Machina 2 on ebay - Page 3

Richard D. James · 08-03-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by Raskolnikov

As far as this one goes - I'm in full agreeance with Esty. If you truly want the thing, then why are you bidding NOW?! Just wait and snipe the pants off of that unit.

-adam

If you have a limit on what you are going to spend, why does it matter?

-GK

neopryn · 08-03-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by tomthum81
whoever's selling this is a moron...

first of all, why sell it?
secondly, if you're goin to sell it... wait for the right time... and now is not that time.

why? you said yourself he's going to net 8K. not too bad if you don't want it anymore.

this is pretty awesome. of course i have about 500 dollars to my name so uh. but it'll be awesome for whoever gets it.

Future Boy · 08-03-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by Raskolnikov
I'm pretty sure that this isn't the 1st time that this has been done - for some reason my brain remembers an original up for auction right after they were handed out. It was a few months or so after the tracks surfaced and all of that excitement.

Am I the only one who remembers that? It sold for an arm and a leg, though.

As far as this one goes - I'm in full agreeance with Esty. If you truly want the thing, then why are you bidding NOW?! Just wait and snipe the pants off of that unit.

-adam

I dont remember this. All i remember is the Q101 CD version being sold on there. Forgot how much it went for though.

Quiet · 08-03-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by Richard D. James

If you have a limit on what you are going to spend, why does it matter?

-GK

Agreed. Better to find out now that you don't have enough money to buy it than to get your hopes up.

Quiet · 08-03-2005, 02:16 PM

The Price-to-Quality ratio on this sale is going to be through the roof.

tomthum81 · 08-03-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by neopryn
why?

i just think that you should wait for the interest in the pumpkins to peak... if you're a smart salesman that is.

dsheinem · 08-03-2005, 02:24 PM

i think it is absurd that anyone would pay this much money without being able to verify that it is authentic.

FROM SPFC:

In fact, the only text which appears anywhere is ch5/the story of june (so far) - there are no credits, tracklists, or any other notes printed anywhere on the release.

25 (twenty-five) copies on hand-cut, hand-numbered, non-lacquered acetate
The 3 10"s come in plain white sleeves, the 2LP comes in a plain black sleeve with paper pasted to the inside, including "ch5/the story of june (so far)". The discs are labeled with small stickers bearing CR 01 thru CR 04 (CR 04 is the 2LP, w/ sides A-D). Each outer sleeve is completely wrapped in clear, wide packing tape with various repeating printed designs.

What I'd like to see are pictures that we don't have yet - for instance high quality scans of the packing tape, of the hand written numbers, and of the discs themselves. I would also guess that a pic of the number might go a long way to deciding if it is real - for instance if they claim the number is "21" and someone else can verify that they have that number, we'll know it is a fake.

And, once again, this person needs to say more about how and why they have this. Who are they?

For those of you bidding - good luck - at least it looks like a full refund is possible if it turns out to be less than genuine.

mourninglight · 08-03-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by NilSineDeo

i bet Corgan Rules will pay $50,000

you know... since he can afford it with his $100k salary

cuz he's the tr00est b0lly fan EVER!

seriously... good luck to those on netphoria going for this - i hope its real, and i hope you take good care of it.

i'm of the poor-fan variety, so i'll just enjoy the view

Dead · 08-03-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally posted by Richard D. James

If you have a limit on what you are going to spend, why does it matter?

-GK

If your max is the higest, then you're going to give people 6 days to decide whether to outbid you or not. If you wait til the last 5 seconds nobody can react. Ninja style!

NilSineDeo · 08-03-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by Dead
If you wait til the last 5 seconds nobody can react. Ninja style!

yeah people. this is the way to do it

Dead · 08-03-2005, 03:03 PM

I've only lost one time by sniping and that was when I put a really low max cause I didn't really want the item.

Hey guys, you could consider pooling your cash together.

COG · 08-03-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by stellawasadiver
corgan rules will do a sneak attack at the very last second and outbid everyone by 30,000 dollars..

Speaking of which, where has that crazy kid been? I'm surprised he hasn't been all up in my Silly Billy pic thread. Gee, maybe he's gone forever, I would be disappointed.

stellawasadiver · 08-03-2005, 03:07 PM

maybe he found out about machina II being sold..and is really out in the real world getting a job so he can outbid all of us and brag about him being a tr00 fan :/

Quiet · 08-03-2005, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by COG

Speaking of which, where has that crazy kid been? I'm surprised he hasn't been all up in my Silly Billy pic thread. Gee, maybe he's gone forever, I would be disappointed.

I think someone may have hijacked his screen name. He posted here a couple days ago as an Amish Rake Fighter and sounded halfway intelligent, so I'm sure it wasn't him.

Netphorian Gadabout · 08-03-2005, 03:31 PM

Woohoo! I am the current high bidder at $1275!! Unfortuantely, I can't go a whole lot higher...

Esty · 08-03-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by Pumpkins23836
Woohoo! I am the current high bidder at $1275!! Unfortuantely, I can't go a whole lot higher...

Awww too bad because I can but won't until the final seconds.

Netphorian Gadabout · 08-03-2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by Esty

Awww too bad because I can but won't until the final seconds.

Oh, I know I'll lose since I can't go past $1500, I just wanted to be the high bidder at some point for posterity's sake.

Cool As Ice Cream · 08-03-2005, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the hint...

Esty · 08-03-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by Pumpkins23836
Oh, I know I'll lose since I can't go past $1500, I just wanted to be the high bidder at some point for posterity's sake.

Anyone whose is bidding who knows they won't be able to win it is just driving the price up. Don't be a dick sir.

Dead · 08-03-2005, 03:49 PM

Are you guys who are bidding making any attempt to contact the seller and find out how he got it?

Quiet · 08-03-2005, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by Esty

Anyone whose is bidding who knows they won't be able to win it is just driving the price up. Don't be a dick sir.

By bidding early, those with the funds are able to eliminate many potential bidders. If you're really willing to shell out a couple thousand for this, then bidding early is a good strategy.

Ex. 5 minutes left, price at $1,000....
A, B, C, D, and E are all trying to bid at the last minute. Someone ends up winning it for $1,025

Ex. 5 minutes left, A and B have already driven the price up to $2,500...
C, D, and E don't have enough to bid anymore. By driving up the price early, A and B have eliminated them, thus increasing their chances of winning it.

neopryn · 08-03-2005, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by Quiet

I think someone may have hijacked his screen name. He posted here a couple days ago as an Amish Rake Fighter and sounded halfway intelligent, so I'm sure it wasn't him.

that's an old netphoria trick

it's "Corgan Ruies". capitalize the "I" and it looks like an L

Quiet · 08-03-2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by neopryn
that's an old netphoria trick

it's "Corgan Ruies". capitalize the "I" and it looks like an L

Ingenious.

Dead · 08-03-2005, 03:56 PM

You should ask him what number out of 25 it is.

Esty · 08-03-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by Dead
You should ask him what number out of 25 it is.

Futureboy already did that without having netphoria tell him to.

The seller has yet to respond.

Dead · 08-03-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by Quiet

By bidding early, those with the funds are able to eliminate many potential bidders. If you're really willing to shell out a couple thousand for this, then bidding early is a good strategy.

Ex. 5 minutes left, price at $1,000....
A, B, C, D, and E are all trying to bid at the last minute. Someone ends up winning it for $1,025

Ex. 5 minutes left, A and B have already driven the price up to $2,500...
C, D, and E don't have enough to bid anymore. By driving up the price early, A and B have eliminated them, thus increasing their chances of winning it.

If I'm reading that correctly, it doesn't work that way. It just looks at everyone's max and then picks the highest one.

COG · 08-03-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by Dead
You should ask him what number out of 25 it is.

No, you should ask him what number out of 24 it is.

See, then it will be easier to see if he's lying.

Dead · 08-03-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by COG

No, you should ask him what number out of 24 it is. See, then it will be easier to see if he's lying.

Good idea, once a guy ripped me off and I helped him by giving him too much info which he used against me.

Richard D. James · 08-03-2005, 04:16 PM

Geez, I live in town, I can go check it out to see if it is legit or not...grab a couple of pictures, whatever...Villa Park is not that far.

-GK

Dead · 08-03-2005, 04:25 PM

What you could do is go over there and offer him some huge amount of cash to give it to you and cancel the auction.

08-03-2005, 02:16 PM	#65
Quiet Apocalyptic Poster Location: The Port City Posts: 1,836	The Price-to-Quality ratio on this sale is going to be through the roof. __________________ "I bring positive comments towards the band and I fight all the dumb negativity. I guess I am the William Wallace of this board." - Corgan Rules

08-03-2005, 02:24 PM	#67
dsheinem Demi-God Location: PA Posts: 282	i think it is absurd that anyone would pay this much money without being able to verify that it is authentic. FROM SPFC: In fact, the only text which appears anywhere is ch5/the story of june (so far) - there are no credits, tracklists, or any other notes printed anywhere on the release. 25 (twenty-five) copies on hand-cut, hand-numbered, non-lacquered acetate The 3 10"s come in plain white sleeves, the 2LP comes in a plain black sleeve with paper pasted to the inside, including "ch5/the story of june (so far)". The discs are labeled with small stickers bearing CR 01 thru CR 04 (CR 04 is the 2LP, w/ sides A-D). Each outer sleeve is completely wrapped in clear, wide packing tape with various repeating printed designs. What I'd like to see are pictures that we don't have yet - for instance high quality scans of the packing tape, of the hand written numbers, and of the discs themselves. I would also guess that a pic of the number might go a long way to deciding if it is real - for instance if they claim the number is "21" and someone else can verify that they have that number, we'll know it is a fake. And, once again, this person needs to say more about how and why they have this. Who are they? For those of you bidding - good luck - at least it looks like a full refund is possible if it turns out to be less than genuine. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-03-2005, 03:03 PM	#71
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,173	I've only lost one time by sniping and that was when I put a really low max cause I didn't really want the item. Hey guys, you could consider pooling your cash together.

08-03-2005, 03:07 PM	#73
stellawasadiver Ownz Posts: 979	maybe he found out about machina II being sold..and is really out in the real world getting a job so he can outbid all of us and brag about him being a tr00 fan :/

08-03-2005, 03:31 PM	#75
Netphorian Gadabout The Broom of the System Location: Michigan Stadium Posts: 4,652	Woohoo! I am the current high bidder at $1275!! Unfortuantely, I can't go a whole lot higher...

08-03-2005, 03:40 PM	#78
Cool As Ice Cream Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: František! How's the foot of your turtle? Posts: 32,743	Thanks for the hint...

08-03-2005, 03:49 PM	#80
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,173	Are you guys who are bidding making any attempt to contact the seller and find out how he got it?

08-03-2005, 03:56 PM	#84
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,173	You should ask him what number out of 25 it is.

08-03-2005, 04:16 PM	#89
Richard D. James Demi-God Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 328	Geez, I live in town, I can go check it out to see if it is legit or not...grab a couple of pictures, whatever...Villa Park is not that far. -GK

08-03-2005, 04:25 PM	#90
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,173	What you could do is go over there and offer him some huge amount of cash to give it to you and cancel the auction.