ewilen Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=36568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=36568 What a supremely stupid git that seller was..... What a lucky lucky bastard that buyer was.... How I wish it had been me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 BIN for $32????!!?!?!? :Crys: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFrenchOne Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 I am always too slow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Did anyone e-mailed the seller and told him what he missed on this item?? just for the heck of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumzi Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Pardon my ignorance, but how much is it really worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Alot. I paid $86 for mine on Ebay and thought that was low. Normally $150 or way higher. Dag gone it that guy was very lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 I just sold one that was MIB on ebay at it went for above $150. talk about bank error in your favor... that seller must be putting a gun to his head about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkid24 Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Wow! How do you sell anything on ebay without doing some research?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnurmin Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Waow, nice catch. Congrats to the lucky buyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted October 14, 2003 Author Share Posted October 14, 2003 Alot. I paid $86 for mine on Ebay and thought that was low. Normally $150 or way higher. Dag gone it that guy was very lucky. $150 or higher for that condition. A loose or broken one will generally go for much less...though $32 for a good condition one is a great price, even without the box. He's also selling a Bubblegum Crisis Priss model with a BIN of $80. The same thing just sold on eBay for $140+ when two buyers got into a bidding war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 man, I paid 80 bucks for a loose one with only two of the five antenna's broken off. That buyer lucked out big time!!! I will have my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=36568 props to rnurmin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=36568props to rnurmin That's just insane. Congradulations rnurmin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted October 18, 2003 Author Share Posted October 18, 2003 It's a good deal, but isn't that one of those ugly 1/55 triple change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Saw this before it ended. Didn't bother with it since I just bought a PS2 with 5 games (not much cash left) and I would much rather have the Takatoku version. Still a really good price http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=19198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I paid the same for mine... That was around 1985 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted December 1, 2003 Author Share Posted December 1, 2003 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=36568 Okay, it's an Exo-squad Glaug rerelease, loose, no stickers. But a BIN of $5? Jeeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 I remember a while ago (some time in summer) a guy put 3 auctions. a 1/72 club-M VF-11; YF-19 and YF-21 with a BIN of around $110 or less each. I miss the VF-11, I remember it only lasted about 10 minutes on e-bay but the other did last several hours since some "idiots" wanted to pay less than the BIN price.. Anyhow;I e-mailed the seller letting him know he "really" screwed up on the prices and that he would have got more money out of a 2 days sell with no reserve. He told me he just "wanted to have the sell fast.."and that it didn't matter; a couple of hours later I saw the price jacked up and relisted with at least $50 over the original bidding price.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CID Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Just my opinion: I think that this post is pretty interesting, since you can observe the theory that "Someones trash is other person's treasure". However, to send an e-mail or two, telling the seller that you sold your item too low or similar line of statement is pretty "Low". When someone sells certain item on the auction or likes, it is because they no longer need it or need cash, etc. To tell the seller that you so the item far less than its worth, what does that do... or accomplish. Other than the bragging rights saying "I know something you did not know". It will be interesting to know if any buyer who bought the item far less than the actual value (Does that e-mailed the sellers) ever told the seller that "I bought your item far less than the actual value". Please keep it simple. If you see a good deal, be happy that someone got a good deal on it. If you are the one who got the good deal, be happy that you did and post on the forum. The seller does not need to be told that he or she sold the item far less because she or he was not informed or did not research enogh. And "No" I was not one of those seller that sold an item far less. I just wanted to say "Respect others". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted December 1, 2003 Author Share Posted December 1, 2003 It depends on whether the communication is taunting or simply trying to help out. Personally, if I see an item which is severely mislisted (as e.g. when someone lists a bootleg as an original, or says a 1/60 carded bootleg is 1/55 scale, or lists an Orguss Orgroid as a "Robotech Beta Fighter"), I will sometimes let the seller know both so they won't disappoint potential buyers and because, technically, they're in violation of eBay rules. Generally, I limit such communications to times when naive buyers might overpay for a mislisted item. On the other hand, when someone messes up a listing (e.g., they've got a Jetfire but they list it as a "Spitfire"), or they have a low BIN, I don't bother to tell them since I know there are people on MW who might be waiting to pounce on a good deal. I wouldn't see anything wrong with letting them know, but my loyalties lie more with my fellow MacrossWorlders (and myself, if the item's something I want) than with an anonymous seller who didn't do any research before listing their item. But implicit in this thread is the notion that sometimes we hate to see an item go for a ridiculously low amount--especially when it's a rarity that we'd have gladly paid several times the final price for. In those cases, I could certainly see "educating" the seller simply so that you'll have a shot at their future items instead of watching and weeping when they're sold at BIN for a pittance. Also implicit is the wish that "if only I could have been the one to take advantage of that poor dupe!" But even so, I agree that taunting is uncalled for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I think some people "educate" sellers after an auction in the vain hope that the seller will do an about-face and sell it to them instead. People sure can be funny. I just let sleeping dogs lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhafabio Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 (edited) here is a case of bid sniping on me in a clueless seller auction. the seller called the bandai sdf-1 a SPACE STATION. i was sleeping when auction was ending as, i work at night for a living. and couldnt baby sit auction. Edited December 28, 2003 by buddhafabio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhyone Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 It will be interesting to know if any buyer who bought the item far less than the actual value (Does that e-mailed the sellers) ever told the seller that "I bought your item far less than the actual value". Do you do that when you buy retail? (For retail, a far lower price is usually a mistake, so let's just say 10% to 20% cheaper.) I do ask from time-to-time why this shipment is more expensive, why were they able to offer such a low price, etc. It helps to ask such questions jokingly; don't expect to hear the real reason. The seller does not need to be told that he or she sold the item far less because she or he was not informed or did not research enogh. Misplaced or mis-written listing, too bad for the seller; it's his own mistake. But for a normal case, the seller may have expected more than one interested party; just one more buyer and the price could have been much higher! Since there is obviously interest in the item -- after the auction -- it is the failure of the system to find buyers at that point in time. I'm wondering if there is notification service. If such-and-such keywords turn up, notify us! Even if not, it should not be hard to script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 I'm not sure but I think this qualifies: Original issue YF-21 sold for $37 shipped The same guy sold a VF-11b for less, but it had broken legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 I'm not sure but I think this qualifies:Original issue YF-21 sold for $37 shipped The same guy sold a VF-11b for less, but it had broken legs. I saw the 11, but I guess I was too late for this one. Dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 Borderline case. Exosquad Glaug, new in box, $36.50 shipped. Sold 20 minutes after listing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=36568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted February 17, 2004 Author Share Posted February 17, 2004 I've got to think that $15.75 shipped for 1/48 variable Alpha/Legioss kit is way too little, regardless of the box. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=49210 Sold in under 50 minutes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 I can't believe for how little this went for. The HCM VF-1S (in the same condition) went for almost $200 though, which is good. Still, it's a sad day for us HCM owners. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3178584447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmaximum Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 I can't believe for how little this went for. The HCM VF-1S (in the same condition) went for almost $200 though, which is good. Still, it's a sad day for us HCM owners.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3178584447 Yeah, a sad day indeed but think of it this way, those were already put together and figures painted. I'd like to see what a completely unused and mint one would go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 After a long dormancy, the thread is revived with this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5909889725&rd=1 You know you've set the BIN too low when the item sells less than two minutes after it's been listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I was just thinking about this thread when I saw how much this went for: Takatoku 1/100 VF-1S (the instructions aren't from this valk though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 wow, 50 bucks for that SDF-1 is helluva steal!! Especially with the stickers still on the sheet too! Man, you gotta be on ebay 24/7 to find something like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I was just thinking about this thread when I saw how much this went for:Takatoku 1/100 VF-1S (the instructions aren't from this valk though) One of the fins on the rear aileron is broken off and missing. That's why it went for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis120 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I was just thinking about this thread when I saw how much this went for:Takatoku 1/100 VF-1S (the instructions aren't from this valk though) One of the fins on the rear aileron is broken off and missing. That's why it went for cheap. I've seen broken ones go for like $65 before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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