QueenZone discussion #749350
Can someone verify this story? (Pittsburgh)
| safkjgs 27.03.2006 22:09 |
link I don't plan on bidding, just wondering if this guy is telling the truth. =D |
| Erin 27.03.2006 22:19 |
It's true. I can't even believe this guy put it on ebay..:-S |
| roxxanne61 27.03.2006 22:22 |
why oh why PRAY TELL would this man sell THIS THING!!!!! IDIOT he is an IDIOT |
| safkjgs 27.03.2006 22:29 |
Yeah, to go as far as making a sign for it, just to turn around and sell it... |
| roxxanne61 27.03.2006 22:30 |
some people will do anything for money the sentimental value of it alone is far worht more than any money value i dont get it |
| Lisser 27.03.2006 23:20 |
I would NEVER sell that. NEVER. God, please no one show this to Brian. It'll make him never give a sixpence out again. This guy will ruin it for everyone. |
| roxxanne61 27.03.2006 23:23 |
i sent him an email via ebay asking him why on earth he would sell this AND i told him it was a disgrace to Brian May fans everywhere idiot he is |
| Erin 27.03.2006 23:47 |
Oh, I just had to email Brian about it, cause it pissed me off. I would love it if he posted something about it on the soapbox and embarrassed the guy. It wouldn't be AS BAD had the guy just happened to catch the sixpence. It's the fact that he made a damn sign to get it and THEN put it on ebay that annoys the hell outta me. We saw the sign, and I commented to Pieter after he got the sixpence, "Why didn't I think of that?!" |
| safkjgs 27.03.2006 23:57 |
I was going to copy this guy's idea and make a sign, but now Brian might think I am that guy and I'd make him not want to give it to me... |
| Crazy LittleThing 28.03.2006 00:42 |
What a jackass. |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 28.03.2006 01:31 |
Wow...some people I swear... |
| jasen101 28.03.2006 02:54 |
That's disgusting! Talk about using the sincerity of someone just so that you profit from it...this guy has no soul. |
| Munchsack 28.03.2006 05:04 |
Is it all right that I want to buy it? |
| Erin 28.03.2006 07:43 |
Munchsack wrote: Is it all right that I want to buy it?I wouldn't pay the guy a single penny for it, out of principle. |
| onevsion 28.03.2006 11:15 |
how ungrateful... man I can't believe this guy. what a tosser! |
| teleman 28.03.2006 14:24 |
If the guy wants to sell it I can't say too much. Every time a collecter buys something they have to consider the history of the item. However I can't help but feel cynical that a person would go to these lengths at a Q+PR concert with such mercenary intentions. Brian gave it to a so called fan. He should have given the beggar a buck and told him to fuck off |
| Mr Faron Hyte 28.03.2006 16:07 |
jasen101 wrote: That's disgusting! Talk about using the sincerity of someone just so that you profit from it...this guy has no soul.That says it beautifully. What a mercenary! |
| FriedChicken 28.03.2006 16:29 |
IF I asked Brian for a sixpence and had plans for it afterward I'd send him a mail and asked if it was okay to sell the sixpence on e-bay (Ofcourse i'd have the profits go to an Aids trust) |
| roxxanne61 28.03.2006 16:44 |
you see it as a disgrace i see it as an amazing opportunity for brian may fans everywhere. perhaps i should have given it away on here... then it would have been right. Respond to this question in My Messages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...................................................and this, my friends,...is what he responded to me after i sent him the email through ebay what an ass ... i also emailed brian and sent him the copy of the ebay ad |
| Erin 28.03.2006 16:48 |
roxxanne61 wrote: you see it as a disgrace i see it as an amazing opportunity for brian may fans everywhere.More like an amazing opportunity for him to take advantage of Brian's generosity... Whateveeeerrrrrr! Wish he would get dissed by Brian. |
| roxxanne61 28.03.2006 17:09 |
i really didnt think he'd answer, but the worst part in all of this is there IS a market for this AND people are bidding on it and someone is going to pay big bucks for it and he knows it how cheesy of him i suppose the drumstick will be up for sale next maybe the photo of the sign? geez, i was thrilled when Jamie Moses threw his pick to me it doesnt have his name on it or anything , but he used it for a while, it is really worn down and i would not give it away for anything i cant even imagine having brians sixpence, there is NO price for that one oh well like we said SOME people |
| indyclev 28.03.2006 17:51 |
I attended the show in Pittsburgh and in Cleveland. I was down on the floor near the catwalk and witnessed this e-bay fool in action. When Roger was throwing his second stick he instead tried to hand it to a cute young lady in the 1st row. As he extended the stick the e-bay merchant lunged forward and grabbed it at the same time. There was a brief tug of war but the jerk wrenched it from her grip. It sickened me at the time but he was long gone before I saw him again. I sent an e-mail via e-bay to convey my disgust at his barbaric actions. |
| roxxanne61 28.03.2006 17:57 |
what more can anyone say that says it all |
| CharlieG 28.03.2006 18:07 |
Were the auction ending any earlier, I'd buy the damn thing myself and take it to San Diego to give to Brian after the show. This is exactly the kind of thing that makes performers loath to give autographs, etc. What an utter ass. |
| JMIV 28.03.2006 18:36 |
This guy is no Queen fan if he has the audacity to sell what so many of us would hold sacred. I hope someone jacks up the price and doesn't get paid. |
| Erin 28.03.2006 18:54 |
indyclev wrote: I attended the show in Pittsburgh and in Cleveland. I was down on the floor near the catwalk and witnessed this e-bay fool in action. When Roger was throwing his second stick he instead tried to hand it to a cute young lady in the 1st row. As he extended the stick the e-bay merchant lunged forward and grabbed it at the same time. There was a brief tug of war but the jerk wrenched it from her grip. It sickened me at the time but he was long gone before I saw him again. I sent an e-mail via e-bay to convey my disgust at his barbaric actions.Like I said, we saw the sign and all, but I failed to see the drumstick tug-of-war. I did see a drumstick get handed out at the END of the catwalk. Roger was handing it to a girl, and some guy VERY rudely snatched it away from her. I just HATE that. I fail to see why people have to act like animals over a drumstick. Sure, it's wonderful to get one, but is it worth acting like that? I think not. |
| The Classic 28.03.2006 19:39 |
This is so sad... |
| Donna13 28.03.2006 19:51 |
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| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 28.03.2006 20:31 |
CharlieG wrote: Were the auction ending any earlier, I'd buy the damn thing myself and take it to San Diego to give to Brian after the show. This is exactly the kind of thing that makes performers loath to give autographs, etc. What an utter ass.I like this idea... |
| roxxanne61 28.03.2006 22:50 |
quote of brian may removed at request of brianmay.com ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- now, who could say it better than this? well done Brian, well done I love it |
| Erin 28.03.2006 22:58 |
YES!! He gave the guy exactly what he deserved there. Right on, Bri! I just KNEW he'd have to respond about that..;-) Hope that ebay dude feels like the total ASS that he is. |
| Crazy LittleThing 28.03.2006 23:04 |
the guy roxxanne61 quoted wrote: you see it as a disgrace i see it as an amazing opportunity for brian may fans everywhere. perhaps i should have given it away on here... then it would have been right.The writing style and random use of punctuation seems vaguely familiar. Could this be one of our own? Say it ain't so! |
| roxxanne61 28.03.2006 23:11 |
i was quoted as saying that? rather it should have been the guy who is selling the sixpence on ebay that is what he wrote in response to my complaint to him when i emailed him through ebay and i love what brian wrote its nice to know that he read all the complaints we wrote |
| Crazy LittleThing 28.03.2006 23:17 |
Actually, I didn't mean you, roxxanne61! I changed the post to clarify that I was quoting the eBay Guy. You're cool in my book, roxxanne61! Your use of punctuation is different from that of the eBay Guy you quoted. Clearly this seller is one of those who know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Imagine going through the rest of your life with someone as cool as Brian May thinking, no--KNOWING--that you are a jackass. And for what? Some money? Sheesh! Way to go eBay Guy, or, as some know him, "Dumb-ass guy." How proud you must be, Dumb-ass guy, for taking Roger Taylor's drumstick out of the hand of the person for whom Roger intended it. What an impression you've made on Brian May, Roger Taylor, and everyone else who has read about you and your behavior. I'm just sorry that Brian had to learn of this. |
| roxxanne61 28.03.2006 23:19 |
Item: Brian May CONCERT USED Sixpence Guitar Pick QUEEN (7604222848) This message was sent while the listing was active. auctionalleynj is the seller. same story actually. maybe you wish you had the sixpence. bid... now you know its real... brian just authenticated it. Respond to this question in My Messages. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- IT REALLY DOESNT MATTER WHAT WE SAY BECAUSE THIS IS HOW HE FEELS NOW, I TOLD HIM TO GO TO BRIAN'S SOAPBOX TO READ WHAT BRIAN SAID, HE DID < AND THIS IS HOW HE ANSWERS WHAT AN ABSOLUTE ASS |
| indyclev 29.03.2006 00:08 |
Here is the feedback from the cowardly clump when I gave him the business about taking the drumstick from the young lady in Pittsburgh...... Response from auctionalleynj auctionalleynj( 24) Positive Feedback: 100% Member Since: Dec-04-04 Location: NJ, United States Registered On: link Item: Brian May CONCERT USED Sixpence Guitar Pick QUEEN (7604222848) This message was sent while the listing was active. auctionalleynj is the seller. that wasn't me. you got the wrong guy dude... i did see that guy though and that was wrong. i also got pauls pick after crazy little thing called love and gave it to another guy next to me. i'm not that big of a jerk. but thanks for caring |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 29.03.2006 00:17 |
Gooo Brian! That was fucking rad! God I hate people like this guy, as to be so arrogant to annoy him the show, ruin it for him, then go make money off it...some people link |
| Scott_Mercury 29.03.2006 00:34 |
What we should do is all get together, all of us that have ebay accounts that is.... run this bid up crazy high....and of course this dumb ass won't get paid, but he will have a nice big final value fee to pay. |
| All I Hear Is Radio Gaga 29.03.2006 01:06 |
It's an idea but ebay can track you through your computers IP address |
| teleman 29.03.2006 01:21 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: What we should do is all get together, all of us that have ebay accounts that is.... run this bid up crazy high....and of course this dumb ass won't get paid, but he will have a nice big final value fee to pay.While I understand the sentiment I don't think it's the right approach. It devalues the Ebay experience for legit sellers and buyers. |
| rickelrr 29.03.2006 02:25 |
OKay, so the guy claims he didn't swipe it from this girl...so where the f*** did he get the drumstick from? What a snake... |
| MiMi 29.03.2006 04:12 |
Erin wrote: Oh, I just had to email Brian about it, cause it pissed me off. I would love it if he posted something about it on the soapbox and embarrassed the guy. It wouldn't be AS BAD had the guy just happened to catch the sixpence. It's the fact that he made a damn sign to get it and THEN put it on ebay that annoys the hell outta me. We saw the sign, and I commented to Pieter after he got the sixpence, "Why didn't I think of that?!"CHECK THIS OUT..... (Brian May Quote deleted) Go to brianmay.com to view it. |
| gnomo 29.03.2006 04:15 |
Brian wrote: All I can say is ... it won't work again. "Fans" like this nobody wants. Next time he will find himself inexplicably viewing the show from the car park where he belongs !ROTFL - I just LOVE this man!!! Brian wrote: Pete was very witty, converting the sign into "I need a pay Rise, Boss ! "ROTFL - I love this man too!!! |
| YourValentine 29.03.2006 09:15 |
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| Ms. Bea Haven 29.03.2006 11:09 |
I think everybody should retract their bids. |
| PhoenixRising 29.03.2006 11:21 |
I attended the Pittsburgh show, and it was truly magical. I was honored and so appreciative just for even having the opportunity to see and hear Queen (and Paul Rodgers) one more time... My hope and concern, for Brian and the band, is that this incident does not leave a bad taste in his mouth about their performance that evening, or tarnish his thoughts toward the the thousands of true fans and admirers who were thoroughly enrapted. So many people went home with dreams fulfilled and very happy memories to cherish for a lifetime. My wife and my friends noticed the reworded sign off the side of the stage from our 10th row vantage point, and warmly laughed it off as an inside joke by a stage assistant. (Thank goodness we all were so oblivious to what unfolded there and afterward.) Forgive me if I choose to fondly remember it this way, and not as the embarassment that it turned out to be... I hope that Brian finds, upon his reflections on that evening in Pittsburgh, that his first thoughts are toward the warm, loving, appreciative crowd and not the stark-raving lunatic who tried to ruin it for so many. Pittsburgh is known as the 'City of Champions," (as reflected in a few "Terrible Towels" from the Steelers football fans winding up on the catwalk as we celebrated the finale), and Queen will always be at the pinnacle of my rock'n'roll. |
| Haystacks Calhoun 29.03.2006 11:22 |
I told you all that Pittsburgh was chock full of idiots... |
| JMIV 29.03.2006 13:10 |
I asked him how any Queen fan could do something like this through eBay's email and his reply was "i like queen, but maybe not as much as you." What a loser!!! |
| Mr. Mercury 1975 29.03.2006 13:21 |
I say we all go to the auction site and 'ask seller a question'. Then rip into him for having no respect for the band, the show, and what Brian gave to him. |
| The Stealer 29.03.2006 13:37 |
Crazy LittleThing wrote: Actually, I didn't mean you, roxxanne61! I changed the post to clarify that I was quoting the eBay Guy. You're cool in my book, roxxanne61! Your use of punctuation is different from that of the eBay Guy you quoted. Clearly this seller is one of those who know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Imagine going through the rest of your life with someone as cool as Brian May thinking, no--KNOWING--that you are a jackass. And for what? Some money? Sheesh! Way to go eBay Guy, or, as some know him, "Dumb-ass guy." How proud you must be, Dumb-ass guy, for taking Roger Taylor's drumstick out of the hand of the person for whom Roger intended it. What an impression you've made on Brian May, Roger Taylor, and everyone else who has read about you and your behavior. I'm just sorry that Brian had to learn of this.Wow-- I must have been on another planet in the 7th row-I missed all of this. Here, Here to your comments--the last thing any of wants to do is piss off brian, roger or paul. |
| CharlieG 29.03.2006 14:22 |
All I Hear Is Radio Gaga wrote:Sadly, we're flying out of DC on Friday to catch San Diego and Anaheim. If the timing were different on the end of the auction, I'd be all over it.CharlieG wrote: Were the auction ending any earlier, I'd buy the damn thing myself and take it to San Diego to give to Brian after the show. This is exactly the kind of thing that makes performers loath to give autographs, etc. What an utter ass.I like this idea... I hope this ass rots in hell. |
| Donna13 29.03.2006 14:30 |
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| roxxanne61 29.03.2006 16:25 |
i had to retract brian's quote from my post via request from brianmay.com dont quote his soapbox someone complained |
| Deacons 1st Choice 29.03.2006 16:48 |
I am very upset about this...once again Brian's kind generosity is being exploited. The story is very nice...what a great experience this person has and what a honour to be handed this special plectrum from the man himself. To turn around and SELL it on e-bay of all places makes me feel ill from the pit of my stomach. HOW could you...i mean really....HOW could someone just turnaround and barter this off with absolutely no regard to the sentimental value or historic value? It boggles the mind.....my mind at least. Now if this was someone who was putting it up because they really don't give a toss about the honour that befell them....then at least have a auction where the money raised is given towards a charity or such. This is exactly why it's so difficult for the REAL fans to get autographs these days from the Band. They have been stung so badly by all the profiteeting on E-bay, many times they simply refuse to sign anything. It's a shame that those of us who respect them have to see things like this happen....it always seems to be the ones who could care less get once in a lifetime events happen like this ( from a fans standpoint) and those that would literally die for such a opportuntiy are sitting in the rafters. Argh...i was having a lovely day until i saw that. I'm very saddened by all of this.. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 29.03.2006 16:51 |
Oh...something i forgot to mention previously.... There was someone at the Worcester show as well who had a sign asking for a pick from Brian. I'm sure some of you who were there remember him...large chap with i think a red coat on. He was standing right next to the catwalk, left hand side. The sign said "How about a guitar pick"..or along those lines. I don't know if this was by chance the same person....but a interesting coincidence no less. :( |
| roxxanne61 29.03.2006 16:59 |
i dont remember a sign at the worcester show i only remember an idiot trying to get autographs while the guys were performing that was bad enough what the ebayer did was apalling dont bother emailing him through ebay he thinks he is perfectly right in what he is doing he has already emailed me twice and the second time he suggested i bid and win the pick since i am such a big fan UMMMMMMMMM i think not |
| fredhartman 29.03.2006 17:09 |
what an ass...he doesn't get it. "perhaps I should have given it away" he says....no idiot, perhaps you should have kept it since May gave it to you. i sent him a message too, and one to Brian. |
| teleman 29.03.2006 17:18 |
Some of the responses here are too much. It's not like he's selling a piece of the cross Jesus was crucified on or an original copy of the Koran in Mohammed's handwriting. Many of you have purchased Queen artifacts and memorabilia. There is a history to every single item a collector owns. Whether it is Jimi's burned guitar, John Lennon's last autograph (far creepier since it was for his killer) or Brian May's stage-used sixpence there is always a history to that item. My complaint about this guy is that he was so mercenary about getting the sixpence with zero regard for the people around him, the performers or for the audience being affected by his boorish behaviour. If he wants to sell a collectible item then good for him. Maybe this will make it possible for a real fan to own this item. He'd just better make sure he never interferes with my enjoyment of a concert I've paid dearly to see. I still think Brian should've given the beggar a buck and told him to f**k off and had Security throw him out. |
| roxxanne61 29.03.2006 17:31 |
lol, now THAT would have been cool |
| Donna13 29.03.2006 17:41 |
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| Erin 29.03.2006 18:03 |
I'm just hoping the bidding doesn't go up now because of all the talk about this. It hasn't so far. Let's hope it stays that way. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 29.03.2006 19:16 |
I'm actually a little surprised it's as high as it is... I still fathom how this guy could so this. It's so....unfortunate and sad. |
| Erin 29.03.2006 19:56 |
Deacons 1st Choice wrote: I still fathom how this guy could so this. It's so....unfortunate and sad.If I had caught one, it would somehow be framed and prominently displayed. Like I said, though...wouldn't pay a penny for the one on ebay. |
| roxxanne61 29.03.2006 21:47 |
Deacons 1st Choice wrote: Oh...something i forgot to mention previously.... There was someone at the Worcester show as well who had a sign asking for a pick from Brian. I'm sure some of you who were there remember him...large chap with i think a red coat on. He was standing right next to the catwalk, left hand side. The sign said "How about a guitar pick"..or along those lines. I don't know if this was by chance the same person....but a interesting coincidence no less. :(just had to tell you deacons 1st choice, just went through my photos of Worcester and right across the catwalk from me was a guy with a black vest on holding up a sign that said, how about a pick... you were right...great eyes you have |
| luckibubba 29.03.2006 22:34 |
I too saw this man and you have no idea how sickening it was to watch him PRY the drumstick out of that poor girl's hand. He actually held her wrist with one of his hands and pryed the stick out with the other. I just wish my camera memory card wasn't already full at that point b/c I would have shot video of it and posted it for all of you to see. This man is truly a disgrace and an embarassment to the USA. I emailed him today with this: "This is my question, How do you sleep at night? I saw you prying the drumstick out of that girl's hand. You are sick and childish person and a classic example of why other countries hate Americans. I only have one thing to say to you and that is Every Dog Will Have His Day." His reply: "I sleep lying down." I told him that I hoped his soul was worth $50. What a sad thing to do to Brian and the rest of Queen and all of the REAL fans out there. |
| MiMi 29.03.2006 23:38 |
Erin wrote:Me neither. Besides the fact that I wouldn't want to pay a CENT to that JERK, having one of Brian's sixpence wouldn't mean anything to me unless HE gave it to ME.Deacons 1st Choice wrote: I still fathom how this guy could so this. It's so....unfortunate and sad.If I had caught one, it would somehow be framed and prominently displayed. Like I said, though...wouldn't pay a penny for the one on ebay. Unfortunately, the fact that Brian wrote about the incident on his Soapbox, makes the coin that much more attractive to potential buyers. It will drive the bids up considerably. I actually brought a sixpence to the Atlanta concert to GIVE to Brian, hoping he'd use it that night or another night. I didn't get the chance, though. I would have much preferred giving him a coin, than receiving one from him. |
| roxxanne61 30.03.2006 16:35 |
On Mar-29-06 at 21:04:01 PST, seller added the following information: Honestly, I didn't even want to add this, but due to the amount of people writing to me, I'll respond to everyone as a whole. YES, I have seen Brian's Soapbox at BrianMay.com and he has grossly exaggerated the details. I'm sure no one will believe me over him, but it doesn't make any difference really. If this auction offends him or anyone, I apologize, and did not mean to cause such a stir. I can understand why Brian or some of you might not like the idea of this sixpence being for sale. However, the sale of this coin is 100% legal and possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to own a rare piece of Queen concert memorabilia. I did not anticipate all this commotion. The sixpence is still for sale... I guess now everyone knows I didn't make this all up. There's no doubting the authenticity of this thing now, it's been authenticated by Brian himself. Thanks. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________well everyone, this is his latest post on ebay and unfortunately it looks as though it will earn him even more money now that brian is involved, because it was verified to be his....that sucks... i know that i would have never bid on it and he has tried to make himself look like the victim yeah right..... we all know the truth anyways jill |
| Donna13 30.03.2006 17:00 |
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| KRKillerQueen 30.03.2006 17:22 |
I wish there were a way for someone here to buy it and then give it back to Brian. Unfortunately the j@ck@ss would still profit from his own stupidity and I know that's what we want to avoid... Well, let's just hope that Karma is a super-beotch to this guy. |
| Champipple 30.03.2006 20:44 |
Hehe. Price is up over $500 now with a "new user" as the highest bidder. He's screwed, these are obviously joke bids now. He'll never collect. |
| Erin 30.03.2006 20:54 |
Pretty funny, eh? ;-D |
| Donna13 30.03.2006 20:57 |
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| roxxanne61 30.03.2006 21:01 |
i love it i love it i love it |
| Erin 30.03.2006 21:03 |
I bet this guy regrets the day he pissed off all these Queen fans...AND Brian himself..;-) |
| roxxanne61 30.03.2006 21:05 |
the thing is, if you look at all those bids, you can tell something is not right he must be sweating by now LOL did i mention I LOVE IT!!!!!! |
| goinback 30.03.2006 21:35 |
Wow I'd hate to get $500 or $1000 at the cost of Brian May hating me :) A real fan would hate that feeling. I'm glad Brian wrote what he did...good for him. |
| indyclev 30.03.2006 21:59 |
I'm pretty sure I have a photo of the guy who swiped the drumstick out of the girl's hand and fits the description. But I scanned my over 500+ photos and no photo of the sign. If this is the guy, he was wearing a black leather jacket with white accents, a black t-shirt and dark rimmed glasses. The girl next to him had long brown hair. He pretty much was center stage. Does anyone have a photo of him holding the sign or if you saw him, where was he standing in relation to front of the catwalk? I hope he gets stiffed on this whole ebay thing. It would be the best revenge. |
| KRKillerQueen 31.03.2006 12:01 |
Oooooooo........this is fantastic! |
| Scott_Mercury 31.03.2006 13:01 |
I'll bet this goes for $2500 US dollar...whether that bidder will be legit or not remains to be seen...but if the high bidder turns out to be a flake, he'll just send a second chance offer to the next person in line....either way folks, he's going to make $2,000 bucks US dollar from this...I'll bet cha'. |
| Erin 31.03.2006 13:06 |
Scott_Mercury wrote: he's going to make $2,000 bucks US dollar from this...I'll bet cha'.No, he's not. Look at the bidders. If he puts it back on there, this will happen again. |
| PhoenixRising 31.03.2006 14:21 |
I was leafing through the hundred or so pics I had taken and found one with the reworked sign on stage behind Brian. I kinda smiled as I thought how Brian rescued the fans who were blocked by the sign that idiot was waving. And I smiled even more to see how the road crew doctored it up to make a light moment for Brian. |
| roxxanne61 31.03.2006 16:04 |
and the current high bidder hasnt had a feedback since 2002 very suspicious indeed i think someones screwing with the guy LOL i DO love it |
| Scott_Mercury 31.03.2006 17:05 |
roxxanne61 wrote: and the current high bidder hasnt had a feedback since 2002 very suspicious indeed i think someones screwing with the guy LOL i DO love itI, more than anyone, hope that some drunk hobo is the high bidder...but lets get real folks... May has verified and publicized the story...someone with 500+ positive feedback will snipe at the last minute, and instantly pay pal the guy. We'll see what happens. |
| Deacons 1st Choice 31.03.2006 20:18 |
You know..this thought has crossed my mind now and again while reading this over the past few days. Does any one else here feel that what is currently going on ( someone falsely driving the bids up out of "revenge") is really the best way to handle this? It seems to be a bit immature to me.....not that i'm siding with the buyer in ANY WAY. I think what this guy did ( and is doing) is appauling and in very bad taste personally. I don't know though if this is the best way to handle it. |
| teleman 31.03.2006 21:03 |
Deacons 1st Choice wrote: You know..this thought has crossed my mind now and again while reading this over the past few days. Does any one else here feel that what is currently going on ( someone falsely driving the bids up out of "revenge") is really the best way to handle this? It seems to be a bit immature to me.....not that i'm siding with the buyer in ANY WAY. I think what this guy did ( and is doing) is appauling and in very bad taste personally. I don't know though if this is the best way to handle it.What is going on now is fraudulently entering into a contract and is damaging the Ebay experience for other Ebay buyers and sellers. The sixpence guy is an ass but what is going on now is just plain ridiculous. |
| Erin 31.03.2006 21:44 |
teleman wrote: The sixpence guy is an ass but what is going on now is just plain ridiculous.True, but it's still funny..;-) |
| Gecko 01.04.2006 01:45 |
if i was Brian, i would fight fire with fire, i would post my own auction for an "official Brian May used 6 pence" and put up about 50-100 of these (he could use a diffrent 6 pence for each song, thats like 20 per night)and put a COA with it stating its a Brian May concert used item. he could put each one up on ebay for $10.00 and donate the money to the phoenix mercury trust. that would do many things, it would help a good cause,it would give the fans a chance to own a piece of music history, and it would keep people like this guy from making tons of money since it wont be such a hard to find item. |
| Smitty 01.04.2006 13:06 |
Gecko wrote: i am the topic stopperApart from me posting, you're right. :-P By the way, the guy took the thing off of E-Bay and is no longer selling. YEAH!! |
| roxxanne61 01.04.2006 14:07 |
Sweet..... and this is all we wanted to see happen |
| Mr Faron Hyte 01.04.2006 15:58 |
Someone probably offered to buy it from him directly if he ended the auction early. I'm sure the louse still made his 50 bucks or whatever. |
| goinback 01.04.2006 21:12 |
Actually I think the listing would say that someone paid the "Buy It Now" price...maybe he did actually end it without selling it. |
| Mr Faron Hyte 01.04.2006 23:46 |
goinback wrote: Actually I think the listing would say that someone paid the "Buy It Now" price...maybe he did actually end it without selling it.No, he didn't offer it with the "Buy It Now" option. It happens on eBay frequently, even though its against the rules. Someone send you a message and says "I'll pay you X dollars for that if you'll end the auction early and sell it directly to me". I got an offer like that the last time I had an auction on eBay in fact. And for that guy, I'm sure he'd rather take an offer like that than have nothing from someone bidding a ridiculous amount of money but who had no intention of paying him anything. I prefer the guy get nothing but his sixpence for all his machinations, but I sadly suspect he made a profit on it from someone. |
| roxxanne61 02.04.2006 13:05 |
brian put my letter on his letters page, about the sixpence issue!!!!! whether the guy made money or not i suppose we'll never know but i was glad to see it GONE |