Phantasy Star: Fringes of Algo

Have you ever bought or sold on the online auction site - ebay? What do you think of ebay?

I have done both from time to time. Some experiences have been pleasant, and some not so, but that's the way the ball bounces. Still, it is an awesome place.

What do you think of the " weird " or unusual auctions they have from time to time? I remember one where someone saw something, maybe a face, in a toasted cheese sandwich, I think it was. I also recall one where someone had a potato chip or something like that which was shaped like a dog (perhaps a poodle). It always surprises me to see auctions like these and even more surprising to see the bids they usually get.

I also love the out-of-sight auctions like John Snider's auction for the "General Lee" not too long ago.

Anyone recall any others?

I've bought plenty, but never sold.

The weird auctions are good for a laugh sometimes. Some of those people are nuts. I remember seeing one auction for a bag of wind from a hurricane.

Thoul wrote:I've bought plenty, but never sold.

The weird auctions are good for a laugh sometimes. Some of those people are nuts. I remember seeing one auction for a bag of wind from a hurricane.

Aye, it's crazy what some people sell. I've heard about one college student who basically auctioned her...innocence, in a manner of speaking. Crazy, as that's pretty much the same thing as prostitution.

^That is now officially the weirdest online auction I have ever heard of.

I haven't bought much on eBay, just a few small things. I would never buy something perishable like food on there.

Some people just go crazy with the bidding. I remember once hearing on the news that some little kid had bid several thousand dollars on a house or something. I bet his/her parents were not happy to get that bill.

I have ebay but i dont have pay-pal i was thinking of getting it.

Paypal is both a blessing and a curse at times. There are so many auctions now that only accept Paypal that one almost has to have it to buy anything. It is faster I suppose, but I'd rather pay by a money order in most cases.

I've gotten a couple of things from ebay, Turbografx16 controllers and multitap. And a few games.

I agree with Thoul's statement about Pay pal being both a blessing and a curse.

There are other methods to use besides Pay Pal, such as Bid Pay, etc., although I suppose Pay Pal is the most popular.

Also, I think, it is now a requirement that new sellers must have Pay Pal or a Merchant Account (not exactly sure what that last one is) in order to sell on ebay.

Older sellers do not have to meet that requirement as of now however, I think, and many of them do not like Pay Pal and do not use it. Whatever works for you, I guess.

Tsunami wrote:Aye, it's crazy what some people sell. I've heard about one college student who basically auctioned her...innocence, in a manner of speaking. Crazy, as that's pretty much the same thing as prostitution.

I agree. Was that one canceled or what? I wonder what the final bid was.

Secret_Surfer wrote:

Tsunami wrote:Aye, it's crazy what some people sell. I've heard about one college student who basically auctioned her...innocence, in a manner of speaking. Crazy, as that's pretty much the same thing as prostitution.

I agree. Was that one canceled or what? I wonder what the final bid was.

From what I've heard, eBay cancelled it and the British girl moved it to another site. As for the final bid, I don't know how high it was, but apparently the man gave her the money without doing the 'service', or so I've read.

And to think. The length a girl would go to pay for college expenses.