[Shotimes] (OT) In Online Auctions, Misspelling in Ads Often Spells Cash

Al Fitz alfitz@alfitz.com
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:03:49 -0600


I went to eBay and tried searching a few misspelled headings and found a
laBtop for $100.

Al Fitz
alfitz@alfitz.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (OT) In Online Auctions, Misspelling in Ads Often
Spells Cash


> So what are you waiting for?  Get out on eBay and start selling your Torus
> SHOWs!!!!
> -- 
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 1992 Ultra Red Crimson
>
> Ron Porter said:
> > An Ebay-related article from the NYT. Interesting read, and something to
> > keep an eye on!!
> >
> > Ron Porter
> >
> > --------------------------------------
> >
> > In Online Auctions, Misspelling in Ads Often Spells Cash
> > By DIANA JEAN SCHEMO
> >
> > Published: January 28, 2004
> >
> >
> >
> > When Holly Marshall wanted to sell a pair of dangling earrings, a
popular
> > style these days, she listed them on eBay once, and got no takers. She
tried
> > a second time, and still no interest.
> >
> > Was it the price? The fuzzy picture? Maybe the description: a beautiful
pair
> > of chandaleer earrings.
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