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(...) Yes, but with the EC, they can't refuse to ship to another EC country. BTW, a big thank you to Jan Albert!!! Paul Sinasohn (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Additionally, if the price is high enough, it can scare off the competition. (...) Yea, it's annoying, not much to do about it. (...) Agreed. I often check out the poorly described lots. I've won some nice stuff that way. (...) As long as the (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Note that a HUGE amount of German sellers only ship within Germany. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Netscape Communications Corp | A division of AOL Time Warner | iPlanet Support - (URL) Please do not associate my (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Actually, I prefer higher starting bids to Reserve Prices - at least you KNOW the minimum they will take. (...) Because it will sell sooner or later. I've been auctioning off some Libretto accessories. My last lot went unsold in a 3Day (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | [Ebay] Auctions: 9V and 12V trains, Castle, Promos! (fwd)
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Hi. I'm auctioning some very nice sets on Ebay, all new. These include 12V lighting sets (7861 and 7867), a 9V 3225 Classic Train (and track and transformer separately), shooting cannons, 3 5184 Castle Accessory Packs, and an 1808 airline promo. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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True, if I am interested in something enough, I will ask the seller, and they will usually agree if I pay the exact shipping to Canada. And why wouldn't I or anyone else? Isn't that how most auctions are ran, buyer pays shipping? Adam (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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I hate inflated shipping and handling charges too. I won a Lego sith infiltrator in an auction for really cheap, and I was pleased, until I found out I had to pay $10 US to have it shipped to me, which including 'handling'. I was really surprised (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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How about... 1) The mere appearance of consumer protection through useless programs like "Safe-Harbor." The reality is that you are not protected in any way under a certain amount, and that even should you qualify for the protection eBay is (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) I know that on the rare occasion I run a US-only auction--usually because I have a short deadline for receipts--I almost always allow this. If someone's willing to contact you and work with the terms of the auction, why not? But I understand (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) That's a photography issue more often than not. Digital cameras often make blue appear lavender and white appear tan. (...) Yeah, that stinks. Caveat emptor, and leave that feedback! best LFB (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Same here, but if you email them they normally let you bid :-) Providing you pay within the terms... -- Michael Edwards Lugnet Member #151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bionicle Island (URL) shop - Edwards (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) After running though all your numbered points, I forgot to answer this! :-) Inflated "shipping and handling" fees. Charging 10 bucks to ship something Priority mail that I've shipped for $3.95. I understand that people make guesstimates on (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) "Will ship to the United States only" I know that it has been discussed here before, and I'm not trying to start another debate, but sellers who will only sell to the United States really bug me. Adam (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Lawrence Wilkes wrote in message ... (...) Agreed. I wish eBay would give us subdivisions of the Lego category (new sets, used sets, new parts, used parts, other) (...) incurring a penalty if no one bids, as I understand (...) There's no penalty as (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Huge, huge Lego collection on auction at ebay. Contains all sorts of Lego: town, castle, pirate, paradisa, technics, train. More than 45lbs of Lego! Take a look at (URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) <snip> (...) That is correct, eBay charges a listing fee (fixed amount based on starting bid) + a percentage of sale, whereas BrickBay only charges a 'percentage of sale' (currently 2%, but I expect it to rise to 3% shortly). A few weeks back (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction, lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) snip (...) 7. Sellers say that a "few" of the white Lego are faded, when in fact ALL the white pieces are tan colored! 8. They say the set is "complete" but when it arrives and I build it, between 5 and 10 pieces are missing! - Bob (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) They paid a higher fee to list it at that price. Honestly, the same stuff on BrickBay is usually priced higher (that's just an observation - I understand the dynamics of two different formats). I must admit I often say the same thing (Who are (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Non-paying bidders! Especially ones who drag the transaction out long enough that you can't give them the negative feedback they deserve. (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Just wanted to moan about ebay. Too many rubbish auctions getting in the way Besides the obvious con artists, things I dont like 1. ridiculous start price. It's like setting a reserve, but without incurring a penalty if no one bids, as I understand (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(URL) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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MISB 5110 service packs with threaded axles! No reserve 5 packs (dutch) please take a look, no bids and only one day left!!! (URL) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Me too! (or should I say me two, cuz that's how many I just bid on) :-) Maggie C. aka mags912 (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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(...) Thanks, Tom - you just pushed me over that fence! Ed (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Nope, same opinion. I bought the carryon for about $40, and loved it. Someone (it might have been S@H, in fact, I think it was) had both pieces for $40, so I bought one, and now both my wife and I have carryons that are easily distinguished from (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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For anyone who looked at my auction for 11 Wolfpack shields and was put off by the already $18 bid... (URL) bid has been cancelled and they are now down at $2.50, a bargain price! See all my auctions (lots more Castle shields etc!) at (URL) Lego (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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I thought this might be of interest to everyone: Someone is selling 100 complete Cargo System sets (carry-on, backpack, fannypack) for $40 + $15 shipping on eBay, ends in 6 days: (URL) a bad price. I have the carry-on, its a fairly solid piece of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | FA(eBay): auctions ending Thursday - Shapes, Pirates, Town, Castle
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Auctions ending on Thursday 26 Jul 2001 ---...--- 342 hinges, multi colors+types (URL) 20 pirate soldier SHAKO hats (URL) 10 pirate soldier admiral hats (URL) 30 pirate hats, 3 kinds (URL) 20 pink + blue minifig utensils (URL) 20 Castle Forestmen (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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6 x R2-D2 minifigs NEW currently $3.25 (URL) Assorted Plain Minifigs NEW currently $7.00 (URL) Assorted Wing pieces NEW currently $3.95 (URL) for bidding Jason King Ebay ID:- jasonoz3 (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | do not miss!!!! lego MIB sets 1966 - 1985 for sale, some rare ones!!!!
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to see description of each item (now on eBay) go here: (URL) have multiples of some of them (622, 1030, minitalia), and those will be available at the end of the auction for direct sale! On top of that, I have many MIB Fabuland animals for direct (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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LEGO Mindstorms RIS 1.5 up for Auction PLUS BONUS 7141 Naboo Fighter and 6453 Com-Link Cruiser Included in Auction *** (URL) Timothy Culberson ~ NB, Canada ~ (URL) ~ t_c_c@yahoo.com ~ 3ch0fX ~ (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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I have a Mint in Sealed Box 5571 Giant Truck for sale on ebay currently at $61 with no reserve. Here is your chance to get a great deal on one. Please visit my auction at: (URL) also have a Technic Test Car 8865 for auction. The model is used, but (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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FA Technic & mindstorms bric-a-brac: See it listed here: (URL) well! Scott A (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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The following auctions will be ending tomorrow (Wednesday): 1618277424: [MN] Lego - 30 Red Tudor Casle Wall Pieces Auction ends on: Jul-25-01 14:20:00 PDT (URL) 1618297699: [MN] Lego - 40 Light Gray Castle Walls Auction ends on: Jul-25-01 15:27:52 (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | [Ebay] Auctions: 9V and 12V trains, Castle, Promos!
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Hi. I'm auctioning some very nice sets on Ebay, all new. These include 12V lighting sets (7861 and 7867), a 9V 3225 Classic Train (and track and transformer separately), shooting cannons, 3 5184 Castle Accessory Packs, and an 1808 airline promo. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Auctions ending on Monday 23 Jul 2001 ---...--- 20 sets of 4 GOLD COINS (URL) 10 barrels, small and large (URL) 16 dark grey Castle helmets (URL) 11 brown Castle peasant hoods (URL) 10 black Castle grille helms (URL) 11 Dragon helms w. redplume (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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A friend has put these up for auction: Classic Space 928 Galaxy Explorer ( 497 ) (URL) Crystal Crawler 1728 6145 (URL) take a look, and make him a happy bunny! Thanx :-) Just Jono .oO (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Hey all, My auctions end (except for the Pirates service pack) in about 14 hours--still many great deals to be had, including a Mos Espa hovering at $13 and lots of others at less than 1/3 retail! Check 'em out at: (URL) Thanks for looking, and (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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6 x R2-D2 minifigs NEW (URL) Assorted Plain Minifigs NEW (URL) Wing pieces NEW (URL) Soccer/Football Set MISB + Bonus (URL) for looking -- Jason King Ebay ID:- jasonoz3 (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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Both are new in sealed boxes, ending tomorrow, shipping to US & Canada. Indy Storm #8445,currently at $39.00: (URL) Thunder #5542, currently at $29.05 (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.auction)
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