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Would YOU buy this book?

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I've seen this eBay listing for a few months now, and he never has any success in selling the book, even though he's only asking £4 starting bid. I think that's not surprising.

My question to you all is - would YOU buy this book, or would you be put off by the photos?! I won't say anything more - take a look for yourselves!

Personally, the photos put me off buying the book! :shock: I'm sure that's why he isn't able to sell it!

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Did he think his legs would help to attract buyers?? :shock: :roll:
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Image #2 is particularly revolting.
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That's the one I think has put buyers off!! :shock:
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
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Er, quite... there's a line in a Crowded House song, "Read me like a book that's falling down between your knees," but this is decidedly less of a turn-on. :x
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This guy is STILL trying to flog his book at the same starting price...with the same photos! Do you think someone ought to suggest he retakes the pics...? :roll:

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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
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Post by Julie2owlsdene »

I suppose it could be suggested to him, but personally why bother, he'll cotton on at some point maybe! :lol:

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Of course, he might be thinking its a sure way to attract a female buyer!! :lol:
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Love the "fur"! :lol:
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The second photo is even worse! I can only think that he is being deliberately suggestive! :roll:
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Post by pete9012S »

Hmmmm.Had a look at his other offerings.They all seem to be displayed normally.

Could be wrong,but it seems that just the books for younger readers are displayed in this way - perhaps because of their larger size?


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Post by Julie2owlsdene »

He must just feel that by placing the book on his lap, it stays still and he can take a better photo. Wouldn't be so bad if he'd got trousers on I guess!!!! :roll:

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I actually think he's doing it on purpose - and its even more telling if he only does this with children's books! No one would shove a book between their legs and take a photo innocently!
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Now I'm really feeling a bit sick. :shock: :x :evil:
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Sorry about that! I've thought this was a bit sickening for months...but maybe I'm just reading too much into it. Anyway - it would certainly put me off buying anything from him!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'

(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)



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