EBay: Looks like a scam?

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Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: gtnicol on May 07, 2008, 10:22:08 PM
Doesn't look like an ADB keyboard... and $325??

http://cgi.ebay.com/NeXT-ADB-Keyboard-and-Non-ADB-Style-Mouse-w-o-Ball_W0QQitemZ320247970662QQihZ011QQcategoryZ51046QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: pentium on May 07, 2008, 10:47:33 PM
Looks your regular "OMG! LEIK THIS IZ SUPAR RARE! SELLZ FOR $$$!!!" auction.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: dravier on May 08, 2008, 08:32:20 AM
I would have to agree... just someone trying to pawn off "vintage rarities" to people who don't know how to ID them.  Oh well... but we can lauph at the seller at least.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: kb7sqi on May 08, 2008, 03:59:25 PM
I just want to know who the 11 people are that bid on it!  efg.  I have several rare NeXT/Mac/PC keyboards & mice.  I wonder what my old MM/1a would be worth these days.  Anyone remember those? :P
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: pentium on May 08, 2008, 04:15:37 PM
I just realized there were people bidding on it.  :shock:
I guess someone will stop at nothing to get the thing.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: helf on May 08, 2008, 06:31:42 PM
it's the same two bidders bidding it up. There is no WAY they will pay that for it. I've seen auctions where people will bid the snot out of something for the heck of it with no intention of actually paying.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: Thrax on May 08, 2008, 09:26:53 PM
Quote from: "helf"it's the same two bidders bidding it up. There is no WAY they will pay that for it. I've seen auctions where people will bid the snot out of something for the heck of it with no intention of actually paying.

I figured it would be some scammers.  It just didn't make sense that whole systems on ebay could have lower bid amounts while outta the blue a keyboard adn mouse command those prices.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: idylukewild on May 13, 2008, 12:23:29 PM
Does anybody know what that thing is on the bottom of the keyboard?
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: pentium on May 13, 2008, 12:33:06 PM
It looks like one of those metal plates that permanently (or at least really well) stick to stuff and you can put a steel cable through so stuff won't get stolen.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: idylukewild on May 13, 2008, 12:36:06 PM
Guess you wouldn't want a $300 keyboard stolen  :wink:
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: un on May 13, 2008, 01:35:33 PM
Would you pay $1000 for a cube (link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Next-Cube-Model-N1000A-Low-S-ABA0001944-Works_W0QQitemZ200222625131QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)) though, even if you really really wanted one?

Mind you, it's the same seller that wants $500 for a mono NeXTStation ( link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Next-Station-Computer-Monitor-Kbd-Mouse-Works_W0QQitemZ190220683402QQihZ009QQcategoryZ4193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)).
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: pentium on May 13, 2008, 01:37:05 PM
That guy always gouges on his auctions.
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: helf on May 13, 2008, 02:18:49 PM
That is that insane eBay seller who is an idiot. He has an incredible collection of computers for sale but has them all priced insanely high. I've argued with him in the past over his prices. Most of them are just plain absurd... :(
Title: EBay: Looks like a scam?
Post by: un on May 13, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
He seems to have bought NeXT stuff recently for cheap (from the mbaz auctions), if he finds a bidder he'll get about $400 profit from 'station alone.

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