A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
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A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
I came across these two books the other day...and messaged the seller to ask for more details. I couldn't understand the dates the seller gave - 1952 and 1968 - with original white-spine wrappers.
I told her that white spine versions ended in 1951.
She wrote back to say the books weren't hers...she was selling them for someone else - a likely story, lol - and then dropped the 'bombshell' that the covers 'appear to be facsimiles'. This isn't mentioned anywhere on the listing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Enid-Blyt ... Swr~lYtXiN
The postage for these two Famous Fives is - £6.00!!! I myself charge only £2.80 for up to three books!
As Donald Trump would say 'BAAAAAD Seller!'
I told her that white spine versions ended in 1951.
She wrote back to say the books weren't hers...she was selling them for someone else - a likely story, lol - and then dropped the 'bombshell' that the covers 'appear to be facsimiles'. This isn't mentioned anywhere on the listing.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Enid-Blyt ... Swr~lYtXiN
The postage for these two Famous Fives is - £6.00!!! I myself charge only £2.80 for up to three books!
As Donald Trump would say 'BAAAAAD Seller!'
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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: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
Such a naaasty woman... Anyway, the bidding is over and she only got £3.00 for the two of them, so more fool she.Rob Houghton wrote: As Donald Trump would say 'BAAAAAD Seller!'
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Re: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
Nasty is a bit harsh, Courtenay for someone you don't know.
I guess when Blyton is being sold many will try it on. Fortunately for Rob, he knows the books and what he's talking about. These sellers aren't that experienced and sometimes can come a cropper, as it were.
I guess when Blyton is being sold many will try it on. Fortunately for Rob, he knows the books and what he's talking about. These sellers aren't that experienced and sometimes can come a cropper, as it were.
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Re: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
I was merely sending up Donald Trump, as was Rob — hence the "evil" smiley.Julie2owlsdene wrote:Nasty is a bit harsh, Courtenay for someone you don't know.
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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: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
This thread is making me feel a bit guilty for those bargain ebay purchases I've made when the seller clearly hasn't had a clue about the true value of the editions they are selling!
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- Rob Houghton
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Re: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
Don't feel guilty! Some of the first Famous Fives I bought on eBay were very early editions (1951 - 52 new wrappers) for just £1,99 each. I felt very guilty - for about three seconds.
'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: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
If sellers don't do their research, it isn't our fault when we pick up a real bargain.
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Re: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
It doesn't make me feel the slightest bit guilty.pete9012S wrote:This thread is making me feel a bit guilty for those bargain ebay purchases I've made when the seller clearly hasn't had a clue about the true value of the editions they are selling!
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Re: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
Me neither. Not that it happens often with me.
At least if someone is selling something at a much lower price than it's genuinely worth, it's probably that they're honestly not aware of how much it could fetch. A lot better than somebody selling an item for a much higher price than it's genuinely worth — which we've all seen at times.
At least if someone is selling something at a much lower price than it's genuinely worth, it's probably that they're honestly not aware of how much it could fetch. A lot better than somebody selling an item for a much higher price than it's genuinely worth — which we've all seen at times.
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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: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
Mainly it was the fact that the seller doesn't think it necessary to admit the wrappers are just copies. At least these books were fairly cheap - but it would have been better to have the later wrappers, at least!
'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: A Great Example of 'Bad Selling'!
I saw those and wondered if the wrappers were copies as they looked remarkable tidy for originals The postage is a bit steep though, mind you I saw someone selling one not very large book on eBay the other week who wanted £7.50 postage for standard second class!!