tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post7759194132499141279..comments2024-01-05T03:15:52.926-05:00Comments on My Muse's Musings: The Ebay ShuffleTeresa Reasor http://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-41482185797116356362010-02-17T20:58:45.578-05:002010-02-17T20:58:45.578-05:00Carolynn:
Thanks for visiting my blog. And yes I w...Carolynn:<br />Thanks for visiting my blog. And yes I was posed over my computer just waiting for someone to get the last bid in 2 seconds before it ended.<br />Too nerve racking for my taste. <br />I'm not going to allow myself to get too obsessed with Ebay. And I have to say, it really is a temptation.<br /><br />Write on,<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-79585102664721814802010-02-17T19:40:16.807-05:002010-02-17T19:40:16.807-05:00This was so much fun to read, Teresa. I could jus...This was so much fun to read, Teresa. I could just picture you poised over your monitor, mouse in hand, ready to battle anyone who might try to jump in at the last minute. Congrats on your purchase. Frankly, I'm afraid to try eBay for fear I'd get addicted but I enjoyed reading about your experience.<br />Carolynn CareyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17817940118684046839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-21044189214919354942010-02-17T18:38:33.165-05:002010-02-17T18:38:33.165-05:00Amy:
Yes, it is a nerve racking rush at the end. ...Amy:<br />Yes, it is a nerve racking rush at the end. I was hyperventilating and had to go to the bathroom. I just knew someone was going to snipe me. <br />As soon as I get the lamp done and the wallhanging I'll send you some pictures of the bedroom. It does look great. All mystical and all. <br /><br />Thanks for posting a comment.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-4895336285531775362010-02-17T18:30:36.392-05:002010-02-17T18:30:36.392-05:00OMG! Teresa, that is so funny! My dad buys colle...OMG! Teresa, that is so funny! My dad buys collectible trucks on eBay, and from time to time, if he's traveling and can't do his final bidding himself, he'll call me and ask! By this time he's put in his bid, and usually has the highest bid... but he'll tell me the "maximum" amount he wants to spend, and I'll log in as him and watch the clock for those last 20 minutes. Then, when there's like 45 seconds left, I'm supposed to go in and put in his "max" bid. Geez, it's nerve-wracking! But isn't it a rush when you win????<br /><br />Great post, Teresa. You need to take pics of your new bedroom! I want to see your tree of life stuff!!Kelly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02670823346986342594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-20371647778724494352010-02-17T13:05:53.449-05:002010-02-17T13:05:53.449-05:00Jessie:
Thanks for visiting my blog.
I went to ot...Jessie:<br />Thanks for visiting my blog. <br />I went to other sites and looked up how much other stores wanted for the crystal ball before I bid on it. I got an excellent deal. I just couldn't get past the nervous wait. <br /> Maybe selling something isn't as stressful. <br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-28173978559998146372010-02-17T12:02:24.467-05:002010-02-17T12:02:24.467-05:00I've bought & sold on E-bay for years, and...I've bought & sold on E-bay for years, and the rush does wear off after a while. What amazes me is that people get into the "I've got to have it frenzy" and bid higher amounts than what they can buy the item for on other sites. I use it now when I'm looking for something specific or price comparing.Jessie Verinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110323368752984742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-65222687506705418432010-02-17T11:43:38.951-05:002010-02-17T11:43:38.951-05:00Taryn:
I have a collection of masks from different...Taryn:<br />I have a collection of masks from different countries in my family room. The music teacher at school has bought me several from a multicultural store every year. They're beautiful and unusual. <br />I also made masks of my face and my daughter's and painted them gold. I and hung them in her bedroom with an Egyptian picture I have. <br />I had them in the bathroom and my son told me he didn't much like have them watch him while he went to the bathroom. <br />Thanks for commenting.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-33446441466486555782010-02-17T11:35:24.318-05:002010-02-17T11:35:24.318-05:00Sushiboofay:
My mother loves carnival glass. And s...Sushiboofay:<br />My mother loves carnival glass. And she has a bunch. It's beautiful.<br />I'm glad you won your butter dish and enjoy it so much.<br />I don't think I'd have survived a bidding war.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-46607631737691781962010-02-17T11:27:31.463-05:002010-02-17T11:27:31.463-05:00P.L.:
It's so good to hear from you.
I'm t...P.L.:<br />It's so good to hear from you.<br />I'm trying to control the urge to go to the site. It's very addictive. I don't think I'd start if I were you.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-25728411027843607382010-02-17T10:45:35.470-05:002010-02-17T10:45:35.470-05:00I sell on eBay, but I almost never buy. I got into...I sell on eBay, but I almost never buy. I got into trouble a couple of years ago by getting into a bidding war for a Carnival Glass Butter Dish. Lesson learned - but is sure does look nice when I bring it out for special occasions!<br />:-)Sushiboofayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809525274599810265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-38818101450700256922010-02-17T09:01:53.993-05:002010-02-17T09:01:53.993-05:00Oh my goodness Teresa! I just loved this post! I&#...Oh my goodness Teresa! I just loved this post! I've had only a rare couple of experiences with Ebay. My dad sells on there all the time- old woodworking tools and things like that.<br /><br />About 9 years ago he allowed me to use his account to bid on four Tanith Lee novels I wanted and I know the exact anticipation you described in waiting and I knew about the snipers, too, so I was on the edge of my seat waiting and hoping no one swooped in on me. I did win them and was so thrilled- they're out of print, but I got them for a great price.<br /><br />My other experience was over a set of six small Oriental masks to add to my collection. Hubby bid on those via his account. I have yet to open one of my own, knowing I'd probably stumble across books, fairy or butterfly trinkets, blown glass, more masks or something else I'd just latch onto and not want to go another day without.<br /><br />So glad you won your crystal ball and so glad you posted about this. You should blog more often. I truly enjoyed reading it!Taryn Rayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111240475586597010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-5558642475421553252010-02-17T08:57:43.328-05:002010-02-17T08:57:43.328-05:00My son uses Ebay all the time for tennis gear - ge...My son uses Ebay all the time for tennis gear - gets some good deals from what I'm told - I have no idea, I just have the paypal account. Hee hee.P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-87302336571350988572010-02-17T08:40:36.168-05:002010-02-17T08:40:36.168-05:00JJ:
What a hoot, huh? I was thinking about Makhal ...JJ:<br />What a hoot, huh? I was thinking about Makhal (spelling) your character the whole time I was bidding on it.<br /><br />Collecting crystal balls could become as addictive as everything else. The come in so many different types of quartz.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and posting.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-21493314632493624722010-02-17T08:37:45.827-05:002010-02-17T08:37:45.827-05:00Terry:
My books have been on there as well.
And I&...Terry:<br />My books have been on there as well.<br />And I've often wondered the same thing.<br />I look at it as good exposure.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-29589768573382942552010-02-17T07:58:44.150-05:002010-02-17T07:58:44.150-05:00When visiting my brother, he was busy bidding on a...When visiting my brother, he was busy bidding on a donut-making machine, and he showed me how things worked. I was curious about the possible value of an old cast-iron bank we have, so he set up an account so I could find one and follow it.<br /><br />That's about all I ever did, although I'm amazed to find alerts for my books there. Why anyone would pay three times retail for one of them is beyond me. I wonder if any of them has sold.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-74038838715335125782010-02-17T07:58:10.506-05:002010-02-17T07:58:10.506-05:00Congratulations, Teresa! You won the ball!Congratulations, Teresa! You won the ball!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-86062387539368854352010-02-17T07:19:32.410-05:002010-02-17T07:19:32.410-05:00Cyndi:
So glad to hear from you. I know what you m...Cyndi:<br />So glad to hear from you. I know what you mean. I'm already an addictive personality when it comes to books. I just can't resist. I resigned from all my book clubs hoping to save some money. But then, of course, there's always Amazon. <br /><br />Tell your husband he's a bad-bad boy. LOL <br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-41357866437316374392010-02-17T07:06:38.670-05:002010-02-17T07:06:38.670-05:00eBay is SOOOO addictive. I am a sniper...but nothi...eBay is SOOOO addictive. I am a sniper...but nothing like my husband. He does that all the time.<br /><br />I haven't been to the book section. Kid-candy store problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-46267677367549846562010-02-16T23:10:49.334-05:002010-02-16T23:10:49.334-05:00Tracy:
I didn't know they had a book section. ...Tracy:<br />I didn't know they had a book section. OH NO!!! You know I've never met a book I didn't like or want.<br />TeresaTeresa Reasor https://www.blogger.com/profile/18204579039577235727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916886679888300765.post-9544708871968148202010-02-16T21:45:18.463-05:002010-02-16T21:45:18.463-05:00Haha! Ebay is so addictive. It's almost as bad...Haha! Ebay is so addictive. It's almost as bad as gambling.<br /><br />You wanna talk addiction, though--visit the book section! You'll never make it out alive.<br /><br />Great post! ...green apple two-step... lmao!Tracy Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11930359583139923431noreply@blogger.com