Author: bryan whitby
Date: 07:56:46 11/11/05
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On November 11, 2005 at 10:28:38, Steve B wrote: >>The one thing that really sells an item on eBay is a good description, together >>with a nice variety of photos. >>I've just come across this which really must rank as the advert of the year for >>me. >> >>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-NEW-wooden-style-chess-board-in-a-box_W0QQitemZ8719639456QQcategoryZ2554QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > >well the seller seems to be trust worthy with a 100% feedback profile and 58 >completed transactions to his credit >while its true he has only been a member since April, if he were dishonerable it >would have shown itself by now i think > >i agree the photo leaves a lot to be desired considering the board itself is >almost totally covered up by the box > >and the description indicates a man of few words.. > > >i would contact the seller and ask for a few more photos as there are still over >2 days to go before the auction closes > >at least you can get an idea of how quickly he will respond and the tone in his >reply will give you an idea as to how comfortable you will be in dealing with >him should you win the item > > >Best >Steve Steve This was one of my jokes !! Obviously the English sence of humour is different to the Yanks. I'm not interested in the item, it's just the worst advert I've ever seen on eBay and it brings tears to my eyes with laughter when I look at the photo. Bryan
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