I don't know about you but I'm having a hard time using the words "crystal clear" to describe decanter number 3. Maybe someone should have cleaned the lime scale out first. Oh yeah, then there is the implication that there are four Tiffany decanters. Only one is actually a Tiffany decanter but we'll get into that one in a minute.
BTW - is this person completely illiterate, mistake the title for a word jumble or trying to be purposely vague and misleading?
Next we have... the "About Us" section
Sell It is a chain of eBay consignment shops that helps individuals, businesses, and fundraising organizations sell their items on eBay.
Selling on eBay is easy with SELL IT! We:
* Professionally photograph each item
What? 9 photos - 2 are actually in focus but overall - they all suck.
OK - now on to description...
1) Not one of those decanters is cut crystal.
2) Forgot to mention that the one that bears the Tiffany mark also includes that it was mass produced for Seagram's and is almost as rare as a blond in LA.
3) Yep - s/he really did claim that all four are from Tiffany. What is it with these services? There is not a week that goes by that I don't find at least one listing from one claiming that some incredibly generic piece is from Tiffany despite the fact that they bear no hallmark.
4) Exquisite? Hey sweetie - may you should have CLEANED the exquisite decanters.
5) Please refer to the photos for full appreciation on these beautiful decanters - the only thing that's gotten a bigger laugh from me this weekend was Robin Williams on Inside the Actors Studio.
Then there is the nearly $20 in shipping. because why should they only screw you on your purchase when they can screw you on the purchase AND the shipping.
Well this was fun - anyone have a current favorite "how many ways can I shred this auction" auction to share?
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[ edited by fenix03 on Nov 27, 2005 08:43 PM ]
posted on November 27, 2005 09:04:58 PM new
Fenix...It's simple to explain. They emptied out the contents of the Seagram's decanter before they took the pictures and wrote the description. The pix were blurry, and 2 were on their sides. They didn't even bother to rotate them before they uploaded them. Their TOS explains their policies perfectly. It's 5 times larger than the description.
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posted on November 27, 2005 09:18:15 PM new
Oh my lord. I think Sparkz has it right. And the terms and conditions! I don't have the time to read that crap. Nobody does.
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[ edited by Roadsmith on Nov 27, 2005 09:18 PM ]
posted on November 27, 2005 10:06:58 PM new
"Innovative" is certainly correct for their auctions. Let me count the ways, lol.
how about the c.O.A on this auction??
7565464559
Sure, I trust Darlene that this is an original autograph. who the H*** is Darlene and how the heck do I know she didn't sign this herself. That piece of paper is worthless!!!
"We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job. That's what I'm telling you." —George W. Bush, Gulfport, Miss., Sept. 20, 2005
posted on November 29, 2005 01:15:10 PM new
No matter how hard he tries to protect his picture from being taken big laugh (like anyone would want it) The image is in anyone's computer temporary internet files folder as soon as they look at it. That java script won't stop image theft.
I am thinking if these are crystal clear then I need better glasses for sure yes it is funny to read.
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