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2014/05/01 23:43:10
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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The world of miniature gaming on ebay, like anything else, has a number of bizarre and/or odd entries, from crazy-looking conversions to insane asking prices.
It is fun to have a thread that focuses on such oddities. This is a continuation from a previous dakka thread of the same topic.
However, that previous thread was locked because some of the people posting in it seemed to be forgetting some of the basic tenants of posting on Dakka, primarily that you must always remain polite.
While ebay may have plenty of auctions that feature incredibly crude conversions, blatant forgeries, terrible paint jobs, etc, if you'd like to discuss those things here on Dakka you must do so in a polite fashion, as though the users running and participating in the auctions are reading and responding in this thread (because for all you know, they might be).
So no calling people 'clowns', 'morons', etc, no matter how bizarre the auction may seem. Anyone who ignores this warning will be disciplined exactly as though they were insulting another Dakka user (because they may well be without knowing it).
With that out of the way, I thought I'd grab one of the last auction links from that previous thread, just so this one isn't starting without any content to immediately look at.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/knight-Titan-Imperial-Custom-Metal-Warhammer-40k-unique-/221418364594?pt=Games_US&hash=item338d901eb2
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2014/05/01 23:58:48
Subject: Ebay Oddities (continued)
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Humorless Arbite
Outside the DarkTower, amongst the roses.
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That thread was a problem? I dont get it, so lets someone tried to sell something for 1000$ that cost less than 100$, we can not estimate the sellers intelligence? I feel like i'm getting too old for this.
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Every Dakkanaught gets a 4+ Pinch of Salt save.
When you suffer a Falling Sky hit, roll a D6 - on a 4+ the hit is ignored as per the Pinch of Salt save. On a 1-3 panic insues - you automatically fail common sense tests for the next 2 weeks and get +7 to your negativity stat. -Praxiss
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2014/05/01 23:59:47
Subject: Ebay Oddities (continued)
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Hallowed Canoness
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What in the nine hells is that exactly? I mean I know what it's supposed to be and I can i.d. a few of the bits, but what's the base model?
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I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
SoB, IG, SM, SW, Nec, Cus, Tau, FoW Germans, Team Yankee Marines, Battletech Clan Wolf, Mercs
DR:90-SG+M+B+I+Pw40k12+ID+++A+++/are/WD-R+++T(S)DM+ |
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2014/05/02 00:20:02
Subject: Ebay Oddities (continued)
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[ADMIN]
Decrepit Dakkanaut
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 Deathshead420 wrote:That thread was a problem? I dont get it, so lets say i tried to sell something for 1000$ that cost less then 100$ we can not estimate the sellers intelligence? I feel like im getting too old for this.
The basic tenant of posting here on Dakka is to remain polite at all times. We can all certainly point out and enjoy when an auction goes for way above what the miniatures normally cost, but just like everywhere else on the site, there is no reason to be insulting about it. It's the basic difference between being polite or rude.
It's very simple. You just remark that it is amazing that someone paid X amount of dollars for something, but you don't call them an idiot or a moron. Both get the same point across, but one is rude while the other is polite.
If you don't care for remaining polite, there is literally everywhere else on the internet that you can go to read and spew vitriol to your heart's content.
95% of that previous thread's commentary was fine, but I just wanted to restart the thread with a basic reminder about the site rules in the original post. So really, no big deal here.
If you'd like to discuss the point further, please feel free to PM me so we don't fill this thread with off-topic conversation.
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2014/05/02 00:26:08
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Dankhold Troggoth
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2014/05/02 00:31:53
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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thats an interesting item tides, but not at that price
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DT:80S+++G+++M+B++I+Pw40k00+D++A(WTF)/areWD100R+++++T(T)DM+ |
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2014/05/02 00:39:02
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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I think the new rules are justified. People have a tendency to vastly overestimate themselves and their belongings. To them, their stuff is worth more than retail despite any shortcomings in actual quality because they made it.
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Thought for the day: Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
30k Ultramarines: 2000 pts
Bolt Action Germans: ~1200 pts
AOS Stormcast: Just starting.
 The Empire : ~60-70 models.
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2014/05/02 00:39:20
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Huge Hierodule
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That model is incredibly awesome in a cheeky, over-the-top way. That price though. 
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2014/05/02 00:40:35
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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I cannot forgive that he chopped up a Marauder Destroyer. You... you just don't do that! 
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Thought for the day: Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
30k Ultramarines: 2000 pts
Bolt Action Germans: ~1200 pts
AOS Stormcast: Just starting.
The Empire : ~60-70 models.
1500 pts
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2014/05/02 02:19:56
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Hallowed Canoness
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That AT-AT by way of Krieg is epic.
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I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
SoB, IG, SM, SW, Nec, Cus, Tau, FoW Germans, Team Yankee Marines, Battletech Clan Wolf, Mercs
DR:90-SG+M+B+I+Pw40k12+ID+++A+++/are/WD-R+++T(S)DM+ |
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2014/05/02 02:32:24
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Nimble Skeleton Charioteer
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This instantly made me think of
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2014/05/02 02:41:56
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
Wishing I was back at the South Atlantic, closer to ice than the sun
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Why did that picture make me think of a puppy who was wanting me to throw a stick for him?
Cheers
Andrw
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I don't care what the flag says, I'm SCOTTISH!!!
Best definition of the word Battleship?
Mr Nobody wrote:
Does a canoe with a machine gun count?
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2014/05/02 03:44:07
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
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This poor little feller is trying to sell LOTR stuff at about 5 times their value
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LOTR-The-Hobbit-Miniatures-28-Fighting-Uruk-hai-Games-Workshop-/141268489242
I really don't know if I should let them know that it will never sell, or if they know already.
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2014/05/02 03:48:20
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Incorporating Wet-Blending
Wales: Where the Men are Men and the sheep are Scared.
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That first link seems very in keeping with the MOAR SKULLZZZZ attitude that GW employs.
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2014/05/02 03:53:55
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Last Remaining Whole C'Tan
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 yakface wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/knight-Titan-Imperial-Custom-Metal-Warhammer- 40k-unique-/221418364594?pt=Games_US&hash=item338d901eb2
This could legitimately be a studio model, at this point aesthetically. I mean, maybe they're not quite, there, but this does seem to be where the studio is going.
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2014/05/02 04:26:46
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Huge Hierodule
United States
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 Ouze wrote: yakface wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/knight-Titan-Imperial-Custom-Metal-Warhammer- 40k-unique-/221418364594?pt=Games_US&hash=item338d901eb2
This could legitimately be a studio model, at this point aesthetically. I mean, maybe they're not quite, there, but this does seem to be where the studio is going.
Oh, give me a break. There aren't nearly enough skulls! 
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2014/05/02 09:46:39
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander
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I am buying this fething thing, I don't care if it's an oddity. It's a GIANT skull.
I'm not actually going to buy it. I'm too much of a wuss.
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2014/05/02 11:03:50
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Wraith
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Ouze wrote: yakface wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/knight-Titan-Imperial-Custom-Metal-Warhammer- 40k-unique-/221418364594?pt=Games_US&hash=item338d901eb2
This could legitimately be a studio model, at this point aesthetically. I mean, maybe they're not quite, there, but this does seem to be where the studio is going.
This has more honesty in design than anything I've seen the studio do lately.
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2014/05/02 11:28:16
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Willing Inquisitorial Excruciator
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Considering the Taurox the Tonka toy look makes sthis one fit in nicely
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 - 1250 points
Empire of the Blazing Sun (Combined Theaters)- 1950 points
FUBAR Starship Troopers- Would you like to know more?
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2014/05/02 12:19:05
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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Bounding Black Templar Assault Marine
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TheCustomLime wrote:I cannot forgive that he chopped up a Marauder Destroyer. You... you just don't do that!
KalashnikovMarine wrote:That AT-AT by way of Krieg is epic.
Its a shame too cause that Galactic heroes AT- AT would easily fetch 70+ loose. a MISB one goes for about 100. Granted I think it is an interesting conversion.
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Peace.
Successful Trades: 10+
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Thanks for helping make my son have a wonderful birthday: TheMostWize, djphranq, Pnyxpresss
Goremaul wrote:I... I think you are my hero.
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2014/05/02 12:57:27
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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An interesting conversion with some seriously expensive parts put into it.
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2014/05/02 19:53:51
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Powerful Spawning Champion
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Can someone explain to this ignorant boob what makes that Krieg- AT so expensive? I don't recognize any parts because I'm an amateur collector. 
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2014/05/02 20:46:51
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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 PrehistoricUFO wrote:Can someone explain to this ignorant boob what makes that Krieg- AT so expensive? I don't recognize any parts because I'm an amateur collector.
The conversion uses a lot of high-end Forge World parts, some of which you cannot easily source outside of buying an entire model kit. My money is on these FW parts being from a recaster, but that is just personal opinion. Plus the base AT- AT model is rather valuable further upping the component costs.
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2014/05/02 20:49:43
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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 TheCustomLime wrote:I cannot forgive that he chopped up a Marauder Destroyer. You... you just don't do that!
Yes, THAT'S what we should cry over and not the OOP AT- AT. 
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2014/05/02 23:46:45
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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Fixture of Dakka
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So if I may...
I just sold my first eBay item ever:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231214452621?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649
And the buyer is *brand-spanking new*, from Singapore. Am I paranoid in thinking there are alarm bells going off?
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2014/05/02 23:53:57
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Stalwart Tribune
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Some asked what the base model was, it is a ArmorCast BattleTech MadCat model, funny enough, worth more without the mods.
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No, spraying three colors on your minis does not count as painted!  5k+
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2014/05/02 23:55:42
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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Buying, rather than selling, from Singapore might ring a few bells, but not the reverse. That said, don't take unnecessary risks with a new account, regardless.
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
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2014/05/02 23:55:44
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Fixture of Dakka
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Geez, yeah, I'd pay good money for one of those. That conversion... not so much.
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2014/05/03 00:02:30
Subject: Re:EBay Oddities (continued)
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Most Glorious Grey Seer
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 azreal13 wrote:Buying, rather than selling, from Singapore might ring a few bells, but not the reverse. That said, don't take unnecessary risks with a new account, regardless.
I don't know if it will be a problem or not. Most of my problems have come from European buyers. You can even dig up a thread or two I made on the subject if you want. Still, as long as the buyer pays I wouldn't worry too much.
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2014/05/03 00:28:53
Subject: EBay Oddities (continued)
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Fixture of Dakka
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I'm just afraid that he might receive the items and then ask for a refund just because he'll get it automatically, and then I'll have to go through the wringer to get the money back.
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