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padi56 · 19 August 2005, 03:20 AM

Protecting your expensive watch, and flaunting your riches
Blink Blink.
His replies on Ebay, one of funniest thing I have read in a long time.He must be a chip of the old block.

I couldn't resist contacting this seller as follows -
"Hi - I am in UK and was thinking of putting in a bid of a couple of dollars for this amazing watch. On reflection I have decided not to do this, because I realise it would leave you out of pocket if I won the watch, and you had to ship it to UK at no cost to me.

I hope you understand why I will not be bidding for this interesting watch, but I do so only out of concern for your you and your pocket."

Here is his wonderful reply (sorry about caps - that is how he sent it!) -
"DEAR POTENTIAL OVERSEAS BIDDER....
I CAN TELL THAT YOU ARE A SAVVY BUSINESS MAN AND THIS MUST BE SOME SORT OF CLEVER RUSE TO GET A BIT CLOSER TO THIS FINE MILITARY TIMEPIECE...I HAVE DONE INTENSIVE RESEARCH REGARDING BIDDING PATTERNS PERTAINING TO MILITARY WATCHES ON EBAY..MY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT INTENSE BIDDING WARS ERUPT IN THE FINAL MINUTES OF MILITARY WATCH AUCTIONS.....GO AHEAD AND PLACE YOUR (RATHER CONSERVATIVE) BID OF A COUPLE OF QUID....YOU WILL SEE THAT IT WILL NOT STAND FOR LONG....REMEMBER THE EBAY BATTLE CRY "BID NOW,BID OFTEN AND MAY THE BEST PERSON WIN"...VIVA LE MONDE!!!!!!!......GOOD LUCK SIR....DID I MENTION THAT THE FREE OVERSEAS SHIPPING IS BY FIRST CLASS AIR LETTER POST?..WELL IT IS....."
Warning picture could offend. picture actual watch on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5024354580

Rockrolex · 19 August 2005, 04:07 AM

Just so we don't get into a bidding war between us, Padi, how high are you prepared to go for this fine specimen?

JJ Irani · 19 August 2005, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Just so we don't get into a bidding war between us, Padi, how high are you prepared to go for this fine specimen?

LOL!

Rockrolex · 19 August 2005, 04:19 AM

Do you want some of this action, too, JJ?

JJ Irani · 19 August 2005, 04:21 AM

Ed,

If any of my family members even considered placing that watch over my dead body, I'd haunt them for the rest of their natural lives!!

...and congrats on your 1000th post, pal!

Rockrolex · 19 August 2005, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Ed,

If any of my family members even considered placing that watch over my dead body, I'd haunt them for the rest of their natural lives!!

...and congrats on your 1000th post, pal!

Thank you. It was tough to get there, but it feels good to be in the 4 figure club. Now on to 2K.

mamas · 19 August 2005, 06:18 AM

Thanks for the link padi.. that is an absolutely hilarious listing.. i hope that this guys does sell his watch to someone.. just to make a couple of dollars for entertsainment value.
mamas

Manatee · 19 August 2005, 08:41 AM

I'm surprised he didn't have it sold at Antiquorum. A high class piece like that doesn't belong on Ebay, where it could end up in the collection of someone who is less than a connoisseur. That would be a shame.

Sam · 19 August 2005, 08:59 AM

My sides were hurting and I was practically in tears reading that.....Thanks Padi!

JJ Irani · 19 August 2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam

My sides were hurting and I was practically in tears reading that.....Thanks Padi!

Yes, Sam, it was hilarious...LOL!!

padi56 · 19 August 2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Just so we don't get into a bidding war between us, Padi, how high are you prepared to go for this fine specimen?

Well this guy certainly has a way with words,like this watch is powered by
a unknown force

Rockrolex · 19 August 2005, 10:30 PM

Only 4 days to go and the bidding is already up to $1.02. Let's not all bid at once.

dman · 20 August 2005, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do you want some of this action, too, JJ?

Congrats on 1000 Ed!!

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 02:09 AM

Well done Ed welcome to the 1000 club.

20 August 2005, 02:15 AM

For the man who has everyhting....except good taste!

That is an abomination..........

dman · 20 August 2005, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

For the man who has everyhting....except good taste!

That is an abomination..........

ROTF!!

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

For the man who has everyhting....except good taste!

That is an abomination..........

100% agree with you possibly would look better with blue hands.

Rockrolex · 20 August 2005, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

100% agree with you possibly would look better with blue hands.

To you, anything would look better with blue hands, so that's not saying much.

dman · 20 August 2005, 02:55 AM

Here ya go Padi.

http://www.gyration.com/images/blue%20hands.gif

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 02:59 AM

Very nice but not enough gyration

dman · 20 August 2005, 03:11 PM

Well, I tried.

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 06:48 PM

LOL

19 August 2005, 04:07 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,556	Just so we don't get into a bidding war between us, Padi, how high are you prepared to go for this fine specimen? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 August 2005, 04:19 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,556	Do you want some of this action, too, JJ? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 August 2005, 04:21 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Ed, If any of my family members even considered placing that watch over my dead body, I'd haunt them for the rest of their natural lives!! ...and congrats on your 1000th post, pal! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 August 2005, 10:30 PM	#12
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,556	Only 4 days to go and the bidding is already up to $1.02. Let's not all bid at once. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

20 August 2005, 02:09 AM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,413	Well done Ed welcome to the 1000 club. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 August 2005, 06:18 AM	#7
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Thanks for the link padi.. that is an absolutely hilarious listing.. i hope that this guys does sell his watch to someone.. just to make a couple of dollars for entertsainment value. mamas

19 August 2005, 08:41 AM	#8
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I'm surprised he didn't have it sold at Antiquorum. A high class piece like that doesn't belong on Ebay, where it could end up in the collection of someone who is less than a connoisseur. That would be a shame.

19 August 2005, 08:59 AM	#9
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	My sides were hurting and I was practically in tears reading that.....Thanks Padi!

20 August 2005, 02:15 AM	#15
---- Guest Posts: n/a	For the man who has everyhting....except good taste! That is an abomination..........

20 August 2005, 02:55 AM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Here ya go Padi. http://www.gyration.com/images/blue%20hands.gif __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 August 2005, 02:59 AM	#20
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,413	Very nice but not enough gyration __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 August 2005, 03:11 PM	#21
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Well, I tried. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 August 2005, 06:48 PM	#22
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,413	LOL __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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