DVDs
1 The Notebook (2005, DVD)
2 Shark Tale (2005, DVD)
3 The Little Mermaid (1999, DVD)
4 Shark Tale (2005, DVD)
5 The Grudge (2005, DVD)
6 Napoleon Dynamite (2004, DVD)
7 Troy (2005, DVD)
8 Mulan II (2005, DVD)
9 Shrek 2 (2004, DVD)
10 Ray (2005, DVD)
Nonfiction Books
1 The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003)...
2 The Broker by John Grisham, John Gris...
3 Honeymoon by Howard Roughan, James Pa...
4 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatst...
5 Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover by B...
6 The Purpose-Driven Life by Richard Wa...
7 State Of Fear by Michael Crichton (20...
8 Juiced by Jose Canseco (2005)
9 London Bridges by James Patterson (20...
10 The Five People You Meet in Heaven by...
Textbooks, Education
1 The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003)...
2 The Broker by John Grisham, John Gris...
3 Honeymoon by Howard Roughan, James Pa...
4 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatst...
5 Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover by B...
6 The Purpose-Driven Life by Richard Wa...
7 State Of Fear by Michael Crichton (20...
8 Juiced by Jose Canseco (2005)
9 London Bridges by James Patterson (20...
10 The Five People You Meet in Heaven by...
Fiction Books
1 The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003)...
2 The Broker by John Grisham, John Gris...
3 Honeymoon by Howard Roughan, James Pa...
4 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatst...
5 Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover by B...
6 The Purpose-Driven Life by Richard Wa...
7 State Of Fear by Michael Crichton (20...
8 Juiced by Jose Canseco (2005)
9 London Bridges by James Patterson (20...
10 The Five People You Meet in Heaven by...
Cell Phones
1 Motorola V3
2 Motorola V300 (T-Mobile)
3 LG VX6000 (Verizon Wireless)
4 Motorola T720 (Verizon Wireless)
5 Motorola V551
6 Motorola V60i (AT&T Wireless)
7 LG VX4400 (Verizon Wireless)
8 Samsung SPH A460 (Sprint)
9 LG TM510 (Verizon Wireless)
10 Sanyo PM-8200 (Sprint)
Digital Cameras
1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T1 5.0 Megapixel
2 Kodak EasyShare CX 7300 3.2 Megapixel...
3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P41 4.1 Megapixel...
4 Canon EOS Digital Rebel 6.3 Megapixel...
5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W1 5.1 Megapixel
6 Kodak EasyShare CX 7300 3.2 Megapixel...
7 Kodak EasyShare CX 7430 4.0 Megapixel...
8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F828 8 Megapixel
9 Canon PowerShot A85 4.0 Megapixel
10 Kodak EasyShare CX 7530 5.0 Megapixel...
Music: CDs
1 American Idiot [ECD] [PA] - Green Day...
2 Garden State - Original Soundtrack (C...
3 Confessions: Special Edition - Usher ...
4 Hot Fuss - Killers (CD 2004)
5 Songs About Jane - Maroon 5 (CD 2002)...
6 Genius Loves Company [8/31] - Ray Cha...
7 Contraband [PA] - Velvet Revolver (CD...
8 All The Best - Ike & Tina Turner (CD ...
9 Here For The Party - Gretchen Wilson ...
10 The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow - Sheryl...
Video Games
1 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Playst...
2 Halo 2 (Xbox)
3 Half-Life 2 (PC Games)
4 Resident Evil 4 (GameCube)
5 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (Play...
6 Madden NFL 2005 (Playstation 2)
7 The Sims 2 (PC Games)
8 Need for Speed Underground 2 (Playsta...
9 Fable (Xbox)
10 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (Playstat...
Children's Books
1 The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (2003)...
2 The Broker by John Grisham, John Gris...
3 Honeymoon by Howard Roughan, James Pa...
4 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatst...
5 Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover by B...
6 The Purpose-Driven Life by Richard Wa...
7 State Of Fear by Michael Crichton (20...
8 Juiced by Jose Canseco (2005)
9 London Bridges by James Patterson (20...
10 The Five People You Meet in Heaven by...
VHS
1 Cinderella (1995, VHS)
2 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1994...
3 Beauty and the Beast (1992, VHS)
4 The Little Mermaid (1998, VHS)
5 Toy Story (1996, VHS)
6 Toy Story 2 (2000, VHS)
7 The Lion King (1995, VHS)
8 Aladdin (1993, VHS)
9 Pinocchio (1993, VHS)
10 Lady and the Tramp (1998, VHS)
Audiobooks
1 Da Vinci Code The by Dan Brown (2003...
2 The Broker by John Grisham, John Gris...
3 Your Best Life Now by Joel Osteen (20...
4 Honeymoon by James Patterson (2005)
5 My Life by Bill Clinton (2004)
6 Harry Potter and the Order of the Pho...
7 The Purpose-Driven Life by Richard Wa...
8 The Broker by John Grisham (2005)
9 Harry Potter and the Order of the Pho...
10 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire b...
Video Game Systems
1 Microsoft Xbox - Game console - black...
2 Nintendo DS - Handheld game system
3 Sony PlayStation 2 - Game console - c...
4 Nintendo 64 - Game console
5 Sony PlayStation 2 - Game console - b...
6 Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Handheld ...
7 Sony PlayStation 2 - Game console
8 Microsoft Xbox - Game console
9 Sony PlayStation Portable - Game cons...
10 Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP - Handhe...
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
eBay: Pregnant woman sued over belly ad
A pregnant woman in Atlanta, Georgia is being sued for refusing to sell her bump as advertising space to a winning bidder on eBay.
SunPoker.com filed a legal action against Elisa Harp, of Roswell, near Atlanta, Georgia, arguing that by putting the auction on eBay, she agreed to sell to the highest bidder, reports Local 6 News.
Harp instead sold her belly to Golden Palace Casino.
SunPoker.com filed a legal action against Elisa Harp, of Roswell, near Atlanta, Georgia, arguing that by putting the auction on eBay, she agreed to sell to the highest bidder, reports Local 6 News.
Harp instead sold her belly to Golden Palace Casino.
Saturday, February 05, 2005
Photo of Giant Frosted Flake on eBay
Spotted on Ebay on Jan. 23,2005:
Giant Frosted Flake item on eBay
The auction ad:
"Let me start by saying that this auction is the ORIGINAL giant, monster flake. There's some unoriginal joker trying to sell their flake here on Ebay and it's of lesser statue by far. Anyway, you are bidding a single, intact, genuine, MONSTER-SIZED, Kellogg’s Frosted Flake.
No, I was not impaired when I decided to post this auction. I simply poured a bowl of frosted deliciousness and this beauty fell out of the box. I said “WHOA!” and here it is. Please, all parties bid accordingly and responsibly as all proceeds from this auction will be divided 50/50 and disbursed to a charity fund and my 10-month old son’s college fund."
I have been eating and enjoying Frosted Flakes for years from my early youth into my current adulthood. I have literally eaten hundreds of bowls and I regularly finish off at least a box and a half every month. Why, because THEEEYYY’RE GREAT! I really am thankful for Kellogg’s and their contribution to America. When I cracked open this particular box of Frosted Flakes I knew it was special, as all of the flakes seemed freakishly large.
Anyway, I have NEVER come across a Frosted Flake of the stature pictured here in this auction! It’s a King of flakes to say the least, measuring approximately 3 inches by 2 inches. In the pictures you can see how monstrous the flake is. I pulled several large flakes from my bowl and this one dwarfed them all in comparison. Additionally, that is a tablespoon in the pictures, not some wimpy teaspoon that most folks eat their cereal with. My wife’s hand also demonstrates the king-sized flakedness of the specimen.
This is simply a phenomenon. If there is a larger flake out there I haven’t come across it. I also searched Guinness World Records online and I didn’t find any entry for Frosted Flakes. In closing I would like to say that if you wish to own a unique, if not absurd and eccentric piece of history and help out with two worthy causes, please bid on the auction.
I will accept payment via Paypal, Personal Check, or Money Order. Payment is expected within 7 days of the auction closing. I will pay for safe and secure shipping to ensure that your flake arrives in perfect condition. Thanks for viewing my auction and good luck bidding!
The photo:
Questions from other buyers for this listing
Q: Can you please explain the dark colored blemish seen on the lower section of the flake in the last photo? Is this another smaller flake that has become stuck to the giant flake or do you think that the giant flake could possibly be growing some kind of appendage? Answered on Jan-11-05
A: I carefully inspected the flake and it appears to be a smaller flake that has become stuck to the larger flake via sugar cohesion. However, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of it being an appendage. This thing might possibly have a life of it's own.
Q: If I buy other cereal type items from you, will you combine shipping. For instance, if I wanted to buy the rest of the normal size flakes from the box, would I have to pay separate shipping for each flake? Thanks for your prompt response! Answered on Jan-11-05
A: Unfortunately I'm only auctioning this particular flake. The remaining flakes will be consumed by me and my son : )
Q: I have been looking for something like this for sometime. My only concern is how will you insure delivery of the King Flake? How much would shipping be to 95050? Thanks, BTW you don't drive a Focus, do you? Answered on Jan-11-05
A: I'm glad I could present this item for your bidding pleasure. Secure delivery is included in the auction price. And no, I do not...
Q: Will you be accepting Earth currency for this item or do you require the money produced on whatever planet you're from? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: I am a human. Earth currency in U.S. dollars is the preferable form of payment. However, if you happen to have some extraterrestrial technology you would like to barter, perhaps an agreement can be reached.
Q: Texas is a very big state,you're telling me you couldn't find anything else to do? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: That's why the flake is a monster, everything's bigger in Texas : )
Q: I have a Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch piece, the size of a golf ball, what do you think, in your professional opinion, that might go for? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Hmm, not sure, as I'm not an expert, but that sounds impressive. I'd figure that the peanut butter quality would fetch it a premium. Get it appraised.
Q: Can you please take a picture of the underside of the giant flake. I want to make sure that no glue, tape or bubble gum has been used to hold multiple Frosted Flakes together. Answered on Jan-10-05
A: In order to represent the true article as best I could, multiple shots were taken from different angles. I assure you this is a single flake. The flake is a one-off genuine article. No enhancements were made to alter it's appearance. What you see is what you get.
Q: So....how bored are you?? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: LOL! If I was, I'm not anymore ;-)
Q: If I bid on this item, will have your wife model with the giant flake? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: She's flattered, but I'd have to go with a NO on that. Thanks anyway.
Q: I have a question... does it come with a nifty little box of milk for dipping? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Sorry, milk isn't included in the auction. However, you will be provided with a lovely display box in order to show off your monster flake.
Q: Will the item not break if posted, will it be secure ? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Glad you asked this question. Although the flake is very sturdy due to it's size I will secure it's packaging by the following means; 1) It will be wrapped in multiple layers of tissue paper. 2) The tissue paper packaging will then be surrounded by double thick bubble wrap. 3) The entire package will be packed with styrofoam peanuts in the event that it is jarred during transit.
Q: If I bid, will you throw in your car at no extra charge? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Hmmm, my car, I'm gonna have to go with no on that one... But, hey, look at it this way, you'll own something much rarer than ANY car ; )
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HOW MUCH DID HE GET FOR IT?
Take a look at this screenshot (captured from my PC screen with the ScreenShoot It software)
Giant Frosted Flake item on eBay
The auction ad:
"Let me start by saying that this auction is the ORIGINAL giant, monster flake. There's some unoriginal joker trying to sell their flake here on Ebay and it's of lesser statue by far. Anyway, you are bidding a single, intact, genuine, MONSTER-SIZED, Kellogg’s Frosted Flake.
No, I was not impaired when I decided to post this auction. I simply poured a bowl of frosted deliciousness and this beauty fell out of the box. I said “WHOA!” and here it is. Please, all parties bid accordingly and responsibly as all proceeds from this auction will be divided 50/50 and disbursed to a charity fund and my 10-month old son’s college fund."
I have been eating and enjoying Frosted Flakes for years from my early youth into my current adulthood. I have literally eaten hundreds of bowls and I regularly finish off at least a box and a half every month. Why, because THEEEYYY’RE GREAT! I really am thankful for Kellogg’s and their contribution to America. When I cracked open this particular box of Frosted Flakes I knew it was special, as all of the flakes seemed freakishly large.
Anyway, I have NEVER come across a Frosted Flake of the stature pictured here in this auction! It’s a King of flakes to say the least, measuring approximately 3 inches by 2 inches. In the pictures you can see how monstrous the flake is. I pulled several large flakes from my bowl and this one dwarfed them all in comparison. Additionally, that is a tablespoon in the pictures, not some wimpy teaspoon that most folks eat their cereal with. My wife’s hand also demonstrates the king-sized flakedness of the specimen.
This is simply a phenomenon. If there is a larger flake out there I haven’t come across it. I also searched Guinness World Records online and I didn’t find any entry for Frosted Flakes. In closing I would like to say that if you wish to own a unique, if not absurd and eccentric piece of history and help out with two worthy causes, please bid on the auction.
I will accept payment via Paypal, Personal Check, or Money Order. Payment is expected within 7 days of the auction closing. I will pay for safe and secure shipping to ensure that your flake arrives in perfect condition. Thanks for viewing my auction and good luck bidding!
The photo:
Questions from other buyers for this listing
Q: Can you please explain the dark colored blemish seen on the lower section of the flake in the last photo? Is this another smaller flake that has become stuck to the giant flake or do you think that the giant flake could possibly be growing some kind of appendage? Answered on Jan-11-05
A: I carefully inspected the flake and it appears to be a smaller flake that has become stuck to the larger flake via sugar cohesion. However, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of it being an appendage. This thing might possibly have a life of it's own.
Q: If I buy other cereal type items from you, will you combine shipping. For instance, if I wanted to buy the rest of the normal size flakes from the box, would I have to pay separate shipping for each flake? Thanks for your prompt response! Answered on Jan-11-05
A: Unfortunately I'm only auctioning this particular flake. The remaining flakes will be consumed by me and my son : )
Q: I have been looking for something like this for sometime. My only concern is how will you insure delivery of the King Flake? How much would shipping be to 95050? Thanks, BTW you don't drive a Focus, do you? Answered on Jan-11-05
A: I'm glad I could present this item for your bidding pleasure. Secure delivery is included in the auction price. And no, I do not...
Q: Will you be accepting Earth currency for this item or do you require the money produced on whatever planet you're from? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: I am a human. Earth currency in U.S. dollars is the preferable form of payment. However, if you happen to have some extraterrestrial technology you would like to barter, perhaps an agreement can be reached.
Q: Texas is a very big state,you're telling me you couldn't find anything else to do? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: That's why the flake is a monster, everything's bigger in Texas : )
Q: I have a Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch piece, the size of a golf ball, what do you think, in your professional opinion, that might go for? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Hmm, not sure, as I'm not an expert, but that sounds impressive. I'd figure that the peanut butter quality would fetch it a premium. Get it appraised.
Q: Can you please take a picture of the underside of the giant flake. I want to make sure that no glue, tape or bubble gum has been used to hold multiple Frosted Flakes together. Answered on Jan-10-05
A: In order to represent the true article as best I could, multiple shots were taken from different angles. I assure you this is a single flake. The flake is a one-off genuine article. No enhancements were made to alter it's appearance. What you see is what you get.
Q: So....how bored are you?? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: LOL! If I was, I'm not anymore ;-)
Q: If I bid on this item, will have your wife model with the giant flake? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: She's flattered, but I'd have to go with a NO on that. Thanks anyway.
Q: I have a question... does it come with a nifty little box of milk for dipping? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Sorry, milk isn't included in the auction. However, you will be provided with a lovely display box in order to show off your monster flake.
Q: Will the item not break if posted, will it be secure ? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Glad you asked this question. Although the flake is very sturdy due to it's size I will secure it's packaging by the following means; 1) It will be wrapped in multiple layers of tissue paper. 2) The tissue paper packaging will then be surrounded by double thick bubble wrap. 3) The entire package will be packed with styrofoam peanuts in the event that it is jarred during transit.
Q: If I bid, will you throw in your car at no extra charge? Answered on Jan-10-05
A: Hmmm, my car, I'm gonna have to go with no on that one... But, hey, look at it this way, you'll own something much rarer than ANY car ; )
+++++++++++++++
HOW MUCH DID HE GET FOR IT?
Take a look at this screenshot (captured from my PC screen with the ScreenShoot It software)
Thursday, February 03, 2005
eBay clarifies Fee Increase announcement
Reeling from the backlash of its recent announcement to increase fees, and in a move to soften the negative impact of its impending free increases on Feb. 18, eBay has issued a statement, admitting that its "original communication was a bit unclear. "
Here it is, verbatim:
"Recently, we announced fee changes taking effect on February 18th and affecting certain optional listing upgrades on eBay.com, the subscription fee for a Basic eBay Store, and Final Value Fees on Store Inventory Format listings. Based on Community input, we understand our original communication was a bit unclear.
To clarify, no changes are being made to the Final Value Fees on Auction-style, Auction with Buy It Now option, and Fixed Priced listings (with the exception of certain Business & Industrial capital equipment categories). Final Value Fee changes apply only to Store Inventory Format listings, a listing format only available to Store sellers and with durations of 30, 60, 90, and 120 days and Good 'Til Cancelled.
The Final Value Fees for Auction-style listings, Auction with Buy It Now option, and Fixed Price listings have remained unchanged since 2002."
You can view the full details of the pricing announcement HERE.
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Exterior view of EBay Inc. headquarters in San Jose, Calif. (AP File/Paul Sakuma)
Do you think that will ever be auctioned?
Here it is, verbatim:
"Recently, we announced fee changes taking effect on February 18th and affecting certain optional listing upgrades on eBay.com, the subscription fee for a Basic eBay Store, and Final Value Fees on Store Inventory Format listings. Based on Community input, we understand our original communication was a bit unclear.
To clarify, no changes are being made to the Final Value Fees on Auction-style, Auction with Buy It Now option, and Fixed Priced listings (with the exception of certain Business & Industrial capital equipment categories). Final Value Fee changes apply only to Store Inventory Format listings, a listing format only available to Store sellers and with durations of 30, 60, 90, and 120 days and Good 'Til Cancelled.
The Final Value Fees for Auction-style listings, Auction with Buy It Now option, and Fixed Price listings have remained unchanged since 2002."
You can view the full details of the pricing announcement HERE.
+++++++++++++++++++ FOUND +++++++++++++++++++
Exterior view of EBay Inc. headquarters in San Jose, Calif. (AP File/Paul Sakuma)
Do you think that will ever be auctioned?
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