-/121832760551?hash=item1c5dcc64e7:g:FioAAOSwf-VWYr2M
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Post by: FR1DAY on December 12, 2015, 07:23:16 PM
Barging box indeed!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 04, 2016, 01:21:00 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331745886251&alt=web

...or buy it direct from the manufacturer for just over $4...

http://www.ralparthaeurope.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2999&cPath=37_39_52

This is the same person selling the $125 box of plastic skeletons, above. I wonder if I should make them another offer (and include this link, of course) for their "rare" miniature.  :icon_biggrin:
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Post by: Gankom on January 04, 2016, 02:22:31 AM
I'd say do it. That's how you make friends on the internet.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 04, 2016, 04:30:34 AM
What in the world would I do with friends?

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on February 11, 2016, 01:06:02 AM
Found these two offers on ebay - looking at the pictures and the price tags, I had to giggle a bit. :roll:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Age-of-Sigmar-Stormcast-Eternals-Judicators-BNIB-Free-White-Dwarf-/201521445062?hash=item2eeb9d38c6:g:izsAAOSwezVWu8dw
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-Age-of-Sigmar-Stormcast-Eternals-Liberators-BNIB-Free-White-Dwarf-/201521446843?hash=item2eeb9d3fbb:g:lsIAAOSw~OVWu8iJ
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: patsy02 on February 11, 2016, 01:09:23 AM
Reduced price three times, plus white dwarf thrown in?

It ain't easy being a stormcast eternal.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on February 18, 2016, 12:38:36 AM
"[...] very well painted n based."  :ph34r: :biggriin:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEwMVgxNTg5/z/OB0AAOSwa-dWnzxT/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 26, 2016, 06:22:38 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=172113414041&alt=web

$50.

Or you could buy a virtually unlimited number of them brand new for $4.25 each, direct from the manufacturer.

Or, if you really want to pay $50, I've still got one of these I'll sell you.  :wink:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Zygmund on February 26, 2016, 10:07:47 AM
I guess it's the old original figure in its old, original and well-kept package. The buyer paid for nostalgia, and possibly for completeness, if s/he has all the others from the original series. It might be a present, in which case these things might matter even more, and the $50 even less.

 :smile2:

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 26, 2016, 10:26:45 AM
that flaggelant on the left looks like a bear!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on February 26, 2016, 11:17:09 AM
I loved 5th ed flaggies more than 6th.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 26, 2016, 11:18:49 AM
Me too.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on February 26, 2016, 11:35:42 AM
Oh! Haha, I see it now. I didn't look at the detail - he dies look like a bear. I think its the eyes.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on February 26, 2016, 11:37:03 AM
The bear, the bear and the flagellant fair.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 05, 2016, 01:43:21 AM
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=262369773396&alt=web

I'm assuming the price is a typo. But who knows...   :icon_lol:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on April 05, 2016, 02:45:32 AM
Is that ebay or the GW website? :evil:

I have put up some birdmen of catrazza. Is $150 unreasonable? Is anyone here interested (/shameless plug)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 05, 2016, 03:50:41 AM

Same seller, $3,800 for an unopened box of DE Executioners. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARK-ELVES-HAR-GANETH-EXECUTIONERS-/252337321599?hash=item3ac079f67f:g:h~cAAOSwZ8ZW-zZy  :icon_lol:


I have put up some birdmen of catrazza. Is $150 unreasonable? Is anyone here interested (/shameless plug)

For whatever it's worth, I had no luck selling mine (forums, Facebook groups, etc. but not eBay) for $50 (US) for a sealed box of Birdmen.


Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on April 05, 2016, 09:15:10 PM
Is that ebay or the GW website?

:icon_biggrin:

I would say AU$ 150 is a bit steep, but don't take my word for it. I think I bought mine for about EUR 40 a couple of years ago, but you never know.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: knightofthelance on April 08, 2016, 05:57:13 AM
Is that ebay or the GW website? :evil:

I have put up some birdmen of catrazza. Is $150 unreasonable? Is anyone here interested (/shameless plug)

DoW prices are way down compared to a couple years ago. If you can get a bit over $10 each you're doing pretty ok.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 13, 2016, 06:55:41 AM
I hope someone here got the cheap muli-piece plastic/metal box of 4th/5th ed. handgunners that I forgot to bid on!

 :Ohmy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Westfalia on June 08, 2016, 05:38:14 AM
Sometimes... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-MISSHAPED-NOT-PROPERLY-FORMED-GOBLINS-Heroquest-MB-GAMES-Hero-Quest-/381661922487?hash=item58dcd2c4b7%3Ag%3A7doAAOSwZtJW-RWM (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-MISSHAPED-NOT-PROPERLY-FORMED-GOBLINS-Heroquest-MB-GAMES-Hero-Quest-/381661922487?hash=item58dcd2c4b7%3Ag%3A7doAAOSwZtJW-RWM)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on June 08, 2016, 08:11:47 PM
Sometimes... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-MISSHAPED-NOT-PROPERLY-FORMED-GOBLINS-Heroquest-MB-GAMES-Hero-Quest-/381661922487?hash=item58dcd2c4b7%3Ag%3A7doAAOSwZtJW-RWM (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-MISSHAPED-NOT-PROPERLY-FORMED-GOBLINS-Heroquest-MB-GAMES-Hero-Quest-/381661922487?hash=item58dcd2c4b7%3Ag%3A7doAAOSwZtJW-RWM)


Brilliant idea! I'm going to heat up some old plastic miniatures over the stove later and make them rare, too!

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on August 09, 2016, 01:37:56 PM
Again nothing to laugh, but just another complaint:

Since the Brexit vote I have noticed that the number of offers on ebay.co.uk that use the ebay Global Shipping Programme has increased. But not only the quantity of such offers has increased, but also the prices for shipping went from well overpriced to absolutely ludicrous. Ebay asks for up to £25(!!!) for the shipping of a single miniature. What the hell? (I'm very tempted to use another word here, but 'hell' will have to do.)

The best thing is, some people don't even realize that they are using the Global Shipping Programme (and only wanted domestic buyers) ... others don't realize that the prices are so crazy for overseas buyers. I wish more UK sellers would realize that at least half of the potential buyers on ebay.co.uk are not from the UK and would simply offer a no nonsense international shipping option (at least to other EU countries). It would take 5 minutes to research the appropriate shipping cost, but they apparently can't be bothered and seem to be happy to sell their miniatures for (way) less within the UK, which is a saturated market when it comes to WH.

I don't get it.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on August 09, 2016, 03:17:47 PM
Is that ebay or the GW website? :evil:

I have put up some birdmen of catrazza. Is $150 unreasonable? Is anyone here interested (/shameless plug)

DoW prices are way down compared to a couple years ago. If you can get a bit over $10 each you're doing pretty ok.

What are my 120 crested pikemen and 80 leopard pikemen worth...!

I bet it would make me sad.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on August 09, 2016, 03:47:16 PM
I wish more UK sellers would realize that at least half of the potential buyers on ebay.co.uk are not from the UK

There is no 'outside the UK.' The rest of the world is imaginary. That's what the referendum was about.



Quote from: Mogsam
What are my 120 crested pikemen and 80 leopard pikemen worth...!

I bet it would make me sad.

Just keep them!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on August 09, 2016, 04:18:58 PM
victor, as an occasional seller, it is much cheaper and easier just to ship within the UK.

eBay is mostly about ease of use instead of maximising profits.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on August 09, 2016, 08:12:41 PM
victor, as an occasional seller, it is much cheaper and easier just to ship within the UK.

eBay is mostly about ease of use instead of maximising profits.

It might be a bit easier, since you don't have to deal with people who might not be very proficient in English, but that's about it. Why would it be much cheaper? Sure you have to pay more fees because of the higher shipping cost (which is a bit unfair in general), but on the other hand your item well probably sell for more, easily compensating that.

But I understand what you are saying - they view it as additional effort/trouble, but it really isn't. I regularly see items sell for 1/2, 1/4 or less of the possible price, because the seller would only allow domestic bidders - I can't imagine that that was worth the time for the sellers.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on August 10, 2016, 09:12:35 AM
I haven't sold anything on ebay for a while, but I used to provide a shipping rate for EU countries and allow people to ask for a quote for the rest of the world. A lot of the miniatures sold to people in the USA or places like Japan or Hong Kong. The only additional hassle is filling in a customs label.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on August 10, 2016, 11:23:34 AM
And if you ship to another EU country, you don't even have to do that. (Thanks to the Brexit, I only have 1-2 years now to complete my collection using ebay.co.uk.)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on August 30, 2016, 08:40:53 PM
I found this one interesting .....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beautiful-Foundry-28mm-renaissance-Swiss-/172320608661?hash=item281f1bd195:g:WVMAAOSwZVlXuDP8

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/WVMAAOSwZVlXuDP8/s-l1600.jpg)

....... amazing who pops up in the Swiss mercenary regiments
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on August 31, 2016, 11:53:18 PM
Mydas!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 01, 2016, 08:16:18 AM
Mydas!

......... amazing how he gets everywhere ....................  :engel:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on September 01, 2016, 02:37:01 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381749653566?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


(http://www.solegends.com/citcat1998/1998P244-02.jpg)


Just painted - well undercoated  :engel: one of these for Frostgrave - found it in a box and it says ghoul on the tab I think.

£19.00   :Ohmy:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on September 02, 2016, 03:35:21 AM
I love that be necromancer. Glad I got one when GW store still meant something.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 04, 2016, 01:57:11 AM
40k Imperial Guard Giant. In 10mm scale. "Vintage."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122111174669

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Mogsam on September 04, 2016, 08:39:00 AM
Its only 99 cents. That ones fine! Will be a bargain for someone. That's how I got so many dogs of war.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Commander Bernhardt on September 04, 2016, 12:39:07 PM
ugh, don't get me started on the ebay GSP. It sucks monkeyballs! just another strict regeluation that's a major pain in the ass for overseas buyers and jacks the price up enormously.
Not about making profit ha! don't make me laugh. Ebay is all about making profit and the gsp is just part of it.

I bought three units of tomb kings from the same uk-based seller. GSP Was just a week old and completly new to me. not only was shipping around double the usual costs, the seller couldn't even combine the three items. Not even after we both complained to ebay personel. I ended up canceling one item and paying twice the shipping costs! (which was allready much higher than a week before)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 04, 2016, 08:26:48 PM
Its only 99 cents. That ones fine! Will be a bargain for someone. That's how I got so many dogs of war.

That's how I've grabbed spme bargains, too. A lot of my searches cross many categories in case some stuff is mis-filed. That one is listed in the 40k category, so might end up a bargain for someone.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 01, 2016, 04:13:33 AM
Um...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112153627387

 :unsure:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on October 01, 2016, 12:05:13 PM
Um...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112153627387

 :unsure:

Awesome ... and the shipping to Europe only costs $20.25. What a bargain.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: scrubber on October 01, 2016, 12:45:35 PM
How about this then.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40K-Rogue-Trader-Unreleased-GENESTEALER-HYBRID-MAGUS-WITH-CONSOLE-/291879761422?hash=item43f563b60e:g:XQMAAOSwHoFXt9Qr
Thing is, if it's never been released, then surely it's not a games workshop product, but a model made by who ever sculptor.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 02, 2016, 03:32:58 AM
http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/File:Unreleased_-_Genestealer_magus_with_consol.jpg
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on October 03, 2016, 04:21:18 PM
See this Figure

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0x4AAOSwCGVX72fs/s-l1600.jpg)

Now tell me how that fits into any Frostgrave scenario or warband ............. she'd freeze to death  :engel:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Female-Sexy-Bar-Wench-Painted-28mm-Frostgrave-/262652117200?hash=item3d274940d0:g:0x4AAOSwCGVX72fs
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 08, 2016, 05:54:59 AM
WTF eBay?

My saved searches are all screwed up the past few weeks. I had excluded a certain seller/troll, and lately it's letting his/her listing back in to two of my saved searches. Now a third search is no longer filtered to just certain categories, and ot won't let me specify new category filters - it only displays results from all of eBay!

Anyone else having problems?

Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on October 08, 2016, 12:52:16 PM
Yes - I was playing around with mine last week, and it would not allow me to distinguish or mix with the various armies in Fantasy.
It was either 'all' Fantasy , or just one single army.

I gave up.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 23, 2016, 02:59:10 PM
I also gave up on trying to fix a couple of my searches and just deleted them.

And now when I get notifications (phone app) that a watched auction is ending soon, if I tap the notification and view the item, it returns me to no longer watching the item, so I have to remember to re-watch it.  :|
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: scrubber on October 23, 2016, 03:22:39 PM
Hi Midaski, what's worse yon maiden flashing her leg is a cheap Reaper Bone plastic figure, which I also have and only paid a few pounds for. She is now a "Fallen Dove" in our cowboys game.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on October 29, 2016, 12:17:39 PM
Do we think this might be a re-cast? :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-Sammael-/262679651845?hash=item3d28ed6605:g:RcwAAOSwgY9XeUGO
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Novogord on October 31, 2016, 08:38:38 AM
Do we think this might be a re-cast? :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-40K-Sammael-/262679651845?hash=item3d28ed6605:g:RcwAAOSwgY9XeUGO
Why would you think that? Different color, ...
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on October 31, 2016, 09:42:53 PM
Do we think this might be a re-cast? :)

Looks like it. Quality is too good to be Finecast.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 05, 2016, 07:04:03 AM
I've been following that seller's apparently unlimitef supply of bonegrinder giants. :engel: I'm convinced it's totally legit & on the level.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on November 06, 2016, 12:41:42 AM
The last time I looked he had nothing for sale - I think he got reported :)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 17, 2016, 04:30:14 AM
Crappy Mantic plastics at more 3x the going price. What a deal! The description also refers to it as a Fisher Price rattle.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/272449165810
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Victor on November 28, 2016, 11:50:53 PM
The fabled Nuln Spearman:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nuln-Spearman-Empire-fighter-unreleased-Games-Workshop-metal-figure-rare-/252656411519?hash=item3ad37ee37f:g:bDIAAOSwB09YOx~C

PS.: What a ugly miniature.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 29, 2016, 12:46:48 AM
Going to watch that one just out of curiosity for how high it goes!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on November 29, 2016, 01:37:48 AM
Did Chumley ever get it?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on November 29, 2016, 02:25:43 AM
I'm assuming he's likely to be one of the bidders. Should we page him just in case?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on November 29, 2016, 11:25:12 AM
I posted it on his plog.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: StealthKnightSteg on December 14, 2016, 09:24:35 PM
Warning to 40k players even you are NOT prepared..

Linky (http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/14/13955086/my-little-pony-themed-warhammer-40k-army-ebay)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Artobans Ghost on December 15, 2016, 01:31:49 AM
Those little creature with the flower stems are my favourites lol. Someone put a lot of effort in 😸
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Darknight on December 15, 2016, 01:51:52 AM
That is literally the greatest thing to have ever happened ever.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 17, 2017, 02:12:38 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262810694811

"Sealed."

One of several auctions like that.

(http://m.quickmeme.com/img/9d/9d488c4dd6b949416c85906c5bd7a4c3d3163632d5606a6a068e487c0f3a2d73.jpg)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Rowsdower on January 17, 2017, 05:43:53 AM
Most of the groups today are in stitches over some [poorly] converted Chaos raptors that look more like Tinkerbell and friends :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 07, 2017, 05:42:16 PM
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-Vintage-1980-s-1990-s-Games-Workshop-plastic-carrier-bags-/322406713172?hash=item4b10f00754:g:vOMAAOSwoU9X8BGD

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vOMAAOSwoU9X8BGD/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 07, 2017, 06:11:43 PM
kill me now.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 07, 2017, 06:22:34 PM
kill me now.

What  :icon_exclaim:   You don't want to BAG a bargain ............................ BOOM BOOM  :biggriin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Finlay on February 07, 2017, 06:41:25 PM
omg you made it worse!

 :ph34r: :ph34r:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Midaski on February 07, 2017, 08:24:18 PM
omg you made it worse!

 :ph34r: :ph34r:

I just want rufus to see it ................

Not the auction - The pun    :biggriin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gankom on February 07, 2017, 09:01:37 PM
But... It's vintage! So must be worth hundreds!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on February 07, 2017, 11:00:17 PM
Perfect! Let me know how much they go for so i can sell mine!
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 08, 2017, 12:41:03 AM
Some of the Oldhammer guys go nuts for old boxes. Bags are just the next step.

I probably have some old "vintage" sales reciepts. I wonder what I could get for those?  :biggriin:
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: patsy02 on February 08, 2017, 01:02:12 AM
Found an odd one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40K-Imperial-Guard-Autocannon-Stormtrooper-OOP-/122330850464?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warhammer-40K-Imperial-Guard-Autocannon-Stormtrooper-OOP-/122330850464?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Warlord on February 08, 2017, 01:04:54 AM
I had old boxes. Sold them already.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on February 18, 2017, 06:33:25 PM
@Finlay;@Midaski: You BOTH deserve to be PUN-ished..... *bad dum tsst*
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: valmir on March 30, 2017, 11:06:56 PM
Not other people's ridiculousness, but I just sold some stuff on ebay, coz poor. Some of those prices were surprising and/or telling:

Beastmen army book: 23€
Codex Dark Eldar (5th ed): 1,66 €

Both obsolete books. Both 26€ RRP. Apparently EEFL is a thing. And apparently, Dark Eldar simply aren't. Wish I hadn't sold the DE 'dex. I love that book...

I was going to sell my (mostly 6th/7th-era) Wood Elves, because I seriously can't imagine ever using them again, but when I took the out to photograph, simply couldn't bear to part with them.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Zygmund on March 31, 2017, 06:30:35 AM
Beastmen were not very popular, so perhaps there are many who didn't buy the book. And those that did buy it are probably somehow invested in the Beastmen army, and might not sell... 8th ed army book prices vary a lot, and they usually sell cheaply. I don't know what tells of EEFL and what doesn't.

Most OOP army books sell very cheaply. 40K Eldar and Dark Eldar are cheap also figure-wise. Old metals regularly sell for very cheap.

Most Wood Elf models sell rather cheap. No real money made selling them. If you like yours, you should keep them!  :icon_biggrin:

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on March 31, 2017, 02:56:26 PM
Beastmen army book: 23€

Both obsolete books. Both 26€ RRP. Apparently EEFL is a thing. And apparently, Dark Eldar simply aren't. Wish I hadn't sold the DE 'dex. I love that book...

I was going to sell my (mostly 6th/7th-era) Wood Elves, because I seriously can't imagine ever using them again, but when I took the out to photograph, simply couldn't bear to part with them.
If you feel like you would miss your Wood Elves, DON'T! And yes, EEFL IS a thing, and is seemingly quite popular; as are legacy players of Editions 4 and later, although I admit that these are probably much less common than 6th, 7th and 8th Ed.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on March 31, 2017, 10:09:12 PM
If we're talking about the 6th ed Beastmen book: that was one of the best GW has ever done, from an aesthetical point of view.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on March 31, 2017, 10:27:16 PM
If we're talking about the 6th ed Beastmen book: that was one of the best GW has ever done, from an aesthetical point of view.
You mean the one they called 'Beasts of Chaos', right?
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Gneisenau on March 31, 2017, 11:41:44 PM
I forgot that they did, but yes.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 01, 2017, 04:40:09 PM

as are legacy players of Editions 4 and later, although I admit that these are probably much less common than 6th, 7th and 8th Ed.

Quite a few people playing 3rd ed. as part of the Oldhammer revival. I think that was only edition being played at the Oldhammer weekend I went to, though there were some other elements (gnome army) from earlier.

 I've seen few people talking online about going back as far as 2nd.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: Noble Korhedron on April 04, 2017, 05:14:52 PM

as are legacy players of Editions 4 and later, although I admit that these are probably much less common than 6th, 7th and 8th Ed.

Quite a few people playing 3rd ed. as part of the Oldhammer revival. I think that was only edition being played at the Oldhammer weekend I went to, though there were some other elements (gnome army) from earlier.

 I've seen few people talking online about going back as far as 2nd.
Oh, my mistake, I  just figured people would wanted to skirmish would re-purpose the old Mordheim rules; I've certainly heard more people express a preference for them to skirmish with, as opposed to Warhammer 3rd Ed.
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 05, 2017, 03:25:22 AM
I agree, Mordheim is king for small skirmish gaming.

But 3rd is as much a battle game as later editions. The Warhammer Armies lists were written with 3000 pt. armies in mind, but even the 1500 point games of 3rd I played in semi-recently were decent sized. This was my 1500 pt. 3rd. ed. Marienburg Empire army the the Oldhammer USA day:

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/ZeroTwentythree/0multiplog/15003rdohd16_zpsdqhetcii.jpg)

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Post by: Artobans Ghost on April 05, 2017, 11:43:56 AM
Beautiful army. That's a lot for1500 points. I don't see a Mage in there. Poor guys completely relying on there skills 😺
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Post by: Zygmund on April 05, 2017, 06:50:56 PM
Beautiful army. That's a lot for1500 points. I don't see a Mage in there. Poor guys completely relying on there skills 😺

I think they're relying on artillery, Dwarfs and Ogres.

It's a sizable army for 3rd ed 1500pts. I guess it might have quantity over quality, but then also tactical opportunity over heavy hitting. What characters are included?

-Z
Title: Re: ebay makes me laugh (my ongoing eBay mockery thread)
Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 30, 2017, 10:33:18 AM
I made an offer on a 'buy now or best offer' listing, and the seller not only declined but immediately removed the listing!

The offer was maybe 20% under the asking price. That's not rude, surely!
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Post by: BAWTRM on April 30, 2017, 11:49:53 AM
Maybe the prospect of there being a serious bid made him realise he wasn't ready to part with them yet.  :icon_mrgreen:
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Post by: rufus sparkfire on April 30, 2017, 05:54:03 PM
Oh, maybe that was it then!
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Post by: Zygmund on April 30, 2017, 07:42:23 PM
I think there are many sellers who are listing goods just to test their potential cost, or even to show off what they've got.

There are some Buy it now or Best offer items that I've been following for like five years. They're outrageously priced, never sell, but are always listed anew. It should be a shock to the seller if such a figure would suddenly sell!  :laugh:

-Z
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on April 30, 2017, 11:49:37 PM
I think there are many sellers who are listing goods just to test their potential cost, or even to show off what they've got.

There are some Buy it now or Best offer items that I've been following for like five years. They're outrageously priced, never sell, but are always listed anew. It should be a shock to the seller if such a figure would suddenly sell!  :laugh:

Yes. I've been watching the same Marauder ogre for over three years. It's overpriced, and I've made a reasonable offer before. (Honestly, more than I would like to spend, and mire than I paid for any of the others.) But I never heard back. It's still listed.

There are a few others, too. Like "veganmaster" who lists in-production figures as "rare" at anywhere from x2 to x10 the price of buying anywhere else. Same thing - hundreds of the same crazy listings running for years now.  :icon_rolleyes:
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Post by: Warlord on May 01, 2017, 12:02:09 AM
Inflation will catch up eventually.
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Post by: scrubber on October 15, 2017, 05:35:03 PM
I've just seen a Pegasus for sale on e-bay with only one wing, does that mean it only goes around in circles. Also noticed recently that most horse now come without tails, so is there a black trade market in horse tails  :icon_question:
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Post by: Gankom on October 16, 2017, 11:22:55 PM
I'm always on the lookout for cheap dwarf stuff, but I can't help but notice there seems to be a lot of dwarf sets from the Skull Pass box that go for over $300. I don't get it! the original box was around $150 for dwarfs AND goblins! Why would I pay $300 for just dwarfs.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on October 17, 2017, 03:16:22 AM
Do they actually sell for that much, or is it just the starting or Buy It Now prices? eBay is loaded with stuff at insane asking prices that never sells.

That's the worst thing about eBay -- wading through the mass of unreasonably priced crap that will never sell (and gets relisted for YEARS) in order to find the reasonable auctions/sales.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 19, 2018, 03:12:17 AM

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253376019581

Anyone need some "Dungeons and Dragons miniaturines"?
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Post by: Warlord on January 27, 2018, 07:30:22 AM
Who loves the old Free Company Sprue? Why not 2? What about the White Wolf Sprue? Let's make that 2 also! An Adventurer Sprue?
How's about a cool Mordhiem 'Human Mercenaries' box?

Get it here, at eBay Australia for the fresh price of $150 AUD....

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mordheim-Human-Mercenaries/323018006964?hash=item4b355fa1b4:g:stUAAOSw401aI2ob (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mordheim-Human-Mercenaries/323018006964?hash=item4b355fa1b4:g:stUAAOSw401aI2ob)
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Post by: Zygmund on January 30, 2018, 10:12:07 AM
Isn't this illegal?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Kislev-Winged-Lancers-Boris-Bear-OOP-metal-resin-ONE-OF-A-KIND/263464692568?var=562492569739&hash=item3d57b82b58:m:mgB1HDFyxMe6fKWEsETe70A (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Kislev-Winged-Lancers-Boris-Bear-OOP-metal-resin-ONE-OF-A-KIND/263464692568?var=562492569739&hash=item3d57b82b58:m:mgB1HDFyxMe6fKWEsETe70A)

Also the price for a single copied figure...

-Z
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Post by: scrubber on January 31, 2018, 10:19:46 PM
I understood the rule to be: It was illegal to make casting and sell, but if for own private use and not advertised then that was OK. This was many be ten years or so ago. Just think back to the amount of times GW has set their legal team on other manufacturers.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 01, 2018, 03:37:52 AM
My understanding is that it can vary from country to country.

Generally speaking though, selling bootleg castings is pretty questionable.

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Post by: Zygmund on February 01, 2018, 07:58:16 AM
The first guy made bootleg castings for his own use, which is legal.

This guy is selling them, fully knowing they're recast GW sculpts. That's illegal, unless GW gave him green light.

-Z
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Post by: Midaski on February 01, 2018, 09:03:18 AM
Is the deal between the original maker and the guy who is now selling them not questionable too?
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Post by: Zygmund on February 01, 2018, 11:59:58 AM
Is the deal between the original maker and the guy who is now selling them not questionable too?

Of course it is, if the seller has paid for them. Then again the seller may have made up the whole story. The only thing we know for sure is that he is selling GW recasts.

But do we care so much that someone of us should report it? Probably not. It's still GW's thing to do, if they really really care.

-Z
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Post by: scrubber on March 13, 2018, 11:36:10 PM
How's this for £18.88 kit still available from GW.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Painted-Citadel-wood-for-miniature-scenery/162275837427?hash=item25c864c5f3:g:Z9MAAOSw5cNYJFRy
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Post by: patsy02 on March 16, 2018, 06:23:44 PM
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AU $350.00

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Postage: AU $63.05

Nice.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on March 17, 2018, 09:07:33 PM
(https://scontent.fagc3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/28235358_1833392486692499_9132427240411675860_o.png.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=adbdd8cde89416ce7ad96a9d621c108e&oe=5B354653)
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Post by: Victor on July 14, 2018, 02:13:19 PM
This thread should be moved back to the Count's Tavern.


Anyhow. Another small rant: So I saw some interesting offers on ebay, but the guy only offered shipping within the UK. I asked if he would also ship to Austria, even putting (EU) behind it, so there would be no misunderstanding. He looked up the cost (apparently) and his response was £50 ... Really?! I guess that was the price for Australia or something and I even pointed out my suspicion that there probably is a mistake, but then I gave up. (I checked the royal mail website and it would have been between £17-21)

This was just symptomatic for many UK sellers. I don't know why it's such a big deal for many to consider shipping to Europe / the EU straight away. It's not really any more complicated, but that seems to overtax them somehow. I am just tired of missing out on good deals and seeing items being sold under value, because they are "UK only". This mentality backfires and they don't even realize it. (Kinda like BREXIT).


Edit: To be fair, on ebay.de many only offer shipping to Germany as well, but if you sell on ebay.co.uk, chances are that your potential customers speak English also, so there shouldn't really be a language barrier, which I suspect is one of the reasons, why many German sellers don't bother with international shipping.
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Post by: BAWTRM on July 14, 2018, 08:46:18 PM
How's this for £18.88 kit still available from GW.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Painted-Citadel-wood-for-miniature-scenery/162275837427?hash=item25c864c5f3:g:Z9MAAOSw5cNYJFRy

He also seems to be offering other things...

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I also provide miniature painting service. Please leave the massage to me.
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Post by: scrubber on July 14, 2018, 09:27:15 PM
Victor. I live in the North west of England to send a parcel up to 2KG to Europe through royal mail is £15.25. If having problems I would be willing to take delivery for you and them post onwards if you are willing to pay. If interest send me PM and we can talk further.
Hope this help. Brian.
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Post by: Victor on July 15, 2018, 09:55:38 AM
Hello Brian! Thank you for your kind offer to help. Sadly, the miniatures in question were sold already.
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Post by: patsy02 on August 20, 2018, 09:43:48 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Steam-Tank-bit-RARE-OOP-/232898277133?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer-Empire-Steam-Tank-bit-RARE-OOP-/232898277133?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)

Worth.
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Post by: Gankom on August 20, 2018, 10:20:12 PM
Look, I know Canadian money is a strange blend of real currency and monopoly money but $50 dollars for the one bit seems a bit excessive. Like I could go buy the whole new plastic tank for not much more.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 11, 2018, 01:41:56 AM
I keep seeing this Fimir come up on eBay. WTF is a Norker Hobgoblin??

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F113241215588

Curious, I checked out their other items...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401589234200

 :icon_lol:
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Post by: Novogord on September 11, 2018, 09:22:04 AM
If that notebook is worth that much, then my parents have gold on their attic!
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Post by: Shadespyre on September 15, 2018, 11:10:42 PM
Norkers are a rare sub-species of Hobgoblin from AD&D - somehow they made it into the mid 1980s Citadel AD&D range (along with some other weird choices)

There's a vague resemblance to fimir, I guess, but they are much smaller, tail-less and two-eyed...

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6f/Norker.JPG/200px-Norker.JPG)

The models are pretty rare and can also go for high prices (like Fimir)
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Post by: Rowsdower on September 16, 2018, 12:16:13 AM
I've been selling lots and lots of junk [detritus that has built up over the years] on eBay at the moment and its amusing to see how much people are trying to flog similar items for.
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 16, 2018, 02:16:02 AM
Norkers are a rare sub-species of Hobgoblin from AD&D - somehow they made it into the mid 1980s Citadel AD&D range (along with some other weird choices)

There's a vague resemblance to fimir, I guess, but they are much smaller, tail-less and two-eyed...

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6f/Norker.JPG/200px-Norker.JPG)

The models are pretty rare and can also go for high prices (like Fimir)

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/ZeroTwentythree/Knowing-is-half-the-battle_zpsborhieqq.jpg)

Wow, I don't remember that. Looks like Fiend Folio art, is it? I guess I can kind of see the resemblance to the Fimir in the auction - with the exceptions you mention. Even armed & dressed the same.

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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on September 16, 2018, 07:00:40 AM
Such a bargain...

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/ZeroTwentythree/personal/Screenshot_20180916-025700_zpsvhmovfgd.jpg)
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Post by: Shadespyre on December 22, 2018, 06:28:32 PM
I just had to dig this thread out again because I believe I have now won it!

Check out this listing...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-Chaos-Centaurs-CH4-Citadel-Pro-Painted-Warhammer-Army-Evil-Hordes-Cavalry/132498110715?hash=item1ed980b8fb:g:CyoAAOSwecJafE7i (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-Chaos-Centaurs-CH4-Citadel-Pro-Painted-Warhammer-Army-Evil-Hordes-Cavalry/132498110715?hash=item1ed980b8fb:g:CyoAAOSwecJafE7i)

This guy is selling SEVEN classic Citadel Chaos Centaurs for the princely sum of £342 + P&P. That's about £50 each. Which seems like a lot even for rare metal cavalry models. Even if he's throwing in a new KR case to protect these PRO-PAINTED BEAUTIES.

Get a load of this ridiculous spiel...

"It's always difficult to state how good someone's paintwork is, so I've taken the best pictures that I can. Pro Painted (meaning professionally painted) is a term that is overused on E-Bay. A professional painter is someone that makes a living doing it. So that doesn't mean that they have to do it well, as a painting service could churn out a huge amount of airbrush sprayed paintjobs, such as some army painters out there. I'm not saying that people working for that painting service or studio do not have talent for figure painting, just that they have to paint to what the market wants, or what the individual customer wants to pay for. That may well be mass pre-painted armies. Different people are happy with different standards, and a lot of it is in the eye of the person that perceives the artisans finished painted miniature. Some people are happy with a very basic paintjob be it paint brushed or airbrushed. I would use the term Pro painted for a level of skilled paintwork that I would not put the item in paint stripper, as the artists paintjob is just too good for that. At a certain level of quality it passes a pivotal balancing scale point, that it is unlikely someone else will take the time, effort and have the skill or patience to paint that model to a higher standard. An artist is someone that produces an item that is aesthetic, to them or others. Painted miniatures that are above the level that I'd strip back cover a wide field. A well known standard is Games Workshop's Golden Demon. There are three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold, but even that can come down to peoples perceptions of art, as some years Golden Daemon can be surpassed by the prior years, due to the level of that years entrants, and what is considered artistic at the time. Fashion changes what is considered art, and it may come down to what is popular at the time.

Many different painting techniques can be used for figure painting, from simple ones for shading such as drybrushing, highlighting, washes and any weathering. Also certain advanced painting techniques such as Non Metallic Metal (NMM) or the layering and feathering blending techniques, using a wet palette. Toning, outlining and edging can add substantial time to a project as can any little details on the miniature to add individual character. Various quality paints can be used, either enamels or the more popular acrylic mediums, as well as different formulations of inks and varnishes. When you buy a painted miniature, be it a studio painted commissioned piece, exactly how you specified it, or something that just happens to be what you want, you are paying for three things. The materials used (be it the miniature itself or just the paint, inks and basing materials), the painters skill and most costly, their time to complete the project. I think people see a pre painted miniature and think, "hmmnnn, that's a bit of money," but possibly they only see the cost to actually buy the miniature itself (which is another add on cost) rather than all the hours that went in to create it, from start to finish of the project. The invested time in getting that figure to that high standard is it's inherent value, but the real value for some is in the enjoyment of using it in gameplay, or having it admired on the shelf.

Personally I see a good part of the unseen cost going into the preparation of a gaming miniature. I can spend nearly an hour filing a 28mm figure and washing off any oils from my hands ready for spraying on the undercoat. For metal miniatures you have to remove flash, file off the mould lines and remove any runoffs that crop up in the moulding process. Plus, if it's multiple parts, there is the drilling and pinning all the separate pieces. To drill and pin multiple parts for assembly can take hours on larger miniatures. Then there's use of any filler needed for gaps or damage to moulds such as voids or breaks. For plastic it's easier to glue parts together but there's still removing it from the sprue, scraping any mould lines off, positioning and filling gaps. Any further sculpting or conversion work can add many hours to a project. There are artists out there speed painting miniatures to an acceptable standard on their commissioned work. I can't speed paint, as I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and it can take me 8 to 10 hours to paint a single 28mm miniature, plus if you really start putting nice detail on the base, then that adds to the time taken. As with anything in life, the longer you spend on something, the better it will turn out. All those hours for any project cost money, so you only have to look at what you would earn per hour, and start to add it all up. How much is your time worth?

The artist has used the base colours with a wash over them. I was tempted to add highlights, but left them as is. Simple but effective for a nice army standard of painting."

What an absolute bell end, eh? ;)

Okay, so this is another "expert" trying to sell some nice old miniatures with a half decent paint job for a ridiculous price, but I don't win a prize for that, surely?

Nope, I win a prize because I PAINTED THESE!!! THESE ARE MY MINIATURES!!!  :Ohmy:

Well, were. I sold them last year to help pay for the engine replacement in my car, as you may remember.

BUT HE'S MULTIPLIED THE PRICE BY 10  ::heretic::

Beat that for ebay mockery, if you can!!!

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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on December 23, 2018, 07:53:56 PM
Hahaha! Nice.  :eusa_clap:

For what its worth, as I was reading that (and I looked at the pics after getting part way through the salea pitch) I was wondering what you were getting at, beyond the ridiculous price. As far as "pro painted" criticisms, I thought thet looked pretty good.

Going to be a chellenge to top this.  :::cheers:::
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 28, 2020, 11:29:00 PM
Wow. Maybe time to sell some of my remaining stash...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303455768162

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303455761769
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Post by: orcyboy on January 29, 2020, 12:03:24 AM
Wow. Maybe time to sell some of my remaining stash...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303455768162

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303455761769

WTF! That can't be right.  Thats the kind of bidding I'd expect on mint boxes of the old plastic 40k Imperial Army.
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Post by: Gankom on January 29, 2020, 01:11:27 AM
And people are bidding on it!?!?!

It's gotta be a friend or someone trying to bump it higher right? Right?!
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on January 29, 2020, 01:21:27 AM
I just looked at recently sold boxes. Most around $80, but as low as $60 and as high as $150+. (Incl. shipping)  :icon_eek:
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Post by: Zygmund on January 29, 2020, 07:39:12 AM
Getting rarer and rarer for sure.

People buy individual metal R&F models for $5-$15. Not that strange they buy plastics still in sprue and with bits for $4-$9, individually. My guess is these will not be assembled, but kept in boxes - for nostalgia, for "investment", whatever.

Also, decent pricing and knowledgeable buyers have pretty much left eBay and moved over to specific FB groups. People who aren't in FB or don't buy from peers without eBay guarantees and fame controls are then left with what eBay offers. It's a different market.

-Z
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Post by: ZeroTwentythree on February 01, 2020, 06:11:49 PM
I think some of the FB groups formerly used by hobbyists to trade with each other for actual painting/gaming have been discovered by the resellers & "investors." In any case, it seems like prices there have been steadily rising and figures are sold pretty quickly. Not to the point of the extreme eBay prices, but quite a few of the figures I've been interested in lately can be found on eBay or at Noble Knight for about the same prices as the FB groups anymore.

Also, those boxes sold for $102.50 & $118.50 plus shipping.  :icon_eek:
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Post by: Rowsdower on March 03, 2020, 01:22:48 PM
Today, in a regional sales group; a man offered me a 2nd edition high elf army [still unpainted] for the low, low price of $12000.00
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Post by: oak_prince on August 11, 2020, 01:26:01 AM
Ebay just seems like it's 99% retailers hawking full-price stuff and scalpers selling stuff at a markup. The normal people trying to clear out their closets are almost entirely absent.
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Post by: Jmash on August 11, 2020, 12:40:24 PM
The 'Or Best Offer' factor has got my goat once or twice.

There's one particular eBay shop that shall remain nameless, that offers everything on Buy it Now 'Or Best offer'.

So after seeing an item I needed and deemed slightly too expensive I made an offer -£5 or something reasonable off the listed price. I got a counter-offer of -1p off the original listing!?

I was so infuriated I even had a rant to him on the message function basically saying WTF? If you have an asking price and are sticking to it then why even bother with the offer function? Just felt like such a huge, disrespectful slap in the face. Needless to say I actively refuse to buy things from there now.