ironking
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posted on March 20, 2002 02:13:29 AM new
I have a bidder who has his feedback private. I figured he must be a deadbeat, but upon checking, he has 4 negatives but 400+ positives. But I was so curious why he made his feedback private, so I checked to see what he was bidding and winning on in the last month. He buys...
1) amputation medical devices from civil war
2)amputation devices from 19th century England
3) surgecial tools from early 1900 america
4) autopsy photographs from 19th century england
5) amputation saws from medievil times
6) autopsy equipemts from 18th century
7) autopsy documents from 18th century
8) eye surgical equipemts
9) leather masks (one of those with zippers where the mouth is)
10) leather whips
11) leather vest
12) books on serial killers
13) faces of death videos!
14) exotic masks (like voodoo to ritual killing masks)
yikes! Do I detect a creep? i mean he has 400+,YET he wants to be PriVATE? Could he be a guy in a insan e asylum who is using their co mputer and he actually pays? what would you do?
[ edited by ironking on Mar 20, 2002 11:22 PM ]
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rarriffle
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posted on March 20, 2002 02:21:43 AM new
he could be a person who collects medical or wierd items. he figures it is nobody's business so he keeps it private!
he may even be a doctor, surgeon, the president of a country? everybody collects something.
should he be afraid of the people who sell the things he bids on?????
[ edited by rarriffle on Mar 20, 2002 02:24 AM ]
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katmommy
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posted on March 20, 2002 04:04:35 AM new
Hell..even Hannibal Lechter had good credit..let the guy bid : ) Seriously though..perhaps he purchased all those things for a project or exhibit. What kind of creepy thing are you selling him? : )
MEOW
[ edited by katmommy on Mar 20, 2002 04:23 AM ]
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sweetboo
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posted on March 20, 2002 04:26:36 AM new
What business is it of yours what the guy/girl bids on?? Do you think the lady at the boutique down the street asks someone what they bought in the last month before she cashes their check????
I think you have a lot of nerve to worry about that. Seems like you have a lot of time on your hands to go noising around someone's bidding history or do you do that with everyone who bids on something of yours?????????
He has good feedback so let him bid and move on.
Heck, this bidder may just use that for his/her bidding id.....imagine if they were the same seller you just bought something with. You are the reason people keep their buying and selling seperate. I just can't get over how nosy people on ebay are... it is ridiculous.
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ironking
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posted on March 20, 2002 04:36:42 AM new
execuse me, but the reason I checkied on him, like i said in my previous post, was i was wondering why his feedback was private. after been taken by a powerseller with a private feedback, and having a bidder with a -5, i am being cautious about who is bidding on my item.
katmommy, to answer your question, it is a walt disney DVD!
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slabholder
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posted on March 20, 2002 05:52:29 AM new
Ironking, its your call, if you feel uncomfortable with the bidder in question, you have the right as the seller of the auction to cancel this individuals bid.
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toolhound
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posted on March 20, 2002 08:59:18 AM new
As long as they don't ask you to hand deliver it I wouldn't worry.
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ahc3
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posted on March 20, 2002 09:15:55 AM new
Kind of makes you wonder how Disney is related to all that other stuff. To each his own, as long as they pay me, I don't ask questions...
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kiara
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posted on March 20, 2002 09:39:53 AM new
Just hope he bids it up high!
Then just smile and take the money.
Don't look back.......
Don't even go there.......
Run like mad......
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sulyn1950
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posted on March 20, 2002 09:40:23 AM new
I wonder if people with private FB (for privacy reasons) are aware that anyone seller or fellow buyer can check on their buying history for the past 30 days????
I quit buying on eBay after I picked up a "cyber stalker" for lack of a better term!I suspect it was a disgruntled fellow bidder. I like to snipe and had gotten quite good at it. Anyway, someone started emailing me from different addresses telling me what I was bidding on, how much I was spending and asking what I was going to do with what I had won and even berated me for spending money on useless "stuff" while there were hungry children in the world!!!
When I complained to eBay's safeharbor all the help I received was how to open a new account using an anonymous email address!!!
Sorry for getting off track, but public viewing of MY buying habits is a touchy subject with me. I consider it an invasion of my privacy.
As someone already pointed out, you have the right to cancel any bidder you choose. You could simply state cancelled due to inability to view FB. Might sound lame to some, but it is your choice.
Personally, I probably wouldn't cancel the bid, but I sure wouldn't get "chatty" with them and would go ultra professional (short and to the point) with any correspondence to them.
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trai
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posted on March 20, 2002 10:27:53 AM new
". But I was so curious why he made his feedback private, so I checked to see what he was bidding and winning on in the last month. Now please tell me if I should be afraid... "
As long as the bucks are green, who cares?
A lot of people like their privacy, each has their own reason.
Yes you can see the feedback, but it keeps the list of names private.
I have sold everyday type of goods to bidders with private feedback, they always paid fairly fast.
On some auctions only a select few get to bid, they could be famous and do not want their name out there.
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RainyBear
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posted on March 20, 2002 01:23:53 PM new
I wouldn't cancel his bid but his bidding history really is creepy. I'm not fazed by much... wouldn't bat an eye at S&M toys, sweaty tennis shoes, whatever... but death stuff would really creep me out. Still, I'd sell him the video because I'd figure his other purchases are none of my business.
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dejapooh
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posted on March 20, 2002 01:33:06 PM new
beyond not meeting him to deliver the item, I would not have him send money to a home address. Get a post office box if you don't already have one. I've hit one a stalker or two. After a while, they give up.
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slabholder
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posted on March 20, 2002 02:00:07 PM new
Speaking of checking someones 30 day bidding history. Try this, do a quick bid search from someone from Germany and see what happens.
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sulyn1950
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posted on March 20, 2002 04:35:55 PM new
Yep-Germans are guaranteed their privacy! Even by eBay. I have told just about everyone I can find at eBay, that will respond to my complaints about public buying histories, that when/if they decided to give us US buyers the same guarantee as the German users, I'll start buying again! Even though German users privacy is guranteed by their law and eBay just has to uphold it, I still think it's a great idea!
I'm not holding my breath.
I don't have private FB and I realize that anyone can click on the item number and find what I have won, but that is not the same thing as looking at everything I bid on!
I also believe that the comments in my FB profile should be adequate for a seller to decide if I am worth keeping or cancelling!
Of course in this case there are no COMMENTS to read and the totals don't really indicate where/when/why those Neutrals/Negs occurred. That's why I think ironking just has to go by gut feeling.
A PO box is a good idea, but I am not sure if eBay's buyer's protection plan covers money sent to PO boxes??? I know Yahoo Auctions just changed their policy and now advises buyers to be leary of sending money to PO boxes or foreign countries and their buyer's protection program will NOT cover buyers who send money to PO boxes or foreign countries! Is that NOT stupid. I had to go and change my booth because I used my PO box and not my street address in my logo. 
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yellowstone
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posted on March 20, 2002 07:46:06 PM new
If he is the high bidder then be really really really careful opening up the letter containing his check. SOMETHING MIGHT JUMP OUT AND BITE YOU!
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JACKSWEBB
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posted on March 20, 2002 08:05:01 PM new
 I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MY STUPID STATEMENTS. HAHAHAHA.
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jdk156
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posted on March 20, 2002 09:08:37 PM new
Good to see you're in full swing tonight Jack!! Got a chuckle before toddling off to bed. THANKS!!!
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litlux
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posted on March 20, 2002 10:25:36 PM new
I would like to suggest that this buyer could be a company or group that is:
Building a museum. Maybe outlining the progress man has made since the Spanish Inquisition and using bloodletting to cure the measles.
A movie company adding props, or adding a new thrill ride and display in Orlando.
Creating a Halloween themed House of Horrors with authentic props.
Nah, too logical. Perhaps it is just some ax murderer to be. No doubt, we will be reading about this collector in the papers soon. It's the Disney video that will probably push him (or her - remember Serial Mom, the movie?) over the edge.
I think I will make my bidders fill out a form before I allow them to bid. Can't be too careful you know.
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ironking
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posted on March 20, 2002 11:20:07 PM new
FORGET THIS POST: Most of you are making fun of me, and not acting like a adult. I got several strange customer recently, and this guy fits all the MO. Just wanted your adult opinion and I got to become a laughing joke. I am not afraid to open a envelope, nor I am not afraid of this bidder. I just don't want to deal with wackos since I don't have the time to baby nutcase when I am helping my sick brother with his auction this month (packing and submitting). Just wanted a honest opinion, not to be a joke. Please drop this thread. thank you.
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Roadsmith
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posted on March 20, 2002 11:32:05 PM new
Hey, ironking, I won't drop this thread without defending you! You have a right to look at anything that's on the record, including this weird person's buying record. And you have a right to be weirded out by all of this; I'd feel the same way.
When someone is bidding against me, I sometimes look at his/her buying record to see how high he or she is willing to go on some items. Nothing wrong with that.
I do agree with one of the folks who suggested you keep your transaction ultra-professional and distant. And perhaps you could find a P.O. Box somewhere to get the money sent to. Many of us poor souls only have a P.O. box, no home delivery out here in God's country.
Don't listen to these guys. They're just goading you! It's Wednesday night, and West Wing was a re-run.
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rarriffle
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posted on March 21, 2002 02:25:10 AM new
roadsmith speaks the truth. we sometimes poke a little fun to break the week up.
you have the right to cancel anytime you wish. just do what you feel is right and it will work out.
good luck.
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katmommy
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posted on March 21, 2002 03:56:32 AM new
ironking:
I think that most folks here were just having a little fun with the idea that your bidder collects weird stuff..I truly dont believe it was making fun of you. I dont think anyone knew that you were truly concerned and you've had other experiences. If you are truly concerned about sending him the dvd with your return address..perhaps you can send it from a mailing company that uses their address?
MEOW
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tomwiii
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posted on March 21, 2002 04:44:16 AM new
He was the class CUT-UP...a real SHARP fella!
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jdk156
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posted on March 21, 2002 05:18:06 AM new
ironking I don't think people were making fun of you just trying to lighten things up a bit. If I were in your shoes I would be on here asking the same thing you did. If I felt REALLY uncomfortable about the whole thing I just would cancel the bid.
By the way I also check a few of a buyers prior winnings sometimes. Not very often but occasionally.
Sorry about my post last night - I just get a kick out of ol' Jack and tomwiii.
Whatever you do I hope it all goes well. Your brother is lucky to have you.
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TheLoneHaranguer
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posted on March 21, 2002 05:39:55 AM new
FORGET THIS POST
Did you forget the first rule of posting in an open forum? YOU don't get to determine the responses.
You asked for opinions, you got them. Some you may have liked, some you obviously didn't.
If you want to research the buying/bidding habits of your bidders & decide who's worthy to be your customer, knock yourself out. If you want to post on an open forum & only get the kind of posts you want, might want to start your own BB.
You had a potential customer with a good feedback rating yet you chose to snoop into his buying habits, then have made disparaging remarks (creep, guy in an insane asylum) without ANY basis in fact. Now, WHICH one of the two of you is the more ADULT?
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katmommy
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posted on March 21, 2002 06:03:13 AM new
TheLone:
Ironking already said why he "looked" into the buyers history. If you have nothing decent to contribute and feel you must insult a fellow poster..maybe it is YOU who should start your own BB.
MEOW
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sulyn1950
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posted on March 21, 2002 06:16:10 AM new
I'm getting a bit OT here, but I had a thought (they do happen from time to time).
I don't know which is stranger, the fact that people buy this kind of stuff or the fact that you can find it easily on eBAy!
I definitely will have to get out of my category and look around more often!
I wondered what kind of prices this stuff gets so I went poking around different categories....unbelievable! There is a whole strange world out there!
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termite623-07
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posted on March 21, 2002 06:24:03 AM new
YOU ARE MISSING THE BOAT!!
There are alot of collectors out their who buy antique surgical equipment, quack medical devices, post morteum pics, etc.... I no longer run these on eBay or Yahoo, Why? I now have a customer list of these types of collectors, and I direct sell to these poeple. I have never been uable to sell these items, usually at a better price than online auctions. You will also find the collectors in this area are Professional people. My own Dr. collects antique surgical tools, a good customer and a good doctor.
There is a collector for anything out there, and my motto is "Take their money and never question why"
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alwaysbroke
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posted on March 21, 2002 06:42:09 AM new
Ironking, do what you feel safest with like the above posters have said. On a lighter note:
My son has had a list of injuries requiring me to fork over for medical equipment. You have inspired me, and I just might list them:
2 sizes/types/colors of arm slings (thanks to dog mauling, broken collar bone, cracked wrist
1 small support sandal (running through house with brother and cracking foot against door post)
ace bandage (wrist and finger injuries)
adjustable, 4-footed cane (just keep buying new rubber feet for each use)
adjustable back brace (collar bone injury), also good for poor posture
wrist support (from a couple of cracks & sprains)
Waddyathink, guys? Is there $$ in this?
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