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[stihl88]

Want to buy some already processed fingers? http://cgi.ebay.com/12oz-Processed-Gold-Fingers-Gold-Recovery-/330565930681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf743ceb9

 

[Claudie]

I put that on my watch list. If it sells, it may be a new source of income, if I were to stoop that low.... :|

 

[aflacglobal]

Processed gold fingers for recovery. For the love of god !! :roll:
I was out cleaning my building out the other day and ran across a stash of gold foils i had forgotten about from last year. I use these for testing out new processes and experimenting. It's like almost a full quart mason jar full of foils and a fair amount of palladium. These foils are micron size so theirs no telling how much is packed in there, but it looks pretty. A thought crossed my mind to split this between two jars and put them on Flebay to see just how stupid the bidding can get. With a reserve of course, but it could get interesting. lol
I’m just wondering how much it would bring. Maybe a 30 day listing. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[goldenchild]

Up to $36 already. I don't know what to think of this.

 

[Claudie]

Up to $36 already. I don't know what to think of this.

Wow I thought $36 was the start price. I guess I need to pay more attention.. Unreal!!

 

[jimdoc]

The buyer is going to get a real surprise.

Jim

 

[shyknee]

:mrgreen: I am blown away :roll:

 

[goldenchild]

Certainly one of the most astonishing posts on this thread. It's up to $49 now. stihl88 should post pictures of this auction so we can enjoy it forever.

 

[Claudie]

Selling empty Bic lighters for Butane recovery would be more profitable than buying those fingers.
:|

 

[stihl88]

Well keep your depleted fingers guys as their seems to be a market out their for already processed fingers!!!
It finished at Auction today with 9 Bids and sold for $49.00 US.

I would hazard to guess that the bidders were stupid and didn't realize they had already been processed or as i suspect these bidders are those people who
bid on just about everything on Ebay that says "Gold or Gold Recovery" in the title.

Ive added the Screen shot for future reference.

 

[Oz]

Simply stunning!

A new guy started it off, then a guy with over 500 feedback score tried to beat high bid 5 times, losing out to a guy with over 100 feedback.

The seller was clear that they had been processed.

Maybe selling empty lighters is viable on fleabay!

 

[qst42know]

Gold refining torch igniter depleted. Butane is gone but still sparks a little.

 

[joem]

Smolly scrap! I'm rich again.

 

[patnor1011]

I guess I will try processed fiber cpu with possible micro-gold stuck on plastic.... :mrgreen:

On the other side check one of my auctions - I have issues with buyer. What do you think you are buying here?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rechargeable-battery-pack-Forever-3-6V-600mAhx3-/140544171953?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item20b915dfb1

 

[Fournines]

I guess I will try processed fiber cpu with possible micro-gold stuck on plastic.... :mrgreen:

On the other side check one of my auctions - I have issues with buyer. What do you think you are buying here?

Looks like a rechargeable battery pack?

Unless it is just a picture of a rechargeable battery pack...

 

[goldenchild]

Does the buyer think it holds it's charge forever :lol:

 

[patnor1011]

Now see this - from resolution center and still hot :lol:

Details provided by the buyer:
The buyer said the item doesn't match your description
The buyer paid on May 13, 2011
The buyer is expecting a solution from you
The buyer can be contacted at "2168480XXX" to resolve this case.
The item has missing parts or pieces
Additional information:
"I missing 2 batteries from the set of 3."
The buyer wanted:
"Replacement of the item."

***********************************************
I responded by:
"Marilyn, I am sorry that you have issues with purchased item. I am also little bit sad that you opened case without contacting me first. Let me explain situation. You purchased one piece of "battery package". This package contain three 3.6V 600mAh units which can be clearly seen on picture provided. (3 parts are covered by green plastic packaging) Auction clearly stated you buy one piece of "Rechargeable battery pack Forever 3.6V 600mAhx3" where again pack contained 3x3.6V 600mAh units. At this stage I do believe item is described properly. Hope you now understand where you made mistake. Have nice weekend. Patrick. "
************************************************
Her response:
Buyer's message:
"Okay, the battery you described was sold as a SINGLE battery, however you mentioned 3 which does not apply even if there are 3 batteries in the item so you mean 3 ACTUAL batteries which is what I paid for so please send me the other 2 or I will return this one. You also never sent me a sealed one so I don't know if its new or not. If you don't have three I will return for a full refund."

Well. I have no problem with 3,5£ refund but I just hate people who try to get advantage and think they will get something free. There is sort of buyer who do this and go around trying to get things free. I dont care much about one bad feedback even thou I have 100% positive - the point is she need to make eBay think I did wrong. I escalated case as she is not going to acknowledge her mistake.

My message to eBay and to her too:
Your message to eBay Customer Support:
"Name of auction item is what is printed on item - it is how items name is, not number of items. To make sure I stated in auction body: You buy one piece...... Buyer is unreasonable and want another 2 for price of one. Next time she will ask for another 600 pieces as that is mentioned in name of auction item too. Never had issuses with battery and sold about 30-40 of them. Buyer is trying to take advantage and get another 2 items free. This is last message I have send her:
1. You bought SINGLE battery which NAME contain number 3
2. This is what you paid for
3. Auction clearly state "You buy ONE piece..."
4. I said that three pieces 3.6V 600mAhx3 are SEALED cant you see that green plastic?
5. If you interpret 3.6V 600mAhx3 as three pieces why not 3.6 pieces or 600 pieces?
I am escalating this case to eBay support to let them decide. There is nothing wrong with item or description and I am not responsible of how you interpret what you read. If you are not sure about contact seller first. Auction clearly state: For sale one: FOREVER - Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery NS-AAA600mAh x 3 3.6V 600mAh That is exactly what is printed on battery itself. **************************************************
I may refund buyer but only if she return undamaged item back but it is not fair as item is perfectly OK and she only misread and that is her mistake. I did not ripped her off she bought battery for 2£ where retail price is 4£ and more. She did got bargain but I cant give them away free I am not a charity. Thanks Pat"

:lol: :evil: :roll:

 

[eeTHr]

Well, the picture shows one battery pack.

The title says, "...battery pack..."

The Item specifics says, "A brand-new...item...."

The description says, "For sale one: ...battery...."

I would think that if there was any confusion, it would be that you were selling only one of the three batteries in the pack, not three of the battery packs.

Maybe next time leave out the spaces on either side of the "x," put a "#" sign in front of the "NS," and use commas to contain the the part number so the ending of it can't be construed to be a quantity indicator, and add the word "pack." Maybe even add the word "brand."

FOREVER (brand), Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack,
#NS-AAA600mAhx3, 3.6V 600mAh.

Different people see things differently. It's always better to avoid ambiguity to begin with, than to wonder if someone really misunderstood, or is trying to rip you off; and then waste your time dealing with it.

 

[jimdoc]

The x-3 is the last portion of the part number.
I can't see how she could actually think it was for three.
Sometimes you just can't win with Ebay.

Jim

 

[goldenchild]

For those that enjoyed the already processed fingers...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-Watch-Bands...667?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48409383cb