Thread: Mislabeled items

I find watching auctions on Ebay entertaining my problem is I keep finding things that I know are going to be good deals - usually because they are mislabeled or that the description is missing something that would allow more people to find it and result in a higher price.

My problem is I am tempted to buy every one. It would be better for me if I were to post it here and allow one of the other members get it. Then I live it through them vicariously. It would cost me less and make my wife happier as she sees the the parade of boxes and envelopes slow.

The side effect of this is that the price may be raised for m members bidding against one another and paying more. I still think it will be less than if it were labeled correctly in tyhe first place, but more than if I kept my mouth shut.

Right now I see a mislabeled Dorko, Henckel, Dubl Duck and a Boker. There is probably more if I really put my mind to it.


BTW I am going after the Henckel, but would like to share the Dorko, and other future finds.

Ebay addiction is a terrible thing.

Pyment,
I search the same way for other items. I also buy and sell vintage manual type-writers (yeah, not just strops here) and it is amazing how many people cannot spell the word. Actually type-writer is correct but most list as typewriter. Many steals can be found as typeriter, typewritter, etc..... Even better are the people who have something really nice and instead of using all 55 or so spaces in the title line write "typewriter" only.....no brand, no indicator of vintage, new, old, etc..... just the single word. Those always seem to be the best finds. Shaving stuff goes the same way.

A few years ago I found plenty of coticules and Eschers from crazy searches for words relating to sharpening.

Tony

Originally Posted by Pyment

BTW I am going after the Henckel, but would like to share the Dorko, and other future finds.

are the links hidden as well?

DOKO CELLULOID HANDLE STRAIGHT RAZOR - eBay (item 290238796214 end time Jun-19-08 18:07:00 PDT)

H BOKE & CO Razor Germany, Columbian Expo Chicago 1893 - eBay (item 180253519274 end time Jun-19-08 18:33:11 PDT)

Old H. Bonker "Piccadilly" Straight Razor &Case,Shaving - eBay (item 150259029094 end time Jun-20-08 19:46:53 PDT)

LOT OF ANTIQUE SHAVING SUPPLIES W/ 4 STRAIGHT RAZORS - eBay (item 320265129899 end time Jun-25-08 15:29:55 PDT)

"Tortoise Shell" Gentleman's Shaving set - eBay (item 220247595776 end time Jun-24-08 16:51:09 PDT)

Some aren't mislabeled but would attract more if the makers were in the title.

"Bonker" lol

If I buy yet another razor, it might as well be the Bonker...that's what my wife will do to me if she finds out!

Originally Posted by Pyment

I find watching auctions on Ebay entertaining my problem is I keep finding things that I know are going to be good deals - usually because they are mislabeled or that the description is missing something that would allow more people to find it and result in a higher price.

Originally Posted by Tony Miller

A few years ago I found plenty of coticules and Eschers from crazy searches for words relating to sharpening.

Tony

I recently won a 2 line swaty and a neat Pike Handihone that were labled as "2 old sharpening stones" for $5.95. I stumble on many mislabled shaving items, but usually I won't bid if I see a bid in already - I figure that bidder should get the same luck I got. On the other hand, if I have placed a bid on a "bonker" , and the world finds out, then I figure it just wasn't meant to be , not to mention that's money I can bid with another day.

Originally Posted by Pyment

Ebay addiction is a terrible thing

You got that right!

Just to make things worse, searching for misspellings has been made too easy.

check out this link:Fat Fingers - eBay typos and spelling mistakes

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

"Bonker" lol

Mind your language, Sir!

I'm a newbie, but I can read the engraving. not bad for 12 bucks