anyone notice this listing for a signed Crucifix?
Ebay#180359963237
Wow.... at least he started the bidding at a dollar!:eek:
Ebay#180359963237
Wow.... at least he started the bidding at a dollar!:eek:
Another Destroyed Abomination on Ebay
- Thread starter willrodgers
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"Condition: Good"
Is that really what is considerd "good" condition for this sort of item?
Is that really what is considerd "good" condition for this sort of item?
As Chronic states on his site "good isn't good."
In bookseller's grading terms, anything below very good is not very collectible (unless it's a Gutenberg bible or something). Problem is that some sellers state "good" as a general statement (in bookseller's terms probably more like very good) and others use the more strict bookseller's terms.
To me, that copy is more or less "good." Keep in mind that there's only one way for a book to be mint, but there are multiple reasons why it could grade as "good."
In bookseller's grading terms, anything below very good is not very collectible (unless it's a Gutenberg bible or something). Problem is that some sellers state "good" as a general statement (in bookseller's terms probably more like very good) and others use the more strict bookseller's terms.
To me, that copy is more or less "good." Keep in mind that there's only one way for a book to be mint, but there are multiple reasons why it could grade as "good."
Okay, so I'm taking "good" to mean "not bad".
I guess anything less than "good" is considered unsaleable.
I guess anything less than "good" is considered unsaleable.
jordan
lothario speedwagon
how is that an abomination? it's in bad condition, but is it so wrong to sell it with the starting bid for $1? i understand the snootiness when someone lists a book like that for $500 (like that post office for $1395 or whatever), but i think the seller is doing the right thing by letting the marketplace decide the price. shit, i'd buy it for more than the current bid.
i hope i didnt offend anyone with my post.
what's the most that this particular book is worth (in your opinion)?
that's the way i should have phrased it.
what's the most that this particular book is worth (in your opinion)?
that's the way i should have phrased it.
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jordan
lothario speedwagon
no, definitely not offended- i guess i thought you were making fun of the seller for selling a beat-up book, but maybe you weren't.
i'd pay $40 for this. it has buk's signature, which to me is always worth at least that much. also, i love the loujon books, and i would kinda like to have one that i could actually handle without being paranoid about ruining it.
i am going to place a bet that this copy sells for $90. we'll see after the auction how close i was. anyone else care to hazard a guess?
i'd pay $40 for this. it has buk's signature, which to me is always worth at least that much. also, i love the loujon books, and i would kinda like to have one that i could actually handle without being paranoid about ruining it.
i am going to place a bet that this copy sells for $90. we'll see after the auction how close i was. anyone else care to hazard a guess?
$90.50
(automatic bid) :p
(automatic bid) :p
Well, Socratease wasn't the one who posted this thread, and his question was legit to me (what does good mean?). I'd probably pay as much as $50 for it. And I agree, the seller did the right thing by letting the market decide.
I would guess that it could go for near the $90 jordan quoted.
I would guess that it could go for near the $90 jordan quoted.
mjp
Founding member
What have you done with the real Jordan?!
I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up going for over $100. This may serve as an example of what happens when people bid early, then get caught up in the bidding process and drive a price up.
I know that a lot of people have different opinions on 'sniping', but it does eliminate the competitive aspect where people keep placing more and more bids, exceeding what they were initially willing to pay. It's good for the seller, though.
I know that a lot of people have different opinions on 'sniping', but it does eliminate the competitive aspect where people keep placing more and more bids, exceeding what they were initially willing to pay. It's good for the seller, though.
Black Swan
Abord the Yorikke!
I can also imagine that it will go up, even to $150.
I would have to pull weeds out of a garden for a whole day to bid on it.
Where are my fucking knee pads?;)
The signature is so pretty.
I would have to pull weeds out of a garden for a whole day to bid on it.
Where are my fucking knee pads?;)
The signature is so pretty.
mjp
Founding member
On May-25-09 at 13:39:30 PDT, seller added the following information:
WOW!! ALMOST UP TO $4.00!!! YEAH, MY AUCTIONS ALWAYS ATTRACT THE HIGH ROLLERS!!
Ha. He appears to be a smartass, as an added bonus.
I don't think the book is that trashed, really. But at the bargain prices a pristine copy goes for these days I'm actually kind of surprised it's up to $76.00 already.
But maybe I'm just feeling bitter, having decided to "sleep on" a Buy it Now item that was sold when I got up this morning. Could have had something for $30 that I'll probably end up spending $80 on now. Let my misfortune be a lesson to you.
WOW!! ALMOST UP TO $4.00!!! YEAH, MY AUCTIONS ALWAYS ATTRACT THE HIGH ROLLERS!!
Ha. He appears to be a smartass, as an added bonus.
I don't think the book is that trashed, really. But at the bargain prices a pristine copy goes for these days I'm actually kind of surprised it's up to $76.00 already.
But maybe I'm just feeling bitter, having decided to "sleep on" a Buy it Now item that was sold when I got up this morning. Could have had something for $30 that I'll probably end up spending $80 on now. Let my misfortune be a lesson to you.
HenryChinaski
Founding member
i've been out of the ebay game for a while now. it became quite a "problem" for me. ebay, my anti-drug.
It's up to $81.00.
Will i***a re-enter the bidding to trump d***d? Will d***d counter and break the $100 mark?
Will i***a re-enter the bidding to trump d***d? Will d***d counter and break the $100 mark?
Gerard K H Love
Appreciate your friends
At this rate that thing will top $190.
It's over $200 now. Unbelievable.
Looks like i***a and d***d are locked in a duel to the death.
With just under a day and a half to run, who will win and will there be a last second spoiler?
With just under a day and a half to run, who will win and will there be a last second spoiler?
bospress.net
www.bospress.net
I paid about $175 for a MINT copy that was signed, dated and he wrote New Orleans, LA under his name.
Someone wants this torn up book bad. Yes, for another $50 they could get a really nice one... Sad.
Bill
Someone wants this torn up book bad. Yes, for another $50 they could get a really nice one... Sad.
Bill
HenryChinaski
Founding member
indeed. would have been a nice snag for that price.
Bidding ended at $203.50