Re: [ImmoderateHeroQuest] Re: Borderlands & Beyond book

From: Jane Williams <janewilliams20_at_G2Sz7PR8WpI64R2gRO8lrXuiuFfhDkzz5w5Aw6iX4dMpiGyMZVT8lJbSZRBYK>
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:01:20 +0100 (BST)


> If you're goal is to be helpful, please remember the
> name of this group.

Oops! Wrong goal entirely! Do I have to gratutiously insult someone to make up for it?

> If you are trying to prove me wrong on prices,

???

How on earth would a link to an Ebay auction that's still got ages to run do that?

> Auction prices are usually decided in the last few
> seconds, especially
> on ebay, where snipers regularly use software to put
> in their last minute bids.

yes, of course - we all know that, don't we? AFAIR, that one was already at half your suggested price, with several days to go. Several people want the thing, it's probably going to go for at least what you suggested. But we can have the fun of watching and seeing, and probably seeing you being proved right.

> To prove my sincerity, I'll be happy to bet you a
> pint, payable when
> I'm over in London in October. If Plunder goes for
> less than $20, I'll buy. Otherwise you buy.

That's not the way I'm betting on *that* auction. Not at all. And what I'm buying if I see you in October is your latest book, I hope.

Four bidders, and the current top appears to be a dealer. It's going to be sniped.

> Also, Borderlands was sold last week for $67. The
> last Plunder sold about 6 weeks ago went for $22.

yes, sounds about right, not that I think in dollars. My vague memories are the same numbers, but with pounds involved.

Jane Williams                 



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