Weird stuff for sale on t'interweb

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vetran replied

23 February 2012, 18:51
Google for 'the long tail'

Should show some unique examples.
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bless 'em all replied

23 February 2012, 18:17
Originally posted by v8gaz View Post

ok, I don't think I've explained this very well. He's not looking or one-offs, or scams, but businesses selling product. Odd, unusual product.

Any more ideas?

Like aircraft carriers? Or cheap gold?

Hmmmmm..
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OwlHoot replied

23 February 2012, 17:53
Originally posted by stek View Post

I once saw an Air Guitar for sale on Ebay, and people bidding on it...

Next thing you know there'll be someone trying to flog World Cup seats (again)
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eek replied

23 February 2012, 16:55
Originally posted by MrRobin View Post

I've also seen people selling the cardboard box packaging from popular electronics -- mobile phones, iPads, PS3s etc etc. Sometimes they go for £20 each! Only reason I can think of is that it's an insurance scam.

Not when the difference between a boxed and unboxed item can be £100.
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v8gaz replied

23 February 2012, 16:42
ok, I don't think I've explained this very well. He's not looking or one-offs, or scams, but businesses selling product. Odd, unusual product.

Any more ideas?
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MrRobin replied

23 February 2012, 16:30
I've also seen people selling the cardboard box packaging from popular electronics -- mobile phones, iPads, PS3s etc etc. Sometimes they go for £20 each! Only reason I can think of is that it's an insurance scam.
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PRC1964 replied

23 February 2012, 16:21
People sell (and presumably buy) thaose freebie airline wash bags. Just search ebay for "amenity bags".
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MrRobin replied

23 February 2012, 16:14
I remember a few years back there being a stir around an item on ebay that claimed to be an ex-military Balkan perpetual motion machine or something very similar.

Oo look here's some more info on it: Ukrainians punt free energy generator on eBay ? The Register
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DimPrawn replied

23 February 2012, 14:54
Land on the Moon. Not seen it for sale in shops, but plenty of sites selling it on t'internet.
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stek replied

23 February 2012, 14:53
I once saw an Air Guitar for sale on Ebay, and people bidding on it...
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PorkPie replied

23 February 2012, 14:38
Originally posted by v8gaz View Post

Pervs need not respond....

Mods, you might as well close this thread now
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v8gaz started a topic Weird stuff for sale on t'interweb

23 February 2012, 14:32
Weird stuff for sale on t'interweb

I've been talking to a TV producer who's working on a programme about strange stuff that's for sale on t'interweb. As an example, we disucssed a site that sells old school belts, as per corpral punishment - apparently these are collectibles now,.

Any other examples of strange stuf for sale that e may be interested in?

Pervs need not respond....
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