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eBay auction: low BIN, pre-approved buyers -- fee avoidance?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612
This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? -- Bob |
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No real clue, but I sure as hell wouldn't bid on anything from anybody who
spells coins and/or collectibles with a friggin' K. That's part of what's wrong with a lot of things these days, people trying to be "cool" by using K's and Z's in the place of C's and S's, along with a bunch of other crap. Ebonics comes to mind; hip-hop-speak; etc. Whatever happened to American English? "Bob Flaminio" wrote in message ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612 This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? -- Bob |
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F34r my l337 wr1t1ng sk1llz!!!!
"LM5403" wrote in message . .. No real clue, but I sure as hell wouldn't bid on anything from anybody who spells coins and/or collectibles with a friggin' K. That's part of what's wrong with a lot of things these days, people trying to be "cool" by using K's and Z's in the place of C's and S's, along with a bunch of other crap. Ebonics comes to mind; hip-hop-speak; etc. Whatever happened to American English? "Bob Flaminio" wrote in message ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612 This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? -- Bob |
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On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:12:04 -0700, "Bob Flaminio"
allegedly wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612 This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? Might be a decent (k)oin for just $5.99. Surprised someone hasn't already BIN'd it. There must be some sort of ulterior motive like trolling for ebay userids. Maybe just a mistake. -- joe Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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Tried the Bin, wouldn't let me proceed, said I need to be a "pre-approved
buyer". Andy "joe" wrote in message ... On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:12:04 -0700, "Bob Flaminio" allegedly wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612 This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? Might be a decent (k)oin for just $5.99. Surprised someone hasn't already BIN'd it. There must be some sort of ulterior motive like trolling for ebay userids. Maybe just a mistake. -- joe Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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PC wrote:
That's part of what's wrong with a lot of things these days, people trying to be "cool" by using K's and Z's in the place of C's and S's, along with a bunch of other crap. Ebonics comes to mind; hip-hop-speak; etc. Whatever happened to American English? F34r my l337 wr1t1ng sk1llz!!!! OMGWTFLOL!1!1! PWN34ZZ!1!1one! -- Bob |
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x-no-archive: yes
Bob Flaminio wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612 This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? My guess is the seller put it up for someone in particular who asked for it, maybe not to break the eBay rule of selling privately. Or, more likely, he let all his 'approved' buyers know in advance that if they use the BIN for 99c he'll sell it to them, only they who subscribe to his newsletter or whatever, for [x] amount above the BIN as a special loyal-customers offer. Just a couple of guesses, I don't know the seller. |
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On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:12:04 -0700, "Bob Flaminio"
wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=8320159612 This is normally a $25-$35 item, but the seller put it up for a 99c BIN for pre-approved buyers only. Anyone know why someone would do this, aside from eBay fee avoidance? Trying to build up positive feedback? Gary 'shot in the dark' |
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minutes ago I wrote:
I guess someone would have to apply for "pre-approved" status to see if there are any strings attached. I'd sure like that 1940-S PCGS 64 WAlker for the 99 cents plus $7.00 shipping.....or the Community Service commem or the two Atlanta Olympics UNC commems. Well, I just "applied"....let you know what happens. |
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