Ridiculous eBay Auctions

TarDomo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-8085-Star-Wars-Freeco-Speeder-New-Sealed-Free-US-Shipping-Set-Retired-/111019548247?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item19d947de57

I got this set for 20€ a few years ago... Nowaydays it´s maybe worth 30€.

happy buying anyways

mountebank

This thread favourite finally sold:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/LEGO-Starwars-R2-D2-10225-r2-d2-Exclusive-star-wars-Collectors-Custom-/321634063088?

and at a handsome price too. Well done that seller!

CapnRex101

^ I love the name given to the model. I can definitely imagine R2 on an acid trip :)

GallardoLU

you know, part of me is disappointed that I don't own that one. but that part is the same one that tells me to try and fit 150 skittles in my mouth at one time.... Still, awesome that it sold!

Lobot

This one is open to offers, apparently:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-one-off-lego-starwars-sign-Built-on-a-grey-48-x-48-base-plate-/201277523784?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item2edd134748

Even if it is, I'm thinking that the price might be a little optimistic (sigh)

zipsforbananas

^Since when was it acceptable to use the word "unique" when selling something like that? If it means "made it myself, quite badly really, but I'll use a fancy word to make you think that somehow it's valuable" then fine, but really? Dishonest much?

cheshirecat

Teachers have been using that word about their children for decades.

TLG

Not eBay, but WOW:http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/tad/4881110930.html

Lobot

This looks just a little dodgy, the photos are just pure class!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lego-10179-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon-with-Instructions-and-Box-/181660866701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4bd4d88d

I've reported it to Ebay......

Pitfall69

TLG said:

Not eBay, but WOW:http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/tad/4881110930.html

I have seen these before. They really creep me out.

Pitfall69

Lobot said:

This looks just a little dodgy, the photos are just pure class!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lego-10179-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon-with-Instructions-and-Box-/181660866701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4bd4d88d

I've reported it to Ebay......

Yeah, it looks like a "Bricklinked" version. Is there something else I am missing?

joel4motion

Pitfall69 said:

TLG said:

Not eBay, but WOW:http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/tad/4881110930.html

I have seen these before. They really creep me out.

Showed these to my niece earlier. Have just gotten a text "thanking" me for creeping her out so late in the day and keeping her up well past her bed time. My sister-in-law isn't too happy.

joel4motion

Surely this didn't happen?

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=331460534436&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2565

Even the multiples sold at around £600 is mad considering it was a poor seller at £350 or less with various discount.

chuckp

Lobot said:

This looks just a little dodgy, the photos are just pure class!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lego-10179-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon-with-Instructions-and-Box-/181660866701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4bd4d88d

I've reported it to Ebay......

Ha! That's great. I love how it says "100% complete with no substitutions." Really? Really?? If someone does buy it, they need to be extra careful with that box, the corners look awfully sharp! :wink:

Milne44

Looks like a big scam, check the other stuff there selling, CC MC GC TM SL

Lobot

Pitfall69 said:

Lobot said:

This looks just a little dodgy, the photos are just pure class!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lego-10179-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon-with-Instructions-and-Box-/181660866701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4bd4d88d

I've reported it to Ebay......

Yeah, it looks like a "Bricklinked" version. Is there something else I am missing?

The images are clearly photoshopped; the box is just wrong, and if you look closely at the 'model' part of the cockpit has been badly cropped, the dish isn't printed and the levers are LBG/black. However, what made me chuckle the most was the timestamps... they're all identical they must be a very fast builder!!

oldtodd33

^ Good catch on the time stamps. The thing I noticed the most though was the last picture. The bags look like sealed Lego bags but the model has been built.

mountebank

Have a look at the seller's other items there's some shocking photoshopping on display.

Based in Singapore (seemingly), zero feedback on sales, and all auctions ending within 17 minutes.

Now there's someone in a hurry to get their hands on a load of buyer's cash.

monkey

Milne44 said:

Looks like a big scam, check the other stuff there selling, CC MC GC TM SL

I'm somewhat novice with ebay, but how can your get scammed these days with buyer protection?

TLG

I would not have expected this from Sears: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/t_10153_12605?tName=marvel-spiderman-toys.html

Look at those fake minifigs, in a major U.S. department store.

TLG

Found their site, take a look at this beauty: http://www.myminifigure.com/#!product/prd1/1969776005/spongebob-mini-figure---sandy-cheeks

Pitfall69

Lobot said:

Pitfall69 said:

Lobot said:

This looks just a little dodgy, the photos are just pure class!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lego-10179-Ultimate-Collectors-Millennium-Falcon-with-Instructions-and-Box-/181660866701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4bd4d88d

I've reported it to Ebay......

Yeah, it looks like a "Bricklinked" version. Is there something else I am missing?

The images are clearly photoshopped; the box is just wrong, and if you look closely at the 'model' part of the cockpit has been badly cropped, the dish isn't printed and the levers are LBG/black. However, what made me chuckle the most was the timestamps... they're all identical they must be a very fast builder!!

I am on my phone. I did not really look at the pics, but now I can clearly see the photoshopped pics.

I would imagine that the sucker...ahem...I mean buyer would buy this and the pos...ahem...seller would just mail an envelope with tracking to the buyer and close his account and make off with the money.

ToddMyers

Anyone have $60K to blow? Free shipping!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201279589215?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I have to say that this is a spectacular collection. I've never even seen about a third of the 19" minifigs. I think I just stared at the pictures for about an hour.

TLG

ToddMyers said:

Anyone have $60K to blow? Free shipping!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201279589215?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I have to say that this is a spectacular collection. I've never even seen about a third of the 19" minifigs. I think I just stared at the pictures for about an hour.

Wow, crazy price, but dam, like you said that is one stellar collection! I think the seller would have better luck selling them individually...

MrJ_NY

I hesitate to post this link,in fear someone might buy it before I get the chance...what a bargain :wink:

ebay.com/itm/LEGO-10197-amp-LEGO-10211-amp-Extra-Bonus-Brand-New-In-Boxes-Free-FEDEX-Worldwide-/151444079474?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

TLG

Appropriately named : http://fresno.craigslist.org/for/4893927945.html

zipsforbananas

^Oh no! Not just the wrong plural of Lego, but an apostrophe in it too!
Wait, that's not what you were bothered about was it...?

Vindic8ed

Not sure if this has been posted yet. It's probably not that outrageous, but still a bit overpriced...I guess if someone really wanted it before everyone else:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Speed-Champions-Ferrari-Porsche-and-McLaren-Official-Licensed-Set-of-7-/111602314701?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fc042dcd

CCC

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Team-GB-Olympic-Boxer-Minifigure-Excellent-condition-yellow-/231476896357?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item35e5192265

He seems to be dripping from his pants.

BACbrix

CCC said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Team-GB-Olympic-Boxer-Minifigure-Excellent-condition-yellow-/231476896357?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item35e5192265

He seems to be dripping from his pants.

"Excellent condition" but his pants could use a wash

prevere

ToddMyers said:

Anyone have $60K to blow? Free shipping!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201279589215?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I have to say that this is a spectacular collection. I've never even seen about a third of the 19" minifigs. I think I just stared at the pictures for about an hour.

I still want $60K, but 2 of the figs are already sold? But boy would I love the Johnny Thunder one.

77ncaachamps

TLG said:

Found their site, take a look at this beauty: http://www.myminifigure.com/#!product/prd1/1969776005/spongebob-mini-figure---sandy-cheeks

What's up with the placement of the watermark?!

batdude3

Maybe that seller is shill bidding, but it's rare people get away with that now. Not everyone selling on Ebay is a scammer. Some ebay sellers just don't know any differently they get an item they aren't familiar with then overprice not understanding things such as condition. Like people whom go and find lots of 80's Transformers at garage sales, then try to sale them for what loose mint figures cost. You can ask for a price all day, but doesn't mean they'll get it. I have seen people list new sets for ridiculous prices, and even more insane shipping cost. I always took these sellers to be kids. Ebay really needs an age verification. On several occasions kids will buy my items without the Parent's permission. Nothing makes me more angry then to make over $100 then it's some kids playing around. Being it's kids it's forgivable, but I have wasted a lot of time because Parent's let their kids play around on the internet as long as they stay out of their hair. I have people all the time whom bug me on items, then when they say they are going to pay, never do after a week of communication. I have people buy my items to keep another buyer from possibly bidding more. Then they ask questions, and debate on whether they should or shouldn't buy something. I have kids whom are more responsible buyers than adults sometimes to give them credit. And the thing that happens the most lately are kids whom pretend to be adults, say they will pay then never do. After going back and forth on an item for days. There are such things as bad buyers too. I had a heart attack years ago, and almost died, had to take medication for my heart, and people thought I was stupid and offer me the prices I wanted, then they thought my medication would cause me to forget our deal. I find more times Buyers don't care any more than Sellers. I have 4 kids, and politely tell people I can't take low ball offers I often receive. People as long as they get their items don't care if I have kids to take care of which has to do with my asking prices, or rent, or bills. They just want the item they desire. But I feel the prices are fair even with EBay's insane fees tapped in. And Ebay says it cares about its' sellers.. HA! It cares about the revenue they make off of Us.  Ebay is failing because of their greed, almost 900 people laid off. They can't attract more sellers due to fees. Then the long time sellers get petty breaks like a day of free listing ...How kind to let me keep 30 cents. It's not my job to make up for their lack or revenue which is their own fault for their "Fee Platform."   I don't think there is a caring side on any side of the fence, and when there is it's rare. I'm lucky most my buyers are kind people, but I have more riff raff people than good buyers, and not to mention some people offer such low ball amounts, they think everyone is "desperate." Then act like they are doing you a favor.  In my 6 years of selling on Ebay, I had to give a partial refund on one item which was  a Snes console, and not the usual stuff I sell. I won't sell anything vintage gaming anymore. Never had a return on anything.  But some Ebay sellers are honest, it's the only way some people can survive, and make a living. I'm not taking up for this seller but people whom are honest do still exist. I have 4 kids that come first. I try to sell for fairest prices I can. I put a lot into ebay I don't get back such as gas to the post office, and shipping supplies that are new. Which ebay also gets  a percentage of.  I've seen so many times where people say: I wouldn't buy anything off Ebay cause they were ripped off. Upon further observation the people whom got ripped bought from sellers with terrible feedback which should have been a warning. You'd be surprised how many grown adults don't read, then click "buy." Most people wouldn't buy a used car from a lot with a  bad rep. why would anyone buy from a Seller with bad feedback when it's no different. I myself am guilty of buying before reading, and I got a Batman minifigure magnet instead of regular minifigure once.

cheshirecat

Now I like a long post as much as the next man, but show those paragraphs some love.  :(

batdude3

lol :).

Pitfall69

...and then one time at band camp...;)

CCC

Why should a buyer care how many kids a seller has? EBay is a marketplace, not a social care site.

Pitfall69

Nor should the seller care how many kids the buyer has. I always get requests to lower my price because "The set is for my child" or "I have many kids and Lego is expensive."

batdude3

That goes two ways doesn't it in terms of caring?  I have people tell me "I'm buying this for my kid." It doesn't matter who an item is being bought for. Then people say "awwww I don't have the asking amount, but I'll offer you next to nothing. Some people should go look at Legos they can afford. Why should a seller care if your stuff arrives then, Who said it was a social care site, I said I use Ebay to sell my stuff to survive. Second I was using examples. You can't respect that I don't care. I just joined this site as a serious collector to sell my items, not deal with sassy people.

batdude3

Hi Pitfall, I get that too from people.

Pitfall69

^It is ok man. Don't get your BP up. The Brickset forum is mostly a collectors site and not as serious as other forums, although we can have some serious discussions. This particular thread is for ridiculous ebay auctions. We realize some that are posted aren't reallt THAT ridiculous, we understand why some sellers put a premium on their wares. Welcome aboard by the way. A lot of us are very "sassy", but that is fine with me ;)

Now, this is ridiculous

batdude3

Thank you for the welcome :).

zipsforbananas

Pitfall69 said:

Now, this is ridiculous

Hey, looks like postage is free, it could be worse! :P

bobabricks

CCC said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Team-GB-Olympic-Boxer-Minifigure-Excellent-condition-yellow-/231476896357?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item35e5192265 He seems to be dripping from his pants.

Aw, this is also unfortunately the "yellow" version, I'm looking for the flesh one. ;)

VorpalRyu

Matthew said:

Talking of Ridiculous eBay Auctions, look at this. It's one of mine (run low on cash so having to sell some stuff I intended for me). I got them for £4 on Amazon a few months ago, RRP is £8, yet for some reason someone has bid £14! I'm not complaining though...

When bidding on some items, I've had some outbid me so much that I have to laugh, like US$35, when there are dozens of other sellers, sometimes even the same seller, selling for $15-20... I guess they just get caught up in the whole 'oh hell no, you ain't outbidding me' attitude.

DAVEmoon

Try complaints on ebay ,very very hard to find and then eventually,your the one asked all the questions, adverts.ie and ebay.co.uk overpriced,people looking for way above retail ,and then they destroy you on shipping ,6.95£ for a small envelope to Ireland,eventually people will cop on.as for above guy ,he knows if he gets away with 5 a month ,he ain't getting no bad feedback,ebay don't care, scammers site,

SumoLego

bobabricks said:

CCC said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Team-GB-Olympic-Boxer-Minifigure-Excellent-condition-yellow-/231476896357?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item35e5192265 He seems to be dripping from his pants.

Aw, this is also unfortunately the "yellow" version, I'm looking for the flesh one. ;)

I love this part of the description on that item:

"LEGO Team GB Olympic Boxer Minifigure Excellent condition.  Picture is genuine and taken by me"

I assume he means that he genuinely took a picture, and not necessarily that what is being pictured is a genuine GB Minifig boxer...

bamaker1

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bamaker1

prevere said:

Anyone have $60K to blow? Free shipping!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/201279589215?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT I have to say that this is a spectacular collection. I've never even seen about a third of the 19" minifigs. I think I just stared at the pictures for about an hour.

I still want $60K, but 2 of the figs are already sold? But boy would I love the Johnny Thunder one.

Auction now shows as "SOLD" for $60k.   Am I reading that correctly?!

samiam391

bamaker1 said:

prevere said:

Anyone have $60K to blow? Free shipping!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/201279589215?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT I have to say that this is a spectacular collection. I've never even seen about a third of the 19" minifigs. I think I just stared at the pictures for about an hour.

I still want $60K, but 2 of the figs are already sold? But boy would I love the Johnny Thunder one.

Auction now shows as "SOLD" for $60k.   Am I reading that correctly?!

No, you aren't. The listing ended and was re-listed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-inches-BIG-Huge-LEGO-figures-collection-Store-Display-figures-RARE-Original-/201296101483?