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eBay or eVil? My first time is strikingly similar.... |
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Written by Andrew Olson - View Profile
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Wednesday, 08 November 2006 |
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I just signed up for an eBay account. Going into it, I was totally ready to jump onto the site and get signed up, and get my own account going. I even had a slight edge of adrenaline and giddiness in me as I went through the introductory stages. My head was filled with figures and numbers. It was a lot like the first time I asked a girl to go out. Giddiness and excitement; racking my brain for all the best angles, lines, etc. Soon enough I had my account set up. I had overcome the first hurdle, now it was a matter of marketing myself so that I could go all the way. First I guess I should tell you I created an account so I can sell my Playstation 2. So I arranged my games in two arcing lines around my PS2 like a laurel wreath, and I strategically arranged my controllers and movies. Took a few pictures, wrote a salesman pitch for the product, was feeling good about myself. Just like when you get that first yes. On top of the world, I can conquer anything type of deal. But then I got into the selling fees stage. You mean we can’t just hit the hay? I have to spend money on dinners, movies, jewelry, clothes, and spend time with your mother? It cost money to upload multiple pictures, bold font, highlighting your product, number of days, designs, etc. All in all it cost me about $20 bucks to list my PS2 on eBay. Alright that isn’t so bad, but I have no guarantee it’s going to sell now do I? Consequently, the first time I bought dinner I didn’t get any action. Maybe I should have upgraded the menu font to bold, or made myself bigger. You can do that on eBay you know, make your product picture larger, for a price. Okay, Okay, fine you can have whatever you want even if it’s over $15.00 dollars. Now do I get to see some skin? No. If you haven’t sold something on eBay, then you’re maybe not aware, as was I, that it takes time for your product to get listed. Hours, several hours. I’ve been checking eBay for my listing every hour on the hour. No go. What gives? It takes time she says. Well how many dates is it gonna take? Who knows? It’s a feeling she says; we’ll know when it’s time. I’m just hoping that once my eBay product gets up and starts getting action, it won’t end prematurely, just like the first time I, well…nevermind. Anyways, if you’re looking for a PS2 in good condition with 2 controllers, memory card, S-Video, 21 games, 3 movies, and cleaning kit let me know. Because who knows when I will ever get any action from this eBay. eBay? Hmph. Should be eVil.
--Drew
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Just to let you know
Written by Drew on 2006-11-10 21:21:52
Because I know everyone is patiently awaiting the outcome of this situation; I sold my PS2, but not through eBay. Somehow, this doesn't surprise me.... |
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What is up FoCo?
I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks.
Right now I am just trying to get to know Colorado and FoCo better. Mostly in order to find the best drink specials on each day that ends in Y. So if you know where I can get a cheap drunk on, let me know!
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I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks.
Right now I am just trying to get to know Colorado and FoCo better. Mostly in order to find the best drink specials on each day that ends in Y. So if you know where I can get a cheap drunk on, let me know!
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