fenix03
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posted on September 28, 2003 10:20:34 PM new
.... without being being a complete smart ass.
Question for seller ... What is your reason for selling this?
We are talking about a minor collectible item that will close for between $50 and $75...
BTW - anyone see the new "Do you know the way to do eBay?" commercial? No moose heads this time 
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
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ohmslucy
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posted on September 28, 2003 10:33:21 PM new
Fenix...
Well, I guess this is just a little bit smart ass but I'd be tempted to say...
Because I can...
Hahahahahahaha!
Lucy
Watch the donut, not the hole.
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sparkz
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posted on September 28, 2003 10:45:39 PM new
Fenix.. Tell them that your parole officer informed you that you are not allowed to possess it and that you must dispose of it immediately.
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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nanntique
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posted on September 28, 2003 10:47:25 PM new
Because you just found a store+lock full of them, and you wanted to share them with the rest of the world..............
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labelle
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posted on September 28, 2003 11:02:16 PM new
Because the voices told me to!
I need the money to pay ebay fees.
I figured some sucker would buy it? Are you gonna bid?
LOL!!
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fenix03
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posted on September 28, 2003 11:13:36 PM new
ROFL! You guys are great. 
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
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sanmar
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posted on September 28, 2003 11:30:04 PM new
My Mother is a Wino & I need the money to feed her habit.
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fenix03
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posted on September 28, 2003 11:49:47 PM new
I'm tempted to tell them my cat sprayed it and between that and the permiating cogarette odor I just can't stand the stench any longer
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AuctionAce
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posted on September 29, 2003 12:01:27 AM new
I saw the new ebay TV commerical 'Do you know the way to ebay?' ( instead of San Jose ) twice today.
It makes little sense at all like the other previous TV ads. I suppose the aim is to get the name ebay out there and fresh in the minds of buyers.
Have you noticed how many Google searches result in current ebay search results? Ebay is doing something to get those Google results. It could be that ebay may try to buy Google the same way that they bought Paypal. Then ebay could really taylor the results to show more and more ebay items.
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fenix03
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posted on September 29, 2003 12:42:04 AM new
Ace - I think all of the more than a little annoying searches results that come up not only in google but also in Yahoo searches are they result of ebay affiliate fee seakers more so than ebay bribing the companies. Ebay pays a fee to referring sites that bring in new registrants that place a bid or launch an auction in 30 days I think (or is two weeks - my brain is at 50% tonight) All you have to do is grab a cheap domain and target popular searches.
They annoy me to no end and I wish that they could be filtered out - trememndous time wasters.
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
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CBlev65252
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posted on September 29, 2003 04:24:50 AM new
Is it glass? If so, tell her you're selling it because your cat knocked it over and it broke into thousands of tiny pieces and even though you spent weeks carefully gluing it back together, it just doesn't look the same to you and doesn't function as well as an ashtry.
Cheryl
He has his own throne (Revelation 13:2) and his own worshipers (Revelation 13:4).
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wgm
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posted on September 29, 2003 04:44:03 AM new
ROFL!!! Fenix, this is hilarious!! And the suggestions are great!!!
Tell them it's possessed and you can't bear it in your house another minute longer! And be sure to throw in..."can't you see the faces in the photo?"
"Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Harry Thompson
"I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it." - A Few Good Men
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cherishedclutter
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posted on September 29, 2003 05:36:31 AM new
How about "Have you always been this nosy?"
or "it's the easiest way to get rid of stolen goods"
Or seriously, you could say something like "I'd rather not get into personal issues, but I need the money."
Afterall everyone needs (and/or wants) more money. This person is probably just worried about something, and is looking for reassurances that you're not selling it becauses it's damaged or fake or whatever his or her particular concern is.
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iceicepenguin
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posted on September 29, 2003 06:13:00 AM new
Why am I selling this wonderful widget? Because I've lost all reason. I've thrown caution to the wind. My ex-lover's girlfriend's third cousin gave it to me on our four-day anniversary. She was murdered by her high school sweetheart who she had left when he lost his arm in a bowling accident. After hearing of his daughter's murder, her father had a heart attack, falling on the pet Siamese cat crushing it to death. So you see, it brings back too many memories of our love and I need to get it out of my house. Please help me heal by buying this widget. Thank you.
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lattefor2
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posted on September 29, 2003 07:17:30 AM new
4 simple words Why Are You Asking?
Reenie
I don't get even....I get even better Jimmy Hoffa
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deltim
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posted on September 29, 2003 07:24:47 AM new
I never understood this question... isn't it obvious, to get some cash.
I do get asked this, and I believe it is because the buyer themself would never part with it... so how could you? I always just say that I am not able to use the item, or I have a duplicate. If they haven't guesses that I bought it just to re-sell, I am not going to tell them.
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Dragonmom
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posted on September 29, 2003 08:39:17 AM new
"because it is just too wonderful to keep to myself. My Guru told me to share the joy"
(and make a dime in the process)
"And All Shall be Well, and All Shall be Well, and All Manner of Things Shall be Well"
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