2 Charged With Selling Stolen Items On eBay

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   Aspyr Media on Tuesday announced that it will publish Equinux's eBay utility iSale in May. While the...
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3. Market Pulse Announces its Hot Stock Alerts for Tuesday, April 12, 2005: SCNWF, XOM, MUSE, EBAY
   pzone via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance - Apr 12 5:45 AM
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   AuctionBytes - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
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6. News: iSale eBay utility goes retail via Aspyr
   MacCentral Online - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
   Aspyr Media Inc. announced Tuesday they are brining Equinux's iSale software to retail store shelves in May, 2005. iSale is an eBay helper utility for Mac OS X that enables users to make and manage their own auctions on the popular service. Up to now, iSale has been sold as downloadable software only.
7. Aspyr to market iSale eBay tool
   MacNN - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
   Aspyr announced today that it is bringing iSale, an eBay helper utility for Mac users by Equinux, to...
8. The Ultimate $17,900,000 For-Sale-By-Owner Real Estate Listing is Now on eBay
   [Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Apr 12 5:00 AM
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9. 2 Charged With Selling Stolen Items On eBay
   The Milwaukee Channel - Apr 11 6:43 PM
   MILWAUKEE -- Two men have been charged in a burglary investigation that uncovered a meth lab on Milwaukee's south side. Police said Christopher Branch and Craig Matthews are accused of stealing items from a storage facility and then trying to sell them on eBay.
10. Colorful Evidence of Ever-Lasting Life for Sale on eBay; You Be the Judge - True Story Comes Backed with Astounding
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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.

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)

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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Do you think that will ever be auctioned?

Omaha guy sells ad space on forehead for $37,375 on eBay

Andrew Fischer used his head and he got $37,375 for it.

The 20- year-old web-page designer and resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was paid $37,375 on Friday to advertise the snoring remedy SnoreStop. He will display the SnoreStop logo on his forehead for one month."I look forward to an enjoyable association with Andrew - a man who clearly has a head for business in every sense of the word," SnoreStop CEO Christian de Rivel was quoted in news reports.

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Couple Accused Of Selling Stolen Goods On eBay To Go On Trial

A couple accused of making big bucks by selling stolen goods on eBay will go on trial after a federal grand jury in Dallas decided there is enough evidence to take them to trial.
The couple, Cory Paris and Cassandra Clements, is accused of robbing sporting goods and camera shops then selling items online.
Investigators said they stole more than $200,000 worth of merchandise from several North Texas stores.

Paris, age 33, faces a maximum statutory sentence of 180 years imprisonment and a $3.25 million fine and Clements, age 32, faces 150 years imprisonment and a $2.25 million fine. This should serve as a reminder guys! More details on this tomorrow
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Unless you choose to offer promotional financing, a basic, low monthly payments message will automatically appear for items over $199.00 USD, letting buyers know they can use PayPal Buyer Credit to pay for your items.


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So we've still got a month guys!

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