This guys unbelievable!

tigermad · 02-12-2005, 10:37 PM

This person on Ebay keeps winning and bidding on Xbox 360s on Ebay. They are all going for stupid prices! Their name is radio.one Do a search and have a look!

02-12-2005, 10:43 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/X-BOX-360_W0QQ...QQcmdZViewItem

Lol.. this again!!

scum!

amazing-j · 02-12-2005, 10:47 PM

There really is no need for auction wrecking in my opinion, this guys just an idiot.

WoodWorker · 02-12-2005, 11:05 PM

mental isn't it.

amazing-j · 02-12-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by semiskimmed

haha my sentiments exactly. i hope they keep doing it

and you do realise this is only for a bloody email address?

Nope, he's wrecking legitimate auctions -

http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....rows=25&sort=3

Unless I'm missing something?

Edit - This is all the auctions he's won -

http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....rows=25&sort=3

The_Censor · 02-12-2005, 11:09 PM

An almost identical thread resulted in about 6 people getting bans from this forum, including myself - keep it civil guys!!

WoodWorker · 02-12-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by amazing-j

Nope, he's wrecking legitimate auctions -

http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....rows=25&sort=3

Unless I'm missing something?

amazing-j still got yours on ebay?

hope he or xboxscambuster get ya!!

amazing-j · 02-12-2005, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorker

amazing-j still got yours on ebay?

hope he or xboxscambuster get ya!!

I'm not holding a gun against anybodys head to bid on my auction, if someone wants to bid high money on it that's thier business. It's not like Xbox 360's are never going to come back into stock again.

The_Censor · 02-12-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by amazing-j

*edited as I dont want to get into a flame war*

Good call mate!

Who Wants To Help Me Mess Up The Sellers Of XBox 360's On EBAY!

amazing-j · 02-12-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Censor

Good call mate!

Who Wants To Help Me Mess Up The Sellers Of XBox 360's On EBAY!

I've edited my post again now lol. I'm definetly not getting into a flame war with anyone, although I think his comment about wanting someone to ruin my auction was way out of line.

brain_stew · 02-12-2005, 11:27 PM

At the end of the day this is just a drop in the pan and no one guy can ever really make a difference. 40,000 360's have sold on the US Ebay and thousands are already on Ebay.co.uk so it looks like the price goudging is here to stay.

WoodWorker · 02-12-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by amazing-j

I've edited my post again now lol. I'm definetly not getting into a flame war with anyone, although I think his comment about wanting someone to ruin my auction was way out of line.

i don't see the problem in wishing someone bids on your auction.

I just hope they don't pay at the end of it.

The fact that at this time when the vast majority have been let when it comes to buying the xbox at the correct price you show no sign of caring. and in fact seem to relish in the fact you can make a quick buck at others expense. when a lot of folks are only buying them for there children who don't understand the pressure a parent is under in the run up to christmas.

D3ath k1ll3r · 02-12-2005, 11:31 PM

Profiteering on ebay is wrong the shortage is down to people who buy to sell in my eyes not on really. It happens all the time now with consoles and tickets for concerts and will get a whole lot worse...

semiskimmed · 02-12-2005, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by amazing-j

Nope, he's wrecking legitimate auctions -

http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....rows=25&sort=3

Unless I'm missing something?

Edit - This is all the auctions he's won -

http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....rows=25&sort=3

sorry i was on about the link in the 2nd thread.

Messiah · 02-12-2005, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LEE5581

Profiteering on ebay is wrong the shortage is down to people who buy to sell in my eyes not on really. It happens all the time now with consoles and tickets for concerts and will get a whole lot worse...

But should the blame be levied at the ones selling (and profiteering) or the ones willing to buy (and fuelling the profiteering)?

amazing-j · 02-12-2005, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorker

i don't see the problem in wishing someone bids on your auction.

I just hope they don't pay at the end of it.

The fact that at this time when the vast majority have been let when it comes to buying the xbox at the correct price you show no sign of caring. and in fact seem to relish in the fact you can make a quick buck at others expense. when a lot of folks are only buying them for there children who don't understand the pressure a parent is under in the run up to christmas.

I think that's pretty unfair, I do feel bad about people who preordered early and got screwed by whoever they ordered from and I in no way 'relish' this situation. It was a tough decision whether to sell it at cost to someone who wasn't as lucky as me or to sell it at profit on ebay.

Yeah, I chose the unpopular option of selling for a profit, maybe it was the wrong choice but it's one very many people would make I guess it proves humans are greedy by nature.

pjskel · 03-12-2005, 12:02 AM

Those that start their auctions off at more than the retail price are not to be condoned - that's just wrong.
Those who have no reserve and start off at a much lower price - well how can they be blamed for 3 or 4 people trying to outbid the others, to make sure their kid(s) don't go without one, after expecting to see one on Xmas morning. It's not so bad for the older ones, as they know they'll have it in the New Year, but it's the younger ones who'll be hit the hardest.

nickuk · 03-12-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pjskel

Those that start their auctions off at more than the retail price are not to be condoned - that's just wrong.
Those who have no reserve and start off at a much lower price - well how can they be blamed for 3 or 4 people trying to outbid the others, to make sure their kid(s) don't go without one, after expecting to see one on Xmas morning. It's not so bad for the older ones, as they know they'll have it in the New Year, but it's the younger ones who'll be hit the hardest.

I agree with that, at the end of the day you can not control who bids on your items, but can only set fair start prices. However if users bid on items just to wreck the auction and never pay, I believe this is completely wrong and sed users should be banned from eBay.

lmccauley · 03-12-2005, 12:40 AM

It's simple supply and demand.

An xbox360 is a luxury item - it's not like these people are profiteering off water , basic food supplies or medicine in an emergency.

Cheers,
Liam

*The Ironduke* · 03-12-2005, 7:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorker

amazing-j still got yours on ebay?

hope he or xboxscambuster get ya!!

how pathetic you are, you are more of a disgrace then any so called greedy ebay seller.

do you have a 360 by any chance

leeA · 03-12-2005, 2:58 PM

Greedy xbox sellers?

Take a look at this....

link

20 premium packs stacked up in their lounge!

How can that not be profiteering?

03-12-2005, 3:13 PM

Has anyone thought that these people may be making money to feed their kids - I think some people need to Grow Up.

TarPot · 03-12-2005, 3:13 PM

could be worse..check this out

http://www.movietyme.com/catalog/pro...ducts_id=30366

brain_stew · 03-12-2005, 3:22 PM

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Originally Posted by leeA

Greedy xbox sellers?

Take a look at this....

link

20 premium packs stacked up in their lounge!

How can that not be profiteering?

Look at all those receipts, bloody Woolies it should be one per customer. The whole preorder system need to have a complete overhaul after this total shambles, there's got to be a way to limit to one per customer and make sure a preorder deposit actually counts for something.

daveblade · 03-12-2005, 3:27 PM

its ok for shops to rip us off making people buy 2 games from them but not for some one to make a little money for himself for christmas
good luck to you mate the shops like choices have made millions
now they want to make more profit from mugs like us for a couple of exter days
if i was told i would have to buy something from these companys after i just wanted to buy the system id make a right song and dance
its all supply and demand
if i got two id sell for a profit as would anyone else who put thair money up
good luck hope you get what someone is willing to pay
if i was on say 100000 a year id pay 1000 for one for my kid for christmas
but im not so im in the same boat as everyone else hope you have a good one mate

03-12-2005, 3:34 PM

Lets just hope the tax man is not looking at EBay

Hard to prove that multiple Xbox purchases are personal chattels not sold for profit.

I say 'declare those earnings' or forever await the dreaded brown envelope to land on the door mat, when you least expect or can afford.

DVDcake · 03-12-2005, 3:51 PM

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Originally Posted by superjim

Has anyone thought that these people may be making money to feed their kids - I think some people need to grow up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brain_stew

Quote:
Originally Posted by leeA
Greedy xbox sellers?

Take a look at this....

link

20 premium packs stacked up in their lounge!

How can that not be profiteering?

Look at all those receipts, bloody Woolies it should be one per customer. The whole preorder system need to have a complete overhaul after this total shambles, there's got to be a way to limit to one per customer and make sure a preorder deposit actually counts for something.

In this case I think the seller has more than enough spare cash or credit lying around to feed the kids.

hornydragon · 03-12-2005, 3:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lmccauley

An xbox360 is a luxury item - it's not like these people are profiteering off water , basic food supplies or medicine in an emergency.

Nope leave that to the major corporations who deal in pharmacuticals (sp?) comodities and energy................ i do think its funny i really cannot see what the big deal is for paying way over the odds for an untested poorly supported bit of kit is..........obviously everyone has far more money and time than me instead of living in front of a fantasy game i am going to a 5 * Hotel for dinner, drinks and Big Fat Cigar tonight all for the cost of a game!

WoodWorker · 03-12-2005, 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ironduke

how pathetic you are, you are more of a disgrace then any so called greedy ebay seller.

do you have a 360 by any chance

Lmoa

WoodWorker · 03-12-2005, 4:06 PM

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Originally Posted by superjim

Has anyone thought that these people may be making money to feed their kids - I think some people need to Grow Up.

are you for real?

This ain't ethiopia.

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Duffers0 Guest Posts: n/a	Lets just hope the tax man is not looking at EBay Hard to prove that multiple Xbox purchases are personal chattels not sold for profit. I say 'declare those earnings' or forever await the dreaded brown envelope to land on the door mat, when you least expect or can afford.
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