rosycat
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posted on October 18, 2004 07:31:02 PM new
I was watching TV tonight and was surprised to see an ad for Overstock Auctions! It was a thin gorgeous woman saying that "we're taking on the big boys" and to "get in on the ground floor"!! It was a good ad and a smart thing for them to do.
Then...a few minutes later I saw another ad with people doing nice things for other people...and the message at the end read something about "we always knew people were basically good" not a direct quote - and it was an EBAY ad!
I have a feeling the war has just begun! What do you all think???
cat
"I'm Overworked and Underpaid and Unappreciated...
It's just a Perk of Being Middle-Class and Educated..." Mark Schultz (songwriter/singer)
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OhMsLucy
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posted on October 18, 2004 07:38:05 PM new
I think both places are wasting their money.
From what I've read here, Overstock isn't getting off to a good start. Better they spend their $$$ fixing what appears to be a flimsy infrastructure.
I did register on Overstock, just to keep my eBay ID from being used by someone else, but I don't plan to list there.
Lucy
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stonecold613
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posted on October 18, 2004 09:54:58 PM new
Where did you see the ad for overstock? Was it on cable, normal TV?
I have yet to see one.
http://www.rense.com/general51/dump.htm
Democrats support anyone but Kerry in 2004.
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rosycat
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posted on October 18, 2004 11:30:18 PM new
Hi Stone!! It was on during the Red Sox - Yankees game tonight, early on...probably around 7:30 or 8 central time. I was really surprised they would be spending the $$$$ for ads so soon.
When O first opened up, I listed 12 items and only sold one. So I may list there, I may not. Haven't really decided. Right now I'm not selling much on eBay, either.
cat
"I'm Overworked and Underpaid and Unappreciated...
It's just a Perk of Being Middle-Class and Educated..." Mark Schultz (songwriter/singer)
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thepriest
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posted on October 19, 2004 03:48:59 AM new
Hi Rosy...Re: Overstock...a couple of weeks ago when they opened the auction, there was a big rush.
Many listed items. Alas, it seems to have fizzled...at least for our operation.
Maybe others have had better success.
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classicrock000
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posted on October 19, 2004 05:01:20 AM new
so Cat, I assume you were rooting for the Sox?
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mcjane
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posted on October 19, 2004 10:43:30 AM new
Overstock's add was pretty good compared to what eBay has been putting out which are among the worst commercials I have ever seen.
I think Lucy's right though, a waste of money that could be better spent elsewhere.
I also signed up just to save my ID in case I decide to list there in the future.
Remember Gegy with that slippery looking green man logo. Whatever happened to them.
[ edited by mcjane on Oct 19, 2004 10:44 AM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on October 19, 2004 10:57:57 AM new
Sad, pathetic GagMe.com has morphed into a drop-shipper for DVDs & CDs -- what a joke!
I've listed 10 auctions on Overstuffed.com, & I'm into my first re-list without a sale 
At the same time, my feeBay STORE has been delightfully active & RALPHIE is a'rollin in KIBBLE&BEER!
Looks like I'll lose about $17 in listing fees at OS & that's not an impressive beginning...
PLUS, the "BE MOI FRIEND" horse-puckey is getting old fast...
FLIP-FLOP...FLIP-FLOP...FLIP-FLOP:
http://www.seanbonner.com/flipflop/
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rosycat
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posted on October 19, 2004 09:04:31 PM new
Hey Classic! Actually I am a Cardinals fan - just checking out the competition for the world series. Go Cardinals!!
cat
Bush / Chaney All The Way!!!
Kerry is Scarey!
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classicrock000
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posted on October 20, 2004 04:31:21 AM new
cat you from St.Louis?
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stonecold613
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posted on October 20, 2004 09:27:32 PM new
Hey,
I just saw an Overstock ad on the Red Sox game. Wow, that is impressive. Now to get that stupid election over with so people will start buying again.
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http://www.rense.com/general51/dump.htm
Democrats support anyone but Kerry in 2004.
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