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Title: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: skypurr on May 08, 2010, 15:27:00
Just to show once again the importance of sellers on ebay knowing what they are selling. here is what I won last week on ebay. 
(I apologise to Flatcat - I hope you don't think I'm boasting   :-[ (Flatcat bid agianst me! )

This was advertised as 'Playmobil cowboys set (big' 
It had a very dark photograph (even darker than mine) and so it wasn't immediately very clear to see what it was.
I was thrilled to win it at £17.00 (I might have got it cheaper but for Flatcat  ;D) and I was even more thrilled when it arrived.

(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/skypurr/merrymen3.jpg)

It didn't mention in the description that there was a box with it! :woohoo:


(http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/skypurr/merrymen2.jpg)


What I can't understand is why even if he didn't know what it was, the seller didn't put the set number down if he had the box with it on (Not that I mind!)

The only things missing are the 'spills' from the beer, (I must look out for those) the correct sword, a couple of chicks and the friar tuck's cape - and I think I have all of those. There are also extra things that I was looking for too such as the basket that is carried on a klickys back, the poles over the fire and the large storage jars.
So .... I'm one happy bunny today!  :D

Here's another pic....

Elaine
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Gepetto on May 08, 2010, 16:01:44
Bravo Elaine!!  :clap: :clap: :clap: These are the kind of stories that have me scurrying to look at eBay listings again! Congratulations again, good job!  :wow:



Gepetto
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Gustavo on May 08, 2010, 16:09:22
(I _should_ get a job!, and keep look at e-Bay more often ... :o )
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: playmo1989 on May 08, 2010, 16:25:23
17  wow :o :o :o :o :o :o :o was it sealed ??
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Martin Milner on May 08, 2010, 16:45:55
Congratulations on an excellent acquisition!

As you say, why the seller didn't put the set number is a mystery, that would certainly have increased bidder interest and probably doubled the sale price.

Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: playmofire on May 08, 2010, 17:17:18
So the seller advertised it as a Playmobil set of cowboys (big), you paid £17 for it and it wasn't as described.  That must have been a big disappointment to you and I think you should ask for a partial refund on the grounds of mis-description.   ;D

(Anyway, congratulations!)
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Richard on May 08, 2010, 17:26:36



So the seller advertised it as a Playmobil set of cowboys (big), you paid £17 for it and it wasn't as described.  That must have been a big disappointment to you and I think you should ask for a partial refund on the grounds of mis-description.
   ;D

(Anyway, congratulations!)



I totally agree, Gordon!

Elaine should seek legal assistance immediately and sue the bugger for misrepresentation!
(Maybe he has some other sets that he would use to settle the legal suit.) ...  :klickygrin:

Well done, Elaine!

Richard
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: playmo1989 on May 08, 2010, 17:27:15
So the seller advertised it as a Playmobil set of cowboys (big), you paid £17 for it and it wasn't as described.  That must have been a big disappointment to you and I think you should ask for a partial refund on the grounds of mis-description.   ;D

(Anyway, congratulations!)


 can this happen?? it's a big trouble i think!!!! she must be happy that got it in a such price !she is lucky that the seller didn't know what it was!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Giorginetto on May 08, 2010, 17:35:21
Awesome buy , awesome price. This is one of my fav mediaval sets , best for townfolk and barrel and tree are awesome !!! What , i say , what  a price !!!!
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: flatcat on May 08, 2010, 17:37:12
It had a box with it! :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit:
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 08, 2010, 18:19:47
Wow this is so great Elaine!!!! I wander what the seller was thinking!!! No wonder you got it for such a price!!! Anyone who would be looking for it would never find it under a wrong name listing....
Congratulations!!!!
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: skypurr on May 08, 2010, 20:54:11
Quote
These are the kind of stories that have me scurrying to look at eBay listings again!
Thanks Gepetto, I must admit I spend ages looking through ebay listings - I think Sandy starts to worry when he sees I'm watching nearly 200 playmobil items!
17  wow :o :o :o :o :o :o :o was it sealed ??
No, like I said there are a few bits missing but nothing too important and there were extras too.

So the seller advertised it as a Playmobil set of cowboys (big), you paid £17 for it and it wasn't as described.  That must have been a big disappointment to you and I think you should ask for a partial refund on the grounds of mis-description.   ;D

Yes Gordon, it really was a disappointment... ;D ;D ;D

It had a box with it! :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :hissyfit:
Sorry Damon!  :(

Wow this is so great Elaine!!!! I wander what the seller was thinking!!! No wonder you got it for such a price!!! Anyone who would be looking for it would never find it under a wrong name listing....
Congratulations!!!!

I was actually looking for western buildings at the time and decided to type in 'cowboy' - I couldn't believe my luck when I saw it!  :D

Elaine

Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Lindama on May 08, 2010, 23:14:19
Another great win. I seriously spend freaking hours looking at ebay (at Playmobil), I love it...one of my fave things to do. I have not bid on much in a while though, but have a looong watch list.
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on May 10, 2010, 19:59:02
Very cool aquisition Elaine!
I am sorry for FlatCat that he got out bid.
But happy for Elaine that she won the auction...
I dont know what to think! ??? ::)
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: Wolf Knight on May 10, 2010, 20:11:57
There is a merry men's feast on german ebay for 120 euros... there are other too a bit cheaper but not complete and not with the same figures!!! Bravo once again Elaine!!!
Title: Re: My new big cowboys set!
Post by: playmo1989 on May 10, 2010, 20:23:03
There is a merry men's feast on german ebay for 120 euros... there are other too a bit cheaper but not complete and not with the same figures!!! Bravo once again Elaine!!!

 
that is for a long time there i've been seeing it!!!!!!!