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Post by Bryan on Sept 4, 2018 8:54:01 GMT -8
Always avoid listings which start "I'm not a professional grader but..."  Oh and the ones that state "Mint condition"  eBay is like Russian roulette, never know what you are going to get but I agree you should normally avoid certain key phrases. Although, that said...some of the best comics I have bought from eBay were from sellers that I immediately questioned, with phrases like..."My brother's old comics, appears to be in decent condition"...which I bought based on the images posted and I was pleasantly surprised, especially when the seller accepted my criminally low "best offer". 
But yeah, see it a lot with high grades listed in the heading and then the item description states "not a professional grader", normally one to avoid. Another good one I seen the other day was for a lot of comics listed in NM/M condition and then the seller states in his item description this..."if you are looking for perfect condition comics then go buy from someone else"!? ! |
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Post by Bats on Sept 4, 2018 9:30:35 GMT -8
Always avoid listings which start "I'm not a professional grader but..." Oh and the ones that state "Mint condition" eBay is like Russian roulette, never know what you are going to get but I agree you should normally avoid certain key phrases. Although, that said...some of the best comics I have bought from eBay were from sellers that I immediately questioned, with phrases like..."My brother's old comics, appears to be in decent condition"...which I bought based on the images posted and I was pleasantly surprised, especially when the seller accepted my criminally low "best offer".
But yeah, see it a lot with high grades listed in the heading and then the item description states "not a professional grader", normally one to avoid. Another good one I seen the other day was for a lot of comics listed in NM/M condition and then the seller states in his item description this..."if you are looking for perfect condition comics then go buy from someone else"!? ! Yup. Ebay is full of... |
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Post by Jeffro on Sept 4, 2018 9:31:47 GMT -8
That's why you have to find and stick with those credible sellers. They do exist on ebay. It's just a matter of finding them
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Post by Bryan on Sept 4, 2018 9:42:22 GMT -8
That's why you have to find and stick with those credible sellers. They do exist on ebay. It's just a matter of finding them I TOTALLY AGREE, but....often the real bargains can be found with inexperienced sellers who are just wanting to sell off comics for quick cash. |
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Post by Jeffro on Sept 4, 2018 10:01:51 GMT -8
That's why you have to find and stick with those credible sellers. They do exist on ebay. It's just a matter of finding them I TOTALLY AGREE, but....often the real bargains can be found with inexperienced sellers who are just wanting to sell off comics for quick cash. Definitely but sometimes if you mess with the bull you get the horns |
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Post by Bryan on Sept 4, 2018 10:06:44 GMT -8
I TOTALLY AGREE, but....often the real bargains can be found with inexperienced sellers who are just wanting to sell off comics for quick cash. Definitely but sometimes if you mess with the bull you get the horns I AGREE...and I would never risk a large amount of money on key issues from inexperienced sellers. |
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Post by Bats on Nov 4, 2018 12:57:07 GMT -8
It irritates me when there's a rugby or football tournament on at the local playing field and spectators think it's ok to park in our road because it's 200 yards closer than the designated car park. Lazy berks.
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Nov 4, 2018 13:34:57 GMT -8
It irritates me when there's a rugby or football tournament on at the local playing field and spectators think it's ok to park in our road because it's 200 yards closer than the designated car park. Lazy berks.  |
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Post by Bats on Nov 5, 2018 5:15:31 GMT -8
It irritates me when there's a rugby or football tournament on at the local playing field and spectators think it's ok to park in our road because it's 200 yards closer than the designated car park. Lazy berks. Thank, Ditch. I have thought of that but I'm trying to get rid of the cars... |
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Post by Ditch Fahrenheit on Dec 6, 2018 19:24:35 GMT -8
When I go to the grocery store and they are perpetually out of the most popular item. Say it's a pie with 5 varieties: 1) Dog  2) Cat vomit 3) Road kill surprise 4) Booger 5) Apple They order the same quantity for each one, and #5 is always out. Wouldn't it make more sense to order less of #1-4 and more of #5?  |
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Post by Bats on Dec 7, 2018 3:47:08 GMT -8
When I go to the grocery store and they are perpetually out of the most popular item. Say it's a pie with 5 varieties: 1) Dog 2) Cat vomit 3) Road kill surprise 4) Booger 5) Apple They order the same quantity for each one, and #5 is always out. Wouldn't it make more sense to order less of #1-4 #1, 2 & 4 and more of #3 & 5? FTFY. There's nothing wrong with a good road kill surprise pie  |
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Post by Bats on Dec 7, 2018 13:38:42 GMT -8
It irritates me when I order a beer at a restaurant and then have to wait over 5 minutes for it to arrive, just to discover it was poured 4 mins 50 secs ago and is now flat.
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Post by Bats on Dec 8, 2018 11:53:15 GMT -8
I had another one of those phone calls from the "Windows Technical Department" today. I couldn't resist having a little fun with the cold caller. Here's a transcription:-
*In the bathroom brushing teeth. Phone rings. Interrupts brushing to answer phone.*
Me: "Hello?"
Windows (guy with worst fake American accent ever): "Hello, is that Mr *Bats*?"
Me: "Yes, it is. Who am I speaking to?" *Continues brushing*
Windows: "This is Clive from the Windows Technical Department. We received an alert from your computer when you last went online."
Me: "Have you?" *Pause, brush*
Windows: "Yes. Your computer has been hacked and breached your online security. We need to run a scan to resolve the problem."
Me: "Oh, ok." *Brush*
Windows: "Can you see the CTRL button in the bottom left hand corner of your keypad?"
Me: "Mm hm." *Brushing, not in front of laptop*
Windows: "Can you tell me what key is next to the CTRL key?"
Me: "Yes." *Pause*
Windows: *Surprised laugh* "Which key is it?"
Me: "Umm, the function key?" *With pronounced upward inflection*
Windows: "Yes, that's it. What's the key next to it?"
Me: "The windows key!" *Very proud of myself for remembering, starting to floss*
Windows: "Can you hold the windows key and press R?"
Me: "Yes." *Pause*
Windows: "What can you see?"
Me: "A window with a message in it."
Windows: "A message?" *Pronounced upward inflection*
Me: "Yes." *Floss*
Windows: "What does the message say?"
Me: "It says: Do you thinking I'm stupid, you timewasting little !"
*Click*
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Post by Siggy's Tar Dust® on Dec 11, 2018 12:50:42 GMT -8
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Post by Bats on Dec 11, 2018 13:11:34 GMT -8
What I can't believe is they keep on calling! |
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