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We’ve just replaced SnugBear’s post to alt.marketing.online.ebay with new Folger’s Crystals. Let’s see if anyone notices: The one I liked best was on a folding stroller: "Remove baby before collapsing."
Isn’t there an advertising world equivalent of an Oscar, given to a product with the stupidest warning? (The ad people give these to each other, not like the Razzies at the Oscars). "I’m not a Republican because I don’t make enough money to be that big of an asshole." —Paula Poundstone
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I always felt the warning on the blow dryer I own not to use it in the tub was the most telling. I’ve often wondered exactly who would be trying to use a blow dryer while taking a bath. This one’s not even a tag, it’s permanently stamped into the side of the blow dryer. Richard Ward – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – <snip We have oven doors with labels that say "Do Not Use As Step". We have blow dryers with labels that say "Do Not Use While Sleeping". There are some people in this world who are just plain STUPID. http://members.aol.com/kimmurphy/ Kimberly’s Barbie Collection: http://psarchives.webjump.com/barbies/
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We have oven doors with labels that say "Do Not Use As Step". We have blow dryers with labels that say "Do Not Use While Sleeping". There are some people in this world who are just plain STUPID.
My Katana sportbike manual urged riders not to "drink the battery acid" or "eat the seat cushion". Killjoys. — L.V.X., frater mus work – http://www.mousetrap.net/ngs/ cgi, database backends play – http://www.mousetrap.net/~mouse/ the Great Work, Honda Civic wagon and Spree scooter, eBay FAQ, guitar, ferret
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While waiting to hear who the next U.S. President will be, Dan Cottler There are some people in this world who are just plain STUPID.
In 1960, the dead voted in Chicago. In 2000, the brain-dead voted in Florida. Nothing ever really changes. — If you’re interested in discussing possible creation of a new online auction newsgroup, please see the thread entitled "RFD: misc.business. online-auctions.discuss", currently posted in news.groups. Thank you! It also appears in RCC and alt.marketing.online.ebay
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We have oven doors with labels that say "Do Not Use As Step". We have blow dryers with labels that say "Do Not Use While Sleeping". There are some people in this world who are just plain STUPID.
I really liked the bumper sticker I saw the other day: "Stupidity should be painful". — "Poodles are space aliens who think they’ve disguised themselves as dogs." - Paghat the Ratgirl http://www.drizzle.com/~das
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The one I liked best was on a folding stroller: "Remove baby before collapsing." — Laurie "Only the mediocre are always at their best."
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – While waiting to hear who the next U.S. President will be, Dan Cottler Maybe I’m a hardass (bite your tongue!), but I have no pity for these scammed buyers. None zero bupkas. Why? Here’s a quote from the article: "The auction seemed legitimate. It had a picture and a detailed description of the camera. The seller said he was from Santa Fe, N.M. There were no comments from other buyers posted under his user ID, but that could mean the seller was doing this for the first time." "After the auction, Valliere got an e-mail message from the seller, asking him to wire the money to the Ukraine." Hello! So the seller misrepresented his location? AND he has zero feedback???? For god’s sake — how many red flags do you need? What’s the solution to this? I know! Government-enforced labeling! Put a "SCHMUCK WITH MONEY" sticker on the guy’s forehead! We have oven doors with labels that say "Do Not Use As Step". We have blow dryers with labels that say "Do Not Use While Sleeping". There are some people in this world who are just plain STUPID. http://members.aol.com/kimmurphy/ Kimberly’s Barbie Collection: http://psarchives.webjump.com/barbies/
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I think maybe beware of anybody selling anything from the Ukraine or Romania or probably any other foreign country. Got enough trouble with crooks next door. John
Mmmm. Well hello from the UK… No offence taken, I’m sure! Paul Anticipating generosity and wisdom…
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While waiting to hear who the next U.S. President will be, Dan Cottler – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Maybe I’m a hardass (bite your tongue!), but I have no pity for these scammed buyers. None zero bupkas. Why? Here’s a quote from the article: "The auction seemed legitimate. It had a picture and a detailed description of the camera. The seller said he was from Santa Fe, N.M. There were no comments from other buyers posted under his user ID, but that could mean the seller was doing this for the first time." "After the auction, Valliere got an e-mail message from the seller, asking him to wire the money to the Ukraine." Hello! So the seller misrepresented his location? AND he has zero feedback???? For god’s sake — how many red flags do you need? What’s the solution to this? I know! Government-enforced labeling! Put a "SCHMUCK WITH MONEY" sticker on the guy’s forehead!
We have oven doors with labels that say "Do Not Use As Step". We have blow dryers with labels that say "Do Not Use While Sleeping". There are some people in this world who are just plain STUPID. http://members.aol.com/kimmurphy/ Kimberly’s Barbie Collection: http://psarchives.webjump.com/barbies/
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…beware of Alex’s from the Ukraine selling digital cameras on Yahoo.
I think maybe beware of anybody selling anything from the Ukraine or Romania or probably any other foreign country. Got enough trouble with crooks next door. John
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I don’t know about any foreign country, but big ticket items from the former Soviet bloc, or from Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria or the like, would set off a world of alarms with me. Richard Ward – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – …beware of Alex’s from the Ukraine selling digital cameras on Yahoo. I think maybe beware of anybody selling anything from the Ukraine or Romania or probably any other foreign country. Got enough trouble with crooks next door. John
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Something about a scam from Ukraine involving Yahoo Auctions here’s an excerpt: ‘It appears there are others who may be out of luck, too. Online auction records indicate that Alex ran 10 auctions at the same time for high-priced digital cameras. One went for $560. The total amount of money high bidders agreed to pay for his merchandise was a little over $3,000.’ …beware of Alex’s from the Ukraine selling digital cameras on Yahoo… http://vh60009.vh6.infi.net/business/docs/auction111200.htm
sigh. Maybe I’m a hardass (bite your tongue!), but I have no pity for these scammed buyers. None zero bupkas. Why? Here’s a quote from the article: "The auction seemed legitimate. It had a picture and a detailed description of the camera. The seller said he was from Santa Fe, N.M. There were no comments from other buyers posted under his user ID, but that could mean the seller was doing this for the first time." "After the auction, Valliere got an e-mail message from the seller, asking him to wire the money to the Ukraine." Hello! So the seller misrepresented his location? AND he has zero feedback???? For god’s sake — how many red flags do you need? What’s the solution to this? I know! Government-enforced labeling! Put a "SCHMUCK WITH MONEY" sticker on the guy’s forehead! – Dan. — – South Jersey, USA, Earth <http://www.crosswinds.net/~darmok – Billions of people walking around – like Happy Meals with legs.
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