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Offline Baked Bears

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2135 on: May 03, 2019, 04:31:33 PM »
You should check out some of his descriptions for his other auctions.  They're just as bad, if not worse.

(And yet... and yet... he still manages to sell many items, though I don't know how.)

Offline drono

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2136 on: May 03, 2019, 08:30:55 PM »
(And yet... and yet... he still manages to sell many items, though I don't know how.)

It's definitely not because of his prices.
« Last Edit: May 03, 2019, 08:33:22 PM by drono »

Offline 70s_Kid

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2137 on: May 05, 2019, 10:46:21 AM »
I PM'd the seller, and asked them if they would post pictures of the "Bum/Choke/Mess/Windhex" stickers, because I didn't see them in the photos provided. They replied, and said they'd post them... now, we wait!

LOL!!  He had me in hysterics at his asking price. You can barely give those away.

Offline MadMike

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2138 on: May 06, 2019, 12:16:23 AM »
I can’t believe the seller actually wrote “I counted and they are all there!” What is this world coming to?

Offline Soremel

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2139 on: May 06, 2019, 03:53:50 PM »
I PM'd the seller, and asked them if they would post pictures of the "Bum/Choke/Mess/Windhex" stickers, because I didn't see them in the photos provided. They replied, and said they'd post them... now, we wait!

Here's my message to the seller:

Hello,

"I was wondering if you could post images of the Bum Chex, Choke Wagon, Mess Clairoil and Windhex stickers. I do not see them in the photos for this auction. Thanks in advance!"

Here's their response:

"Yea I made mistake this is from 79 thise are from the 60s sorry about that"


Offline vahsurfer

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2140 on: May 06, 2019, 06:10:51 PM »
George....out of this world!?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

#StayWacky

Offline Baked Bears

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2141 on: May 07, 2019, 07:02:20 AM »
Here's my message to the seller:

Hello,

"I was wondering if you could post images of the Bum Chex, Choke Wagon, Mess Clairoil and Windhex stickers. I do not see them in the photos for this auction. Thanks in advance!"

Here's their response:

"Yea I made mistake this is from 79 thise are from the 60s sorry about that"

Welcome to the Twilight Zone!

Offline Soremel

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2142 on: May 11, 2019, 07:25:18 PM »
One aspect of collecting Wacky Packages, is that there are always new things to learn about and collect. One such item, is the elusive Jerkens N/C. This is the first one that I've ever seen... feast your eyes on this anomaly!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Topps-Wacky-Packages-JERKENS-SOAP-Manufacture-Flaw-No-Printing-At-Bottom/192913760179?hash=item2cea8e5fb3:g:NUEAAOSwYARbbwG1

Offline MadMike

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2143 on: May 12, 2019, 01:49:40 AM »
The explanations given in the description are becoming more and more ridiculous. I appreciate you posting this. It gave me a good laugh. 

Offline MoldRush

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2144 on: May 12, 2019, 10:34:37 AM »
Did protective sleeves, toploaders or snap cases even exist in 1974?  And even if they did, what little kid is gonna say “hey daddy, we got a real winner here.  Wait until something called the internet gets created in 20 years, and we can make a fortune selling it there.....”.  Sooooooo stupid.

Offline bigtomi

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2145 on: May 12, 2019, 02:55:34 PM »
One aspect of collecting Wacky Packages, is that there are always new things to learn about and collect. One such item, is the elusive Jerkens N/C. This is the first one that I've ever seen... feast your eyes on this anomaly!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Topps-Wacky-Packages-JERKENS-SOAP-Manufacture-Flaw-No-Printing-At-Bottom/192913760179?hash=item2cea8e5fb3:g:NUEAAOSwYARbbwG1
I wrote to the seller the following: (they mentioned how their daughter placed these directly into protective sleeves)

I think this is one your daughter did play with. The sticker border was peeled away from upper left to lower right (notice how much thicker the black border is along the top and right side). This is why the copyright is missing...it was peeled away.


Their response:

I have a huge book filled with these stickers. They are all in great condition. Take a look at the backside of this sticker. She did not play with any of the stickers. Nothing is pilled away. Thanks for info. What you are saying must have been a printing error, and because of that is probably more valuable

The "backside" of the sticker shows corner wear, at least a little. And, now it is worth $35 from the prior price of $12! lol

The real "backside" is the one writing the response.   8)

Offline Baked Bears

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2146 on: May 12, 2019, 04:27:07 PM »
The seller does explain, however, that he/she has "listed this at a higher price due to the fact this is an error sticker and a RARE manufacture mistake."  I might also point out that "rare" is in upper case (which obviously makes all the difference in the world.)  You can't fool this seller, Bigtomi.  They know they're sitting on a gold mine!

Offline Baked Bears

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2147 on: May 13, 2019, 03:45:31 AM »
I asked the seller to post clearer pictures, more in focus.  Now it's obvious where the border was torn. To make matters more ridiculous, they've also upped the price to $49!  Incredible!

Offline Brian Mc

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2148 on: May 13, 2019, 04:32:23 AM »
With all the "inquiries", they think y'all are interested. I'm with Tom and his backside comment. LOL
Brian Mc

Offline Baked Bears

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2149 on: May 13, 2019, 02:19:57 PM »
OMG!  "Backside" is the understatement of the year!  The seller has now jacked up the price from $12 to $179!  Oh, this poor slob is in for a real disappointment.

Offline bigtomi

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2150 on: May 13, 2019, 03:11:03 PM »
They know they're sitting on a gold mine!
We, of course, know they're sitting on their "backside".

I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but this one obviously doesn't understand the difference between the border [being peeled away] and the sticker backing, as they explain that it is exactly the same size as the other stickers they have. What a friggin doofus! I just wanna Stooge slap them! They are not worth any more time/effort to me.

Offline Fanatical_and_Sickly

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2151 on: May 13, 2019, 04:39:23 PM »
I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but this one obviously doesn't understand the difference between the border [being peeled away] and the sticker backing, as they explain that it is exactly the same size as the other stickers they have. What a friggin doofus! I just wanna Stooge slap them! They are not worth any more time/effort to me.
butt, butt, butt "Nothing is torn off the Jerkens Soap Sticker." They said it, so it must be true.

$179 is true delusion!

Offline Brian Mc

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2152 on: May 13, 2019, 05:02:57 PM »
Maybe he put the decimal in the wrong place? $1.79?  :P
Brian Mc

Offline Bigmuc13

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2153 on: May 16, 2019, 09:44:43 AM »
Maybe he put the decimal in the wrong place? $1.79?  :P

Even $1.79 is a bit too high!
Still looking for Series 17

Offline Soremel

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2154 on: May 16, 2019, 10:18:01 AM »
Here's a prime example of a seller who has done just enough research to find out that a 13th Series white-back is valuable... but not enough research to discern between a reprint title... and an actual "white-back" sticker. It appears that they do not have a genuine white-back, but a more common "monkey-on-their-(sticker)-back"... literally.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Wacky-Packages-1980-3rd-Series-Beastball-160-Sticker-Rare-White-Back/113751966188?hash=item1a7c2541ec:g:Eh4AAOSwt0pc3ZUo

Offline Baked Bears

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2155 on: May 16, 2019, 11:02:50 AM »
The "Jerkins" seller must of realized the error of their ways for they lowered their price from $179 to $139.  A substantial savings of $40!  Now it's bound to sell!  It just has to, damn it!

Offline sco(o)t

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2156 on: May 16, 2019, 11:11:34 AM »
Here's a prime example of a seller who has done just enough research to find out that a 13th Series white-back is valuable... but not enough research to discern between a reprint title... and an actual "white-back" sticker. It appears that they do not have a genuine white-back, but a more common "monkey-on-their-(sticker)-back"... literally.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Wacky-Packages-1980-3rd-Series-Beastball-160-Sticker-Rare-White-Back/113751966188?hash=item1a7c2541ec:g:Eh4AAOSwt0pc3ZUo

I dunno, this one is a rare 3/4 white border card.
aka Scot Leibacher (no trademark)

Offline MadMike

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2157 on: May 26, 2019, 11:44:15 PM »
Now here is a great investment opportunity for those of you that want to send some can’t miss stickers to PSA for grading.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOPPS-WACKY-PACKYS-EARLY-1970s-CHILDHOOD-COLLECTION-OF-213-IN-TWO-BINDERS-LOOK/293025354147?hash=item4439ac11a3:g:3h8AAOSwgw9bOVDI

Offline MadMike

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2158 on: May 27, 2019, 12:13:45 AM »
The last line in this post made me laugh. “Smoke free and packaged well. Ships priority in a cigar box...” It is like the person was creating his own wacky ad (including the ridiculous price).


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wacky-Packages-93-card-lot-blank-backs-Serious-collectors-lot/332509722835?hash=item4d6b1fb8d3:g:9WQAAOSwUchaSDl8

Offline vahsurfer

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2159 on: May 27, 2019, 08:58:03 AM »
Hahahahahahahah - Fowl!?

#StayWacky

Offline bigtomi

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2160 on: May 27, 2019, 10:06:19 AM »
eBay auction: #332509722835
(including the ridiculous price)
To be fair, there IS a Run-a-way, Truant and Grime Heavy in there.   :P


Offline bigtomi

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2162 on: June 10, 2019, 08:01:26 PM »
"Remember. This is a one of a kind sketch card. No one else will ever have this card except you."

Well, this is untrue. The seller has the card now.   :-\
hehehehe

But, I suppose, given the price on it, probably no one else WILL ever have this card...

Offline quas

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2163 on: June 11, 2019, 02:59:47 AM »
Hey - price reduction!  Grab it!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-TOPPS-WACKY-PACKAGES-ANS8-SKETCH-CARD-BARF-WIMPSON-by-Tom-BUNK-Simpsons/183841119604?hash=item2acdc8dd74:g:H6EAAOSwwYFc~KtB

And today another reduction.  From $700 to $400 to $280 - keep going and you'll someday get there, Aussie seller!

« Last Edit: June 12, 2019, 06:19:28 AM by quas »
Marc

Offline vahsurfer

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2164 on: June 16, 2019, 08:54:38 AM »
Marc,

I will not snake it if you realllllly want it....gahsghaghagahgahwgwhgahgahagahgahagahaghagaha

Offline 70s_Kid

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2165 on: July 25, 2019, 08:20:35 AM »
"Remember. This is a one of a kind sketch card. No one else will ever have this card except you."

Well, this is untrue. The seller has the card now.   :-\
hehehehe

But, I suppose, given the price on it, probably no one else WILL ever have this card...

Too funny!  Here is another auction that blows my mind.  In the description he says this sticker is NRMT.  Has he taken the 30 seconds to look up the definition of NRMT?  Nope....  this card has a serious crushed bottom left corner with the other corners being soft as Downey, putting it at poor condition IMHO...  How do these charlatans sleep at night?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-3RD-WACKY-PACKAGES-PACK-STICKER-CRAKOLA-CRAYONS-BROKEN-BLAND-COLORS-DRAWING/143079494147?hash=item215033d203:g:hIkAAMXQhpdRoAWn

Offline bigtomi

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2166 on: July 25, 2019, 03:30:29 PM »
In the description he says this sticker is NRMT....  How do these charlatans sleep at night?
Much like the woman who thinks her daughter's "unplayed with" Jerkens with the half peeled border is a "manufacturing printing error", these people are just either morons or naïve to the max...or both.

Offline All-Brain

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2167 on: August 02, 2019, 07:29:59 PM »
I have not sold anything on Ebay in years but I was trying to list something tonight and I can find some of the features I uses to use like Buy It Now and the Reserve price feature. Or even how to make the listing title BOLD. What the heck am I missing?

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2168 on: August 04, 2019, 07:51:16 AM »

Offline Fanatical_and_Sickly

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Re: Are these people NUTS???
« Reply #2169 on: August 04, 2019, 08:34:34 AM »
I have not sold anything on Ebay in years but I was trying to list something tonight and I can find some of the features I uses to use like Buy It Now and the Reserve price feature. Or even how to make the listing title BOLD. What the heck am I missing?
not sure what you are missing, as all those options are automatically available on the 'create your listing' page, as either check boxes or fill in the blank

 

anything