Would YOU buy this book?
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Would YOU buy this book?
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! I'm sure that's why he isn't able to sell it!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/the-secret-of ... SwrXdXKxbR
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! I'm sure that's why he isn't able to sell it!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/the-secret-of ... SwrXdXKxbR
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
Did he think his legs would help to attract buyers??
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
Image #2 is particularly revolting.
"It's the ash! It's falling!" yelled Julian, almost startling Dick out of his wits...
"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
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"Listen to its terrible groans and creaks!" yelled Julian, almost beside himself with impatience.
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- Rob Houghton
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
That's the one I think has put buyers off!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
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.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
- Rob Houghton
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
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...?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/the-secret-of ... SwrXdXKxbR
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/the-secret-of ... SwrXdXKxbR
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
I suppose it could be suggested to him, but personally why bother, he'll cotton on at some point maybe!
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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- Rob Houghton
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
Of course, he might be thinking its a sure way to attract a female buyer!!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
Love the "fur"!
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
The second photo is even worse! I can only think that he is being deliberately suggestive!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
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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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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
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!!!!
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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- Rob Houghton
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
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!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
Now I'm really feeling a bit sick.
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: Would YOU buy this book?
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
hearts mad delight,
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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hearts mad delight,
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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