Ridiculous eBay Auctions

CCC · August 2013

^ I'm not disputing that lego use red as a test, what I am disputing is whether the parts are genuine red lego ones, or white ones dyed red. The torsos do not appear to be the same colour red as the arms. That may be down to lighting, but if so the seller should get a better angle.

coachie · August 2013

I know about the red moulding, I had only seen red Vader before though and I didn't realise they got printed on.

As to the rarity, I counted 22 currently available, and the seller has also sold Mr Gold customs in his completed items. Interesting for sure, but not for me.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/*super*-*rare*-*toys*/m.html?item=190886687323&pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item2c71bbb25b&afsrc=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Shpadoinkle · August 2013

Not an eBay auction, but this made me laugh this morning:

http://lansing.craigslist.org/tag/4015337656.html

$20?!?! For a single minifig, row boat, and cannon? This seller has been listing A LOT of sets from my childhood, and it's been fun to watch. They had a very reasonable $75.00 price tag on the Black Seas Barracuda, but when it came to these tiny sets they are ridiculously overpriced.

However, I will say that this little set DOES have one rare piece in it: next time you're looking through your bin of pirate hats see how many you have without the skull and crossbones printed on...

CCC · August 2013

Shpadoinkle said:

However, I will say that this little set DOES have one rare piece in it: next time you're looking through your bin of pirate hats see how many you have without the skull and crossbones printed on...

I have 36 of them. They are 18p each on bricks'n'pieces. I know as I bought a load a few weeks ago.

Shpadoinkle · August 2013

Okay so maybe not THAT rare...lol!

DoubleD · August 2013

Just wondering why they would paint the black marks. If they are testing for cracks and stuff I wouldn't think you would need any designs.

iancam33 · August 2013

Some people are just way off their rocker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271263525989&item=271263525989&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

legogal · August 2013

This is one of the coolest sets LEGO has ever produced, and it was given free to employees Christmas 2011. See the Lego Duck #2011.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-LEGO-DUCK-EMPLOYEE-ONLY-CHRISTMAS-HOLIDAY-GIFT-MISB-GRADED-AFA-9-25-/321015570244?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item4abe04df44

It just slays me that some folks have to ask a stratospheric price for something they may have received for free.

I am currently building 7 sets as gifts and one for me using BL. Yes, there are a couple of rare parts... the black string (use something else!,) a 6x14 black plate, a dark blue gray 2x2 axle, etc., BUT NOTHING MAKING IT WORTH anywhere near USD900! (Now I do feel much better having said this!)

It would be outstanding if TLG offered this rare set to the public for $25. and killed the resellers profits on this gift. Nope, I am not against all resellers, just those that are flagrantly greedy.

Crowkillers · August 2013

Yeah... This isn't a scam... XD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Technic-41999-4x4-Crawler-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-New-Sealed-NSIB-/271267700818?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f28d0a052&vxp=mtr

Crowkillers · August 2013

Anyone know the significance of either of these numbers that makes one $750 more than the other..?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-Technic-41999-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-Crawler-License-Plate-only-EK-17162-/181206446507?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item2a30bef1ab

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lego-Technic-41999-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-Crawler-License-Plate-only-EK-06668-/181206434602?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item2a30bec32a

greenwithenvy · August 2013

Crowkillers said:
Yeah... This isn't a scam... XD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Technic-41999-4x4-Crawler-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-New-Sealed-NSIB-/271267700818?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f28d0a052&vxp=mtr

Little does he know, that he can't get his money from PayPal until the item is delivered. Reason? He's new; at least his account is. Then there is going to be the backlash and the buyer's refund.

Crowkillers · August 2013

I sent him a message and offered $950 for all of them.. XD

greenwithenvy · August 2013

You could just buy the remaining stock for $96.99x4. Much less than $950.

Crowkillers · August 2013

He had 10 when I messaged him.. ;)

Crowkillers · August 2013

It boggles my mind that people would even buy anything from someone at less than 1/2 retail price(not to mention 1/4 of the going rate) from a seller that claims to have 10 and has ZERO feedback...

greenwithenvy · August 2013

Yeah, I'd like to know how all that pans out, but I don't think we'll ever know. I think his account will be defunct soon.

Crowkillers · August 2013

One thing is for certain.. There is going to be a whole lot of sadness for the 10 people who aren't getting a 41999 set...

CapnRex101 · August 2013

^ Or a whole lot of sadness for all of us who are overly suspicious (but you are absolutely right, this is one of the most obvious scams I have seen on eBay).

Crowkillers · August 2013

greenwithenvy said:

Crowkillers said:
Yeah... This isn't a scam... XD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Technic-41999-4x4-Crawler-Exclusive-Limited-Edition-New-Sealed-NSIB-/271267700818?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f28d0a052&vxp=mtr
Little does he know, that he can't get his money from PayPal until the item is delivered. Reason? He's new; at least his account is. Then there is going to be the backlash and the buyer's refund.

All he has to do is send them and empty box with tracking... People have been scamming like this for years...

nkx1 · August 2013

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LegoManiacc · August 2013

Multiple 0 feedback sellers with the 41999 for sale at $96.99. Temporarily bringing down the prices of real 41999's so they can buy more for themselves? I think so, especially auctions where buyers stop bidding up sets because they think they already got their 41999 for such a cheap price.

DoubleD · August 2013

Maybe if you turn 06668 upside it becomes 89990, but I think that would be only worth $500 more.

Crowkillers · August 2013

LegoManiacc said:
Multiple 0 feedback sellers with the 41999 for sale at $96.99. Temporarily bringing down the prices of real 41999's so they can buy more for themselves? I think so, especially auctions where buyers stop bidding up sets because they think they already got their 41999 for such a cheap price.

Good point...

nkx1 · August 2013

^Yes, interesting strategy there!

LegoManiacc · August 2013

Yeah, they could sell just as many at $200, why make it so low? I can't think of any other reason to do it. Well, maybe just vindictiveness towards resellers? Hmmm, perhaps!

greenwithenvy · August 2013

"0 available / 10 sold"

10 very angry people, or a few really pissed off folks who bought more than 1.

smillatt · September 2013

Has anyone seen this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-lego-sets-/181201638199?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item2a30759337 Is that normal on eBay? What a ridiculous selling method. There's some right chumps out there.

gifinim · September 2013

Gandalf the Blue???

ebay.co.uk/itm/Lego-Lord-Of-The-Rings-Gandalf-On-White-Horse-/181203311704?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item2a308f1c58

It's no wonder they can't find the box!

vitreolum · September 2013

I take it Merlin is out of the picture now? Waiting for a green arrow movie, to see the forestmen sold as arrow instead of robin.

Rast · September 2013

@gifinim check out the lego castle they have for sale, They could have listed it as Helm's deep!

gifinim · September 2013

@Rast - Don't encourage them!
I wonder if they're wondering why that figure is getting so may views? I'm tempted to leave a comment on the auction page asking for details of exactly which LotR set it's from...

Rast · September 2013

@gifinim Do it! Say we need information for the archive.

ColoradoBricks · September 2013

Anyone got a red wizard hat ? I would like to sell my Santa Clause as Gandalf the Red :)

TheOneVeyronian · September 2013

^ Get a black wizard hat and some red gloss paint, instant "Santa" Gandalf the Red right there... ooh, now thinking if Lego ever decided to do a LOTR Advent calendar... X-D

alexwil · September 2013

TheOneVeyronian said:
^ Get a black wizard hat and some red gloss paint, instant "Santa" Gandalf the Red right there... ooh, now thinking if Lego ever decided to do a LOTR Advent calendar... X-D

Oohhh! Now there's an idea!! Gandalf as santa, but who would be his helper?! A hobbit as an elf?! Or an elf with short legs?

klatu003 · September 2013

Tolkien Advent Calendar! I'd buy that.

Aleydita · September 2013

klatu003 said:
Tolkien Advent Calendar! I'd buy that.

Agreed, I would too.

gifinim · September 2013

They'd put an even smaller version of the Black Gates in the Advent Calendar than they've done before. Oh, wait, that's impossible :-)

CCC · September 2013

gifinim said:
They'd put an even smaller version of the Black Gates in the Advent Calendar than they've done before. Oh, wait, that's impossible :-)

Parts 3188 and 3189 in black, along with a plate to stand them on? Maybe a couple of 2453 for towers either end.

TheLoneTensor · September 2013

ColoradoBricks said:
Anyone got a red wizard hat ? I would like to sell my Santa Clause as Gandalf the Red :)

I smell an awesome idea for the next Lego advent calendar.

messy · September 2013

A quid short of £2,500 for 500g but it makes the postage rate seem reasonable!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOB-LOT-OF-LEGO-PEOPLE-POLICE-PIRATES-SAILORS-SPACE-RANDOM-PARTS-MORE-/321204125428?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item4ac941fef4

BoiseState · September 2013

Do you get the butter tub with the figs?

CapnRex101 · September 2013

^ The decision on whether or not to buy rests on that I suppose?

vitreolum · September 2013

Perhaps there's an Azog on the bottom? This is really the most insane one I've seen so far.

CCC · September 2013

BoiseState said:
Do you get the butter tub with the figs?

It's not a butter tub, it's a "I can't believe it's not butter" tub. So I cannot believe you would get a butter tub with it.

klatu003 · September 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legos-lot-ten-pounds-10-/261287315640?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item3cd5f008b8

Not exactly ridiculous, but chuckles for:
"There's some halo legos"
" also gi joe "built to rule" Lego pieces"
"(beagle not included)"

CCC · September 2013

I cannot think what to say about this one ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEGO-Pants-Man-/221285695514?pt=UK_Construction_Toys_Kits&hash=item3385a7c01a

chromedigi · September 2013

^ That's hilarious!

mcvitie · September 2013

Genius! and all kinds of wrong.

ColoradoBricks · September 2013

I am surprised it is not labelled as LEGO minifig art :)

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