Topic: Stuff on Ebay.... Perhaps not such a bargain...? (Read 33224 times)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #315 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:52:54 PM »

VINTAGE MODEL SPEED BOAT HAND BUILT PETROL ENGINE 1950S

£2,499 !!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-MODEL-SPEED-BOAT-HAND-BUILT-PETROL-ENGINE-1950S-/110898689159?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d213b487

Circlip · « **Reply #316 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:57:15 PM »

They keep insisting on "Vintage" and "Hand built", wonder when "Veteran" And "Built by feet of trained monkey" will appear?

Vintage and FibreGlass don't seem to work??

Regards Ian.

roycv · « **Reply #317 on:** June 16, 2012, 03:46:14 PM »

Hi all, looks like an early 'Straight Runner', from the rudder control, the V could be the Victoria club. Wonder where he gets his pricing from?
regards Roy

davidm1945 · « **Reply #318 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:38:03 PM »

Quote from: roycv on June 16, 2012, 03:46:14 PM

Wonder where he gets his pricing from?

Think of a number - multiply by 10......

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #319 on:** June 16, 2012, 06:08:53 PM »

Straight runner?!? - Don't tell Steamboat Phill !

Netleyned · « **Reply #320 on:** June 16, 2012, 06:14:59 PM »

Suckery 3
Has he already sold two to Suckers 1&2 ?
Ned

armc40 · « **Reply #321 on:** June 19, 2012, 03:21:45 PM »

Smart A*SED Seller ?

I was idly browsing the plastic kits section of Ebay when I noticed that a seller lad listed an Airfix kit of the visible IC engine for a hundred quid more than Airfix's own retail price

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130630812308&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_818wt_1163

and further on in my browsing, yet another Airfix kit (visiible Jet Engine Kit) at the same hugely marked up price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140735913693&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_796wt_1163

I did email the seller to enquire if these prices were a mistake, and this is the reply I received shortly afterward...seems they find it amusing to rip less knowledgeable punters off ?

Ours is fully gold plated, diamond studs, with titanium screws, bullet proof, auto assemble and prints money once started.Thankyou

Best and kind regards

Mo
Regards
Star

dodgy geezer · « **Reply #322 on:** June 19, 2012, 08:13:05 PM »

Now the above is just what this thread is all about - making possibly less well-informed people aware of situations where someone is vastly over charging for an item available much cheaper elsewhere. Well done!

Incidentally, here is the kit on Airfix's site: http://www.airfix.com/airfix-products/airfix-engineer/a20005-airfix-engineer-jet-engine-a20005/

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #323 on:** June 19, 2012, 09:17:58 PM »

I got my Son one from Hobby Craft a couple of years ago for £ 19.99 , and in my opinion is a big waste of time.

I would hope that anybody using Ebay would also be wise enough to research on the web for prices before buying anything..

tony23 · « **Reply #324 on:** June 20, 2012, 08:43:25 AM »

just saw this , any takers! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boat-model-maquette-bateau-Boot-Modell-/190691362361?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2c66174639

armc40 · « **Reply #325 on:** June 25, 2012, 02:25:09 PM »

?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-WOOD-BOAT-SHIP-MODEL-BOREAS-30-WOODEN-SHIP-HULL-/140776261810?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c6eb48b2#ht_2972wt_1163

nigfor · « **Reply #326 on:** June 26, 2012, 02:12:23 PM »

I notice he has 2 of them and from a 'collector'! wow! didn't know there were collectors of fire wood

dodgy geezer · « **Reply #327 on:** June 27, 2012, 08:46:36 PM »

Quote from: nigfor on June 26, 2012, 02:12:23 PM

I notice he has 2 of them and from a 'collector'! wow! didn't know there were collectors of fire wood

If they sell well, I'll bet he will have three next time..

armc40 · « **Reply #328 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:53:08 PM »

And you think that British Sellers Ask Too Much ?

http://stores.ebay.com/makeurbids?_trksid=p4340.l2563

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #329 on:** July 04, 2012, 09:25:22 PM »

Vintage lesro speed boat- £250

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-lesro-speed-boat-/160837507666?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item2572a99a52

Stavros · « **Reply #330 on:** July 04, 2012, 09:59:46 PM »

mmmm at that price ME thinks I ve got to finish mine off and Ebay it

Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #331 on:** July 04, 2012, 10:07:42 PM »

armc40 · « **Reply #332 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:07:52 PM »

Aw c'mon Martin..cut 'em a bitta slack, it IS from Norfolk after all !

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #333 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:34:22 PM »

# "Norfolk Punch. Norfolk Punch. the drink that's right for you..."

Can you still get that stuff?!

Stavros · « **Reply #334 on:** July 04, 2012, 11:41:20 PM »

Just for YOU Martin

http://www.norfolkpunch.com/

Dave

barriew · « **Reply #335 on:** July 05, 2012, 06:07:48 AM »

But its made in OZ

Get the EU onto them for misleading naming

Barrie

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #336 on:** July 05, 2012, 06:42:04 AM »

Quote

Beautifully restored in wooden ply. Finished with a oak veneer deck & painted with antique ovary white hull with a antique red water line .

Ovary white?

armc40 · « **Reply #337 on:** July 05, 2012, 10:25:03 AM »

.....'once there was a silly ol' ant , thought he could'............... etc etc

wullie/mk2 · « **Reply #338 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:17:11 PM »

and the restored wooden ply,

armc40 · « **Reply #339 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:07:01 PM »

wullie/mk2 · « **Reply #340 on:** August 04, 2012, 08:57:14 PM »

Quote from: armc40 on August 04, 2012, 06:07:01 PM

[img]http://s16.postimage.org/5d88h18sx/Shackleton2.jpg[/im

you,re needing to see the doctor i saw years ago,his expertise in brain malfunctions was second to none..after he died....his work was much sought after......

armc40 · « **Reply #341 on:** August 04, 2012, 09:01:49 PM »

Quote from: wullie/mk2 on August 04, 2012, 08:57:14 PM

you,re needing to see the doctor i saw years ago,his expertise in brain malfunctions was second to none..after he died....his work was much sought after......

where's that wee shedda yours then....want me to gie oor shackleton map co-ordinates ?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #342 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:42:08 PM »

Royal Air Force Rescue Boat 561 - £325

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Model-of-Royal-Air-Force-Rescue-Boat-561-Radio-Control-/300768476753?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item460732be51

... must be a real one.

Stavros · « **Reply #343 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:46:42 PM »

Allways been a rather expensive ebay shop that one Lord only knows where htey get their prices from defo not this world that is for a fact

Dave

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #344 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:01:19 PM »

Evening Stav!

Stavros · « **Reply #345 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:03:07 PM »

Evening Martin

dave

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #346 on:** August 24, 2012, 08:39:52 AM »

Not bad but not 1300 quids worth
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HMS-Cornwall-1-72-Scale-Model-of-a-Type-22-Frigate-F99-/300717753287?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item46042cc3c7

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #347 on:** August 24, 2012, 11:15:55 AM »

Quote from: essex2visuvesi on August 24, 2012, 08:39:52 AM

Not bad but not 1300 quids worth
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HMS-Cornwall-1-72-Scale-Model-of-a-Type-22-Frigate-F99-/300717753287?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item46042cc3c7

This is what £1,200 does buy you! - http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=39077.msg389927#msg389927

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #348 on:** August 24, 2012, 11:34:23 AM »

I know... I was seriously considering buying that one to convert to HMS York

sailorboy61 · « **Reply #349 on:** August 24, 2012, 11:36:01 AM »

Quote from: essex2visuvesi on August 24, 2012, 08:39:52 AM

Not bad but not 1300 quids worth
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HMS-Cornwall-1-72-Scale-Model-of-a-Type-22-Frigate-F99-/300717753287?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item46042cc3c7

This is about the third time I know the seller has 'relisted'. I have emailed him to advise how unrealistic his expectations are, but he's just a greedy B****R!
Last time this was one a friend of mine had a Fleetscale one on that went for £700.

Hopefully there won't be any sucker out there!!

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