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    BA-A-A-A-AD eBay deals...

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by mnementh, Mar 18, 2009.

  1. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    After all the strife regarding the ToughBook Deals thread, and then seeing THIS post (Thanks Connor):

    I figgered it might be a good idea to post this thread; we can all get a laugh at eBay's expense and we don't have to worry about the content being used against the ToughBook crowd. We've all stumbled across a listing on eBay that makes us think "Why the heck did this guy waste the time and money to create this posting?" so why not share the chuckles with our friends?

    So... lets lay some ground rules:

    I believe this thread shouldn't be limited to only bad ToughBook-related deals; there's so much more good material out there if we don't. If you disagree, post that here & we can review the idea.

    The thread should be only for serious, legitimate listings that make you go W T F; none of that "$1000 for my belly-button lint" stuff that's obviously a gag posting. If we get enough people wanting to share those, lets make another thread.

    TRY to keep the criticisms PG-Rated; I know some postings BEG to be FLAMED; the temptation is nearly irresistable. But we are a family forum, and some of those eBay sellers might be our customers some day.

    mnem
    What the HECK is THAT thing?
     
    mnementh, Mar 18, 2009
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  2. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    My first submission is this; I first saw this listing almost a year ago when I was looking for parts for my PictureBook; IT'S STILL THERE. I eMailed the seller when I first saw it and he said "Oh, It's perfectly normal for me to get my price, don't worry about it." Talk about piling a "HUH?" on top of a "W T F?"

    http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-PICTUREBOO...temQQptZLaptops_Nov05?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

    mnem
    I'd have you sign my banana, but it's on the roof.
     
    mnementh, Mar 18, 2009
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  3. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    Uhm... WOW! I am stunned.... I got a couple of screws from my deck I should EBAY up for twenty bucks each! I bet you it would sell!!
     
    Doobi, Mar 18, 2009
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  4. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Yeah... I've seen that top link before... I have emailed a few of them asking if there was a misprint or maybe they meant to say, "TEN at this price!"

    I can't imagine, after a year of ebay invoices, that this guy would even break even!
     
    Toughbook, Mar 18, 2009
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  5. Wyrm73

    Wyrm73 Notebook Consultant

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    How about this one. I got a complete mkIV for $150 less....shipped. :twitchy:
     
    Wyrm73, Mar 19, 2009
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  6. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Wyrm73 did you get my PM?

    EDIT: Nevermind... I would guess that you did!! :)
     
    Rob, Mar 19, 2009
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  7. Wyrm73

    Wyrm73 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes I did, and signed up. I accidentally deleted it while cleaning up my inbox. Was I supposed to reply to it?
     
    Wyrm73, Mar 19, 2009
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  8. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    No no, you didn't have to reply... Just so you signed up... be sure to post eBay deals there :) (so far we have 15 members including me and you)... ALL regulars :)
     
    Rob, Mar 19, 2009
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  9. Wyrm73

    Wyrm73 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm still going to post all the bad deals I see here too though. This is fun. :D
     
    Wyrm73, Mar 19, 2009
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  10. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    HAHAHA sounds good :D... be sure to check the members list :)
     
    Rob, Mar 19, 2009
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  11. Connor922

    Connor922 Notebook Evangelist

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    Nice my idea caught on lol
     
    Connor922, Mar 19, 2009
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