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Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia

21 Jun 10 - 08:54 AM (#2931915)
Subject: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

100% to Michael Harrison.

On the assumption that no one wants the remains of Larry the Lobster or the hideous non-matching 2' peacock made of bamboo and glitter, I am creating a reverse auction. You pay NOT to get the prize. I have most of your addresses and those I don't I can get. Micca? Jacqui? Amos? Spaw? FSGWers?
Who doesn't want them the most?
Get your donations in fast. Mark zero in the bid blank and let me know in the posting section how much you are paying NOT to get some Maine hideobilia.
Or else...


21 Jun 10 - 09:15 AM (#2931924)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Charley Noble

Wow! This could really be a competitive auction.

Great idea!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble


21 Jun 10 - 09:30 AM (#2931933)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

How much have you bid Charlie? I know where you live!


21 Jun 10 - 08:57 PM (#2932375)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Leadfingers

A GOOD time to NOT live in Portland I feel !


22 Jun 10 - 08:10 AM (#2932576)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

You are not safe/ Terry. I know where you live. Bid fast. Only ten days left to protect yourself.


22 Jun 10 - 11:04 AM (#2932659)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: mousethief

Who benefits from this reverse auction? To whom does the payment go?


22 Jun 10 - 01:06 PM (#2932686)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: ranger1

It's for Michael Harrison. Check the auction page for more details.


22 Jun 10 - 01:20 PM (#2932694)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

100% to Michael Harrison.


22 Jun 10 - 01:20 PM (#2932698)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

And, of course, I get to empty my house.


22 Jun 10 - 02:46 PM (#2932755)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Skivee

Can I pay by check if I loose?


22 Jun 10 - 02:53 PM (#2932757)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Janie

pm me re where to send the blackmail money and to whom the check should be made.


22 Jun 10 - 03:25 PM (#2932774)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Two options:
Visit the website and donate via Paypal.
If you do not have Paypal, mail check to me and I will donate via Paypal.
I am at work but will provide the link later.
Thank you for insulting my lack of taste.
Mary


22 Jun 10 - 04:13 PM (#2932811)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

$35 dollars extorted so far. Who else is in?


22 Jun 10 - 04:25 PM (#2932816)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: GUEST,kendall

$35.00 for the whole load?


22 Jun 10 - 04:45 PM (#2932836)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

No!
The idea is to put in a donation and avoid getting a package in the mail. By the way, Kendall, I don't see a donation from you. I have a variety of singing/dancing/noisy crap some with water fountains. Be careful...
Go to the auction.


22 Jun 10 - 07:27 PM (#2932927)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: GUEST,kendall

That's Jacqui's department. I'm in charge of filling the dust bins.


22 Jun 10 - 08:01 PM (#2932941)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Just found a singing dancing John McCain in a suit for $5. Who will bribe me NOT to buy it.
LOL
This is fun.
Tiny nuns to all participants.


23 Jun 10 - 08:24 AM (#2933195)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

refresh


23 Jun 10 - 08:27 AM (#2933196)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Apparently there is some confusion in the auction.
You are bidding NOT to receive a piece of hideobilia.
Bid any amount in the body of your post. Delete the bid amount in the title.

Even a $1 will save you.

Kendall and Tami - you are not safe but you never were.

Pictures to follow.


23 Jun 10 - 12:07 PM (#2933299)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: ranger1

Ah, yes, but we know where you live and one of us has access to a key...


23 Jun 10 - 01:52 PM (#2933352)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Amos

How are you going to handle a tie in non-responsiveness amongst several hundred non-participants? Enquiring minds want to know...


THis is like the WWVA pitch that offered a dozen baby chicks for those who called in within a week; if within two weeks, two dozen baby chicks; if within a month, thirty baby chicks. And if you never called in at all they threatened to send you fifty baby chicks AND a half-dozen placemats in genuine vinyl, "with an autographed picture of Jesus Christ and the Twelve Disciples on it".



A


23 Jun 10 - 02:18 PM (#2933365)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Easy. I have a list of membvers. They all go in a hat - those who haven't participated. I pick one or two and ship. Those in Californis who call attention to themselves move to the top of the list.

heh heh


24 Jun 10 - 08:29 AM (#2933890)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

8 days left. Ignore at your peril, Spaw.


24 Jun 10 - 10:03 AM (#2933944)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Janie

Sins, could you post a link to the website? I can't seem to find it now.


24 Jun 10 - 10:30 AM (#2933960)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Here you go:
http://michaelwilliamharrison.com/


24 Jun 10 - 01:21 PM (#2934058)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

$40 and climbing.
Found a whole box of dusty singing dancing running battery operated Christmas crap. There is also the life sized head of a witch in a globe which cackles (the witch not the globe) motion operated.


25 Jun 10 - 12:37 PM (#2934672)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Stalled at $40.
Do I have to add the inflatable moose? I would really hate to part with him...


25 Jun 10 - 04:13 PM (#2934798)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: ranger1

Yes, especially since the inflatable lobster bit the big one.


25 Jun 10 - 04:39 PM (#2934811)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Amos

You could really stir up the action if you promised to include the genuine Inflatable Pony ridden by Big Mick himself at the YippeeKy-ayyyy Extravaganza Getaway All Out Little Dogies Blowout Parade...


25 Jun 10 - 09:55 PM (#2934936)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Padre

I'm in - the thought of having to explain to my parish how I ended up with an inflatable lobster or an inflatable (as opposed to flatulent?) moose gave great emphasis to my giving.

Padre


26 Jun 10 - 12:12 AM (#2934969)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Thank you, Padre. But I also have an endless supply of tiny nuns and glow in the dark religious paraphernalia.


26 Jun 10 - 11:57 PM (#2935387)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Tinker

Okay, Okay Monday's my day off and I'll figure out how to donate.... I really don't need to add a "friend" to the Micheal Jackson Angel that sits upon my desk....


27 Jun 10 - 12:16 AM (#2935392)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: Janie

Amos, did you really have to remind us?

One the other hand, how often is one able to say "My Most Embarrassing Moment" is the same "Most Embarrassing Moment as about 20 other people.

Inquiring minds want to know; Is it true there was a petition circulated within FSGW after that particular Getaway to bar Mudcatters from future Getaways;^)


27 Jun 10 - 08:58 PM (#2935757)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

And look who is tempting fate:

Gee, I think it might be kinda nice to have that limp, flaccid lobster.... Joe Offer

A Doubting Thomas. LOL

SO Larry must be yours, Bro Joe

Unless I see a donation in your future??????


28 Jun 10 - 10:04 AM (#2935986)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Time is running out. Packages are being wrapped and will sonn be addressed.
http://mudcat.org/auction/thread.cfm?threadid=463&messages=13


30 Jun 10 - 09:16 AM (#2937239)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Two days to go and so far Joe offer owns the deflated lobster.


01 Jul 10 - 07:58 AM (#2937823)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Counting down to zero.
$50 so far in bids and pledges. To those of you who chose to tempt fate:
Be afraid. Be very afraid.


03 Jul 10 - 04:15 PM (#2939281)
Subject: RE: Reverse Auction of Maine Hideobilia
From: SINSULL

Look for your packages next week, To all who participated, thank you from the Harrisons.
SINS