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ChronoTriggaFoo

10-15-2005, 03:16 PM

I sold this Australian eBay buyer these Mega Man cartoon collection DVD's for $11.50 which I had been hoping to get $30 for. His first email to me asks if I have any other DVD's for cheap to sell to him, to which I answer no. He then writes back with this request still without payment:

ok then
i was wondering if you would also do this little request for me
i like to try different candy bars that are not available in australia
am wondering if you would send me 1 of a couple of american candy bars
with
the dvds i won
i always ask every UK and american seller i buy from if they would mind
doing it for me
9 out of 10 sellers are more then happy to send me at least 1 candy bar
for
free
last year a seller sent me 10 candy bars for free with what i won from
them
are you willing to do the same as those other sellers and send me at
least 1
candy bar for free with the items
hopeing you will say yes
let me know if you will and what ones it or they will be
here is the list of candy bars i am still wanting to try

Whatchamacallit
Wonka Bar
Mr. Goodbar
Hot Tamales Boxed
Charleston Chew
Oh Henry Cholate
Oh Henry White Chocolate Bar
Wunderbar
Sweet Marie
Eat More Bar
Twizzlers
Cadbury Mr Big Peanut Fudge
Kit Kat Strawberry
Kit Kat Vanilla
Nestle Vanilla Smarties

i am mostly hoping for the vanilla and strawberry kitkats and also the
Oh
Henry Chocolate and Oh Henry White Chocolate bars
reply soon

from justin

I sent him a reply stating that I don't even buy candy bars for myself (I really don't like candy much), and good luck with other American ebayers. So he replies with this but finally with payment after a good delay:

its a pitty that i couldnt get at least 1 candy bar sent with the
megaman
dvds
here is my address

justin *****
*****
*****
*****
Australia

if you change your mind and do decide to send a candy bar will you let
me
know what one it is

Whatchamacallit
Wonka Bar
Mr. Goodbar
Hot Tamales Boxed
Charleston Chew
Wonka Tart n Tinys
Nutrageous
Oh Henry Cholate
Oh Henry White Chocolate Bar
Wunderbar
Sweet Marie
Hershey Side Kick
Eat More Bar
Twizzlers
Tootsie Rolls
Cadbury Mr Big Peanut Fudge
Oh Henry Vanilla
Kit Kat Strawberry
Kit Kat Vanilla
Kit Kat Banana
Kit Kat Lime
Kit Kat Inside Out
Kit Kat Tripple Chocolate
Nestle Vanilla Smarties

from justin

AAARRRRGGGHHH!! I'm not the frikkin candy man. I sell video game stuff. Had he purchased a good sizeable amount of stuff, I would probably have considered it. But stop pestering me when you've only purchased 2 DVD collections at a steal for only $11.50!!

That is all. Sorry if I sound grumpy, but I've had a couple of weird transactions on eBay lately :/

jajaja

10-15-2005, 03:23 PM

First of all I would remove his name and address here. Doubt he wants his name posted here without permission.
I have recived candy twice when I bought stuff hehe. I didnt ask for it. I would never eat it anyway. You dont know what freaks theres out there.

Cmosfm

10-15-2005, 03:25 PM

First of all, my God, I'd love to find the Mega Man DVD's for 11.50.

Second of all, my God, with FREE CANDY? That's like commiting a crime it sounds so good!

Basically what I'm saying is, you're dealing with a nutcase with a chocolate Fetish, I say shit in his package and say it's a "whatchamacallit".

jajaja

10-15-2005, 03:26 PM

I say shit in his package and say it's a "whatchamacallit".

Haha thats sick.

ChronoTriggaFoo

10-15-2005, 03:35 PM

lol thats great Cmosfm

oh and thanks jajaja...name and addy edited out

dieourumov

10-15-2005, 03:36 PM

this is one of the best threadds i've ever read here at DP.

http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/detail/stars-5-0.gif

zerohero

10-15-2005, 03:52 PM

Just put a Kit Kat in there dude. People love teh American Candy ;). I'd do it.

ChronoTriggaFoo

10-15-2005, 03:59 PM

Makes me sound cheap huh? I don't mind throwing in goodies. But I usually will throw in an extra game or something lying around like a hairball :-P Now those are delicious.

Cmosfm

10-15-2005, 03:59 PM

Now that I got back and read his list, this guys candy taste seems to be stuck on the "WHAT THE FUCKING HELL I DIDNT EVEN KNOW THEY MADE THAT MUCH LESS WHERE WOULD I FIND IT!?" side.

Strawberry Kit Kat? What the Christ!

I see he wants a Hot Tamles Boxed, he didn't say complete! I say send him a half eaten box.

zerohero

10-15-2005, 04:01 PM

ChronoTriggaFoo

10-15-2005, 04:08 PM

Li Wang

10-16-2005, 12:58 AM

This is the greatest post I've read all year.

Damaramu

10-16-2005, 01:41 AM

To hell with that guy.

There are online shops that sell American candy to overseas customers.

Shit, he might as well have asked for you to throw in a couple dollars along with the dvds.

:hmm:

Bluteg

10-16-2005, 02:37 AM

If he had not allready paid he could have at least offered to throw a few bucks in.

ChronoTriggaFoo

10-16-2005, 04:02 AM

I've thought about it.

I think I'm going to hit him with my own list:

boomerang
Koala
eucalyptus leaves
kangaroo

And then tell him that 9/10 Australian eBayers usually comply. And what a pity it'd be if he doesn't do so for free.

Nesmaster

10-16-2005, 04:14 AM

that would make for an interesting customs form :P

Contents:

DVD's $20
Whatchamacallits $3
Hot Tamales $3

guy at customs: :hmm:
*opens box*
"OOOOH AMERICAN CHOCOLATE AND CANDY!"
*eats and seals box up*
Australian buyer: :(

Damaramu

10-16-2005, 05:08 AM

There was a great UK based online candy shop that specialized in American products.

It featured customer reviews and such. Overall, UKers seem to think that US candy is tasty, but too sugary. LOL

Heh, they liked our cereal though, that's for sure.

Wish I could remember the url........ :?

BTW, tell that fartknocker there's a freaking shop in Australia that specializes in American products. Here's the address:

http://www.usafoods.com.au

Saabmeister

10-16-2005, 05:36 AM

Wunderbar
Sweet Marie
Hershey Side Kick
Eat More Bar
Twizzlers
Tootsie Rolls
Cadbury Mr Big Peanut Fudge
Oh Henry Vanilla
Kit Kat Strawberry
Kit Kat Vanilla
Kit Kat Banana
Kit Kat Lime
Kit Kat Inside Out
Kit Kat Tripple Chocolate
Nestle Vanilla Smarties

I've never heard of half of these

thegreatescape

10-16-2005, 09:16 AM

He probably doesnt believe you when you say you dont eat candy. I mean, a yank that doesnt gorge themselves 24/7.. Who ever heard of such a thing! LOL <- thats a joke, no offence

The weather is starting to warm up here anyway, so its probably for the best..

Bratwurst

10-16-2005, 10:17 AM

I don't get it personally, American candy is just a step above what you find in Mexico, and that's just because we have the FDA. Europe, Canada, they take their chocolate much more seriously.

zerohero

10-16-2005, 10:25 AM

I don't get it personally, American candy is just a step above what you find in Mexico, and that's just because we have the FDA. Europe, Canada, they take their chocolate much more seriously.
WTF?

I live right next to Mexico "McAllen Texas", and let me tell you they are far different from each other! You'll see Mexicans asking YOU to bring some candy over. My dad tells me many stories about how he just gives it to them as gifts sometimes.

norkusa

10-16-2005, 11:28 AM

That dude doesn't know shit about candy. He needs to get into the exotic stuff, like Ferrara Pan. Lemon Heads rule. So does Lik-A-Maid.