eBay: Can Anyone Verify This Please

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UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 11:03 AM Badmojo brought this to my attention. 1920's? I don't think so. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3954412713&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
HT Hale Tiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 1799	HT Hale Tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 11:16 AM Is it just me, or is that the same mug that goes for $20 MAX on ebay lately? And that can be easily found at a thrift/antique store.
H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 11:21 AM I'd love to buy it, but I'm saving all my money for a vintage WWII-era Chia Pet.
H Helz Member Westminster, CO Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 416	H Helz Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 12:05 PM Is this that same mug? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29460&item=3954408158&rd=1 (And of course, neither are my auctions) [ Edited by: HelzTiki on 2005-01-30 12:07 ]
S seamus Member Portland Joined: May 07, 2003 Posts: 462	S seamus Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 12:12 PM I don't think so Helztiki. I'm pretty sure the one your link points to is from an earlier age. Perhaps circa 1860.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 12:55 PM Good work Helz, that's it. Look at the bidding history. Just two bidders; princesskaiolani and kahalawahine. kahalawahine is the patsy and princesskaiolani is the stacker/con(I forgot the other word for it.), I am only guessing. princesskaiolani has no/zero feedback score. I'm just walking out the door and don't have time to do this, someone should email kahalawahine and let her know she's being scammed. Another classic story on Ebay.
TM Tiki Matt Member North O.C. Joined: Jul 06, 2004 Posts: 930	TM Tiki Matt Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 2:16 PM Maybe the seller miskeyed when writing the description. The '2' as in 1920 is just above the '5' key, as in 1950.
H Helz Member Westminster, CO Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 416	H Helz Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 2:27 PM Unga, Per your suggestion, I dropped her(Him?) a note to say that there is a possibilty that something shady may be going on and to just be careful. I also included a link to this discussion, so maybe we'll make a new friend as well. Nothing like charging up the ol' karma battery.
PJ purple jade Member New Orleans Joined: Feb 19, 2003 Posts: 1450	PJ purple jade Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 2:43 PM Humu, if you miss out on the Chia pet, I have a lead on a mood ring alleged to have been in the Medici family for generations. Oh, and a pet rock from Stone Hedge.
TD Tiki Dude Member San Clemente, CA Joined: Feb 05, 2004 Posts: 48	TD Tiki Dude Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 2:58 PM My guess is that both are legit bidders. princesskaiolani has bid on a half dozen or so vintage Hawaiiana items from various sellers. A shill will typically bid only a particular sellers items. As far as the seller goes most of his/her auctions are for supposedly vintage or antique items. It's probably a case of a bidding war on a item that neither know the value of. Sad that the loser of the auction is the winner.
B badmojo Member Joined: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 666	B badmojo Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 3:12 PM Ha, I wondered if anyone noticed when I put the link on Shout. About a year ago I watched 2 newbs get into a bidding war over a comman Leilani. Ended up selling for about $90.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 4:23 PM Now princesskaiolani all of a sudden has one positive feedback. Now I would say with Tikidude, that they are both legit. Interesting chain of events. Hope neither one has to buy this.
H Helz Member Westminster, CO Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 416	H Helz Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 5:37 PM I'd have to agree that it does look legit. Just trying to do the right thing. It's just a shame that thoughts like this even have to come up. But I'd be interested in the Pet Rock...:wink:
TM Tiki Matt Member North O.C. Joined: Jul 06, 2004 Posts: 930	TM Tiki Matt Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 6:00 PM The mug posted by Unga went fo $66.50!!! The same mug, posted by Helz fetched $20.50. This is all so confusing... [ Edited by: Tiki Matt on 2005-01-30 18:02 ]
HT Hale Tiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 1799	HT Hale Tiki Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 8:05 PM Hah! Told you, $20, it's weird! Soon, you won't be able to get a mug for under $20:-(
B badmojo Member Joined: Apr 23, 2003 Posts: 666	B badmojo Posted posted on Sun, Jan 30, 2005 9:18 PM [i]Soon, you won't be able to get a mug for under $20:-( Shit! I got caught up in Trivial Pursuit and forgot to check in on this! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6149030554&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
B bigkahuna627 Member ocean city md Joined: Nov 14, 2004 Posts: 99	B bigkahuna627 Posted posted on Wed, Feb 2, 2005 4:45 PM i got the $20.50 one. was watching the other, and laughing. i think there were 3 of those mugs listed at the same time.
H Helz Member Westminster, CO Joined: Oct 31, 2004 Posts: 416	H Helz Posted posted on Wed, Feb 2, 2005 5:23 PM I noticed that myself BigKahuna...I was like "Hey, I've bought mugs from that guy!" Cool to see you here on TC!

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