My strange ebay story

[wombat]

So I'm always look for Frazetta stuff on Ebay. Somehow I ran across this listing:

 

Many Frank Frazetta signed canvas art, ready to be framed. 3 computers. Believe 17 Elton John records. A Sony radio 6 CD changer with both working speakers. Frank Frazetta made and signed Stein. A Darth Vader mask both front and back pieces.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arts-and-collectibles-Frank-Frazetta-/201465563021?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=CRc9wzBtXmaPmcu6eh9TEFTRR3s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

Seems like something a mental patient would group together.

 

Opening bid of $30 and $6 for shipping. I can only imagine how much it would cost to ship all that carp. The 3 computers alone must cost a bundle considering the pics show a big old monitor and a tower (who the hell knows what else that comes with).

 

What really got my interest was the Frazetta mug. That alone is worth around $50-$75. And the signature on it looks like it might be legit. Of course it would be worth a lot more if that is really his sig. I figured what the hell and put down the minimum bid not really expecting much.

 

I win it with no other bids and pay right away. I'm thinking at this point maybe I just get a box of garbage. I wake up the next day to two emails from the seller responding to the paypal email telling them they received a payment.

 

Email #1: This should not be an active account it should be COMPLETELY CANCELED!!!!! I'm very sorry for this mistake.

 

Email #2:This all should have been canceled I called eBay canceled out my entire account and also with pay-pal.... non of the items should even be posting. I'm very sorry.

 

I wonder what actually happened here.

 

 

 

[Ares]

It didn't go as high as they thought

[wombat]

And it was never actually cancelled on ebay. Still showing that I paid for it and waiting for the seller to ship. Paypal shows the money awaiting acceptance from the seller.

[fmaz]

Buying from a seller who'd been with ebay since November 10, 2015. Combine that with the crazy listing and its not shocking that this fell apart.

[Davenport]

Vengeful wife dumping his prized junk on the Bay?

 

If what he emailed was true wouldn't it have "no longer a registered user"?

[wombat]

I'm not surprised either. I figured it was worth a shot.

[lizards2]

Bid higher next time...., ::

[fmaz]

I'm not surprised either. I figured it was worth a shot.

 

Yup, no harm in trying.

[wombat]

Bid higher next time...., ::

 

I was the only bidder. Couldn't go higher than the opening. I did actually put in a higher max bid.

[Count Zero]

Vengeful wife dumping his prized junk on the Bay?

 

If what he emailed was true wouldn't it have "no longer a registered user"?

 

this is what I thought as well

scorned ex lover bundling items on eBay

 

sorry to hear this

that mug looks killer

[lizards2]

Bid higher next time...., ::

 

I was the only bidder. Couldn't go higher than the opening. I did actually put in a higher max bid.

PM me if you need help next time

[Artboy99]

Would a scorned Ex key on signatures in the listing, example the signature under the Death Dealer mug??

 

I think this is just a listing the owner expected more out of and he cancelled it.

[Count Zero]

yeah, I hear ya

 

it's a bummer either way I look at it. you're probably right though

 

if the seller relists the items

would you bid again?

[wombat]

Would a scorned Ex key on signatures in the listing, example the signature under the Death Dealer mug??

 

I think this is just a listing the owner expected more out of and he cancelled it.

 

If that is what actually happened it was a pretty terrible attempt. Why throw in all that other carp? The main picture was a picture of Elton John records.

[jsilverjanet]

Could be a kid in the house trying to sell the stuff

[slym2none]

So I'm always look for Frazetta stuff on Ebay. Somehow I ran across this listing:

 

Many Frank Frazetta signed canvas art, ready to be framed. 3 computers. Believe 17 Elton John records. A Sony radio 6 CD changer with both working speakers. Frank Frazetta made and signed Stein. A Darth Vader mask both front and back pieces.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arts-and-collectibles-Frank-Frazetta-/201465563021?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=CRc9wzBtXmaPmcu6eh9TEFTRR3s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

Seems like something a mental patient would group together.

 

Opening bid of $30 and $6 for shipping. I can only imagine how much it would cost to ship all that carp. The 3 computers alone must cost a bundle considering the pics show a big old monitor and a tower (who the hell knows what else that comes with).

 

What really got my interest was the Frazetta mug. That alone is worth around $50-$75. And the signature on it looks like it might be legit. Of course it would be worth a lot more if that is really his sig. I figured what the hell and put down the minimum bid not really expecting much.

 

I win it with no other bids and pay right away. I'm thinking at this point maybe I just get a box of garbage. I wake up the next day to two emails from the seller responding to the paypal email telling them they received a payment.

 

Email #1: This should not be an active account it should be COMPLETELY CANCELED!!!!! I'm very sorry for this mistake.

 

Email #2:This all should have been canceled I called eBay canceled out my entire account and also with pay-pal.... non of the items should even be posting. I'm very sorry.

 

I wonder what actually happened here.

 

Cold feet. They didn't get what they wanted for the lot, and screwed you over.

 

Sorry...

 

 

 

 

-slym

[Mmehdy]

ebay...garbage in garbage out...

[Brian48]

Vengeful wife dumping his prized junk on the Bay?

 

If what he emailed was true wouldn't it have "no longer a registered user"?

 

My first thought. That, or a PO'd ex-girlfriend.

[Michelangelo]

i would have bid as well. but when something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

 

who knows what happened.

 

I like the angry wife idea.