How to deal with a shill.

I am confused. Shill bidding is wrong . . .

but collusion is OK?

Someone has a LOT to learn about the ways of the world.

 

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Detecto's threads are always so entertaining!

 

Oh my word. You actually took the time to compile that list? You're time could have been better spent snipping or shill bidding on e-bay.......:devil:

 

As long as this thread has already been hijacked for something more amusing, here's my pet rock story:

When I was a pre-teen we were on a family vacation, and I had ten dollars of my own (wow!) to spend on souvenirs and stuff for the whole week. We stopped at a roadside Stuckey's for gas and snacks, and sure enough they had pet rocks for sale. I had already read about them in magazines, so I was intrigued. For those of you who have never seen an "genuine" pet rock, it was an ordinary rock in a cardboard box (with air holes like a dog carrier), a straw nest for the rock to sit in, and a tongue-in-cheek owners manual. I wandered about the store, and came back for a look at the pet rock two or three times. Just before it was time to leave, I decided that I could not live without one and I bought my very own pet rock.

When we got back to the car and underway, I showed my Dad (who was driving) my new found prize. I could see the look on his face change as he tried to understand why I bought an ordinary rock. Spending money on a fossil or mineral he could understand, because I also had a real rock collection; but good money on a marketing gimmick? Is that how I could be trusted to spend my own money? How could I be so gullible, he asked. Then he asked me how much it cost. When I told him it was $5.00, (well, $4.75 plus tax) he got so mad and frustrated I thought he was going to put his foot through the accelerator. Now that I am much older, I understand the disappointment you can experience when a child who held such promise seems to be as dumb as...well, a box of rock(s).

In the time to come, Dad and I would joke about the pet rock, which I kept on display in bedroom, but on that hot summer afternoon in the car it wasn't a laughing matter.

For those of you who may be appalled that this post has nothing to do with numismatics, I apologize; however, I was unable to locate the PetRockTalk forum in which to share this story, and it does give some insight into the collector fever which we all may experience on occasion.

Anyone else out there have a pet rock story to share?

 

And ya learned something, right?

 

I have to confess that the first thing I learned was that it was better not to tell Dad what I was spending my money on as a teenager.
:devil:

I also collected First Day Covers when I was a teenager, and with parental approval. Although FDC's may be more respectable than a pet rock, they lost most of their value, too.

 

Hopefully he did. I sure did...

I learned that sometimes it's the silliest stories that give us ties to our family, and fond memories of growing up...and that some of them can be bought for a mere $4.75 + tax.

 

+1
Why would you bid on singles if you want consecutive note? Buy them in a group.

 

I've seen many sellers that have sequential sets that will give you sequential if you buy more than one note.

 

Why would someone buy sequential notes? I just got 3 in change today after buying a burrito for lunch. :thumb:



I'm sure these will get split apart, I plan to use them in the vending machine at work for some tasty snickers bars. :yes:

 

​Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..........

 

still wondering...

 

I'm not wondering.

 

it did not happen. he dreamt the scenario up to get attention

 

We have a winner!

 

I believe the notes purchased had serial numbers of:

00006256, 00006258.

00007247, 00007248, 00007249, 00007252, 00007253, 00007256.

 

I thought about wondering, but I'm just way too busy not caring.

 

Oh yea, another beat up on Detecto thread.

 

An Attitude Adjustment.

Oh Detecto, your posts are intriguing, and it isn't meant to be a derogatory personal comment, because you have a desirable tenacious quality, but I believe an attitude adjustment would benefit you.

I, like you, place many bids on eBay, all at my predetermined reasonable maximum, without ever reviewing the bids. I don't necessarily expect to win, but am pleased when I do, which amounts to an appreciable monthly sum.

I believe that I've been successful and blessed in life by heeding the lessons of others.

Probably one of the best sources for my "attitude adjustment", learned early in my life, was at the behest of a young man who was born with Spina Bifada, a Paraplegic, overweight, required crutches or a wheelchair for movement, had the appearance of a troll, but always had a positive attitude.

He always had an attractive female as a companion, which amazed virtually everyone. He confided in me because I aggressively stood between him and those who liked to taunt.

As the years evaporated we remained friends and he shared his insights for success. With the women, he said that he would ask the intimate question of every one that he found to be a desirable as a bedmate. He said that 99 out of 100 would walk away in disgust, but he was only looking for the one who might remain to enjoy his undivided attention. When it came to the other obstacles in life which he overcame to become very successful, I said that it wouldn't have been possible for me to accomplish what he had, he told me that he didn't have a choice.

I believe that if you look for that one "positive" event out of many attempts, life will be more enjoyable than counting disappointments.

I believe the "attitude adjustment" would complement your tenacity and nonchalant approach. I believe you could really enjoy our wonderful hobby. JMHO :thumb:

 

Well, heck. The poor devil just so leaves himself open to it.