View Full Version : From The WTFiles: eBay Madness!
This is a thread for crazy yet real eBay video game listings.
#2 (newest): Reala plushie (NiGHTS into Dreams...) (http://forum.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?146971#post2033395)
#1: Possessed drawing mannequin (Illbleed) (http://forum.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?146971#post2033393)
Please post in this thread any other crazy eBay video game listings that you find. Let's see how much insanity we can delve up!
I seem to recall there being a thread or something for crazy yet real eBay video game auctions but I couldn't find it. So if there is, I apologize. If not, then let's create this one as that one!
First up, some insane girl has listed her drawing mannequin as being possessed like the one from Illbleed for the SEGA Dreamcast (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6036449283). Or rather, claims that it is the one from the game, and that she found it under her car and took it into her life. Then the story of her and the mannequin are documented as a photo journal with lots of pictures in the auction!
Even more mad, she then starts talking about how her mom gets mad at the figurine because of noisy sleepovers and stealing makeup! And she wrote replies about how the doll felt about lower offers that were made! And did I mention that she wants $180 for it?
"Oh no! She's angry at me! She thought I closed this auction and now she found me reading a $5 offer and she yelled at me not to accept it."
Madness!
Please post in this thread any other crazy video game eBay auctions that you find. Let's see how much insanity we can delve up!
ryborg
07-31-2010, 08:53 PM
That auction's been around since 2006. I wonder how many page hits it gets and if it's really worth paying the $.50/m for attention.
I wouldn't call it madness. The person is trying to be funny.
mobiusclimber
08-01-2010, 01:53 PM
It's obviously her way of drawing attention to her other auctions. Many sellers do that, but I can't say how successful any of it is.
Cryomancer
08-01-2010, 04:02 PM
I always liked that auction as I am a fan of Illbleed and I can see what they are going for with it. On the other hand it's sorta annoying if you are searching for Illbleed stuff as it's always there. Many times I have considered trying to buy it (ain't paying no 180 bucks though).
Icarus Moonsight
08-01-2010, 04:25 PM
If someone ever pulls the trigger they can zero-sum the relists for 30 years.
From http://www.ebay.com/itm/321946322080 :
Ultra rare, almost impossible to find Christmas NiGHTS Into Dreams plush, in used, good condition. This Christmas NiGHTS set is seemingly a lot rarer than the regular NiGHTS plushies, which themselves, are very hard to come by. NiGHTS has some light wear of course due to being nearly 2 decades old, slight yellowing to the vinyl corners of the eyes, and the hang tag is slightly creased.
I regret to say, I will not be accepting offers on this item, nor relisting for any less :( I'm sorry!
I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY!
ALL SALES ARE FINAL, I STRICTLY DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS FOR A REFUND, NOR DO I GIVE OUT PARTIAL REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. PLEASE BE SURE BEFORE COMMITTING TO PURCHASE, PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS AS THEY GO TOWARDS MY DESCRIPTION AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION ENDING. THANK YOU!
I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT. INSURANCE CAN BE ADDED UPON REQUEST AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. I SEND EVERYTHING SIGNED FOR AND WRAP MY ITEMS EXCEEDINGLY WELL. CONDITION IS ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECKED BEFORE SENDING SO ITEMS NEVER LEAVE MY HANDS WITH ANY DAMAGE.
I AM A SLOW SHIPPER, POSTING ONCE A WEEK, USUALLY ON A TUESDAY.
Listing price: $1,344.63 plus $19.42 for S+H.
Total price: $1364.05 USD
Item... SOLD!
I would never pay such a crazy price for a plushie of any kind, even if it is from NiGHTS into Dreams. It's madness!