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(...) Ha! you beat me to it, Scott! I have just started doing a similar thing as a FAQ which I intend to link my (and anyone else who wants to) auctions to - see messages in Lugnet.faq and lugnet.market.auction.theory. Would you be interested in (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | JDH Auction 4 - Shell / Soccer / Kelloggs / Value Packs / other unopened sets
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Most sets are now SOLD! For anyone who has finished bidding, PLMK your mailing address and shipping preference, and I'll get a final price to you. OTOH, if anyone wants set up a trade as payment, please ask for my wants list! All sets are in mint (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Mike's Train and Launch Command Auction Update 2
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Please note that the 4565 Freight and Crane Railway has been withdrawn from the action. 1. This is a Once, Twice, Sold auction. 2. To bid send email to mdarnett@nycap.rr.com. I will try to post updates daily. 3. Minimum raises: 0-$50 by $1, $50-$150 (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | New 'Educational' listing on Ebay
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I just listed a pamphlet called: 'A Beginners Guide to Purchasing and Collecting LEGO.' It should meet the terms of use for Ebay. The only pertinent section is: 'Listings that sell only minimally valued items (such as catalogs) to advertise non-eBay (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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(...) Man, that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my entire life. So, technically, I guess this even means that selling a large unopened LEGO set on eBay is verboten, since large LEGO sets contain catalogs that you can actually order from (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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No, I think it's time to Slashdot Ebay. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Diana's train auction, update 4
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Welcome to Diana's train auction. Updates are emailed to all bidders and anybody requesting to be on the mailing list. set condition varies. n = new in box. b = used with box and instructions. u = used with instructions but without the box. s = see (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | FS: 6276 Eldorado Fortress - closes 24/10
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6276 Eldorado Fortress $50 Zachary Tseng Going 1 Set is used, complete, and all parts are in very good condition. Comes with instructions but no box. Instructions are good with no damage, just a couple of the usual small corner folds, scan (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Classic Space Going 2
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Going 2 - Auction will end on Friday 497 Galaxy Explorer This is a complete set in mint condition. The box shows a lot of wear. Instructions included Current high bid $110, increments $2 minimum I had this one before I came across the other one. No (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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Ah-Ha! I just found it: (URL) down to catalogs... I guess if the catalog is current, and the bidder can subsequently order items from the catalog then it is forbidden. This is to prevent ebay fee shortcutting. Of course they are ignoring the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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Yes, somebody could auction an "Ordering service for McD's exclusive from Lego S@H!" Description: "After the lucky winner sends me their address, I will dial xxx xxx-xxxx and order one special edition McD's set for $11, which will be delivered (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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(...) the (...) Actually, Larry would be circumventing their fee structure, and violating the spirit of the rule. See, if he sells the catalogue, people can buy the catalogue and then buy directly from TLG. This cuts eBay directly out of the loop- (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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(...) (URL) catalogues on it. Someone has you on their "harrass in spare time" list. James (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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Actually, current catalogs *are* prohibited, but the intention is to prevent sellers from circumventing the fee structure by selling a catalog cheaply, then having buyers order from the original seller (makes sense to me). To quote: Catalog Sales (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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(...) item, (...) I was going to start one a little bit similar - though with a higher starting bid. I was going to do an auction for the McDonalds Lego set with a starting bid of $25. The write-up was going to explain how when someone won the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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Here's an interesting /. article on the subject: (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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(...) WTF??! I have never seen that documented anywhere, and there are lots of catalogs on ebay at any given time. Perhaps the quote should have read: "Items that may educate the consumer are strictly prohibited..." I think it's time fore everyone (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Technic @ THE BRICKYARD!
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It's a Technic Invasion! A Brickyard Update: (URL) Brickyard has recently posted another load of Technic parts including (but not limited to) Shock Absorbers, Steering Assembly elements and Engine Block components! To check out the Technic category, (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Scan of current S@H catalog
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(...) Here's a thought: Why not just list one of the items in question? Make the opening bid the actual cost of the item that you would pay, and plaster all over the description how it is NOT rare, is currently available through S@H (and would, in (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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| | Re: Update Auction Sets from the 70's, Edition 3
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How come all people, when updating their previous postings, start a new thread instead of commenting their own message, the one they're actually updating? Click your old message and hit "reply" and update it. =) That way it's more easy to find the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.market.auction)
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