Sleeper awaken!

ariel · 3rd May 2008, 09:53 PM

This sword was put on E-Bay by some scmuck who had no idea what it was. A classic sleeper, if I ever saw one.

Then, some goody-two-shoes decided to educate the poor schnook and to demonstrate his ( her? unlikely) deep knowledge of Stone's Glossary.
Within moments, the item was taken off the market, and relisted with a new price:

Who the hell was the smart aleck? This person should be drawn and quartered, tarred and feathered and forbidden to play a Good Samaritan for the duration of his natural life or until cows come home ( Whichever comes last!)

katana · 3rd May 2008, 10:03 PM

Ariel
the item has been closed and re-listed AGAIN ....so we can't discuss this as the auction is still running...

Regards David

CourseEight · 3rd May 2008, 10:09 PM

You know, that has happened to me more than once. I suppose I understand it if the person lists it as "African" for example when its actually from SEA, because of accuracy issues. Other than that I'm not sure why a person who finds such a listing wouldn't actually try to buy it for themselves... For those of us who pride ourselves on our ebay searching ability, it surely is a let-down.

In this particular case the original listing had "Antique" and "Sword" in it so I highly doubt it would have slept very soundly. I'm a big fan of the "coconut knife" myself.

Oops thanks Katana, hadn't noticed. Our posts crossed, sorry.

Rick · 3rd May 2008, 10:50 PM

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ariel · 4th May 2008, 12:35 AM

Sorry. Missed the re-list.
From now on I shall be feverishly looking for "coconut knives" and "curved sowrds"

Thanks for the tip!

ariel · 5th May 2008, 04:58 PM

It was relisted as:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017
The auction is over, " the item is no longer available for sale"
Rick, can we get URLs back?
Any opinions on that panabas?

katana · 5th May 2008, 05:15 PM

Ariel found one of them...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-PANABAS-M...dZp1638Q2em122

mross · 5th May 2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katana

Ariel found one of them...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-PANABAS-M...dZp1638Q2em122

I must have missed the listing as a coconut knife but saw this one!

Guess it never hurts to think big. What's that quote Shoot for the heavens, at least if you miss your still in the sky?

Rick · 5th May 2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

It was relisted as:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017
The auction is over, " the item is no longer available for sale"
Rick, can we get URLs back?
Any opinions on that panabas?

I don't think I can find the original URL .

Anyway, this is a classic case of 'a little knowledge....'
The Panabas in question looked like a souvenir example to me .

katana · 5th May 2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

The Panabas in question looked like a souvenir example to me .

I think Rick may be correct, does't seem to have much age....and the blade looks possibly made by 'stock removal' rather than forged. But we all know that sometimes pictures 'lie'

Regards David

ariel · 9th May 2008, 05:32 AM

Finally, it goes to its new home

Congratulations to the new owner!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017

3rd May 2008, 09:53 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sleeper awaken! This sword was put on E-Bay by some scmuck who had no idea what it was. A classic sleeper, if I ever saw one. Then, some goody-two-shoes decided to educate the poor schnook and to demonstrate his ( her? unlikely) deep knowledge of Stone's Glossary. Within moments, the item was taken off the market, and relisted with a new price: Who the hell was the smart aleck? This person should be drawn and quartered, tarred and feathered and forbidden to play a Good Samaritan for the duration of his natural life or until cows come home ( Whichever comes last!) Last edited by Rick; 3rd May 2008 at 10:41 PM. Reason: active auction

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3rd May 2008, 10:03 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Ariel the item has been closed and re-listed AGAIN ....so we can't discuss this as the auction is still running... Regards David

3rd May 2008, 10:09 PM	#3
CourseEight Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 222	You know, that has happened to me more than once. I suppose I understand it if the person lists it as "African" for example when its actually from SEA, because of accuracy issues. Other than that I'm not sure why a person who finds such a listing wouldn't actually try to buy it for themselves... For those of us who pride ourselves on our ebay searching ability, it surely is a let-down. In this particular case the original listing had "Antique" and "Sword" in it so I highly doubt it would have slept very soundly. I'm a big fan of the "coconut knife" myself. Oops thanks Katana, hadn't noticed. Our posts crossed, sorry.

3rd May 2008, 10:50 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	URL's have been deleted .

4th May 2008, 12:35 AM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sorry. Missed the re-list. From now on I shall be feverishly looking for "coconut knives" and "curved sowrds" Thanks for the tip!

5th May 2008, 04:58 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It was relisted as: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017 The auction is over, " the item is no longer available for sale" Rick, can we get URLs back? Any opinions on that panabas?

5th May 2008, 05:15 PM	#7
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Ariel found one of them... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-PANABAS-M...dZp1638Q2em122

9th May 2008, 05:32 AM	#11
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Finally, it goes to its new home Congratulations to the new owner! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=017