View Full Version : What is up with this ebay auction?!
moe11888
08-29-2004, 10:51 AM
And keep in mind that it doesnt actually include any games.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126656 086&rd=1#ebayphotohosting
SevereTireDamage
08-29-2004, 10:54 AM
It's probably easier and cheaper to buy this and used copies of each of those games, than to find complete versions of all three. Expensive, but I could easily see a more intent collector going for this.
As for the person who actually somehow managed to find complete packages (without games) it's possible he just doesn't care about it, is keeping the games but not the packaging. Or, he got the packaging from a rental or game store that was throwing them out. Who knows...
moe11888
08-29-2004, 10:55 AM
I just threw the boxes away. I wish I kept them.
pimpinc333
08-29-2004, 10:55 AM
Well i believe most americans dont know how to read and they look at all the pretty pictures and bid from there lol......illiterate(spelling) ppl shouldnt belong on Ebay lol
btantra
08-29-2004, 10:58 AM
Well i believe most americans dont know how to read and they look at all the pretty pictures and bid from there lol......illiterate(spelling) ppl shouldnt belong on Ebay lol
They will learn how to read after they make a mistake though, that's a good thing. So, those people should be on ebay because eBay is actually educating America!
MeGaWC27
08-29-2004, 11:11 AM
$50 bucks for 3 game boxes and instructions??!!
I feel sorry for the top bidder if he thought it was with games...
They guy is even gonna ship them in bubble envelopes. Can you say crushed boxes?
Graystone
08-29-2004, 11:40 AM
I see this alot on ebay people use shady terms and sentences to make you think you are getting something great and when are you are getting to them is trash and they are making very nice coin off of this.
I see this alot on ebay people use shady terms and sentences to make you think you are getting something great and when are you are getting to them is trash and they are making very nice coin off of this.
Don't be surprised if a buyer leaves a negative, even though it is kinda their fault for not reading the auction.
I just realized, something is very bizarre.
Look at all three of his most recent ended auctions.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126505 452
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126512 520
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126504 092
bignick
08-29-2004, 11:48 AM
I see this alot on ebay people use shady terms and sentences to make you think you are getting something great and when are you are getting to them is trash and they are making very nice coin off of this.
He says no cartridges. Thats real shady...
Trakan
08-29-2004, 11:54 AM
If the bidder doesn't realize it's just the boxes, it's his fault. The guy says NO cartridges right in the auction.
They guy is even gonna ship them in bubble envelopes. Can you say crushed boxes?
My thoughts exactly. I love how he stresses the boxes are in GREAT condition then plans to shove them all in a bubble mailer to be crushed flat in shipment...
YoshiFan1
08-30-2004, 12:04 AM
So many buyers read just the title without reading the auction description or looking at the picture. I make sure I read all descriptions throughly to make sure I know what I am bidding on.
magilacudy
08-30-2004, 12:12 AM
He has 100% feedback, which means there's people out there who'll pay that much for game boxes, or they don't want to look stupid admitting their mistake.
I just realized, something is very bizarre.
Look at all three of his most recent ended auctions.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126505 452
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126512 520
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62053&item=8126504 092 I think that seller is trying to rip people off. :wink:
coolsteel
08-30-2004, 12:19 AM
The seller did nothing wrong, never hid what was being sold. I do hope the buyer just wanted the boxes, otherwise that is just pathetic.
Yo Mama
08-30-2004, 12:21 AM
I've sold the mario kart double dash case and the bonus disc before, without the double dash game. I got it when I bought a gamecube + some other games from someone on craigslist; he threw in the case + bonus disc for free, but he had misplaced the game disc for double dash.
I tried to be very explicit in the title and the body of the auction. The first time I put it up, I emailed the winner to be sure he understood what he was getting, and he backed out.
The second time I listed it, I mailed each bidder as soon as they placed a bid, explaining that no game was included. It ended up selling for $21, and the purchaser was happy with what they got.
AdamInPlaidum
08-30-2004, 12:30 AM
In any case, auctions like this are much more honest than some the crap they try and hock on TV. It's totally your fault if you fall for the TV ads, and it's totally your fault if you can't read, yet insist on using eBay.