Ebay Bargain

[bob]

Who says there are no bargains on ebay?
Check out item No 271438135418:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271438135418 ... _685wt_938
I e-mailed the seller as follows:
Hi
What makes you think that this item is worth so much?
Cheers, Bob
and received the following reply:
Dear Bob
This item has been 100% researched and overseas these items go for up to $50 000, I have listed this item to target overseas. Although this item is also available for Australia I would be willing to sell no lower than $5,000.
Cheers Michael.
I replied:
Hi Michael
Thanks for prompt reply. This type of machine is known as a Circle Skill. A similar one sold at auction in England in December last year for 580 pounds (about 1000 Australian dollars). see: URL+REMOVED+BY+SITE+ADMIN# ... s.php?t=41
Best of luck with your machine.
Cheers, Bob
and got the following answer:
Hi, I have had a look, interesting.
Kind Regards Michael
Hurry along to snap up this bargain

[bob]

I notice it can now be had for $A6,000, originally he was asking for $A35,000.

[jingle]

Hope all is well for you over there bob

I seen this add
Early 19 th century
Bob

[john t peterson]

Bob,

It's clear from this auction that you sold your collection too soon and too cheaply. Should have waited like Rory, dear boy. I've heard he's retired to Tahiti.

Kindest regards,

J Peterson
Your biggest American fan