'Bout time we had a new morning thread.
Lexie
Morning everybody
'Bout time we had a new morning thread.
Lexie
'Bout time we had a new morning thread.
Lexie
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Some of my best ones are:
"I know nothing about cameras"
Roughly translated, I know this one doesn't work, but if I say so, I'll get nothing for it!
"In mint condition"
My mint is your rough, but tough, I'm not an expert!
Rare
Actually quite common, but I think its rare and another fool will be along in a minute!
(eg last week I was amazed to find a 1939 Camera Dealers Catalogue fetched £23, since I acquired the same catalogue the next day for £3!)
Collectors Condition
Really quite awful, but you collectors will buy almost anything.
I could go on............
"I know nothing about cameras"
Roughly translated, I know this one doesn't work, but if I say so, I'll get nothing for it!
"In mint condition"
My mint is your rough, but tough, I'm not an expert!
Rare
Actually quite common, but I think its rare and another fool will be along in a minute!
(eg last week I was amazed to find a 1939 Camera Dealers Catalogue fetched £23, since I acquired the same catalogue the next day for £3!)
Collectors Condition
Really quite awful, but you collectors will buy almost anything.
I could go on............
Hiya everyone!!
Lol, Camera!!
Lol, Camera!!
I agree..that is ! Don't know how he got so much on one line!! 
Afternoon all. Hope your day is going alot better than mine 
I got my dr. bills from surgery and two weeks in the hospital, and the bill from the water clean-up people. YIKES!!! 
I knew I shouldn't have mentioned "it" last night. I think I'll email some of those sellers of "posessed" stuff and see if they want it. Heh, what do I say? "It will cause you great health problems and other major expenses every time you look at or talk of it????" 
The best things in life are furry....and flowers!
I got my dr. bills from surgery and two weeks in the hospital, and the bill from the water clean-up people. YIKES!!! I knew I shouldn't have mentioned "it" last night. I think I'll email some of those sellers of "posessed" stuff and see if they want it. Heh, what do I say? "It will cause you great health problems and other major expenses every time you look at or talk of it????" The best things in life are furry....and flowers!
All
Jake
Lol, mg...but you got your son home, so not all is bad!
Cute, Jake!
Cute, Jake!
Lexie, I sold one of my items to someone in Perth, West Australia last night!
True Mrs.M 
AND....If I can get him to stick around the house long enough to work on my poor nearly drowned computer it will be better too. I plugged it in and it's not totally dead. Hey wait!!! I think it's possessed or haunted or something!!! I better just list it as is and get a new one!!!! LOL
The best things in life are furry....and flowers!
AND....If I can get him to stick around the house long enough to work on my poor nearly drowned computer it will be better too.
I plugged it in and it's not totally dead. Hey wait!!! I think it's possessed or haunted or something!!! I better just list it as is and get a new one!!!! LOL The best things in life are furry....and flowers!
Cool Mrs M - Glad you are breaking into the Australian Market.
Puppy - did you find that via search?
Lexie
Puppy - did you find that via search?
Lexie
...Lexie's post Don't know if it buys him anything or if it just peeves people like you were! 
Jabbergah
quote:the seller wanted to show up in the search results for people searching for all those brands that his item is NOT! A rather clever, though transparent strategy!
Puppy - did you find that via search?
Don't know if it buys him anything or if it just peeves people like you were! Jabbergah
quote:Yes. Found and got my new 'toy' earlier this week. A Fuji S7000.
Puppy - did you find that via search
Jabber - thats what I was getting at. Its ****s me to no end when they put things like that in the title OR things like "As good as SONY" in the description....so you still get a hit when searching.
I need to get a new camera our Sony had a little accident (ok, ok - I dropped it) and it has an error now. Hubbie pulled it apart yesterday and got it working (phew) but I will be looking for a new one. I am gonna hold out and buy a Digi Camcorder while we are over in the States.
I think I will need a digi cam pretty quickly though.
Lexie
I need to get a new camera
our Sony had a little accident (ok, ok - I dropped it) and it has an error now. Hubbie pulled it apart yesterday and got it working (phew) but I will be looking for a new one. I am gonna hold out and buy a Digi Camcorder while we are over in the States.I think I will need a digi cam pretty quickly though.
Lexie
Ohhh spoil sport filter. I will just have to resort to Aussie naughty words.
Lexie
Lexie
I came across a new variant (to me) last week
A completely different name popped up in one of my regular searches - usually this is because of a mention in the text that they are selling a collection of x y & z.
I couldn't find the brand name anywhere in the text so I did a "view source", as my curiosity was aroused.
Answer: <Font color="white">Huge list of competing names</font> tacked on to the end of the normal descriptiont
Quite clever really - invisible, so it isn't so annoyingly obvious.
Now don't you all rush out and adopt it, or our Ebay searches will be stuffed full with the equivalent of Spam!
A completely different name popped up in one of my regular searches - usually this is because of a mention in the text that they are selling a collection of x y & z.
I couldn't find the brand name anywhere in the text so I did a "view source", as my curiosity was aroused.
Answer: <Font color="white">Huge list of competing names</font> tacked on to the end of the normal descriptiont
Quite clever really - invisible, so it isn't so annoyingly obvious.
Now don't you all rush out and adopt it, or our Ebay searches will be stuffed full with the equivalent of Spam!
Camera Collector -
That's also against eBay's TOS, as is embedding keywords in a meta-tag.
Mother Mary Says, 'HONESTLY! you're just ruint!'
That's also against eBay's TOS, as is embedding keywords in a meta-tag.
I always search Australian ebay - it's the cheapest venue for all sorts of electronic goods and other things (all secondhand I must admit).
Bought in Australia these last few months:
Port replicator for my Tecra Notebook - 1/2 US Price 1/3 GB price
B & O Amplifier/Tuner 1/2 prevailing world price
Kastrup Holmegaard Wine & Spirit glasses 1/3 world price
Need I go on .....
Shop locally!
Bought in Australia these last few months:
Port replicator for my Tecra Notebook - 1/2 US Price 1/3 GB price
B & O Amplifier/Tuner 1/2 prevailing world price
Kastrup Holmegaard Wine & Spirit glasses 1/3 world price
Need I go on .....
Shop locally!
Camera, where are you based? I would think the savings would be lost in the shipping!
Well Mrs M, I'm based in the UK and most ebay sellers quote sky high postage costs because they assume we all want our goods tomorrow!
I have discovered the clipper route round Cape Horn! (Well it seems like that) On the whole surface mail takes 4-5 weeks from the US and about 6 weeks from Australia. To save money, I'll wait!
In terms of costs I always try and get US sellers split things up so they are under 4lbs and then they can go letter rate - most of my imports from the States cost between $6 - $11 which is almost as cheap as domestic - its just that the US sellers don't know the USPS surface letter rates.
Most other countries have similar bargains. The trick here is to always download the national rates (usually pdf format) off their Postal services web site. Check the country code, many sellers get that wrong and pay higher than necessary postage. Most importantly check the "break points" The other day I bought three cameras and told the seller just to ship the one I was interested in - he was obviously delighted!
At other times I've told them to ship it in two parcels - most do if yoou ask nicely and say you'll pay packing costs.
A bargains not a bargain if the postage costs more than the item!
I have discovered the clipper route round Cape Horn! (Well it seems like that) On the whole surface mail takes 4-5 weeks from the US and about 6 weeks from Australia. To save money, I'll wait!
In terms of costs I always try and get US sellers split things up so they are under 4lbs and then they can go letter rate - most of my imports from the States cost between $6 - $11 which is almost as cheap as domestic - its just that the US sellers don't know the USPS surface letter rates.
Most other countries have similar bargains. The trick here is to always download the national rates (usually pdf format) off their Postal services web site. Check the country code, many sellers get that wrong and pay higher than necessary postage. Most importantly check the "break points" The other day I bought three cameras and told the seller just to ship the one I was interested in - he was obviously delighted!
At other times I've told them to ship it in two parcels - most do if yoou ask nicely and say you'll pay packing costs.
A bargains not a bargain if the postage costs more than the item!
I do send letter rate if possible, not only by weight, size too. An item I send here in the US for 5.75 to California from Florida, for example is 5.75..to Australia or the UK is $12.00.
Lexie told me that everything in Australia is vert expensive. A car that sells here for example, for 25,000 might sell there for twice that! I'm sure she will enlighten us when she awakes, but I assume this is why she is buying the camera here. They are not too expensive in the discount stores here.
As to sending via "slow boat", I have only done that once. I sent some scooter parts to Scotland and the guy was not happy! Most(you are an exception) want it yesterday!
Lexie told me that everything in Australia is vert expensive. A car that sells here for example, for 25,000 might sell there for twice that! I'm sure she will enlighten us when she awakes, but I assume this is why she is buying the camera here. They are not too expensive in the discount stores here.
As to sending via "slow boat", I have only done that once. I sent some scooter parts to Scotland and the guy was not happy! Most(you are an exception) want it yesterday!
I do not, as a rule, drink coffee; but I NEED my morning soda!
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
or..
Mrs. M.. I woke up and saw your diet coke 
(can't stand anything diet) pic, didn't think I could make it through the day. Then the Dr. Pepper , yummy, my favorite. Now I am on a high that will last all day. Coffee ick, yuck
Jake
(can't stand anything diet) pic, didn't think I could make it through the day. Then the Dr. Pepper , yummy, my favorite. Now I am on a high that will last all day. Coffee ick, yuck Jake
...the best; actually, it tastes just like the hi-test.
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
...(have to keep it nice), I just noticed a change it my "sniper status"; hot doggity, i am now "super" in something, at least.
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
...information from CamCol!
Over a MONTH?!? I'd FORGET that I bought the thing in that time & end up buying another!! Even worse, I'll be off collecting & buying something totally different by the time it gets to me! I'll pay a little extra for faster shipping.
It actually is remarkable how LITTLE money (in absolute terms) is required to transform shipping time from weeks to days. I find most buyers opt to pay the little extra for quicker shipping.
Point of clarification for CamCol: If I'm shipping a 5 lb package and able to divide -- would it be cheaper to send two 2.5 lb packages vs. one 5 lb package? Is it the same situation whether I ship via the "slow boat" or the cheapest air? Thanks!
Jabbergah
quote:
I have discovered the clipper route round Cape Horn! (Well it seems like that) On the whole surface mail takes 4-5 weeks from the US and about 6 weeks from Australia. To save money, I'll wait!
Over a MONTH?!?
I'd FORGET that I bought the thing in that time & end up buying another!! Even worse, I'll be off collecting & buying something totally different by the time it gets to me! I'll pay a little extra for faster shipping. It actually is remarkable how LITTLE money (in absolute terms) is required to transform shipping time from weeks to days. I find most buyers opt to pay the little extra for quicker shipping.
Point of clarification for CamCol: If I'm shipping a 5 lb package and able to divide -- would it be cheaper to send two 2.5 lb packages vs. one 5 lb package? Is it the same situation whether I ship via the "slow boat" or the cheapest air? Thanks!
Jabbergah
Good Morning Friends It's 11 in the Morning in Upper NY State and Snowing It's little Butt off. It was 11 years ago today in 93 we had the Record Blizzard of all time. I had 3 ft before lunch and seven feet of snow by dinner. We won't get it today.
They did cancel school though as the bus drivers can't see to even get to work. Dumb luck I forgot to buy gas for the Snowblower and was feeling so smug that I had purchased groceries for the weekend and was all set for the blizzard of 2004. I hate siphoning from the car - always get it in my mouth. Oh Happy Day - wish I had a fireplace for days like this.... mory
They did cancel school though as the bus drivers can't see to even get to work. Dumb luck I forgot to buy gas for the Snowblower and was feeling so smug that I had purchased groceries for the weekend and was all set for the blizzard of 2004. I hate siphoning from the car - always get it in my mouth. Oh Happy Day - wish I had a fireplace for days like this.... mory
I was chatting one night and said how much I liked Dr Pepper - couldn't figure out the flavor but thought it great.. I guy came on from California and said his company made the liquor that was in Dr Pepper and it was extracted from Sweet Cooked Fresh Prunes in Californa. Its just a trace natural fruit flavor. More useless information of mine. They then sell whats left after the pulp ia dried as a dairy feed suplement.
Congrats now your Super Dave - It snuck up on me too LOL mory
..that it would be around 150 posts (or more).
Also, please note that I really like this smiley so I use it alot.
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
Also, please note that I really like this smiley
so I use it alot. Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
I too have been promoted in status today from the kindergarten to the junior sniping class.
However, I think there is need for reform of the rating system. After all, there has been no "quality" hurdle for me to pass for this elevation in status!
I suggest in future, that each new title/grade should only be given if the candidate passes a rigorous examination based on his/her knowledge of ebay & auction sniper, plus evidence of sound practical work.
Each board posting must be marked for relevance, depth of knowledge displayed and length. Those postings that are classed as social "chit chat" will not count towards the next "pip" up the ladder.
OK, OK only joking - I think!
However Lexie did start with: "Bout time we had a new morning thread"
So, if displayed expertise was the criterion for promotion, who do you think would win promotion to the higher ranks?
However, I think there is need for reform of the rating system. After all, there has been no "quality" hurdle for me to pass for this elevation in status!
I suggest in future, that each new title/grade should only be given if the candidate passes a rigorous examination based on his/her knowledge of ebay & auction sniper, plus evidence of sound practical work.
Each board posting must be marked for relevance, depth of knowledge displayed and length. Those postings that are classed as social "chit chat" will not count towards the next "pip" up the ladder.
OK, OK only joking - I think!
However Lexie did start with: "Bout time we had a new morning thread"
So, if displayed expertise was the criterion for promotion, who do you think would win promotion to the higher ranks?
...said the
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
Dave
"The waist is a terrible thing to mind."
The reason you are able to buy cheaply from Australia is because of your exchange rate.
If I was to buy the Digi Cam I want over here - its AUD$799. For me to wait until I am over there its US$299, which will be about $410 and I wont need to ship it. I dont like to buy 2nd hand new model cameras.
Lexie
If I was to buy the Digi Cam I want over here - its AUD$799. For me to wait until I am over there its US$299, which will be about $410 and I wont need to ship it. I dont like to buy 2nd hand new model cameras.
Lexie
I think I realize today that I will never be able to buy or sell overseas === to figure both the Money & Postage exchange rates would too difficult.
<Click here>
Mory, here go to this site and the add it to your favorites. It gives you all of the conversions easily!
Mory, here go to this site and the add it to your favorites. It gives you all of the conversions easily!
I use the following calculator because you can keep it open whilst you browse ebay: >>XE Currency Converter<<
All USPS Rates are here: >>
USPS International Postage Rates & Fees<<
All German Rates are here on the worlds worst designed web site (bar none - 8 levels of navigation to get here!):>>
Parcels up to 2 kilos<<
UK rates are divided up between the Royal Mail - (on the worlds slowest web site!)
Small packets only
and ParcelForce >>Tariff Download Centre<<
Hope this helps
All USPS Rates are here: >>
USPS International Postage Rates & Fees<<
All German Rates are here on the worlds worst designed web site (bar none - 8 levels of navigation to get here!):>>
Parcels up to 2 kilos<<
UK rates are divided up between the Royal Mail - (on the worlds slowest web site!)
Small packets only
and ParcelForce >>Tariff Download Centre<<
Hope this helps