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Steve B wrote:Now I Ask You....
just how much much longer would it have taken to post this right side up??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/novag-carnelian ... 1449664832

I can just imagine this guy..frantically pressed for time..having to actually ship the computer
probably would stuff it in a paper bag..slap some stamps on it and toss it in the "outgoing mail" bin

this leaves a very bad impression for potential bidders...

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Maybe he always plays Black... :)
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Steve B wrote:
Sargon1972 wrote:Hi Steve,

Mine 2100 have also a other plaque then yours ,so I think it is normal and as U said sold in Europe

Kr,Hans
Aaand Off We Go!
over $1070 as I write

Eag's(defective or not ) Are The New Gold Standard Regards
Steve
Not exactly an EAG but the Premiere is in the same housing
pieces dont look like Fidelity pieces
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321379127389

$2000 Anyone ? Regards
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Steve B wrote:
Not exactly an EAG but the Premiere is in the same housing
pieces dont look like Fidelity pieces
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321379127389

$2000 Anyone ? Regards
Steve
for a little laugh...
read the questions and answers for the auction
i got a kick out of the "child like" questions asked by the bidders to the clearly not- very- knowledgeable seller so he can understand them


http://contact.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... 1379127389

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Steve B wrote:
for a little laugh...
read the questions and answers


Sometimes it's hard to decide whether or not to ask a particular
question, because the answer may push the price up, which might
not be what you want to happen. The price on this thing does seem
low considering only a little over a day for the auction to run. I like
the machine, but I'm frankly sick of having too many units in the
collection minus original boxes.
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Larry wrote: I like the machine, but I'm frankly sick of having too many units in the
collection minus original boxes.
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Well here ya go
this one has its box
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chess-Set-Fidel ... 1284042808


Anyway...
for years i have cautioned those new to the hobby ..dont rush Pell Mell with arms akimbo into buying computers without the boxes
sooner or later you will regret it
wait...eventually the computer you want will appear with its box,manual and pieces..wait
patience.. is the mark of the true collector
at first the advice seems strange..odd..silly even..
the advice is seldom heeded
dismissed by new enthusiasts as the rantings of an ancient tribal elder
but then ..as time passes... the truth in it finally dawns upon them

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Look at the bidding history for this Excalibur Karpov
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karpov-2294-Che ... 1306595959

1 bidder with 86 bids ..all by the same bidder?
dont get it?
if there was another bidder pushing this bidder up ..1 buck at a time.. his name would show in the bidders list at least once
seems like his automatic bidding agent is spinning out of control

Gimbal Lock Regards
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Steve B wrote:
Steve B wrote:
Sargon1972 wrote:Hi Steve,

Mine 2100 have also a other plaque then yours ,so I think it is normal and as U said sold in Europe

Kr,Hans
Aaand Off We Go!
over $1070 as I write

Eag's(defective or not ) Are The New Gold Standard Regards
Steve
Not exactly an EAG but the Premiere is in the same housing
pieces dont look like Fidelity pieces
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321379127389

$2000 Anyone ? Regards
Steve
Not too far out...$1530
I bailed at around $500, considering there was no guarantee it even
worked properly, and it was basically a bare board anyway.
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Steve B wrote:Look at the bidding history for this Excalibur Karpov
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karpov-2294-Che ... 1306595959

1 bidder with 86 bids ..all by the same bidder?
dont get it?
if there was another bidder pushing this bidder up ..1 buck at a time.. his name would show in the bidders list at least once
seems like his automatic bidding agent is spinning out of control

Gimbal Lock Regards
Steve
Maybe because the reserve wasn't met, ebay allowed him to re-bid?
Although I am sure that ebay has had those gimbals lock up on occasion!

Reserve met regards, 9R
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9RX wrote:
Steve B wrote:Look at the bidding history for this Excalibur Karpov
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karpov-2294-Che ... 1306595959

1 bidder with 86 bids ..all by the same bidder?
dont get it?
if there was another bidder pushing this bidder up ..1 buck at a time.. his name would show in the bidders list at least once
seems like his automatic bidding agent is spinning out of control

Gimbal Lock Regards
Steve
Maybe because the reserve wasn't met, ebay allowed him to re-bid?
Although I am sure that ebay has had those gimbals lock up on occasion!

Reserve met regards, 9R
Its not a "Reserve Price " auction
if it were and if the Reserve was met it would be clearly stated


Reservations for 86 Regards
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Steve B wrote:Look at the bidding history for this Excalibur Karpov
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karpov-2294-Che ... 1306595959

1 bidder with 86 bids ..all by the same bidder?
Maybe a little kid having fun on dad's computer? :lol:
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Larry wrote:
Steve B wrote:Look at the bidding history for this Excalibur Karpov
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karpov-2294-Che ... 1306595959

1 bidder with 86 bids ..all by the same bidder?
Maybe a little kid having fun on dad's computer? :lol:
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Thats it!
:P
Nailed It Regards
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Its not a "Reserve Price " auction
if it were and if the Reserve was met it would be clearly stated
Reservations for 86 Regards
Steve
When there is a reserve it will show reserve not met but i am sure once it as gone over the reserve price it is not mentioned again and it does make sense of the bids


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pr1uk wrote:

When there is a reserve it will show reserve not met but i am sure once it as gone over the reserve price it is not mentioned again and it does make sense of the bids

Peter
the reserve nature of the auction is supposed to be mentioned even after being met

direct quote from Ebay..

A reserve price is the lowest price a seller is willing to sell an item. Other members can't see the reserve price, but they'll see that a listing has a reserve and whether it's been met.

anyway..i asked the seller if this was ever a Reserve auction
he repied it was so i guess you are correct

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Steve B wrote:
9RX wrote:
Steve B wrote:Look at the bidding history for this Excalibur Karpov
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Karpov-2294-Che ... 1306595959

1 bidder with 86 bids ..all by the same bidder?
dont get it?
if there was another bidder pushing this bidder up ..1 buck at a time.. his name would show in the bidders list at least once
seems like his automatic bidding agent is spinning out of control

Gimbal Lock Regards
Steve
Maybe because the reserve wasn't met, ebay allowed him to re-bid?
Although I am sure that ebay has had those gimbals lock up on occasion!

Reserve met regards, 9R
Its not a "Reserve Price " auction
if it were and if the Reserve was met it would be clearly stated


Reservations for 86 Regards
Steve
Hey Steve, yes I also thought it was weird that there were 86 bids on this one, and I also had to look at the bidding history to investigate. That's where is says "reserve met".. No mystery.

GET SMART regards, 9R
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I'm probably repeating myself, but I find a Reserve Price an unnecessary contrivance. What is the purpose of a starting bid below the Reserve? All it does is add a misleading element to the process and often results in a bunch of ticked-off bidders.

Reserve Reservations Regards,
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