Wacky listing challenge to put Ebid on the map........

[FairMaiden]

Really not in the mood for this today so if I can do it there is no excuse for YOU :D

The challenge is to list today 3 items you would not normally have earmarked for listing.

I want you to raid your drawers (steady fossy ;)), venture into THAT cupboard where nobody fears to go, peer under the beds and see what you can come up with. Remember the challenge is to find 3 items you wouldnt otherwise of considered listing. We have lots of moans posted about how people cant find what they want here so maybe your forgotten item is just what someone out there has been searching for. :D

You may be highly suprised when it sells :)

Ready, steady.........................................GO !!!!!

[ejean9]

ok..i looked..real hard..under the bed i found dust..a missing sock...and half a biscuit...:eek:..think they will sell ?:D

[playtowin]

ok..i looked..real hard..under the bed i found dust..a missing sock...and half a biscuit...:eek:..think they will sell ?:D

stranger things have happened- dress it up a little,
how about?
moon dust
snake sock puppet
ok i'm lost for the half a biscuit

[ejean9]

stranger things have happened- dress it up a little,
how about?
moon dust
snake sock puppet
ok i'm lost for the half a biscuit


Moon dust !..i like your thinking ! :D

[playtowin]

Moon dust !..i like your thinking ! :D

you could challenge prospective buyers to prove otherwise:D

[ejean9]

you could challenge prospective buyers to prove otherwise:D

Lol..good idea..."genuine Moon Dust for sale"...as much as you want for £5...post and packing free !...

[meebo1]

I haven't found anything yet :( only 'normal' things

[FairMaiden]

ok..i looked..real hard..under the bed i found dust..a missing sock...and half a biscuit...:eek:..think they will sell ?:D


erm................what sort of biscuit is it ? :eek::D

[ejean9]

erm................what sort of biscuit is it ? :eek::D

Ginger snap :D...must have fell off when i dunked the other half :rolleyes:

[FairMaiden]

I haven't found anything yet :( only 'normal' things


Whats "normal" ? :D If you dont need it - list it :)

[FairMaiden]

Right. Im off to practise what I preach :rolleyes:

Will let you know what I find >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Please form an orderly que for buying :D

[ejean9]

Right. Im off to practise what I preach :rolleyes:

Will let you know what I find >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Please form an orderly que for buying :D

i shall wait with bated breath...:D

[Huddylion]

Mrs Huddy has a box under the bed at her side but it's locked and I can't get ito it :(,i'm sure I don't know whats in it, perhaps I could list the box as a surprise package :D:D:D:D:D

[ejean9]

Mrs Huddy has a box under the bed at her side but it's locked and I can't get ito it :(,i'm sure I don't know whats in it, perhaps I could list the box as a surprise package :D:D:D:D:D

:eek:...yes..please do ! :D

[meebo1]

Huddy, I advise you ask her first before you list it. You could find yourself in VERY hot water:D

[FairMaiden]

Huddy, I advise you ask her first before you list it. You could find yourself in VERY hot water:D


True, but I bet the bids would be good :D

[meebo1]

i wonder if it would make enough for a good lawyer

[Huddylion]

Well I could always list my 12ft x 6ft Millwall flag which is under the bed























































































Never gona happen LOL

[FairMaiden]

Never gona happen LOL

It might happen if you list her box !!!!! Mrs Huddy may retaliate:eek:

[playtowin]

list the flag and the box and see what raises most.
(thats just one more thing to find now)

[bykimbo]

Okay, my whacky entrants are: some rectangular salad servers, a vintage grapefruit knife, and the piece de resistance, bright pink bendy plastic straws from Greece. :D

Babs, is this going on the squidoo events lens? If so, do you want links?

[FairMaiden]

Well done Kimbo.............now I must go and see those straws. They sound like just what Ive been looking for :D

[craig7501]

Can I list a box of fresh air?

[FairMaiden]

Can I list a box of fresh air?

Why not? You never know, it might get us some publicity :D

[craig7501]

and a soiled nappy?

[ejean9]

i listed some old..collectable spoons..well i hope some one collects em..postcards and ive forgot now..

[craig7501]

My question to this is if someone did buy a box of fresh air and paid for it, could they open an item not as described dispute if they opened the box to get the fresh air that disappeared?

[FairMaiden]

My question to this is if someone did buy a box of fresh air and paid for it, could they open an item not as described dispute if they opened the box to get the fresh air that disappeared?


Only if they could proove it :D

[craig7501]

oh right, I could always state in the listing that once opened the air will escape.

[phanmale]

oh right, I could always state in the listing that once opened the air will escape.

or that the air was no longer fresh maybe? ;)

[CrazyJay]

oh right, I could always state in the listing that once opened the air will escape.


the box will ALWAYS be full of air. Unless of course you open the box underwater, in which case you will indeed see the air escaping as you open it. BUT, once you remove the box from the water, and that escapes, the box will automatically refill with air.

The air will only be lost if you squash the box, leaving no room for the air to fill it.

[BabsnRay]

Okay, my whacky entrants are: some rectangular salad servers, a vintage grapefruit knife, and the piece de resistance, bright pink bendy plastic straws from Greece. :D

Babs, is this going on the squidoo events lens? If so, do you want links?



Just caught up - Wacky items challenge. I love it. Fair - you have a great imagination.

Yes, I can create an article on the lens. I think it would work better if I can have links to the items being listed in the challenge as I'd have no hope of finding them scattered in their various categories. Lens browsers can then link straight back to ebid, and the items being listed.

Is there any rules ie auction only, buy it now only, a set number of days, or is it open to each seller to decide??

[bykimbo]

Just caught up - Wacky items challenge. I love it. Fair - you have a great imagination.

Yes, I can create an article on the lens. I think it would work better if I can have links to the items being listed in the challenge as I'd have no hope of finding them scattered in their various categories. Lens browsers can then link straight back to ebid, and the items being listed.

Is there any rules ie auction only, buy it now only, a set number of days, or is it open to each seller to decide??

I think it's a free for all. :D

Here's mine then...

title: Pink plastic bendable DRINKING STRAWS Mickey Mouse
link: http://uk.four.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14824660&mo=auction

title:Old fashioned GRAPEFRUIT KNIFE curved blade serrated http://uk.pic1.ebid.net/icons/smallr.gif
http://uk.four.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14824815&mo=auction

title: Wooden SALAD SERVERS easy to grip kitchen utensils http://uk.pic1.ebid.net/icons/smallr.gif
http://uk.four.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14824320&mo=auction

Need anything else, just holler!

[craig7501]

This is my wacky listing:

1 Box of fresh air
http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14825409&mo=auction

[meebo1]

You could point out the usefulness of the empty box!!

[CrazyJay]

I don't think I'll be able to do this today - But I might be able to find somethign suitably wacky tommorow.

I might even make something! - (maybe!)

[FairMaiden]

Thanks Babs :) Not sure what an article on lens is :confused: but heres my 3 wackiest item contributions :D

1) Hospital Memorabilia Enema Tin Collectable Antique (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=8952295&mo=auction):eek:

2) BNWT PINK COLLECTABLE CAT CHIC GLAMOUR GIFT LOVE (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=8651862&mo=auction)

3) Gorgeous Wall Face Retro Chic Jewellery Mirror Large (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=13211766&mo=auction)

[meebo1]

Where do you find them??

[wyocowgirl1]

Would the fresh air be new, unused, or used? I ask because I have some snow and it falls into the same category.

[BabsnRay]

Thanks Babs :) Not sure what an article on lens is :confused: but heres my 3 wackiest item contributions :D

1) Hospital Memorabilia Enema Tin Collectable Antique (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=8952295&mo=auction):eek:

2) BNWT PINK COLLECTABLE CAT CHIC GLAMOUR GIFT LOVE (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=8651862&mo=auction)

3) Gorgeous Wall Face Retro Chic Jewellery Mirror Large (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=13211766&mo=auction)


Fair -
A squidoo lens is more or less a web page that anyone can create, about anything and everything that catches the imagination, and its hosted by Squidoo. I have a couple of lenses up and running, and a few other members have pages or lenses too.

The ones I have are more or less centred around ebid and all of them allow people to 'sign a guest book'.

The one on Fun and Community Events in eBids Forums is the one where I add whatever is going on in the forums - well if I spot them or if I'm not paying attention, I get a nudge to add them. Here is a link to it. This is the one that has a link (http://www.squidoo.com/eBid-forums)to your challenge on it.
Take a peek and let me know if its ok.

I've added your listings, along with bykimbos and craigs. I'll be adding mine later (when I've had a rummage under the bed and in the bottom drawer) The only thing I've found so far, is Conans knot end off his chew)

[FairMaiden]

Thanks Babs. My dog says list the knot end as she fancies a chew :D

[humanist]

peer under the beds and see what you can come up with.

I can't list the stuff that's under my bed. I'd like to, but eBid has rules against it. :o

[BabsnRay]

Thanks Babs. My dog says list the knot end as she fancies a chew :D


I did try to oblige, but when Conan saw me positioning it carefully for the perfect pic, he decided it was his and wanted it back ... So......

I've listed these instead.

Lavender fragranced Soap Sheets (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi/14827890)

Puzzle Cube Game Executive Toy Cube (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14827707&mo=auction)

Classic Green Backed Playing Cards - mini size (http://uk.three.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14827809&mo=auction)

[craig7501]

Think for my 2nd and 3rd wacky listings will be an empty crisp packet and a used bus ticket

[phanmale]

Think for my 2nd and 3rd wacky listings will be an empty crisp packet and a used bus ticket

Andys just turned up with a used train ticket with an authentic signature from the train manager who doubles up as the ticket inspector and has been through a Euston ticket barrier and *2* London Bridge ticket barriers!!

I shall list tomorrow... ;)

[moonwitch]

ok..i looked..real hard..under the bed i found dust..a missing sock...and half a biscuit...:eek:..think they will sell ?:D

I know someone who got bored one night and decided to list what he had to hand on feebay.......an empty crisp packet and half a cup of cold tea,

The bids were up to more than £50 before the listing was pulled...the feebay email told him the listing was in breach of their conditions:confused:

[meebo1]

Here is my feeble effort. http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi/14833550
I don't think I can come up with any more and it's not really whacky, just sounds it

[CrazyJay]

After much contemplation, I have decided on my Wacky auction. BUT, I need to work out some legal ramifications first. This will be a unique opportunity, and one that will only be available for 10 days from the day I list. It will NOT be relisted and is really being done as a promotional thing.

I will however need to recieve payment, AND a signed form from the purchaser to say that the material they recieve is for their eyes only, not to be copied and so forth..... WHY the mystery?

Well - I'm thinking about offering up an initial draft copy of my unfinished novel. It is a work in progress - so obviously not a complete printed book. It currently runs in at a little over 26,000 words. There is no real ending as yet,a nd there are gaps in the story. There are spelling mistakes, and grammatical errors as this is a first draft, and has not been through the hands of an editor at this point.

The novel has only been seen in full in it's current state by three people, including myself. The offer will also include a free copy of the finished novel if I ever get round to completing it and getting it published.

Currently it is loose bound on A4 sheets and has an A4 colour printed top sheet (front cover.)

[CrazyJay]

OK - Here is my offering. It is under UNIQUE ITEMS in The Paperboys Pleasure.

A THOROUGHLY ENGLISH HOODLUM (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi/14835845)

[klj]

What a fun idea. Surprising what I discovered looking about. :D Here is my contribution:

Teach Your Parakeet To Talk (http://uk.nine.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14663323&mo=auction)

[meebo1]

All I need now is a parakeet.
Now I seem to remember a set of very old linguaphone records - Swahili I wonder where they are?

[klj]

All I need now is a parakeet.
Now I seem to remember a set of very old linguaphone records - Swahili I wonder where they are?

Now that would be good! :rolleyes::D

[Huddylion]

OK - Here is my offering. It is under UNIQUE ITEMS in The Paperboys Pleasure.

A THOROUGHLY ENGLISH HOODLUM (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi/14835845)

You have a huddy after ya book :)

[CrazyJay]

OK - We have stuff listed - (I've even had an opening bid :eek::eek::eek::)).

Now what?

How do we get any of these weird, wonderful and possibly unique auctions to recieve any media attention?

It's all very well telling each other about them here. I've also started threads about it on various MySpace groups.

We have 10 days...... (Well OK. Mine has 10 days) How can we use that time for most exposure?

[BabsnRay]

Its great that more wacky listings are being added to the challenge.

I have updated the Fun in the Forums squidoo lens (http://www.squidoo.com/eBid-forums)with the new listings

[craig7501]

I shall email the BBC and my local Newspaper that will get some good vibrations.

[buffykins]

24 hours late, but here's my 3 contributions...:)

MINI SALT & PEPPER SHAKER CRUET SET (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14841221&mo=auction)http://uk.pic1.ebid.net/icons/smallr.gif
CHRISTMAS CRACKER PRIZES (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14841136&mo=auction)
MICKEY MOUSE STICKERS (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14840995&mo=auction)http://uk.pic1.ebid.net/icons/smallr.gif

[Rednosty]

Does a tube full of ermmm Frozen stuff that men have count?

[craig7501]

Does a tube full of ermmm Frozen stuff that men have count?

Gross

[meebo1]

I think that could go against listing rules

[Huddylion]

Heres my contribution not much i'm afraid

LINK (http://uk.ten.ebid.net/perl/auction.cgi?auction=14842444&mo=auction)


Have put some real unused on as well :D

[meebo1]

Is the THE one?

[Huddylion]

Is the THE one?


Yes it is the actual ticket that got Mrs huddy going lol:D

[meebo1]

I hope if you sell this you are going to give her the earnings:D

[Huddylion]

I hope if you sell this you are going to give her the earnings:D


Of course :)

[QCPOTS]

Home grown, tattes, Swedes and carrots, all organic
Grown under the bed,
Just don’t know what price to put on them

[bittymatriarch]

One question - which category do you use?

Looking at "Whatever's Left/Just Bizarre"

[meebo1]

I suppose it depends what it is.