Teken Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I was doing some on line buying when I stumbled upon this Insteon Ad. This guy must be out of his freaking mind thinking someone is going to pay him 10K for one bulb?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/SmartLabs-Insteon-Remote-Control-Bulb-Warm-WH-9w-120-V-AC-230-V-AC-E27-2672-222-/351139811980?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c190528c
LeeG Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Is it possible this a typing error as 10K is too ridiculous to be a correct Ad.
paulbates Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 If he meant $9.99, that would be more than fair.
Teken Posted August 26, 2014 Author Posted August 26, 2014 $9.99, 99.99, even 999.99, nope. You simply can't type up $9999.99! Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions
apostolakisl Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I've seen this before. I don't think they are actually trying to sell. I think it is a SEO trick.
MikeD Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 That is not the only item he listed for that price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Flight-Simulator-X-Gold-Edition-EGC-00001-/361031833648 There must be some reason for setting prices like that but it is beyond me!
TJF1960 Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 I've seen this before. I don't think they are actually trying to sell. I think it is a SEO trick. I'll bite. What is an SEO trick?
Teken Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 OK, I'll bite too! How does that even help you as a seller? If I come across your auction and see these insane prices for average items? The first thing that crosses my mind is you're a complete moron. Next, you're out to scam the stupid which I gather are many. I have no words for some of the things I see on the interwebs these days.
nstein Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Not the first item I seen priced like this. Fraud is also a possibility, he or somebody connected to him could use a stolen eBay/Paypal account to buy it. He gets the money some poor stranger gets the bill.
PurdueGuy Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 It might also be a ridiculous price to remind you to set something real, so you don't list things for $0.00. The use might be using some automated eBay listing software, set up the listing to start at a certain time, and forgot. Given that the feedback is over 27000, I hope those aren't being done by hand!
apostolakisl Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 It might also be a ridiculous price to remind you to set something real, so you don't list things for $0.00. The use might be using some automated eBay listing software, set up the listing to start at a certain time, and forgot. Given that the feedback is over 27000, I hope those aren't being done by hand! Could be that too. I don't quite understand how an automated listing program would accidentally post a number like that though, but who knows, could be a bug in the software. Google does rank ebay listings and the content, which include the name of the seller who may also have a direct website. This is why I suspect that there is an SEO angle. I have seen this several times from other sellers as well. But I suppose that could also point to some peculiarity with some automated listing software.
paulbates Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 If it was meant to draw attention and get page views, mission accomplished
Teken Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 If it was meant to draw attention and get page views, mission accomplished That one I will buy. For example he knows the hottest sellers are Insteon devices like Nike shoes. So, he gets one device and lists it for something stupid but in the back ground has other junk to sell? I dunno if I would trust anyone like that.
ravedog Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 That one I will buy. For example he knows the hottest sellers are Insteon devices like Nike shoes. So, he gets one device and lists it for something stupid but in the back ground has other junk to sell? I dunno if I would trust anyone like that. I can't get my shoes into discovery mode should I just add the address directly?) I've tried everything including clicking my heels together three times but that just turned everything to black and white. Any ideas? Oops, that just sent an all on event. I think I found the source to everyone's so-called random all-on's. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Mike Ippolito Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 OK all you conspiracy theorists - I'll put this one to bed... More than likely this is due to the merchant adding SKU's to his inventory and the repricing engine has not been populated with cost and margin desired. Many of these multi-channel platforms set the price at 10k for all new items added so an item doesn't sell while there is an error in the SKU somewhere. Once the re-pricer kicks in, it will hone in on a competitive price.
Teken Posted September 25, 2014 Author Posted September 25, 2014 OK all you conspiracy theorists - I'll put this one to bed... More than likely this is due to the merchant adding SKU's to his inventory and the repricing engine has not been populated with cost and margin desired. Many of these multi-channel platforms set the price at 10k for all new items added so an item doesn't sell while there is an error in the SKU somewhere. Once the re-pricer kicks in, it will hone in on a competitive price. The seller replied back that it was a mistake. The auction was later removed or modified. It didn't change the fact he had other items listed at insane prices even though he was advised. After watching his auctions for a few weeks it's apparent this is done on purpose. Why? I can't really say other than I would never give him a dime of my money. Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions
larryllix Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Classic though. Shipping is over $42 and the seller doesn't know what the voltage is... "9w 120 V AC, 230 V AC" I have never seen any Insteon stuff on ebay that wasn't 25% more than I buy at aartech.ca
Brian H Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 I have seen some of the discontinued Insteon devices going for a premium price on ebay. Like the better in my opinion Original RemoteLinc over the present model.
paulbates Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 OK all you conspiracy theorists - I'll put this one to bed... More than likely this is due to the merchant adding SKU's to his inventory and the repricing engine has not been populated with cost and margin desired. Many of these multi-channel platforms set the price at 10k for all new items added so an item doesn't sell while there is an error in the SKU somewhere. Once the re-pricer kicks in, it will hone in on a competitive price. What if it were $10k for fennel?.. then the gloves would come off....
Xathros Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Stu- Think that went in the wrong thread. Didn't you mean to post that in "I think we're doing it wrong" http://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/14111-i-think-were-doing-it-wrong/?p=117383 I was tempted to post this in there earlier. -Xathros
stusviews Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 :oops: ps But here's another that belongs here. The manual referred to usually sells for $15-$20. That's what this guy want for postage: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390922710323?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Teken Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 The manual look a little beaten up. Maybe it was used in a Mafia hit over someone head?
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