SKIPH Posted October 20, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2017 Just found an ad on ebay for a WT M1905 (253216406647) for a Buy Now Price of $5000.00, with a 24 month payment plan of $233 per month. At first I thought it was just a typo, but the payment plan was the clincher. I do not know the seller. This is crazy! I don't even know what to say. Granted, it will never be sold at that price, but the fact that it was offered so high. I'm at a loss for words! If anyone can post the ad it would be appreciated. THX SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted October 20, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2017 ebay.com? Nothing to find with this number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted October 20, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 20, 2017 I found the auction using that number. And wants $10.05 to ship it? Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted October 20, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 20, 2017 LOL SKIP. I have tried to figure this out. I have talked with others about these situation's on EBay. I truly believe that these people are looking for the one person who just hit the Lottery, wants it and doesn't care about the price? Good luck! There are people out there like that. But really. I guess they'll hit the lottery when Mr. Barnum pulls the trigger on that one. Its a lot of it out there, Patches for $5k. ???? I haven't hit the lottery yet, so I'll just keep shopping....LOL that's the kicker Blacksmith...you'd think he would offer FREE shipping.....still LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted October 20, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 20, 2017 Had to really shrink the screenshot to get it on here for posterity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted October 20, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 20, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 20, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 20, 2017 What's this guys name? Ben Dover???? This is what hurts the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 20, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 20, 2017 Here's the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW-II-WW2-US-M1905-16-Wilde-Tool-WT-1942-Bayonet-USN-MK1-Scabbard-M1-Garand-/253216406647 The payment plan is actually from PayPal...it has nothing to do with the seller (can't ding him for that...) I think the seller doesn't know what it's worth, so they're aiming high, and hoping to land somewhere around a realistic value. As someone used to say "if you shoot for the moon, at least you'll hit the stars" (not really a true statement, but one of those cliches that get said every now and then...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWS Posted October 20, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 20, 2017 It doesn't appear that he even tried to clean it up at all(maybe that's a good thing). I think I'll send him an offer for $5.00 and see how he reacts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted October 20, 2017 Matt & Robert thanks for posting the ad. Dave appreciate the info on payment plan, didn't realize it was not the seller, but ebay. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rldarmstr Posted October 21, 2017 Share #11 Posted October 21, 2017 There are a whole series of WT items on ebay right now. All over priced to the extreme as far as I'm concerned. A pair of grips for $600, Two separate single grip panels; one for $295 and the other for $300. One 16" WT with scabbard has got 2 bids and is at $855. I'd like to have one of these WT's but there are rarer items out there that are going for less and until the sellers get real on pricing I'll pass on these offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyrax222 Posted October 21, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 21, 2017 It's a whole new world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmce4 Posted October 22, 2017 Share #13 Posted October 22, 2017 You think he'd combine shipping if I took two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted October 22, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 22, 2017 The last best offer I won was after first communicating with the seller and offering a realistic wholesale/dealer price for the item. Granted, it was not a crazy number that the seller posted in the listing. No back and forth in offers and respectful of the seller. Sellers drop bait to see if there are nibbles. The Paypal credit option is where the monthly figure comes from. Almost like reverse lay away. I have used the option a few times on three figure purchases. Cheers GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottodog8 Posted October 22, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 22, 2017 I dont understand why people are so concerned with what price other people ask for their goods. As long as the description is accurate and not deceitful, who cares? Its theirs and they can ask whatever they want. The market will educate them soon enough, if they really want to sell. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKIPH Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share #16 Posted October 22, 2017 ottodog8- You have a good point, but the new uneducated collectors get burned a lot, on overpriced, faked, or reproduced items. Just trying to put out cautionary information. SKIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted October 22, 2017 Share #17 Posted October 22, 2017 Much like this enamel canteen cup which recently sold for $510. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/298822-510-enamel-canteen-cup/ It is not my concern what someone pays for their dream item but, as SKIPH says above, many new and uneducated collectors get burned on overpriced and/or fake items: this sours them on collecting and makes us all look bad. If it is the last piece you need to complete your collection, and you will pay whatever is asked, then have at it but do so with an educated mind as to the real market worth of that item. The cup mentioned in the auction above seems to me to be just another enamel cup and worth no more than half of that price ... unless somebody just HAD to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerman Posted October 23, 2017 Share #18 Posted October 23, 2017 WT closed tonight on E----- for $1175. another in lesser condition for $512. Maybe I should sell all mine and finance a European vacation................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted October 23, 2017 Share #19 Posted October 23, 2017 ottodog8- You have a good point, but the new uneducated collectors get burned a lot, on overpriced, faked, or reproduced items. Just trying to put out cautionary information. SKIP To expand on Skip's point, imagine if a new collector saw the WT for $5000 and assumed that was the going rate, then he keeps shopping and finds one for $2000. He might buy the one for 2 grand thinking he got a real bargain. I think we've all got burned at one time or another (I'm remembering a sword I bought at auction that looked good from the back of the room), but we try to learn from those experiences. If we can pass on those lessons (don't bid on something at auction you didn't inspect beforehand) hopefully this will remain a fun hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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