HelgaGPataki
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posted on December 25, 2004 12:39:01 PM new
Okay so I figured I'd be safe to ask it here since the people on the eBay sellers board are FREAKING out on anyone who mentions FLD.
IF eBay does a FLD on the 26th, it will start at what time EST? Like would it be 12:01 a.m. EST tonight or would it be 3 a.m. EST so that it's 12:01 a.m. PST?
Does this make sense?
This could also be applied to when they do half price Fixed Price days, etc. So I guess it could be a general question 
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buyhigh
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posted on December 25, 2004 12:51:23 PM new
It should be 3.01 EST since ebay works on PST and there is a 3 hr difference. But will ebay have a FLD? It appears that everyone expects one because I gather listings right now are at an all time low
buyhigh
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on December 25, 2004 12:55:51 PM new
I don't know if they are having one or not. I know Overstock is having one and eBay is quite competitive?
I don't know. But I was just trying to gauge how many hours I have left to scan things since I'm on the east coast.
Thanks for the answer!
If there is no FLD then I have lots of stuff scanned and ready to list
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Roadsmith
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posted on December 25, 2004 07:35:37 PM new
We've been off the hill all day, just home now. I see there's still no announcement about a FLD. Gee. Whoever hears first, post it here, please!
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neglus
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posted on December 25, 2004 07:37:59 PM new
I looked at EO from last year and it wasm't announced until 835 PST..I feel like I am waiting for Godot tonight ....
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"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh@#...what a ride!"
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on December 25, 2004 07:40:27 PM new
Well I stopped my insanity driven scanning binge and went to see "Meet The Fockers". I was hoping to come home and find an announcement and yet nothing. So I'll keep scanning
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Roadsmith
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posted on December 25, 2004 07:41:45 PM new
Neglus. Waiting for Godot is EXACTLY the feeling! Thanks for mentioning that great play.
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stonecold613
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posted on December 25, 2004 07:44:06 PM new
I decided to prelist a few items. That way, even if they don't have it until Monday, those items can be revised to start on the FLD. And they also refund the advanced listing fee if you revise to start at that time.
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Alive in 2005
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thelobby
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posted on December 25, 2004 08:02:38 PM new
does turbo lister work OK on FLD?
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neglus
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posted on December 25, 2004 08:31:22 PM new
not looking good for FLD tomorrow  ......where's AuctionAce when you need him?
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"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh@#...what a ride!"
http://stores.ebay.com/Moody-Mommys-Marvelous-Postcards
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sparkz
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posted on December 25, 2004 08:41:30 PM new
Neglus,
If I remember correctly, one year it was not announced until 10:00 PM the night before.
Helga,
Any time Ebay announces a time for anything, it will always be Pacific time.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on December 25, 2004 08:48:43 PM new
so they basically have until 3 a.m. EST to announce if they are going to do it.
I only ever participated in 1 FLD, I found out about it by accident on this board when I wasn't actively selling on eBay. I'd like to be involved in one full force
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stonecold613
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posted on December 25, 2004 10:24:36 PM new
does turbo lister work OK on FLD?
Technically it should work, but every FLD in the past, anyone using turbo lister has complained that it was not working, so I wouldn't depend upon it.
I am going to stick with my prediction of a couple of weeks ago and say the FLD will be Monday.
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sthoemke
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posted on December 25, 2004 10:30:26 PM new
It is 10:30 here in eBay time zone, and no notices yet of FLD for the 26th.
I checked all of the major English sites announcement pages:
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/marketing.shtml
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/marketing-ca.shtml
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/marketing-au.shtml
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/marketing-uk.shtml
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sparkz
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posted on December 25, 2004 10:50:03 PM new
Stone,
This year it is your turn to stay up till midnight monitoring for the announcement of FLD. As soon as it is announced, you are to telephone all Vendio members and give the details. BTW, NO COLLECT CALLS!!!
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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stonecold613
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posted on December 25, 2004 11:04:55 PM new
Does your number start with 1-900-XXX-XXXX ?
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OPRMOND2000
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posted on December 26, 2004 12:28:05 AM new
Oh well. 12:00 PST has come and past. well I have a bunch ready to launch. More time to set up more auctions.
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parkman
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posted on December 26, 2004 05:11:15 AM new
Well..does this mean no fld this year or is ebay going to "surprise" us and do it later than usual. Who knows? Guess I will have to go ahead and list some of my inventory. I have always had good sales right after Christmas and certainly need to get rid of lots of stuff.
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longtime1
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posted on December 26, 2004 09:33:37 AM new
Stone....2 weeks ago you predicted the 23rd. The 27th was your third choice I believe. Two weeks ago it was I who felt the 27th or 28th was the day. There's still plenty of time to get those auctions ready, and enjoy the weekend.
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sthoemke
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posted on December 26, 2004 12:13:25 PM new
Today is FLD at Overstock. You'd think eBay would be as generous with all the millions they make.
List 1 day auctions, if you are worried about eBay having a FLD tomorrow...
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ihula
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posted on December 26, 2004 04:52:14 PM new
Apparently we aren't getting a FLD - looks like it's a 10 cent listing day:
http://pages.ebay.com/promo/10centevent/
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Roadsmith
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posted on December 26, 2004 04:58:02 PM new
Rather Scrooge-y of them, I must say. I guess I'll do it, though. I have about 50 items I unlisted today, after learning this wouldn't be a FLD. Dang them. How cheap.
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sparkz
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posted on December 26, 2004 05:03:43 PM new
Talk about a bunch of cheap bastards. Meg makes Scrooge look like Santa Clause.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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HelgaGPataki
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posted on December 26, 2004 05:04:20 PM new
Eh, it's better than nothing. I can list 10 items for a buck instead of 3.
So midnight PST...3 a.m. EST. I'll be sleeping. I wont be listing I guess until tomorrow afternoon all the way through tomorrow night. Hope I can get it all done. Wish it had been today when I didn't have to work tomorow.
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parklane64
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posted on December 26, 2004 05:11:40 PM new
Hahaha.
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stonecold613
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posted on December 26, 2004 06:07:06 PM new
I guess I did pick the right day, just didn't think ebay would give us all the shaft.
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sthoemke
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posted on December 26, 2004 06:24:31 PM new
Maybe we will get a FLD *next* year....
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