Interesting Items Currently on eBay

Posts: 2635 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:22 pm

Aneoth wrote:

I just sent a hardback copy of PHB, a TOEE Super Module, and a few other modules and papers to an Acaeum member in Canada.
It cost $23.95 for the Priority Box.
(The wieght was enough to make the other same sized box option no better bargain)

If there is a cheaper way to send a box, I would love to hear it.
Next time I will look at the rates for First Class.

The "Flat Rate" boxes are only a deal if they item you're shipping is relatively heavy. If it's a couple of pounds, don't use the "Priority International Flat Rate Box", use "Priority International" instead. It'll still get there in 6-10 days.

And yes, don't force someone to take Priority if they don't want it. Unless the package is over 4 pounds, First Class is considerably cheaper.

Example 1: item weighing two pounds:

Priority International = $18.40 (6-10 days)
Priority International Flat Rate Box = $23.95 (6-10 days)
First Class Mail International Package = $8.56 (varies)

Calculator here:
http://ircalc.usps.gov/default.aspx

Posts: 1200 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:24 pm

In my city we used to have one of the major regional Canada Post sorting facility.

One of their employees was fired for stealing either money from envelopes or packaged items (don't quite remember the details).

He was convicted and sentenced and a couple of years later when he was released the Postal Union fought for him to get his old job back. Under their agreements at the time Canada Post had to take him back.

And that is why valuable packages tend to disappear in Canada.

Posts: 4544 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:25 pm

coastiemike8 wrote:

Sorry for the rant, but living in the southeast US, racism is a term that is too loosely thrown around for the matter of convenience for those who have had their feelings hurt. I'm off my soapbox now.

Mike, I really think Guerret was reacting sarcastically to the comment. People from other countries can't possibly know the ridiculous lengths some in this country will go to claim "racism" as a bias...they don't have the cultural background. So cmon guys it was just a misunderstood comment.

As an example, a long time city councilman and city activist in Dallas was recently convicted (caught red handed, actually) of stealing money from a college fund he was supposed to be managing. He got jail time because he wouldn't apologize for his crime, citing the charge as "racist" (yes he's black, and yes a simple apology would have taken all jail time off the plate). The funny part is the college he stole money from isa black college, run by an all black administration, with all black students....and he was turned in by the all-black committee who were also overseeing the distribution of the fund.....to black students.....?????? Sure, that was "Racist"....... Rolling Eyes

I think that might be part of the background CoastieMike is ranting from.....

Mike B.

Posts: 4544 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:30 pm

jasonw1239 wrote:

In my city we used to have one of the major regional Canada Post sorting facility.

One of their employees was fired for stealing either money from envelopes or packaged items (don't quite remember the details).

He was convicted and sentenced and a couple of years later when he was released the Postal Union fought for him to get his old job back. Under their agreements at the time Canada Post had to take him back.

And that is why valuable packages tend to disappear in Canada.

Err, oh yeh, Canada is the OTHER country I may fib on the customs form concerning value....since never declaring anything to be over $50 the last few years, I've had no missing/opened/rifled packages. Before that, whenver I shipped something over $50 it was GUARANTEED to be opened and fingered at least once between here and it's destination. But hey they would "repackage" the item with an obligatory ONE strand of tape when they got through manhandling it and kicked it out the door to it's destination..... Rolling Eyes

Make no mistake, in my mind the Canadian and Italian postal "services" are about the same level of incompetence....

Mike B.

Posts: 2556 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:30 pm

Well to be fair, if someone is going to make a sarcastic statement, perhaps the use of an emoticon would be sensible. There are way too many people on this forum of different backgrounds and mindsets to assume that everyone that reads a sarcastic comment or a joke will simply "get it".

Wink

Posts: 4716 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:42 pm

It does get tiring seeing the racism card played constantly. I myself am not the least bit racist; I hate everyone equally, regardless of color.

Posts: 1210 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:43 pm

Badmike wrote:

Italy is the only country I would flat out lie on a customs form, because anything over say $50 seems to disappear or be opened.

blessed words, mike! thanks a lot! i have to fight with sellers to convince them that i dont want to have illegal deals but only smooth shipping! i'd buy more often from you... Rolling Eyes

Posts: 1439 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:45 pm

aia wrote:

blessed words, mike! thanks a lot! i have to fight with sellers to convince them that i dont want to have illegal deals but only smooth shipping! i'd buy more often from you... Rolling Eyes

Good info.
I shall keep that in mind for the future.

Posts: 1210 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:46 pm

Kingofpain89 wrote:

Well to be fair, if someone is going to make a sarcastic statement, perhaps the use of an emoticon would be sensible. There are way too many people on this forum of different backgrounds and mindsets to assume that everyone that reads a sarcastic comment or a joke will simply "get it".

Wink

the point is that the comment is such impossibly true that an emoticon would not have explained more than the word itself... cant figure out that somebody could take it seriously for there are no smilies... Shocked

Posts: 2556 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:01 pm

aia wrote:

the point is that the comment is such impossibly true that an emoticon would not have explained more than the word itself... cant figure out that somebody could take it seriously for there are no smilies... Shocked

Whatever.

Posts: 1756 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:25 pm

This guy has some nice looking early Dragons.

http://toys.search.ebay.com/_Toys-Hobbies_W0QQcatrefZC12QQsacatZ220QQs assZcollieq

Posts: 1291 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:44 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Collectible-D-D-VERY-RARE-DMG-1979-232-pages_W0Q QitemZ150267198206QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150267198206&_trkparms=39%3A 1%7C65%3A10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

He's right you know - the cover art rox Very Happy

(and BTW I only ship to Italy 'signed for' now - purely based on personal bad experiences)

Posts: 177 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:01 pm

Hm, okay I'm a newbie--I freely admit it--but is this Gygax-signed book worth that much and that rare?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Role-Playing-Mastery-signed-by-author-Gary-Gygax_W 0QQitemZ220253338042QQihZ012QQcategoryZ44112QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

Or should this go to silliest auction prices?

best,

Paul

Posts: 342 · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:11 pm

PaulKM wrote:

Hm, okay I'm a newbie--I freely admit it--but is this Gygax-signed book worth that much and that rare?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Role-Playing-Mastery-signed-by-author-Gary-Gygax_W 0QQitemZ220253338042QQihZ012QQcategoryZ44112QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

Or should this go to silliest auction prices?

best,

Paul

This super high BIN ploy is effective.

Posts: 995 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:31 am

This looks like a mice module lot. Could get a good price, but would need to chech quality with Seller:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300239086480&ssPage Name=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Posts: 153 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:32 pm

PaulKM wrote:

Hm, okay I'm a newbie--I freely admit it--but is this Gygax-signed book worth that much and that rare?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Role-Playing-Mastery-signed-by-author-Gary-Gygax_W 0QQitemZ220253338042QQihZ012QQcategoryZ44112QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

Or should this go to silliest auction prices?

best,

Paul

I don't think the book is all that rare; but, it is Gary's sig. It's worth what somebody wants to pay for it! Wink

Posts: 342 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:57 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/TSR-Outdoor-Geomorphs-Set-One-Walled-City-AD-D-3rd -Mint_W0QQitemZ260258681193QQihZ016QQcategoryZ2545QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Walled city geomorph

Posts: 1200 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:29 pm

Tractics with $65.00 BIN

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Tractics-by-TSR-Tactical-Studies-Rules-1975-classic _W0QQitemZ370056295594

Not sure which version or if it is complete.

Posts: 342 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:46 pm

jasonw1239 wrote:

Tractics with $65.00 BIN

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Tractics-by-TSR-Tactical-Studies-Rules-1975-classic _W0QQitemZ370056295594

Not sure which version or if it is complete.

Looks like a complete 1st print. Very good price.

Posts: 406 · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:58 pm

Always wanted that, thanks guys.