msgodrocks
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posted on February 7, 2001 08:33:22 AM new
moderator you might want to check on the particulars of poster mebeme. With the posting, the past few days of trolls etc, and the date this person signed up, me smells a RAT!!!
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auctiongaurd
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posted on February 7, 2001 08:33:46 AM new
Even if I saw prime time commercials (don't hold your breath) from them I would still not give that posting any validity.
I do not believe that the Yahoo stock holders would approve any deal or want to associate their company in any way with a person that puts bounties out on their users, has a convicted felon as vice president, or a stock promoter who isn't allowed to sell stock due to fraud charges.
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 08:36:35 AM new
Wow-Paul you make a good PI
care to join my company
mrfanini
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 08:36:45 AM new
don't know what happen here
again sorry for the double post
mrfanini
[ edited by mrfanini on Feb 7, 2001 08:41 AM ]
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denephew
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posted on February 7, 2001 08:42:27 AM new
auctionguard~~you are probably correct. But if they sell it to Bidbay~~they would ensure it was no longer a branded Yahoo auction. This is all hypothetical of course, and I am not even suggesting that Bidbay IS actually going to buy Yahoo or Amazon. With their financial statement~~I don't see how it would be possible~~but I'm just a little ole Texas House Frau so what do I know. Now it MIGHT be possible for them to buy some of the smaller sites~~MAYBE. But the CEO of Bidbay believes it is possible and that is his and I guess some Bidbay member's perception. One of my favorite sayings is "Perception is Reality". So they are enjoying their reality for the moment.
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:00:15 AM new
I think you guys might have missed my post.
I have phoned the SEC here in Texas and asked them about the statement on the message board and they instructed me on how to handle this as it is not kosher.
I am in the process of doing that online and have also been invited down to the office to meet I guess the agent (I don't know what they are called) I spoke with on the phone and hand in printouts of the message.
AG2
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snoopyone
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:04:37 AM new
When you file to go public, you go into what is called a quiet period. There is a good reason for this.
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denephew
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:08:15 AM new
Well Cary~~there is another thread on the boards over there that they would be interested in. That I know for a fact is not kosher at all with the SEC~~I also have emails that back up statements made by individuals on the thread. I chose not to do anything with it because I don't have the time/energy/health/ill will to open THAT can of worms for anyone.
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:09:25 AM new
I know which one you are referring to...but if I remember correctly that it was deleted I just wish I had access to it.
AG2
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denephew
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:13:38 AM new
Cary~~you can get my e off of Bidbay user ID: D
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OneDay
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:21:36 AM new
This is just MY opinion, I feel that everyone is playing right into the Hands of the CEO by just starting these threads with the title BIDBAY. The more exposure the guy gets the more he seems to be happy about it..bad or good. Someone said something about eBay being started and becoming so big by word of mouth. This guy likes to play mind games...the more exposure the more he likes it...Everyone is doing the advertising for him for FREE. No one really knows how many ppl from this site alone goes and signs up their after ready posts here. Whether they are neg. or pos. posts. JMHO
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denephew
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:30:03 AM new
Oneday~~you are probably correct. It will not enter into my choice to post or not post to a thread. I could care less if folks do sign up or don't sign up to use Bidbay. I'm here to discuss issues regarding auction sites I use. I know that I signed up for Bidbay due to word of mouth/spam. I think it takes actual consistent sales and consistency in items to bid on or rose colored glasses to KEEP users of any auction site.
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OneDay
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:31:35 AM new
denephew you are correct 
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quickdraw29
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:31:56 AM new
I think the CEO is just interested in the user base of Yahoo and the others. He'd probably shut down the actual sites but have links over to bidbay. So for example, on Yahoo home page, when you click on Auctions, you're sent directly to Bidbay.
That's what ebay did when they bought Up4Bid (or Up4Sale??).
\"They say the grass is greener on the other side. But have you flipped it over and looked?
\"
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denephew
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posted on February 7, 2001 09:54:44 AM new
AG2~~I sent you what you needed.
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iluvauctions
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posted on February 7, 2001 10:18:32 AM new
This is the funniest thing I've read in some time. And remember that he said he's going to be calling ALL auction sites. Look out eBay.
ROTFLMAO
But this brings up an interesting thought, and one that I posted about a week ago:
Which is worth more: Pootah Dollars or BidBay Bucks?
Although I guess if BidBay really does buy out Pootah, they'll be worth the same. Wonder what the conversion rate will be..........
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RB
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posted on February 7, 2001 10:41:26 AM new
We've got a whole building full of these CEO-types here (our Psych facility). I think the medical term for their condition is called "delusions of grandeur". The sad thing is these people really believe what they say!
We should't be insulting them, but rather we should be offering them some help. I've heard that a short blast of 50,000 volts through the head works wonders ... brings 'em back to reality just like "that" 
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freejack
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posted on February 7, 2001 10:47:04 AM new
CEO Yahoo: Hello
CEO Bidbay: Hi, I want to buy your company
yahoo: How much are you offering?
bidbay: I'll give you $1000!
yahoo: Sorry, I need more than that.
bidbay: ok, $10,000!
yahoo: more...
bidbay: ok, this will be my final offer then...I'll give you one zillion Bidbaby Bucks!!!!!
yahoo: wow...how much is that?
bidbay: well, one Bidbay buck is equal to one dollar.
yahoo: I'll be the richest man in the world!...hmmm...
bidbay: still thinking?...fine, I'll also throw in Bidbay Billy!!!
yahoo: SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 10:55:39 AM new
Wow-freejack that was so funny
I wonder if you could get on Saturday Night Live. With that line you wrote about BidBay CEO.
with such a talent you have, you could be a mega start
mrfanini
[ edited by mrfanini on Feb 7, 2001 10:56 AM ]
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denephew
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posted on February 7, 2001 10:56:59 AM new
LMAO!!!
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 11:02:31 AM new
Darn this is getting bore here with out AG2
paging AG2 need more controversy from you
please come back ASAP
mrfanini
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msgodrocks
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posted on February 7, 2001 12:04:28 PM new
ROFL!!!!! Too Good Freejack!! I love it! marcio AG2 say he go to the SEC office so that is why it is bore without he. He be back soon I sure
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ballsandstrikes
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posted on February 7, 2001 01:21:47 PM new
In all seriousness, in a hypothetical world, all but ebay would probably have a reason to sell. I wonder in theory if the purpose would be to move all listings to one site or rather to do something like fairmarket and have several sites of input under one search engine.Furthermore, what is to stop anybody here from starting an auction site of your own knowing that you could turn a quick profit because a buyer is out there.
Further thoughts, it would be nice to see something like this happen as I think it would prevent the ever present Edecay from its Napoleon like march to take over the world.
http://ballsandstrikescollectibles.beckett.com/
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 7, 2001 02:35:12 PM new
Well I'm back mrfanini.
I would like to point out one thing. The controversy is not because of me...don't shoot the messenger.
I didn't create this controversy I am just pointing it out.
If you have a problem with controversy then I suggest you examine the alliances you have chosen.
AG2
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lovepotions
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posted on February 7, 2001 02:36:50 PM new
If he's gonna buy out all the other auction sites......how much do you think I can get for my Edeal auction site??
I mean yeah I got it for free and all but I put in at least an hours worth of heavy duty development
$50 and its HIS!
http://www.lovepotions.net
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OneDay
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posted on February 7, 2001 02:45:21 PM new
Good Afternoon AG2 I hope you have had an educational & enlightening afternoon.
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 02:48:19 PM new
PLEASE stand by so i can sound the bell for round...........darn i forgot what round we are on
oh well
good afternoon to all
mrfanini
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 02:50:32 PM new
Danald is that all you're a messenger
now i wonder
mrfanini
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 7, 2001 02:56:07 PM new
mrfanini,
quit trying to play detective.
Apparently I was right about somebody hiring you.
The name you know me by is the correct one.
You are using my father's name which anyone with common sense could find out by looking at our about me page on eBay as we work together in selling on eBay.
Well I guess I should be really scared now...LOL
AG2
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mrfanini
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posted on February 7, 2001 03:02:09 PM new
Cary-sorry about using your first name like that, but since you do use mine.
Any way scared of what.
fanini
Ps been to Las Vegas lately
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