Auction Hall of Shame!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:31 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Shakespeare wrote:Great cover, but the condition?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 94171&rd=1
Isn't it MIND boggling that someone will pay $11 for a copy of this book in AVERAGE, WORN condition....when they can buy a PERFECT copy (ungraded, natch) for $2 or so?

Mind blowing.

I like the fact that one of the selling points of the auction was that the CGC case was in perfect condition.

Chris

putz · Post by **putz** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:33 pm

ROTFLMAO!!!!

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:44 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :B:SS:US:1

It's back.

Does anybody else find this whole auction offensive as hell?

I sure do.

"I know...let's put up a book that, on a good day, wouldn't sell for more than $100, as a CHARITY auction....and dupe the charity into thinking this is worth that....and then KEEP $2000 for a $100 book! What a killer way to make $$$!!!"

This kind of crap just offends me to no end.

gowaltrip · Post by **gowaltrip** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:55 am

It is one of the worst types of Auctions I have ever seen. He hides behind Tsunami relief as a way to draw interest and pull at unknowing people's pocketbooks.

As bad as the Tsunami was, the fact he keeps $2000 on a $100 book makes him a thief on a level that is equal to the Tsunami. Did anyone buy the last one, because I agree, this is sickening to the highest degree. :x

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:45 am

...but isn't that the elusive "variant" cover?

I don't know the value of this comic, but if it's what Zeph is saying... that is pretty lame. Well, "lame" isn't strong enough... my thesarus is on the fritz.

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:08 am

gowaltrip wrote:As bad as the Tsunami was, the fact he keeps $2000 on a $100 book makes him a thief on a level that is equal to the Tsunami.

I don't know if I would go that far, because last I saw he didn't kill thousands of people, but I agree it is disgusting.

Chris

gowaltrip · Post by **gowaltrip** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:43 am

A little harsh, I agree, but I strictly meant in terms of fleecing, not lives lost. Anger got the best of me on that one. Please excuse my rant. I apologize.

ckb · Post by **ckb** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:55 am

You point is very valid, Zeph, but you are being hard on the 7.0s of the world. A CGC 7.0 could be a 9.8 with a small tear on the back cover - doesn't have to be worn at all. I didn't see scans of this particular book, though.

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
Shakespeare wrote:Great cover, but the condition?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 94171&rd=1
Isn't it MIND boggling that someone will pay $11 for a copy of this book in AVERAGE, WORN condition....when they can buy a PERFECT copy (ungraded, natch) for $2 or so?

Mind blowing.

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:35 pm

I smell a big time scam with this guy. No descriptions, no feedback, no grades, no cgc notes and yet people are bidding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW

soundoftheuniverse · Post by **soundoftheuniverse** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:39 pm

dellamorte wrote:I smell a big time scam with this guy. No descriptions, no feedback, no grades, no cgc notes and yet people are bidding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW

Interesting. Seems they're gambling their money to see if they can pick up something nice on the cheap. You're probably right though. Why would a 0 FB seller start off with such a great book. Who's going to bid their best on a 0 FB seller? Not many.

x-omatic · Post by **x-omatic** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:47 pm

dellamorte wrote:I smell a big time scam with this guy. No descriptions, no feedback, no grades, no cgc notes and yet people are bidding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW

Might be a scam or they are selling someone elses books. The images are hosted here.
http://www.homelesspoet.net/

the address for the owner of the domain name is at
17550 S. 71st Ct. #1
Tinley Park, IL 60477

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:02 pm

I'm tempted....

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:13 pm

ZWH has a shameful one...

~The Unblessed Soul

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:15 pm

I don't want a shameful one, I want a SWEET one!

darkknight919 · Post by **darkknight919** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:46 pm

Best. Auction. Ever.

Just thought this was pretty funny.

Item number: 8167743238

Check it out!

myron · Post by **myron** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:12 am

common...link for the lazy!

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 10:40 am

myron wrote:common...link for the lazy!

Here you go...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 8167743238

Yep, those rubber bands are getting pretty scarce.

riftt · Post by **riftt** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:32 pm

WARNING: Avoid ebay seller "Happycomicsguy" at ALL COST. He is a serious shill bidder and dishonest seller. After confronting him with his multiple shill accounts he was forced to take his comic auction down. He has several valiant auctions up that I would be very, very wary of bidding on. Just look at his recent feedback.

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:36 pm

Thanks for the heads up!! Another one on the list!

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 4:23 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 20392&rd=1

Frightening.

Anyone notice the '9.4 CGC Spidey #6' auction end for $360? Wouldn't that be a kick in the butt if it was for real...?

Hobo...you won the Cap #30...any news?

X-O HoboJoe · Post by **X-O HoboJoe** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 5:00 pm

Yup, the word thus far is that it don't appear ta be happnin' as PayPal is not letting any money go thru to the seller. Go figure. I figured getting a 2k+ book for less than 600 was "too goo to b troo." But, we'll see, I've e-mailed the seller, but as of today, have heard nuthin'. Luckily, out no $ either.
Still . . .

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:36 pm

That Spidey for all accounts and purposes looks tight!

I'd have been tempted if I had the jack laying around.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 12:19 am

Another auction for which this topic is MADE for....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 59872&rd=1

A whole 10%! Wow! So, after list and FVF fees, the guy's making, what, $15+ on about $5 worth of books?

Scandalous.

David_Cody · Post by **David_Cody** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:15 am

Bwaaaa haaa haaaa.

That is funny.... in a sad way of course.

So Zeph, did you email him and tell him the gig was up?

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:43 am

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 20392&rd=1

Frightening.

Yeah, what kind of idiot writes "02/07/2005" on this comic.

Chris