Check Out This eBay Seller Part Deux: The Crayons Strike Back!

Brain Stew · 07-18-03, 12:48 PM

Click here for part one

To recap:

Auctions for crayons, straws, a typewriter and a 900 number book were being sold on eBay by a seller with the mysterious moniker, philosophyshop.

Several otters bid on the products and had them shipped to their house. Through some investigative work, we found out the seller was using otter funds to buy butt toys.

An auction of the crayons is now being held to get back at philosophyshop.

So what exactly is the bidding up to?

EDIT: Forgot the auction link: here.

twikoff · 07-18-03, 01:53 PM

to make sure its just dvdtalkers that are bidding.. here is the list of bidders i have so far, and their dvdtalk names..

keep in mind.. the 3 highest bidders at the time that this auction closes.. will be splitting the paypal fees and sending the money to preacher!

ebay name		dvdtalk name

aheadofthecurve( 12)		Bushdog
apatel21( 2 )		Venusian
brainstew1( 12)		Brain Stew
buskerdog( 85)		buskerdog
cletusvandamme( 8 )
crayoncollectorusa( 0 )		gizmodvd
cultshock( 244)		cultshock
darthcusm( 21)		Cusm
dave_peck( 346)		mkdevo
dek44( 229)		dek
delishs( 9 )
docblue76( 21)
dodgingcars( 46)		dodgingcars
dorkpizzle( 36)		RoQuEr
ehartnet( 60)		Icculus
eintier( 30)		eintier
familypetdog( 67)
feneant( 2 )		feneant
finster101( 3 )		finster
forgetfulguy24( 16)
janetred( 164)		x-filesfan
jayfulton( 74)		bigbadpanda
jdpatri( 58)		jdpatri
jon-w9( 35)		jon-w9
krodami( 25)
magicalharp( 75)		Heat
mbrill37( 7 )		boston george
moneyforbeer( 63)		Sockmonkey
naughtyj@netspeed.com.au( 2 )		naughty jonny
nazz( 107)		nazz
Newyorkrarebooks (126)		neiname
paperboyditty( 44)
paragmmehta( 4 )		jadaisy duke
pudman13( 568)
rammar( 50)		rammar
randychase( 715)		randyc
rrl98( 124)
schizopak( 40)		schizopak
shutterbug22( 652)
silentsun( 5 )
solipsta( 243)		solipsta
stp115( 160)
talbain_jon@hotmail.com( 43)		look4sheep
tonyc@isomedia.com( 34)		El-Kabong
twikoff( 32)		twikoff

twikoff · 07-18-03, 01:53 PM

heat.. if your planning to keep it updated.. Ill delete mine

Heat · 07-18-03, 02:04 PM

crayoncollectorusa is gizmodvd, I'm magicalharp.

And I have the current high bid of ~ $157!

Here is one of the highlights from the previous thread. Sockmonkey received the following email from a guy named Ed Welter. He works for Nike, and is an avid hiker.

Hello,
I've been collecting crayons for years. I personally have over 1000 different boxes and have over 2000 documented. This includes a 24 box of Color Bunch. I do not understand what makes this brand and/or box so special. I looked at the letter and did a search on both the ICCS and RandyC Enterprises and found nothing on either. No other crayon collector I know has any knowledge of this organization either. Is there a way to contact them? Do you know the story behind what makes these so special? Honestly, these just look like one of the dozens of generic/contract brands made. I'd like to know more.

Thanks,
Ed

Is the fee split between the three highest bidders & Preacher (so 25% each), or just among the three highest (33.33% each)? Also, remember that the winner gets to leave, and receive, feedback!

El-Kabong · 07-18-03, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by twikoff
to make sure its just dvdtalkers that are bidding.. here is the list of bidders i have so far, and their dvdtalk names...

<----- tonyc@isomedia.com

I decided to throw my lot in with you crazy guys. So has our target been made aware of this auction, yet?

twikoff · 07-18-03, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Heat

Is the fee split between the three highest bidders & Preacher (so 25% each), or just among the three highest (33.33% each)? Also, remember that the winner gets to leave, and receive, feedback!

preacher has already paid $20 for these crayons once

so I figure 1/3 each from the top 3 bidders is more fair.
preacher isnt responsible for how high people want to bid up.. while the final 3 bidders obviously are.

Gil Jawetz · 07-18-03, 02:23 PM

I'm in.

neiname · 07-18-03, 02:26 PM

My ebay handle is Newyorkrarebooks (126)

twikoff · 07-18-03, 02:31 PM

I dont see you on the bid list for this auction

or are you just saying you want to be on my list anyways?
thats cool.. Im adding you now

should be all updated now

neiname · 07-18-03, 02:35 PM

I was on the list for the typewriter and will be on this list

twikoff · 07-18-03, 02:36 PM

ah yea, thats right

not that Im opposed to the idea of creating a overall dvdtalk/ebay user list.. but just wanted to know if thats what I had started

jdpatri · 07-18-03, 02:38 PM

I added my $2 increment but I was not the high bidder.

Damn you buskerdog and your deep pockets.

Gil Jawetz · 07-18-03, 02:40 PM

It's that phat DVD reviewer paycheck. What can I say, I want those damn_crayons. It's the least I can do to pay everyone back for all the joy reading the original thread brought me.

Cool Kitten · 07-18-03, 02:41 PM

OMG guys, you're hilarious

jdpatri · 07-18-03, 02:47 PM

Oh yeah.... you should be able to figure out which user ID is mine.

I'm so cryptic.

Vryce · 07-18-03, 02:53 PM

Awesome thread.

Of course, you all know, you've opened yourselves up to scrutiny of what you buy and sell on eBay..

twikoff · 07-18-03, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vryce

Of course, you all know, you've opened yourselves up to scrutiny of what you buy and sell on eBay..

which is why this thread could live forever

Gil Jawetz · 07-18-03, 02:56 PM

I'll save you the trouble:

And I got $8.99 for it too (and they paid shipping)

Vryce · 07-18-03, 02:58 PM

I'm trying to find the otters with *private* feedback because you know what that means..

pr0n

jdpatri · 07-18-03, 02:59 PM

buskerdog wins.

Gil Jawetz · 07-18-03, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jdpatri
buskerdog wins.

Sweet!

Vryce · 07-18-03, 03:00 PM

Anime-style Jon Bon Jovi is kind of ugly, and looks a little like an 80's metal chick.

jdpatri · 07-18-03, 03:01 PM

One question: Why does Bon Jovi look like the Shaggy Dog with a combover in that artwork?

RoQuEr · 07-18-03, 03:01 PM

wow. Preacher is going to have a huge list of otter email addresses at the end of this.

I'm dorkpizzle BTW.

Gil Jawetz · 07-18-03, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jdpatri
One question: Why does Bon Jovi look like the Shaggy Dog with a combover in that artwork?

Cross-breeding.

07-18-03, 12:48 PM	#1
Brain Stew DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 8,570	Check Out This eBay Seller Part Deux: The Crayons Strike Back! Click here for part one To recap: Auctions for crayons, straws, a typewriter and a 900 number book were being sold on eBay by a seller with the mysterious moniker, philosophyshop. Several otters bid on the products and had them shipped to their house. Through some investigative work, we found out the seller was using otter funds to buy butt toys. An auction of the crayons is now being held to get back at philosophyshop. So what exactly is the bidding up to? EDIT: Forgot the auction link: here. __________________ "And if you don't underestimate me, I won't underestimate you." - Bob Dylan Last edited by Brain Stew; 07-18-03 at 01:56 PM.

07-18-03, 01:53 PM	#3
twikoff DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Right Behind You!!! Posts: 76,253	heat.. if your planning to keep it updated.. Ill delete mine __________________ "if you don't like your job you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way." - Homer Simpson

07-18-03, 02:26 PM	#8
neiname DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA Posts: 4,658	My ebay handle is Newyorkrarebooks (126) __________________ neiname

07-18-03, 02:31 PM	#9
twikoff DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Right Behind You!!! Posts: 76,253	I dont see you on the bid list for this auction or are you just saying you want to be on my list anyways? thats cool.. Im adding you now should be all updated now __________________ "if you don't like your job you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way." - Homer Simpson

07-18-03, 02:35 PM	#10
neiname DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA Posts: 4,658	I was on the list for the typewriter and will be on this list __________________ neiname

07-18-03, 02:04 PM	#4
Heat DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 13,563	crayoncollectorusa is gizmodvd, I'm magicalharp. And I have the current high bid of ~ $157! Here is one of the highlights from the previous thread. Sockmonkey received the following email from a guy named Ed Welter. He works for Nike, and is an avid hiker. Hello, I've been collecting crayons for years. I personally have over 1000 different boxes and have over 2000 documented. This includes a 24 box of Color Bunch. I do not understand what makes this brand and/or box so special. I looked at the letter and did a search on both the ICCS and RandyC Enterprises and found nothing on either. No other crayon collector I know has any knowledge of this organization either. Is there a way to contact them? Do you know the story behind what makes these so special? Honestly, these just look like one of the dozens of generic/contract brands made. I'd like to know more. Thanks, Ed Is the fee split between the three highest bidders & Preacher (so 25% each), or just among the three highest (33.33% each)? Also, remember that the winner gets to leave, and receive, feedback!

07-18-03, 02:23 PM	#7
Gil Jawetz DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: I was here but I disappear Posts: 8,407	I'm in.

07-18-03, 02:36 PM	#11
twikoff DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Right Behind You!!! Posts: 76,253	ah yea, thats right not that Im opposed to the idea of creating a overall dvdtalk/ebay user list.. but just wanted to know if thats what I had started __________________ "if you don't like your job you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way." - Homer Simpson

07-18-03, 02:38 PM	#12
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,914	I added my $2 increment but I was not the high bidder. Damn you buskerdog and your deep pockets. __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby

07-18-03, 02:40 PM	#13
Gil Jawetz DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: I was here but I disappear Posts: 8,407	It's that phat DVD reviewer paycheck. What can I say, I want those damn_crayons. It's the least I can do to pay everyone back for all the joy reading the original thread brought me.

07-18-03, 02:41 PM	#14
Cool Kitten DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Cool As Ice Posts: 18,411	OMG guys, you're hilarious __________________ Another cat? Perhaps. For love there is also a season; its seeds must be resown. But a family cat is not replaceable like a wornout coat or a set of tires. Each new kitten becomes its own cat, and none is repeated. I am four cats old, measuring out my life in friends that have succeeded but not replaced one another. Irving Townsend

07-18-03, 02:47 PM	#15
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,914	Oh yeah.... you should be able to figure out which user ID is mine. I'm so cryptic. __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby

07-18-03, 02:53 PM	#16
Vryce Video Game Talk Reviewer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 11,130	Awesome thread. Of course, you all know, you've opened yourselves up to scrutiny of what you buy and sell on eBay.. __________________ My Video Games \| My Video Game Wishlist XBox GamerTag - Canis Firebrand - add me if you like. My 360's Blog My Wii Code: 0288 0678 9931 3944 \| PS3 ID: CanisFirebrand 8-Bit Brigade \| VGT Review Page \| Twitter \| Zune Social My Countdown Counting down to: Tomorrow I survived another day.

07-18-03, 02:56 PM	#18
Gil Jawetz DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: I was here but I disappear Posts: 8,407	I'll save you the trouble: And I got $8.99 for it too (and they paid shipping) Last edited by Gil Jawetz; 07-18-03 at 03:00 PM.

07-18-03, 02:58 PM	#19
Vryce Video Game Talk Reviewer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 11,130	I'm trying to find the otters with private feedback because you know what that means.. pr0n

07-18-03, 02:59 PM	#20
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,914	buskerdog wins. __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby

07-18-03, 03:00 PM	#22
Vryce Video Game Talk Reviewer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 11,130	Anime-style Jon Bon Jovi is kind of ugly, and looks a little like an 80's metal chick. __________________ My Video Games \| My Video Game Wishlist XBox GamerTag - Canis Firebrand - add me if you like. My 360's Blog My Wii Code: 0288 0678 9931 3944 \| PS3 ID: CanisFirebrand 8-Bit Brigade \| VGT Review Page \| Twitter \| Zune Social My Countdown Counting down to: Tomorrow I survived another day.

07-18-03, 03:01 PM	#23
jdpatri DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,914	One question: Why does Bon Jovi look like the Shaggy Dog with a combover in that artwork? __________________ "Let the power of Ponch compel you." - Zorak Wii Console: 0686 0210 8043 6337 PSN: Flipperbaby

07-18-03, 03:01 PM	#24
RoQuEr DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 5,448	wow. Preacher is going to have a huge list of otter email addresses at the end of this. I'm dorkpizzle BTW. __________________ Spoiler: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we," Bush said. "They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.