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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:50 PM Original message |
Dear DU: Please observe the eBay BOYCOTT Feb 18-25th |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. I'll rec'd that-good luck, Lorien! nt |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. thanks for the reminder! |
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Angela Shelley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 04:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
64. honesty is always appreciated |
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kurth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
3. They've gotten way too greedy |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
4. P.S. I LOVE your cats!!! nt |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:23 PM Response to Reply #4 |
38. Thanks shireen! |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:29 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. LOL! i'm well aware of the natural order of nature ... cat's rule, we obey. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:36 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Oberon blesses you for obeying his divine feline will: |
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Oceansaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
5. . |
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ima_sinnic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
31. Here is a list |
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Oceansaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 08:52 AM Response to Reply #31 |
68. thanks...n/t |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:54 PM Response to Original message |
6. Yup... I have the dates marked off on my calendar/pda |
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dogman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sorry, but I've been screwed by a seller. |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. You like the policy of doing away with feedback?? |
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dogman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:03 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. The seller used seller feedback to strongarm customers. |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 01:51 AM Response to Reply #12 |
62. They're only eliminating feedback from sellers. |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:06 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. And i've been screwed by a few buyers.. |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:13 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. You still have the option of non-paying bidder |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:19 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Non paying bidders aren't my biggest problem.. |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:23 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Your buyers got lucky then |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:38 PM Response to Reply #21 |
28. It isn't. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:28 PM Response to Reply #7 |
40. I've been screwed by both, but I maintain my own 100% approval rating |
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D23MIURG23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:29 AM Response to Reply #7 |
57. Self delete |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
8. I sold a bunch of stuff just before this happened. |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
9. As a fellow DU eBay Store Owner - I agree 1000%! PLEASE BOYCOTT eBAY! |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
10. I've been observing it since some asshole ripped me off and ebay |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:00 PM Response to Original message |
11. I will not observe the boycott. I am an eBay seller and if I boycott, I won't be able to pay my |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
49. I'm cash strapped too, but I'll bite the bullet for a week |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 07:34 AM Response to Reply #49 |
65. I think the boycott can also screw small sellers like myself who can't bite the bullet. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 09:13 AM Response to Reply #65 |
69. I've never left a negative or been given one |
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shugah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 02:54 PM Response to Reply #69 |
78. if you've never left a negative - even if it was warranted |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
13. I'll gladly observe this. I've got a whole lot of stuff I need to sell... |
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wellstone dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
15. I too have worked really hard to build up a good reputation |
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shenmue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
17. I haven't heard of them getting rid of feedback. And they did just reduce a lot of fees. |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:17 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. The seller can no longer leave feedback on buyers |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:23 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. As a seller, I agree - this is unfair as well |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. They need to streamline it, IMO |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:27 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. No, they actually INCREASED fee's |
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Egalitarian (379 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 01:31 AM Response to Reply #26 |
61. Thanks for the concise heads up... |
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ima_sinnic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #61 |
66. It's actually 8.75% of the first $25, up from 5.25% |
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ima_sinnic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:03 PM Response to Reply #17 |
33. they reduced the listing fee by $.40, but raised final value fee by 3.5% |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:18 PM Response to Reply #17 |
36. Here, another video for you: |
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davidwparker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
18. ... |
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2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
22. Prices should drop considerably between the 18th and 25th... |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:32 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. I actually think prices might increase.. |
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D23MIURG23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 01:08 AM Response to Reply #27 |
60. Looks like sound economics to me. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #22 |
47. Pray to whatever you believe in that you are never forced to sell your |
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2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-19-08 01:33 PM Response to Reply #47 |
88. seller feedback isn't going away |
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Yael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:39 PM Response to Original message |
29. K&R -- thanks for the heads up! nt |
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ThatPoetGuy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
30. Regarding eBay.... |
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InsultComicDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 08:59 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. I hear ya |
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Laurier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 10:26 PM Response to Reply #32 |
48. Ditto. |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
34. I hate corporations, don't you? But I REALLY REALLY hate CEOs |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
35. I totally understand and agree with the reasoning behind this...but... |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Boycotts are VERY effective. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:25 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Yes, they are very effective - when permanent. |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:29 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. She never gave them a time limit. However, if this boycott of EBAY is successful |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:33 PM Response to Reply #39 |
43. Seven days of boycotting eBay could cost them millions |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:13 AM Response to Reply #43 |
55. I agree... |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:28 PM Response to Reply #35 |
51. I do see that point.. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:07 AM Response to Reply #51 |
54. Oh, if just someone else would open up a site! |
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ima_sinnic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 08:00 AM Response to Reply #54 |
67. there are many others, but not with the traffic that eBay gets |
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iilana X (250 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
45. K&R n/t |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
46. TWO MORE VIDEOS: both also address the change to the feedback scores: |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
50. Our Store is OFFICIALLY on Vacation! |
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D23MIURG23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-17-08 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
52. K&R |
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arikara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
53. I'm glad I saw this thread |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:42 AM Response to Reply #53 |
58. My sales are way down so far this year too |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
56. I started my boycott several months ago |
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Raejeanowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 01:01 AM Response to Original message |
59. I'm On Board |
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Cetacea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 02:20 AM Response to Original message |
63. Ebay is a rupug company |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 09:21 AM Response to Reply #63 |
70. Yeah, I'm shocked to see "Progressives" wanting to screw their fellow |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
71. wow it's not going to be hard for me to boycott |
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Ravy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
72. DAMN!!!! I finally got a piece of toast that said "Fuck McCain" on it!!!! |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
73. No thanks... |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 11:40 AM Response to Reply #73 |
74. See reply #70 |
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usaftmo (606 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 06:54 PM Response to Reply #74 |
83. I'm stuck between your reply and reply #70 |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 12:53 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. And i'm sick of buyers |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 01:11 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. Double blind feedback would work for me too... |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
77. First day of the boycott kick! |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
79. I'm all for boycotts, but I think the best idea is to go to ecrater or etsy or elsewhere en masse. |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
80. I buy more often now from Amazon marketplace |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 05:46 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. I sell lots more on Amazon than eBay |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 08:14 PM Response to Reply #82 |
87. Yeah, Amazon isn't a great place to sell my original art. n/t |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
81. Like I said, two weeks ago, ebay had jumped the shark years ago. nt |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
84. I'm okay with the change - I've had ONE negative in 8 years, |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 08:13 PM Response to Reply #84 |
86. And you're OK with the final value fee being raised to 8.75%? |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-20-08 09:27 AM Response to Reply #86 |
89. To be honest, I haven't looked at everything; I can only comment |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-18-08 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
85. Craig's list. nt |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-20-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
90. I gave up eBay almost entirely. |
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