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Posted By: Rob Fouch

Just had to share this auction. Zero feedback, no photo or scan, no mention of what the card even is, plus a reserve. Oh, but the card is "in mint condition and has never been touched by human hands without gloves." I've seen some pretty idiotic listings, but this one has to rank right up there for sheer stupidity.
Sorry if I outed an auction that someone was watching eagerly.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Baseball-Card_W0QQitemZ8767331636QQcategoryZ73442QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

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Posted By: Judge Dred (Fred)

Now if it were listed in the pre-30 category as never been touched by human hands then we'd have an absolute possible treasure to bid on...

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Posted By: jay behrens

Nothing new or orignal about this listing. There have many like this with the exact same claim over the years. Possibley the same person with a new ID.

Jay

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Posted By: Rob Fouch

Sorry to have wasted your time, Jay. Just thought it was funny.

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Posted By: jay behrens

Just call me jaded from having been on eBay for almost 10 years.

Jay

I've just reached Upper Lower Class. I am now officially a babe magnet for poor chicks.

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Posted By: Rob Fouch

Ah, a hardened veteran. I'm probably well on my way there, but I'm still amused by stupidity.
I wonder how often listings such as this are successful. You have to be pretty stupid to create it, but even more stupid to actually bid.
I guess they must succeed occasionally or people wouldn't do it.

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Posted By: jay behrens

the only surprising part is the reserve. If it's not met, you gets hit some extra fees. 35 cents for the basic listing is no big deal, even to me, and if you can get some sucker to bid you've just made some moeny without doing much work.

Jay

I've just reached Upper Lower Class. I am now officially a babe magnet for poor chicks.