sadie999
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posted on March 27, 2001 08:16:35 PM
Here's some things to know about key words. I ran into a couple of these today while doing my searches.
"Unique" means: there's a million of them on eBay, but I'm too lazy to research my stuff before I list. OR: I think you're so clueless that mine is the only item you'll see.
"Stress/age crack" means: I slammed the piece into the sliding glass door while I was taking photos.
"Very different" means: ugly as snot.
Any one else have any favorites?
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taz8057
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posted on March 27, 2001 08:29:47 PM
I hate L@@K and KEWL... grrrr..!!!
-Trey
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Citygirl1
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posted on March 27, 2001 08:43:14 PM
Most of the RARE things I see I have found elsewhere for a fraction of what some idiot is paying for it on ebay!
Citygirl
I've always been crazy, but it's kept me from going insane!
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sadie999
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posted on March 27, 2001 09:11:17 PM
taz8057, I agree: L@@K is totally obnoxious.
Citygirl1, shhhh... don't tell people that - you want to put us poor sellers out of business? LOL  My personal fave on the RARE thing is some guy who's selling some piece of junk for less than $10, and has three to six of these things on his seller's list on any given day. All with the same title and the word RARE. Good grief.
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JettBoy
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posted on March 27, 2001 09:11:32 PM
*ADORABLE* = Nauseating and ugly.
*ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES* = Nothing to do with actual cost to ship.
*BEAUTIFUL* = Thinks rust is artistic... ugly in a scary way.
*BONUS* = Something extra... a real bad feeling you get when you see what you bought.
*BRILLIANT SHINE* = What I just gave it with my buffer (to make it near mint).
*CIVIL WAR* = Made in India last week. (India is having a civil war...right?)
*CLEAN PER EBAY* = I wore these panties on a 10 mile bike ride.
*COLLECTIBLE* = I have WAY too many of these.
*COLORFUL* = Unknown stains.
*CONTEMPORARY* = Got it at a 99 cents store.
*CUTE* = Butt-Ugly.
*DON'T MISS THIS ONE!* = I'm really tired of dragging this around, somebody buy it!
*EXCEPTIONAL* = Has everything EXCEPT what you want.
*FABULOUS* = Dictionary says this means Mythological, and the quality is.<br>
*FANTASTIC* = Unbelievably ugly.
*FINE* = Paint covers flaws, parts taped in place.
*GREAT CONDITION* = The scratches hid the dents.
*GREAT CONDITION FOR SOMETHING THIS OLD* = (see PRIMITIVE)
*HTF* = Hard to Find ... Will be lost in mail after auction.
*I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS...* = No one bought this when I said what it REALLY was.
*L@@K* = This item it has no good qualities that would otherwise make you want to check it out.
*LE* = Limited Edition... I can't find anymore of these, so it must be limited.
*MIB* = Mashed In Box.
*MINT* = Meticulously cleaned.
*NEAR MINT* = Cleaned even harder.
*MUST SEE* = Lord knows the description won't pull you in without this added.
*NICE* = I'm keeping the good one, and getting rid of this piece of junk.
*SUPER NICE* = I should be whipped for putting this up for bids
*NR* = No Reserve... I used a large beginning bid.
*NOS* = Nasty Old Sh*t.
*OLD* = Useless.
*VERY OLD* = Very useless.
*ONE OF A KIND* = 1. I have no idea what this is.
*ONE OF A KIND* = 2. Was part of a set but I have no idea where the other is.
*PATINA* = Rust.
*WONDERFUL PATINA* = Deep rust with pits.
*PERFECT* = I have no idea what this is supposed to look like.
*RISQUÉ* = Hard-core porno, hopefully eBay will not move this to the other side of the adult firewall.
*PRETTY* = Extra butt-ugly.
*PRIMITIVE* = Unrecognizable.
*PRISTINE* = I thought that meant primitive.
*RARE* = Not able to be found at KMart or Sears.
*RETRO* = I was born in 1978, and my older sister had one of these.
*VERY RARE* = Available in mail order catalogues.
*STUNNING* = Garish.
*SHABBY CHIC* = I found this in the trash... oh yeah, I threw it away once.
*SHELF PIECE* = This is damaged beyond repair.
*UNBELIEVABLE* = In the bad sense.
*UNIQUE* = Put together from parts last night.
*UNUSUAL* = Well, I've never seen one before.
*VINTAGE* = I was born in 1978, and it looks old to me.
*WONDERFUL* = You'll WONDER where the rest of it is.
**WOW!!!** = I'm really desperate.
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paperfan
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posted on March 27, 2001 09:19:28 PM
"Like New!!" means "It's got a couple of pretty deep scratches but I've still got the box, even if it is pretty beat up."
"Vintage" means I was born in 1978 and I had one when I was a kid.
"Real Old" means I was born in 1978 and I think my mom/dad had one.
"Antique" means I was born in 1978 and I think my grandma/grandpa had one.
"Good condition for it's age" means it's old as hell and pretty much falling apart, but it hasn't turned to dust...yet.
I love these. Sigh.
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sadie999
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posted on March 27, 2001 09:21:30 PM
LMAO JettBoy! So, um, I'm thinking you've given this topic a bit of thought?
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mcjane
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posted on March 27, 2001 09:26:55 PM
Gently Used....It's on it's last legs.
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yeager
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posted on March 27, 2001 09:40:41 PM
I agree with paperfan. I once saw a listing from a person who had an item from about 1970. The listing was titled OLD OLD XXXXXXXX XXXXX. I could only think that this person was born in about 1980. This item can be easily bought at any thrift store for about $5.00. It sort of made me laugh.
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micheneraddict
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posted on March 27, 2001 10:32:50 PM
Here is my new favorite that I saw a couple of times today. A variation of L@@K
L@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@K
Person puts in auction title and fills remaining space with some length of L@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@K
Obnoxious
Micheneraddict
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capriole
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posted on March 28, 2001 12:57:29 AM
Jettboy!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the HOOT!!!
Ex+++ = I've never seen one so nice, but then then this is the second one I've ever seen!
9.3 out of 10 = If you don't look at the scratches, fungus and cleaning marks!
Minty+ = Smelled minty coming out of my grandfather's storage locker...or was that mildew?
edited to add...
I once bid on an item that was listed as rare, it was some music that had been in print continuously since the 50's. I didn't have the heart to tell the sweet seller.
[ edited by capriole on Mar 28, 2001 01:00 AM ]
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toolhound
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posted on March 28, 2001 01:43:10 AM
Still Displays Well= 3 sides are distroyed.
Never tested= Does not work.
As Is= Broken and I do not give refunds.
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MUSICMAN12533
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posted on March 28, 2001 07:13:28 AM
JettBOY--i like the one of the NR-i have seen a ton of those on with really high starting bids-however id rather see that then a reserve auction. i dont like reserve auctions-most of the time they end up being high anway-i will not bid on ANYTHING with a reserve on it-i want to know what price the person is looking for-i dont like being keept in the dark-at least with a high starting bid you know right away weather you can afford it or not
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mballai
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posted on March 28, 2001 11:18:45 AM
I would say that 99.9% of what people sell on eBay is sold by 99.9% sellers who really don't know what they are selling. I happen to be one of the exceptions and I am often surprised by the gaps in my own knowledge.
If you buy anything, do your homework.
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JettBoy
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posted on March 29, 2001 03:16:34 PM
*CLEAN PER EBAY* .... really now?
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jrodgers
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posted on March 29, 2001 09:21:11 PM
My favorite is, "comes with Certificate of Authenticity." For the most part, a totaly worthless piece of paper.
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oxford
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posted on March 30, 2001 06:22:11 AM
"MUST HAVE!" - Must have it out of my house!!
"LOVELY" - tacky, as in a black velvet painting of Elvis....
"NR!" - will cancel auction if not bid up enough....
"Starts at .01 CENT!!" - but S/H is 20.00...
"Neat" - dumb and useless
"STOP!" - my item is as tacky as starting the title with the word "STOP!"
"HOT!!" - latest fad, a dime a dozen, and not worth much more...
"BANNED CD!!" - what every antisocial nerd 'er, I mean person must have!
"CHEAP!" - in more ways than price....
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rarriffle
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posted on March 30, 2001 06:42:03 AM
One of my favorites:
shows shelf wear- ie...sat in clearance bin at walmart for 3 years, I got it for .17, please pay me $20.00
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