Ridiculous eBay Auctions

Shib · July 2014

The problem with ones like that is they are probably duping people who aren't normally Lego collectors and don't know better. Especially with it being from the Batman 75th Birthday year.

CCC · July 2014

I like the "In hand" comment. Looking at the photo, they are literally in hand.

Shib · July 2014

^I'm glad I'm not the only one who though that!

juggles7 · July 2014

This is from a seller at Amazon, which gets more like Ebay every day. The seller writes "Brand New Factory Sealed. Box is in good condition but may get creased during transit." Something tells me the box is ALREADY creased.

cheshirecat · July 2014

Not really ridiculous, but I'm really hoping that this doesn't go much above the £31 its currently at (with 4 hours to go). Would be nice for people to pick up a signed version for barely more than RRP!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-EXCLUSIVE-LEGO-21109-Exo-Suit-rare-signed-by-Designer-Peter-Reid-26-7-14-/221506838726

Shib · July 2014

^ I'd imagine the price will jump up quite a bit in the last hour...but I agree it would be nice for those that couldn't get to the signing to have a shot at a good priced one, i see there's another on there going at £82 after 11 bids.

cheshirecat · July 2014

Indeed (and it has now gone up to £62) Bizarrely more than the BIN thats available at £60 + £5P&P. Ebay truly is ridiculous!

Shib · July 2014

^I think scenarios like that are often the result of people getting competitive

monkeyhanger · July 2014

£64.99 it finished at.

samiam391 · August 2014

This is not only ridiculous, but a lie:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-SDCC-2014-Batman-Robin-TV-Classic-1960s-Minifigs-Only-1-000-Produced-/221512750121?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

If you have the spare time, please report the item for false advertising. Seller emphasizes that they are not in any other set, when they really are (as we all know). I can only hope that the seller truly does not know, so I've sent them a message mentioning it.

oldtodd33 · August 2014

@samiam391 I'm happy to report the guy and the auction also. For those of us that don't pay attention to Batman and Robin. What other sets are those 2 figures in so I can honestly and with good conscience do so.

samiam391 · August 2014

@oldtodd33‌ - Thanks. This one just really bothers me as he states multiple times that they aren't available in another set, when they are. A clear attempt to mis-lead buyers. I've never taken kindly to liars.

http://brickset.com/sets/10672-1/Batman-Defend-the-Batcave

TheBrokenPlate · August 2014

I love this guy, always gives me a chuckle when he pops up in my searches...
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/FIRST-LEGO-MAN-VINTAGE-CLASSIC-1974-VERY-RARE-UNIQUE

He's 'fully functional' too no less.

Shib · August 2014

^ I like the phrase "I reserve the right to cancelate the purchase." On the listing

samiam391 · August 2014

samiam391 said:
@oldtodd33‌ - Thanks. This one just really bothers me as he states multiple times that they aren't available in another set, when they are. A clear attempt to mis-lead buyers. I've never taken kindly to liars.

http://brickset.com/sets/10672-1/Batman-Defend-the-Batcave

The seller responded and actually took the listing down himself. He's a re-seller who was apparently duped by the previous owner who said they were exclusive to the 66' SDCC Batmobile!

bobabricks · August 2014

This is most worth it just for the banana. :P

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-6857-Dynamic-Duo-Funhouse-Escape-Batman-DC-Super-Heroes-complete/111267062664?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=24189&meid=8777149691617717179&pid=100011&prg=10283&rk=2&rkt=10&sd=221512750121

prevere · August 2014

^That's the biggest Lego banana ever!

Redbullgivesuwind · August 2014

^^Well if they aren't including the banana then I am not bidding.

Pitfall69 · August 2014

samiam391 said:

samiam391 said:
@oldtodd33‌ - Thanks. This one just really bothers me as he states multiple times that they aren't available in another set, when they are. A clear attempt to mis-lead buyers. I've never taken kindly to liars.

http://brickset.com/sets/10672-1/Batman-Defend-the-Batcave
The seller responded and actually took the listing down himself. He's a re-seller who was apparently duped by the previous owner who said they were exclusive to the 66' SDCC Batmobile!

That's hard to believe. I'm not a big Superheros fan, but even I knew that and even if I didn't, I would have done my research before I a) made the initial purchase and b) listed it on EBay. I think it was more like you and maybe others called him out and he got scared and took it down.

samiam391 · August 2014

bobabricks said:
This is most worth it just for the banana. :P

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-6857-Dynamic-Duo-Funhouse-Escape-Batman-DC-Super-Heroes-complete/111267062664?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=24189&meid=8777149691617717179&pid=100011&prg=10283&rk=2&rkt=10&sd=221512750121

I made a $20 offer with the terms that the banana must be included.

Sad to say that it was declined.

legomatt · August 2014

I never knew 'Banana' was an internationally recognised unit of measurement. That is sooo funny! When you don't have a ruler to hand... Banana! It's so obvious, I can't believe nobody else thought of this before... *sarcasm off*

So, is anybody going to ask the seller... 'OK, so how big is the banana?'. XoD

Or perhaps we're actually meant to use the lego as the unit of measurement (as the only uniformly sized item there), to work out how big the banana is ourselves, and post our findings. :oP

(For those bidding for the banana: take care to bear in mind the listing is for a used item. I wouldn't like to speculate on that further...) :ox

LegoKip · August 2014

@samiam391 I assume you offered your bid before the seller included the bright blue disclaimer:

***Banana not included. Pictured for scale only***

As legomatt noted, we have a new proportion in Lego building:
microscale, minfig scale, and now, banana-scale. (I believe hyphenation is called for here.)

legomatt · August 2014

^ I'm now keenly anticipating the next Lego leaflet through my door, listing every set as being 'X bananas high!', and 'Y bananas long!!'.

'Y bananas long'? you ask... I dunno', but they must be yearning for something.
Ha-haah! :oP

CCC · August 2014

legomatt said:
I never knew 'Banana' was an internationally recognised unit of measurement.

Garden catalogues, especially for fruit plants and bushes, have long used a hand for scale. When they picture a "giant" form, it is normally being held by an unidentified child's hand, so you have no idea of their age, hence no real idea of scale, or size of fruit. You may think it is an adult holding the fruit, but really it is a very small child.

legomatt · August 2014

^ A similar principle to why some guys only date very little women? :oP

(This joke could have been soooooooo much worse).

Pitfall69 · August 2014

Hey now; Little Women make Good Wives ;)

arl100 · August 2014

An eBay lisitng using a banana for scale. Now I've seen it all.

1265 · August 2014

Pitfall69 said:
Hey now; Little Women make Good Wives ;)

Yeah they do......they tend to only eat one banana vice looking for more to eat.

prevere · August 2014

Bring me a shrubbery! And make it LEGO...

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/10-Lb-Lot-LEGO-Shrubbery-Large-Door-Windows-17524925.html

AndyPol · August 2014

I'm in the wrong job! This seller has already sold 11 between £40 and £75 each!

ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Ideas-Research-Institute-21110-Brand-NEW-MISB-/291207993521?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item43cd5958b1

cheshirecat · August 2014

Wow - thats up to 5x RRP. Crazy thing is, I can't see LEGO not producing enough Research Institutes to meet demand (politically it would be crazy) and that with the popularity of Research Institute makes me think reruns of the exo suit are even less likely now.

CCC · August 2014

Most of them sold in the mid £30s.

AndyPol · August 2014

CCC said:
Most of them sold in the mid £30s.

Yes, but that is still double the price you can buy it at LEGO.com (when they get them in next). I'm not a reseller, which is why my house is running out of space, but clearly there is money to be made from those just interested in profit.

monkeyhanger · August 2014

Double RRP at the bottom end is a risky business. If you want to send and go signed-for so you don't get anyone denying it arrived, you're talking a fiver for postage, add in 13% to eBay and PayPal, and you're sitting on £7 profit. You've got to take the time out to pack it and post it, get a decent box and bubble wrap. Before you know it you're working for minimum wage.

CCC · August 2014

Yes, double RRP on a £100 set is very different to double RRP on a £16 set.

Especially when the set is not sold out, and a buyer may invoke their DSR rights and want a refund from the trader once they realise that. Although at least the seller has stated the buyer must pay for the return postage costs, so they won't be responsible for those.

JamesJT · August 2014

I think this looks dodgy - its the 19 feedbacks all from the same date.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Mindstorms-NXT-2-0-8547-/171413916016?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item27e910c970

oldtodd33 · August 2014

^ How did they get 19 companies all based in China with 1 in the US to leave feedback on the same day at the exact same time?

bobabricks · August 2014

Maybe he did 19 auctions at the same time? I've seen it before to most likely clear out the inventory.

oldtodd33 · August 2014

^ That's fine, he can BUY 19 things at once but, how did the 19 companies LEAVE feedback all at the same time. The exact same time.

ColoradoBricks · August 2014

Those always a special spot for me, selling what is available for free:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Lego-Creator-10230-Mini-Modulars-INSTRUCTIONS-ONLY-/171417318664?_trksid=p2054897.l5662
I wonder what makes a PDF new and sealed...

Same user sold 4 of those http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-Minecraft-instructions-Forest-/171388953202 with a someone buying 2 of them ...

Matthew · August 2014

No comment needed... http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201147593241&alt=web

adiemc · August 2014

@Matthew‌ I really wish I had never clicked that link. Is it possible to unsee something?

Pitfall69 · August 2014

^I'm a slave to my eyes much like you. I wish I hadn't clicked either. The horror.

roxio · August 2014

^^^ probably found by searching keywords "Lego erotic" ;)

Matthew · August 2014

It was 'lego poster' actually !

legomatt · August 2014

Just don't click it if family/partners are likely to be looking over your shoulder, or expect a surreal conversation as they express 'concerns' that this lego hobby of yours is getting a bit... weird. Let's put it this way: you might need to find them some p0rn to alleviate fears. :oP LOL

Pitfall69 · August 2014

That poster is just sick.

Norlego · August 2014

^ it looked like the lady had boobs which would have been sick. In the uk the biggest selling paper prints a photo of topless girl. Not really any worse than that.

prevere · August 2014

Excellent research by the seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-2-Strange-Vehicles-with-Drivers-See-pictures-/111427473601?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item19f19850c1

oldtodd33 · August 2014

^ That's true but, sellers that don't do their research serve a purpose in life. Selling me expensive sets cheap.

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