Interesting Items Currently on eBay

Posts: 105 · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:35 pm

bombadil wrote:

"steriotype"

Isn't that the English US spelling of stereotype rather than the true English version?

Posts: 2523 · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:36 pm

simonmwh wrote:

Isn't that the English US spelling of stereotype rather than the true English version?

No. I'm just thick. Laughing

Posts: 827 · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:35 pm

silver anniversary box $100 bin or best offer worth trying phps http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270304235075

Posts: 14 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:21 am

Not EBay, but not sure where else to put this: Noble Knight has a 1st print woodie... can be yours for $5,800+ (sorry, can't put in the entire url) www.nobleknight.com

Posts: 1756 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:59 am

The description matches that of the 1st print Woodgrain D&D set that tfm won a year ago (or so). Broken box corner(s), photocopies/prints of artwork, pages coming free from one book - but otherwise very very good condition.

A nice looking set (and discounted in NKG's sale Wink

). Potential purchasers should probably be aware that tfm paid a lot less for his.

Posts: 827 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:02 am

SimperingToad wrote:

Not EBay, but not sure where else to put this: Noble Knight has a 1st print woodie... can be yours for $5,800+ (sorry, can't put in the entire url) www.nobleknight.com

thx for heads up. $3000+ profit margin for few months a bit rich Smile

hope aaron not being led around too much by nose ^^

Posts: 2919 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:03 am

It was an astonishing win, if I recall correctly. Somewhere in the mid $2000 range?

Posts: 827 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:09 am

bombadil wrote:

It was an astonishing win, if I recall correctly. Somewhere in the mid $2000 range?

about average price for those at time after price collapsed + had difficulty selling. would guess tfm trying to kick market back up gear for him by getting aaron to do work without checking ebay first
good psychology imo if dont mind manipulation Wink

Posts: 105 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:15 am

simonmwh wrote:

I take it that you have seen the ST1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ST1-UP-THE-GARDEN-PATH-RAREST-D-D-module-V-N-C-u nused_W0QQitemZ200277103438QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200277103438&_trksi d=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1345%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3 A1308

Does anybody know the seller? Question

I only mention this as the layout and grammar reminds me of coug...or is it just me?

Posts: 1200 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:41 am

simonmwh wrote:

I only mention this as the layout and grammar reminds me of coug...or is it just me?

Bad layout but not enough spelling errors to make it a Coogie original.

Posts: 105 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:00 am

jasonw1239 wrote:

Bad layout but not enough spelling errors to make it a Coogie original.

How many people in Portsmouth, UK will have a copy of ST1, keep all previous auction history private and have been around since 1999? I think it is coug trying to make an effort. Capital letters used regularly and the title is a cunning change from VGC...VNC. Just the style of English reminds me of him.

Having said that I'm hoping I'm wrong and somebody here has had dealings with, or can vouch for this seller, as it looks like a good copy.

Posts: 605 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:09 am

simonmwh wrote:

How many people in Portsmouth, UK will have a copy of ST1, keep all previous auction history private and have been around since 1999? I think it is coug trying to make an effort. Capital letters used regularly and the title is a cunning change from VGC...VNC. Just the style of English reminds me of him.

Having said that I'm hoping I'm wrong and somebody here has had dealings with, or can vouch for this seller, as it looks like a good copy.

If it is Coug, he went to a lot of effort to create a new identity. This seller's had this name since 1999, which was before The Acaeum started giving him grief, I believe. Plus, with a feedback of 753 with no neutrals or negatives just doesn't make it likely. He's too hot headed to make it that far without issues.

I suspect this seller is legit. Confused

Posts: 105 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:18 am

benjoshua wrote:

I suspect this seller is legit. Confused

One way to find out would be a drive over there to have a look at it...only a 3-4 hr round trip Sad

Posts: 605 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:20 am

Wait a minute! Our man does have negative feedback in his past!!! Shocked

Just to add more fuel to the fire, check this out. In September of 2004, this seller had issues with another eBayer.

The other buyer said:

Tried to scam extra out of me on shipping. Deal with this ebayer cautiously. Buyer: deepthoughts1126 ( 4061 [Feedback score is 1,000 to 4,999] )
08-Sep-04 18:38
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Follow-up by deepthoughts1126 (10-Sep-04 01:36):
...and then seller left retaliatory negative feedback... avoid this seller.

The guy we're looking at said:

This guy is a CHEAPSKATE-and online WINGER-Be very wary of this Buyer-Seller Seller: omaha-marsh ( 753 [Feedback score is 500 to 999] )
09-Sep-04 09:42
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Reply by deepthoughts1126 (10-Sep-04 01:35):
This is retaliatory feedback, seller tried to ridiculously overcharge shipping

Retaliatory feedback and overcharging on shipping! Hmmmmm.... I still don't think it's Coug.

Posts: 2635 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:43 am

benjoshua wrote:

Retaliatory feedback and overcharging on shipping! Hmmmmm.... I still don't think it's Coug.

Well, it's inconclusive. (Where's bclarkie when you need him?)

I wouldn't be surprised to learn cougarrinard has several long-standing aliases, but it's quite plausible that two people within 200 miles of Stoke-on-Trent have a copy of the module.

What does concern me, and leads me to lean towards "it's the Coug" is that the text is clearly lifted (and modified) from the original Acaeum page. Clearly the seller has used the site, yet does not put it in high enough regard to give it credit for the research. Rolling Eyes

Posts: 105 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:51 am

But its the fact that this seller is in Portsmouth and that is where Coug resides that bugs me. I can take a guess at how many copies there are of ST1 in my town. Zero. How many copies in the UK? Less than 50? Coug more than likely has a copy and now this seller has one.
More than likely it is a coincidence but two copies of ST1 in a town on the south coast of England where the Coug resides? Twisted Evil

Posts: 592 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:56 am

Hi,

there used to be a dealer in that area. He was at one time the largest 2nd hand rpg and Magic dealer in Europe.

He eventually went bust about 10 years ago, as he didnt adapt well to the Internet. I think he moved on to an antiques business.

I assume he had money, as he was as ugly as sin and foul-tempered with it, yet his wife was a lingerie model (I can honestly say I never liked the guy).

BUT he DID have at various times good stocks of hard-to-find modules. He used to brag he had a massive personal collection.

Could be him. I'm not saying it is tho Very Happy

The Coug did also cross my mind as well Sad

The writing style is a bit coug-lish, the use of uppercase, plus the description looks like it has been put into a Word doc beforehand because of the weird formatting, which could be to spellcheck it.
Also the module is described as very fine, but its got a solid thump to the bottom front cover.
Mind, I'm not saying its him either Very Happy

Cheers,
Malc

EDIT:
Conditions, as described by Abe.
New - A new book is unread, in print and in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.
As New - To be used only when the book is in the same immaculate condition to which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dustjacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect, without any tears.
Fine (F or FN) - Approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. For the use of the term Fine, there must also be no defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear, or other defect, or looks worn, this should be noted.
Very Good (VG) - Describes a book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted.
Good (G) - Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted.
Fair - Worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. All defects must be noted.
Poor - Describes a book that is sufficiently worn, to the point that its only merit is as a Reading Copy because it does have the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.

Posts: 105 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:58 am

I can't make my mind up....would really help if somebody has had dealings with this seller though.

Posts: 2338 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:40 pm

Rakeesh sah Tarna wrote:

thx for heads up. $3000+ profit margin for few months a bit rich Smile

hope aaron not being led around too much by nose ^^

I'm sure these rares at any price help bring some publicity to NK (whether they need it or not). Also, I don't know what Aaron's cut is either, hypothetically 30%? which takes a large part of profit.

Posts: 592 · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:09 pm

Hi,

actually, putting 2 and 2 together, I would bet money thats its Southsea Models, as currently mentioned in the Random Thoughts or OT Chit-Chat Thread

Southsea is very close to Portsmouth.

Cheers,
Malc