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Has anyone seen the bowser pump on ebay that is at $250,000 and the reserve is not met? Is this pump worth that much?
Bowser Wooden Housed Double Pumping Cabinet
eBay Item # 1058698146
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#5696
Wed Jan 09 2002 10:15 PM
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NOT EVEN CLOSE.
Even IF it was in Pristine condition, in the orignal shipping crate, it would not sell for $6,000.00.
They emailed me to say they were taking bids till Valentine's Day [Feb 14th].
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Wed Jan 09 2002 10:22 PM
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I totally agree with Dick, I thought they were joking when they emailed me. It's a nice enough piece but I think I'll buy another Lamorghini instead  [This message has been edited by pogogas (edited 01-09-2002).]
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#5698
Thu Jan 10 2002 07:38 AM
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I got it too, thought it was either a joke or a misprint. I settled on joke.
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Thu Jan 10 2002 05:42 PM
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Here is the URL for the item in this discussion: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1058698146 Auction ends Monday, Jan-14-02 19:24:32 PST I am not connected with this seller in any way and make no comments on the worth of this item. ------------------ OldgasYour host and moderator
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Thu Jan 10 2002 08:29 PM
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I knew they were going to want a really high price for it when they mentioned "museum piece" 2 or 3 times in the e-mail.
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Thu Jan 10 2002 08:39 PM
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For that price, you could buy a museum.
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Thu Jan 10 2002 09:20 PM
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Don't forget: SHIPPING IS EXTRA.
Anybody want to buy a BRIDGE?
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Thu Jan 10 2002 09:25 PM
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Wonder if they would trade for some Enron stock?
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Thu Jan 10 2002 10:09 PM
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The high bidder should have tried this website first. I have some rare pumps I would sell. A Tokheim 300 for $50,000, a Gilbarco 96C for $75,000 and a Bennett 541 for $125,000. They are all "RARE MUSEUM" pieces in original, untouched condition. Any takers?
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Fri Jan 11 2002 09:16 AM
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Yes, I'm sure just the history behind this piece makes it very desirable! Why rumor has it that Elliot Ness used to fill his G car from this very pump. $250,000 ? a mere pittance.
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Fri Jan 11 2002 04:35 PM
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Did all you guys get a direct email message from this seller about this item?
I got a message, but I thought she was contacting me on behalf of this Web site. I recommended advertising in print and on this site to sell the thing, but I offered no value appraisal.
We have clearly posted our privacy policy that mass email solicitations of our site users is prohibited. Let me know if you got spammed by this person.
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Fri Jan 11 2002 05:46 PM
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Who knows where she got the addresses. Could be from watching ebay or several other possible sources.
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Fri Jan 11 2002 07:11 PM
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Seriously Guys, if you take a closer look at this past all the humor, I think we all can agree something fishy is up. Take a look at the histories of both parties involved in this auction. First the seller has no feedback, hasn't listed or bid on anything before that I can find. The bidder has been a steady ebayer for quite some time, and in the last month, has won only 8 out of 28 items he bid on. His highest bid placed in the past 30 days was a mere $200.52 of his vast fortune. Either he won the lottery and really likes Bowser pumps, or something is just a little wrong here. Anybody feel this way?
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Fri Jan 11 2002 07:47 PM
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Well, I'm sure I'm not the only one who knows who the high bidder is, and I'll bet he would have crapped his pants if the reserve was the opening bid. Everyone should email Paul and offer some rare treasure they have for sale (for a reasonable price of course)
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Fri Jan 11 2002 07:49 PM
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Actually making the minimum bid is meaningless on an item that says the opening bid doesn't meet the reserve. There is no commitment to buy at that price since the reserve is not being met. Who knows what the bidder is thinking, but I'd guess he made the bid kind of for fun. The next bid is the one that takes some guts or whatever you may really want to call it.
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I want to thank all you guys that have commented on this item. You all have prevented me from making a terrible mistake. I, too, was contacted by this seller and although I didn't give her a price estimate,I did mention that, if sold, the unit would not bring enough to retire on. Imagine my surprise when I saw her opening bid, then she received a bid! I thought I had completely lost touch with our hobby. With signs selling for $20,000 and Bowser cabinets at a quarter mil,I thought it was time to sell out and start collecting Beanie Babies!!! Than you guys came along and I realized I'm not crazy!!! Thanks.
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