Ridiculous eBay Auctions

SumoLego

The baseboard heaters need a coat of paint.

Pitfall69

I actually shook my head because nasenoard heat is so expensive. 

LuLego

oldtodd33 said:

I saw this and just shook my head and chuckled. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-legos-Pirate-space-rocket-and-more-/332216083234?hash=item4d599f2322:g:O-kAAOSwc49Y70dd

Great photo of their toilet.

oldtodd33

@Pitfall69  The reason nasenoard heat is so expensive is because it's so rare and parts are hard to get a hold of.

Pitfall69

oldtodd33 said:

@Pitfall69  The reason nasenoard heat is so expensive is because it's so rare and parts are hard to get a hold of.

Hahaha. Yeah...

Istokg

Googi said:

sid3windr said:

Assuming you paid with paypal you'll end up with an AAALEGO set and your money back... :-)

Yea...I didn't....I know that I am paying to the seller's paypal account though. Regardless, gonna try for a refund through Ebay money back guarantee.

A good lesson, now I know my control of impulse buying is much weaker than I would like it to be.

What was that seller blathering on about... in the description he put this unnecessary info....
To be able to understand why LEGO has been successful for so long, just look to the name. LEGO originally got its name from founder Ole Kirk Christiansen who combed the Danish words Leg Got which means play well . He later realized that LEGO in Latin translates to I put together. The LEGO set became a standard of creative play for children worldwide, unlocking the creativity to build vehicles, buildings, cities and more. Historians point to the invention of the wheel as a major turning point in world history. The invention of the LEGO wheel had the same monumental effect in the history of LEGO , making it possible to create cars, trucks and eventually the LEGO train building set that is one of the most successful LEGO sets of all time. LEGO currently produces about 20 billion LEGO bricks a year and has sold over 400 billion LEGOs in their history -- enough for every person on the planet to have over 60 LEGOs each!

SprinkleOtter

oldtodd33 said:

I saw this and just shook my head and chuckled. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-legos-Pirate-space-rocket-and-more-/332216083234?hash=item4d599f2322:g:O-kAAOSwc49Y70dd

That ship looks off to me...

SumoLego

It has a Time Cruisers / Sea Cow feel to it.

And this is my third discussion relating to Aquazone in two days.  Very odd!

#6190 - Aquasharks Crystal Cave?

SprinkleOtter

SumoLego said:

It has a Time Cruisers / Sea Cow feel to it.

And this is my third discussion relating to Aquazone in two days.  Very odd!

#6190 - Aquasharks Crystal Cave?

Look at the "minifig"'s arms and legs. Also, the sails. Seem fake to me.

oldtodd33

SprinkleOtter said:

oldtodd33 said:

I saw this and just shook my head and chuckled. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-legos-Pirate-space-rocket-and-more-/332216083234?hash=item4d599f2322:g:O-kAAOSwc49Y70dd

That ship looks off to me...

  The whole thing looks off. Who would take pictures of items they're selling on their toilet?

Bumblepants

I think it is more likely they are just an odd person rather than a deliberate attempt to deceive with fakes. If there are clones in that collection it is probably from ignorance and not malice.

Googi

monkeyhanger, thanks for the advice. Just a quick update, the seller replied saying that "this item is LEGO"! Another seller (same person, different account, selling super cheap Lego star wars set as well) also replied that "this product is 100% authentic, please rest assured to buy". This is...comforting...? Heck no I am still real skeptical!

catwrangler

Those sets are covered in dust. If the stuff is fake then it's fake stuff that's been left in an attic in open boxes for dust to accumulate on it, which seems like an absurd amount of effort to go to. 

Pitfall69

catwrangler said:

Those sets are covered in dust. If the stuff is fake then it's fake stuff that's been left in an attic in open boxes for dust to accumulate on it, which seems like an absurd amount of effort to go to. 

I don't think the seller is trying to deceive anyone, but there are a few things that aren't Lego. I don't know what's up with that Pirate Ship? The house is more vintage than the Lego ;)

MaffyD

"I want to sell some stuff on eBay. I need a neutral background for the photos. I know! The toilet!"

SumoLego

It makes for a very neutral color palette.

CaptainLego

Istokg said:

Googi said:

sid3windr said:

Assuming you paid with paypal you'll end up with an AAALEGO set and your money back... :-)

Yea...I didn't....I know that I am paying to the seller's paypal account though. Regardless, gonna try for a refund through Ebay money back guarantee.

A good lesson, now I know my control of impulse buying is much weaker than I would like it to be.

What was that seller blathering on about... in the description he put this unnecessary info....
To be able to understand why LEGO has been successful for so long, just look to the name. LEGO originally got its name from founder Ole Kirk Christiansen who combed the Danish words Leg Got which means play well . He later realized that LEGO in Latin translates to I put together. The LEGO set became a standard of creative play for children worldwide, unlocking the creativity to build vehicles, buildings, cities and more. Historians point to the invention of the wheel as a major turning point in world history. The invention of the LEGO wheel had the same monumental effect in the history of LEGO , making it possible to create cars, trucks and eventually the LEGO train building set that is one of the most successful LEGO sets of all time. LEGO currently produces about 20 billion LEGO bricks a year and has sold over 400 billion LEGOs in their history -- enough for every person on the planet to have over 60 LEGOs each!

Makes a good sales pitch I guess.

prevere

Not familiar with this Star Wars battle...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Lego-8038-The-Battle-of-Endorsement-Star-Wars-Incomplete-/382088455503?hash=item58f63f254f:g:0m0AAOSwAPVZHP-0&_trkparms=pageci%3A31e5c2fd-3cf3-11e7-a413-74dbd180ed80%7Cparentrq%3A234115aa15c0abc03051d71fffff9b96%7Ciid%3A7

SumoLego

That's when Master Nike fought Darth Reebok over LeBron James.

Ayliffe

SumoLego said:

That's when Master Nike fought Darth Reebok over LeBron James.

...so Space Jam?

Jackad7

Stumbled across this gem while browsing lego related fields. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262947563328

prevere

We'll, if he made the track team, that makes it this totally believable. I mean come on only like 10 out of 10 people make the track team.

SprinkleOtter

^ 9 out of 10 if @SumoLego is in the running.

SumoLego

I'm definitely number 11.  Unless there is a shot-put or javelin.  (Then I'm probably number 12!)

Fauch

I say, if he can sell it, then it definitely brings luck.

CCC

It's not the auction here, but the buyers ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/21-Packs-X-4-Cards-84-cards-CREATE-THE-WORLD-LEGO-SAINSBURYS-TRADING-CARDS-/263003007279?hash=item3d3c33692f:g:10EAAOSwblZZH3Uv&autorefresh=true

These are 50p a pack (for the retail packs), aren't they? Why pay £1 per pack ...?

prevere

The phrases Lego and trading cards should never be put together. Makes me feel yucky inside.

SumoLego

prevere said:

The phrases Lego and trading cards should never be put together. Makes me feel yucky inside.

'Special Limited Edition'!

Istokg

SumoLego said:

prevere said:

The phrases Lego and trading cards should never be put together. Makes me feel yucky inside.

'Special Limited Edition'!

"Collectible"....... :-O

MattDawson

Istokg said:

SumoLego said:

'Special Limited Edition'!

"Collectible"....... :-O

*cue laughter followed by coughing fit*

CaptainLego

Jackad7 said:

Stumbled across this gem while browsing lego related fields. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262947563328

He should have put that it might enable you to get a Green Grocer without paying $800+

Would have sold by now haha.

FowlerBricks

HA! Do they really think people are going to buy a "lucky marble". 

samiam391

FowlerBricks said:

HA! Do they really think people are going to buy a "lucky marble". 

At $99.99? I would certainly hope not, what a bunch of crazies!

But thankfully, they did accept my offer of $84.99. It's already paying for itself, as I found a penny in the parking lot today! 

SprinkleOtter

Glad to see they gave up fighting, and just started fretting.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Bionicle-Takanuva-lot-of-8-worriers-Stars-sets-slightly-used-collectors-/302324824334?hash=item4663f6b90e:g:cb8AAOSwvihY~Ob3

nwr122

Not quite eBay but ridiculous nonetheless 

HugeYellowBrick

**NEW** MINECRAFT The Mountain Cave 21137, VIP PRE ORDER, WILL BE SHIPPING 27/06

• £379.01
  

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/272678255485?clk_rvr_id=1233092875001&vectorid=229508&lgeo=1&item=272678255485&rmvSB=true

And I thought it was expensive at LEGO shop online.

IceCreamClone

@HugeYellowBrick I love how they think people who are wanting this set won't know that if you are a vip, you can get it earlier and cheaper anyway.

JudgeChuck

^Is there no limit to people's willingness to rip other people off for a few quid? Conversely, is there no limit to people's willingness to *be* ripped off? ;-)

datsunrobbie

IceCreamClone said:

@HugeYellowBrick I love how they think people who are wanting this set won't know that if you are a vip, you can get it earlier and cheaper anyway.

All it takes is one uninformed buyer. Scalpers like ToyWiz regularly advertise ridiculous markups on Walmart.com - they had the Saturn V listed for over $700 the day before release, and usually resell the Black Friday Lego promos for 3 to 4 times the Black Friday price.

SumoLego

^ That's some old-fashioned profiteering!

dspigel

For the collector who wants only the best money can buy.

SumoLego

^ Oooo... it's a set in a cardboard box in a plastic box.  Someday, it'll be in a toy museum.

Istokg

Don't people realize that plastic encapsulation makes things worth up to thousands of times their regular value!!  ;-)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/265403603/ultra-rare-1st-edition-princess-diana?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_a-toys_and_games-toys-miniature_toys-other&utm_custom1=7574d34f-3274-4c9a-9515-3bf434391b87&gclid=Cj0KEQjwyZjKBRDu--WG9ayT_ZEBEiQApZBFuEEJH6YzilkC2VE8rQYfu-Kf3QCdvBuJE8vx0Zgd4cAaAmbm8P8HAQ

dspigel

Who knew that #75036 was such a solid investment?

Switchfoot55

^"Includes 4 new blasters that really"

that really WHAT!??!??! This could totally be worth it if the description was complete.

Oh well, I guess I'll pass. Their loss.

Istokg

About 50 Euros per piece.... such a deal!! :-O

CaptainLego

Switchfoot55 said:

^"Includes 4 new blasters that really"

that really WHAT!??!??! This could totally be worth it if the description was complete.

Oh well, I guess I'll pass. Their loss.

Ikr? I hate cliffhangers :(

Jackad7

Here's a good one.


I love how he responded to 'seems legit' with a message trying to convince he's legit xD 

datsunrobbie

^Smells like a scam. second image is watermarked from @drdavewatford's website.

SumoLego

Any time there is an emoticon, it must be true.

(Sarcasm is implied.)