Ebay idiocy

**Hawkeye** · December 30th, 2004, 11:35 PM

Take a look at the item that was bought, read the descriptions CAREFULLY and you'll see what I mean

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5545067660

**Siliconjunkie** · December 30th, 2004, 11:40 PM

Lol

**blog234** · December 30th, 2004, 11:46 PM

I must be stupid, I don't get it.

**filipino** · December 30th, 2004, 11:47 PM

i think the guy is selling just the picture no xbox LOL and someone did bid

**Redwolf** · December 31st, 2004, 12:11 AM

Wow. That's almost as bad as the old toast.

**RedFury** · December 31st, 2004, 12:54 AM

I wonder what feedback the guy selling the picture ( photoshopped ) of the PSP got from the idiot that bought that a week or so ago.

really, Ebay should be cracking down on these people. It's as bad as taking money from the elderly for sweepstakes entries in the mail.

**Siliconjunkie** · December 31st, 2004, 12:59 AM

Nah, the seller made it pretty clear. I don't feel too sorry for the fool that bid on it. Guarntee it will teach him a lesson.

**jmebonner** · December 31st, 2004, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by Siliconjunkie

Nah, the seller made it pretty clear. I don't feel too sorry for the fool that bid on it. Guarntee it will teach him a lesson.

I'm with ya... Couldn't have been much more plain.

**The Real Bingo** · December 31st, 2004, 01:40 AM

Wow, there are more illiterates out there than I thought. Either that, or they are too lazy to read the description before they bid $150 for something. Serves them right.

**originel** · December 31st, 2004, 01:47 AM

he did mention several times to read the description closely.

**RedFury** · December 31st, 2004, 02:10 AM

I agree, it's buyer beware, but Honestly, they are burying the actual item for sale in a sea of gobbledy-gook. A lot of people bid on items that come up as closing in minutes or seconds, and then bid on them, hoping to snag it quick and on the cheap.

It's just dishonest, period.

Would you sell something like this with a clean conscience?

**ironforge** · December 31st, 2004, 02:32 AM

I think people who try to sell only the picture.. should be beat.

You know darn well they are only trying to be deceptive and scam someone out of their money.. in hopes they did not read the description all the way.. or perhaps english is not their first language so they don't fully comprehend the text.

**gambler2611** · December 31st, 2004, 11:24 AM

Meh. People jump to conclusions. If I were a guy at ebay I would ban this guy since it is clearly a joke. Seriously, you could sell a picture of just about anything. This guy is a dishonest rat who is praying on those who don't read discriptions properly.

Seriously, just because he put picture before the item description doesn't make it right. It's easy to skip over that if you're reading in a hurry.

**Siliconjunkie** · December 31st, 2004, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by gambler2611

Meh. People jump to conclusions. If I were a guy at ebay I would ban this guy since it is clearly a joke. Seriously, you could sell a picture of just about anything. This guy is a dishonest rat who is praying on those who don't read discriptions properly.

Seriously, just because he put picture before the item description doesn't make it right. It's easy to skip over that if you're reading in a hurry.

So, because YOU didn't read what you were bidding on Ebay should ban him? He didn't hide it at all, didn't even try.

**no1_vern** · December 31st, 2004, 12:33 PM

NOT to beat a dead horse or nothing but...

Just reading the description was hilarious, anyone who wants to knock on this guy isnt thinking things through.

He said it 4 times.

Please read item description carefully.

You are bidding on a perfect picture1 of a used XBOX ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.

You can't find this picture 2 of these combined items anywhere else!
This is a great picture 3 of an excellent Xbox collection!

Item/Shipping Info:

Shipping for the picture 4 is $0.01 because eBay won't allow "free" shipping. Once I receive payment, I will e-mail you the picture ASAP. I can ship to ANYWHERE in the world for this auction. I will only accept PayPal for this auction. Cash, checks, money orders, etc. are NOT ALLOWED AT ALL. Item must be paid in US currency. You are bidding on a digital picture. The picture size will be 1280x960 and will be sent via email. I will include all test pictures that were taken for this auction as well. Any other questions or concerns, please contact me.

As some have said before : A fool and his money are soon parted.

**originel** · December 31st, 2004, 01:39 PM

Would you sell something like this with a clean conscience?

I definitely wouldn't. I think both sides are at fault...the seller for being a rat and the buyer for being an idiot.

**ShawnD1** · December 31st, 2004, 03:20 PM

Look at the seller's name. schaftz0r

Neat find

**Uncle Bob** · December 31st, 2004, 03:25 PM

My vacuum cleaner bag is pretty full. I wounder how much I could get for genuine
dirt and dust.

**Derek Smalls** · December 31st, 2004, 03:33 PM

It is pretty sleazy for someone to setup and word their auction like that, knowing that they will snag someone in it. However, if someone is not reading the description, which is painfully clear, then they get what they deserve.

**Siliconjunkie** · December 31st, 2004, 03:39 PM

What was so terrible or sleazy about the ad? He made no attempt whatsoever to disguise what he was doing.

Jeez, why does everyone think that everyone has to be nice to them to protect them from their own stupidity? If you are dumb enough to bid on it, you take your lumps, I don't see the problem.