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Title: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:33:04
This time again...

Life comes up, hopefully I'll have more funds in the future to keep such a cap.... Otherwise, setting up an auction.

(https://elitekeyboards.com/proddata/images/th/cf_5c_sku_grg_th620x400.jpg)


**Will update with RL pics when keycap is received.

Auction ends 11/10/13 @ 11:59 CST or until physical keycap is received from EK.

Will be shipped USPS priority, day on/after payment is received.


Stipulations:

Price starts at $1, above the $80 threshold increments must be made in amounts greater than $5

I MAY consider a trade for tricolor skulls in Topre flavor : CandyCornCC, Salute, Mr. Friday, etc.

Last bid within 5 mins end of auction time extend auction time by 15 mins.

Edit 1: Reserve $80.00 USD. Really don't like to display reserve price, but just want to keep auction as transparent as possible. Thanks y'all.


Thanks, GH.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:34:18
$1 - let's get this started.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Steven on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:38:01
$2
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:40:46
I'll bid e dollars

($2.71828)
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:41:44
I bid Pi

$3.14159265359
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:42:51
Look at you people. This is the optimal position to get an extremely cheap cap. STOP bidding! There is no extensions. There is no reserve. There is a set end date. WAIT. You don't always have to blow the ****ing bids out in the first damn second...
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: neunelfer on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:45:05
B-but I'm not in the lead! I won't win if I'm not in the lead!
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Shadovved on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:48:30
Look at you people. This is the optimal position to get an extremely cheap cap. STOP bidding! There is no extensions. There is no reserve. There is a set end date. WAIT. You don't always have to blow the ****ing bids out in the first damn second...

I'm horsing around LOL.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:49:02
Look at you people. This is the optimal position to get an extremely cheap cap. STOP bidding! There is no extensions. There is no reserve. There is a set end date. WAIT. You don't always have to blow the ****ing bids out in the first damn second...

Easy for you to say since you won a spot in the auction. :)

In 2 years I've yet to get a single CC from EK. Enough time to drive any keyboard enthusiast crazy
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:51:05
What? It's common ****ing sense! Have you ever seen me bid in an auction? I do it at the last second. That's what you do. What purpose is there to drive up the price in the beginning when the end is the only thing that makes a difference?
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 05 November 2013, 21:54:26
Moose while I'd love to debate the value of snipe bidding in an auction format. I would like to point out again that I bid Pi, and your Xanax is wearing off again. :)
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: MKULTRA on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:01:32
Look at you people. This is the optimal position to get an extremely cheap cap. STOP bidding! There is no extensions. There is no reserve. There is a set end date. WAIT. You don't always have to blow the ****ing bids out in the first damn second...
$50
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: digi on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:02:29
retracted
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:03:02
Look at you people. This is the optimal position to get an extremely cheap cap. STOP bidding! There is no extensions. There is no reserve. There is a set end date. WAIT. You don't always have to blow the ****ing bids out in the first damn second...
$50

Oh no you didn't

Actually it looks like the reserve is now $80, so this bid really didn't count.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:03:11
I don't like sniping. Its a dirty trick to win auctions. Its effective but for the person who bidded second to last, they feel robbed.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: cactux on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:03:35
Let me feel the adrenaline back to my system 62
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Sniping on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:09:15
I don't like sniping. Its a dirty trick to win auctions. Its effective but for the person who bidded second to last, they feel robbed.

I just read the first part of that and I was like "wat"
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:10:30
I don't like sniping. Its a dirty trick to win auctions. Its effective but for the person who bidded second to last, they feel robbed.

I just read the first part of that and I was like "wat"

You're a dirty trich
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Wildcard on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:18:47
I don't like sniping. Its a dirty trick to win auctions. Its effective but for the person who bidded second to last, they feel robbed.

I just read the first part of that and I was like "wat"

Lolz
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: danielucf on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:34:34
GLWA someone will pick it up for sure. Amazing luck on your EK drawings btw
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: nubbinator on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:36:04
Hope this actually goes to paying off your law school debts and that you send part of your profits to CC.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:36:16
GLWA someone will pick it up for sure. Amazing luck on your EK drawings btw

The EK gods have surely smiled upon me this year.  :D
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:36:28
Now it's gone above my threshold :(

GLWA
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Forever on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:43:39
It's $80 now?
wow.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: voice on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:45:25
It's $100 now?
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: zenuty on Tue, 05 November 2013, 22:46:39
Maybe price grow up as same as others translucent cc skulls

You are lucky man !
GLWA  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Fuzzy Dunlop on Tue, 05 November 2013, 23:57:52
I'm confused: you're auctioning a CC you don't currently possess, that you paid for but can't afford to own?

I've witnessed the rampant jealousy, greed and nastiness, on GeekHack and elsewhere, all in the name of plastic key caps. Everyone seems to have a different idea of what or who is to blame for the hugely inflated prices, and how to fix it. Although I believe the issue is a complicated one, I do think that auctions such as this one are part of the problem, not the solution. Blatantly transparent profiteering serves to enrich the profiteer, and perpetuates feelings of jealousy and resentment.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:00:49
edit: uncalled for crapping, sorry
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:25:03
I'm confused: you're auctioning a CC you don't currently possess, that you paid for but can't afford to own?

I've witnessed the rampant jealousy, greed and nastiness, on GeekHack and elsewhere, all in the name of plastic key caps. Everyone seems to have a different idea of what or who is to blame for the hugely inflated prices, and how to fix it. Although I believe the issue is a complicated one, I do think that auctions such as this one are part of the problem, not the solution. Blatantly transparent profiteering serves to enrich the profiteer, and perpetuates feelings of jealousy and resentment.

Again, as in OP.... Logic: Actual sale date is not until I physically possess the CC. I paid for, but due to opportunity cost cannot afford to own.

All subjective, but hardly think that this post is a solution to anything other than stirring bad feelings amongst the community. See it as a gentleman without means, auction did start at $1 and displayed an otherwise private reserve price in attempts to show that I do not seek to gain inordinate amounts of cash.... Alas, if I do, so be it.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: KangarooZombies on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:30:53
I'm confused: you're auctioning a CC you don't currently possess, that you paid for but can't afford to own?

I've witnessed the rampant jealousy, greed and nastiness, on GeekHack and elsewhere, all in the name of plastic key caps. Everyone seems to have a different idea of what or who is to blame for the hugely inflated prices, and how to fix it. Although I believe the issue is a complicated one, I do think that auctions such as this one are part of the problem, not the solution. Blatantly transparent profiteering serves to enrich the profiteer, and perpetuates feelings of jealousy and resentment.

This man put into words what everybody else has been so fustrated about with these auctions. The people that actually want to keep them dont get squat, while the ones that want them simply to profit from and jack up the prices are doing so in larger numbers than you would see otherwise from a 4grabs thread. Classifieds is turning into something I really hate seeing. Every other thread is another 200 dollar CC.

Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: singaporean123 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:31:16
I think you should be banned from sales.

This is not the first time you've mentioned that you can't afford keeping the CC as your school fees are high, then go ahead to get into a CC sale, get the CC, then sell it immediately, even before you have it in your hands.

It's blatant profiteering, and it's really not even the first time.

People like you are part of the problem.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49734.msg1078089#msg1078089
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49871.msg1082440#msg1082440
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49685.msg1076351#msg1076351

-can't afford something
-buys it anyway
-to sell it for money immediately

(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/bc/bc77c796158c48caf8535ea11e1ea5012ad8d16cf406b9603cbe82206059d625.jpg)
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:34:11
I'm confused: you're auctioning a CC you don't currently possess, that you paid for but can't afford to own?

I've witnessed the rampant jealousy, greed and nastiness, on GeekHack and elsewhere, all in the name of plastic key caps. Everyone seems to have a different idea of what or who is to blame for the hugely inflated prices, and how to fix it. Although I believe the issue is a complicated one, I do think that auctions such as this one are part of the problem, not the solution. Blatantly transparent profiteering serves to enrich the profiteer, and perpetuates feelings of jealousy and resentment.

Quote
[several other posts]

There are threads for this (one quite active atm), please use them.

Again, as in OP.... Logic: Actual sale date is not until I physically possess the CC. I paid for, but due to opportunity cost cannot afford to own.
[snip]
...in attempts to show that I do not seek to gain inordinate amounts of cash.... Alas, if I do, so be it.

(http://www.seoboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/implied-facepalm-300x195.jpg) (http://www.seoboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/implied-facepalm-300x195.jpg)
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: bueller on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:35:23
Removed. Will take this conversation somewhere more constructive.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: KangarooZombies on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:35:38
I think you should be banned from sales.

This is not the first time you've mentioned that you can't afford keeping the CC as your school fees are high, then go ahead to get into a CC sale, get the CC, then sell it immediately, even before you have it in your hands.

It's blatant profiteering, and it's really not even the first time.

People like you are part of the problem.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49734.msg1078089#msg1078089
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49871.msg1082440#msg1082440
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49685.msg1076351#msg1076351

-can't afford something
-buys it anyway
-to sell it for money immediately

Show Image
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/bc/bc77c796158c48caf8535ea11e1ea5012ad8d16cf406b9603cbe82206059d625.jpg)


I agree. This user in specific, I have noticed doing this a lot.

This is where geekhack turns into something most of us hate seeing.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: hashbaz on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:42:40
As I alluded to, there is currently a thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50554.0) discussing the very issues you all are raising.  Please use that thread to voice concerns and complaints and to suggest future policy that might prevent what is very obviously an abuse of the forum.

ATM this auction is allowed under the forum rules, so do not derail it.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 00:50:37
I think you should be banned from sales.

This is not the first time you've mentioned that you can't afford keeping the CC as your school fees are high, then go ahead to get into a CC sale, get the CC, then sell it immediately, even before you have it in your hands.

It's blatant profiteering, and it's really not even the first time.

People like you are part of the problem.
-can't afford something
-buys it anyway
-to sell it for money immediately

A bit harsh, I really have no control over random chance. Most CCs I've gotten are those I've bought from other members from $60-120, and I really don't regret it. These past threads, I was just unloading my personal collection to get out from underneath the hobby. No harm from a personal decision. It's not that I can't buy an item for the price a good meal and couple cups of coffee... It's that I shouldn't. I really do enjoy the keyboarding hobby, but just don't want to spend copious amounts of cash ATM.

Truly, I didn't even enter for any of the CCs but the Topre and MX flavors of the drunken skull and this one. So I'm just loving all this blind hate.... It's really nothing but dumb luck people. There is no mastermind plan.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 12:34:01
$80 high bid,by digi
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: cactux on Wed, 06 November 2013, 16:27:04
$80 high bid,by digi
81 lol
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: Alessandro on Wed, 06 November 2013, 16:27:31
$80 high bid,by digi
81 lol

This guy. :D
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 06 November 2013, 16:30:44
$85  ::)
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: cactux on Wed, 06 November 2013, 16:45:29
$85  ::)

This war has not over, I need my morning tee to warmup lol
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 17:39:09
Just a heads up again ... Will trade for a tricolor candy core skull in Topre...
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Wed, 06 November 2013, 17:44:20
Just a heads up again ... Will trade for a tricolor candy core skull in Topre...


I thought that you had to sell this due to "life coming up"?

Dude. STFU.  Get over it.

Loving the moderation on this thread. Bid or get out. There's another thread somewhere for you to complain.
Title: Re: [FA] Gummyrot Green Skull Keycap (Cherry MX)
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Thu, 07 November 2013, 01:22:18
Closed.