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ashmire13
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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:11 pm

I asked if he rolls a max on each dice three times consecutively, I'll pay the $30 BIN, but if he fails them, he sends them to me for free...

:roll:

Rolls a '3'

"Did I hit.....?"

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:30 pm

After a second look at the listing...

Two questions I have for the seller:

"If these dice are lucky, why are they still in their original box with perfect white markings in their numbers? Does their luck extend to maintaining physical perfection, including the plastic container?"

Dice that are actually used in games show wear. (Now I'm disappointed.

)

Also:

"Could you please relate a gaming story in which someone or something was done in by these dice in some particularly dramatic or ironic way?"

He's either got a story...or his dice aren't lucky. :evil:

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:36 pm

It might be "lucky" as in a rabbit who still has his feet attached.

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:43 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/D-D-AD-D-Dungeons-D ... 3cab7707da

Interesting lot, but the chuckle comes in the fine print:

"scammers beware I am strong with the force."

So if a bidder used to work for Watto, and learned how to resist Jedi mind control, I guess they are free to scam away?

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:13 pm

beasterbrook wrote:Oh God help me...

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Brette:)

Saw that this morning... if only he had quantified the luck in some way, I'd bid.

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:16 pm

TollHouseGolem wrote:
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Interesting lot, but the chuckle comes in the fine print:

"scammers beware I am strong with the force."

So if a bidder used to work for Watto, and learned how to resist Jedi mind control, I guess they are free to scam away?

It probably means he bothers to purchase insurance and a tracking number.

"But I have watched the dragons come, fire-eyed, across the world."

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:46 pm

TheHistorian wrote:
Saw that this morning... if only he had quantified the luck in some way, I'd bid.

I suppose if you did buy them, if they weren't lucky you could always make a paypal/ebay claim for false advertising?

Brette:)

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Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:04 pm

beasterbrook wrote:
I suppose if you did buy them, if they weren't lucky you could always make a paypal/ebay claim for false advertising?

Brette:)

They're the luckiest dice he has ever used. Luck probably wouldn't even transfer to the new owner!

Brette - love your sig!

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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:42 am

Yeah, I don't think the Rogues Gallery comes that way. I wonder what the tip off was?

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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:52 am

How does "great" condition equate to "stained and yellowing" condition?

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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:44 pm

First off, this is not a rare item, but get a load of what the sellers advertise in addition..

http://cgi.ebay.com/D-D-Endless-Quest-5 ... 5191c90d6e

eBay Power Sellers by day,
and Songwriters/Performers by night.

That is a really weird desperate way to market yourself for your next music gig...

Unless of course someone wants to hire this duo to perform at the next NTRPG or Gen Con :lol:

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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:55 pm

Wait one damn minute! You're telling me in the fine print these aren't "official" D&D items?!?!?!?!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dungeon-and-Dragons ... 2c54003c5c

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Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:43 pm

misterspock wrote:Wait one damn minute! You're telling me in the fine print these aren't "official" D&D items?!?!?!?!?

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I'd like to see a big foam d100.

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Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 12:12 am

misterspock wrote:First off, this is not a rare item, but get a load of what the sellers advertise in addition..

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That is a really weird desperate way to market yourself for your next music gig...
Unless of course someone wants to hire this duo to perform at the next NTRPG or Gen Con

Don't be mean, Spock. They look like their music is very nice.

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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 11:27 am

FormCritic wrote:
Don't be mean, Spock. They look like their music is very nice.

You're right. I feel embarrassed now. :oops:

Their music is very tender. Great stuff for background music during Pon Farr

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Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:14 pm

This is not a shot at the seller (he obviously isn't aware), just the person going around asking the wrong questions...

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Last time I sold a copy of this book I got this question a lot so let me just say that YES, this IS the version of the Monster Manual that has listings for both "Demon" and "Devil"!

ashmire13
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 1:57 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Boobarians-D-D-Dwar ... 2eac8febd4

I think the Blood Bowl reference was added later, looking at the sellers comments.

Rolls a '3'

"Did I hit.....?"

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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:14 pm

ashmire13 wrote:
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I think the Blood Bowl reference was added later, looking at the sellers comments.

Nice one.

Got a good laugh there.

Thanks for posting it.

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