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Old 02-01-2009, 09:38 AM
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Default Why are so many people ignoring the auction site?

I just heard from a YORF member that purchased an item for more money and with a higher shipping cost on Ebay than the identical item on YORF auction.

Honestly should I just give up on the YORF auction?

The link is right at the top of the freakin' page...it says "AUCTIONS"

Come on guys! Bid!

http://www.rocketshoppe.com/cgi-bin/auction.pl
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Old 02-01-2009, 10:11 AM
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I just heard from a YORF member that purchased an item for more money and with a higher shipping cost on Ebay than the identical item on YORF auction.

Honestly should I just give up on the YORF auction?

The link is right at the top of the freakin' page...it says "AUCTIONS"

Come on guys! Bid!

http://www.rocketshoppe.com/cgi-bin/auction.pl


Honestly, I never even noticed it. Now that you pointed it out, I will certainly look in. Very cool.
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Old 02-01-2009, 10:34 AM
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Honestly, I never even noticed it. Now that you pointed it out, I will certainly look in. Very cool.


Don't just look...BID!
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Old 02-01-2009, 11:43 AM
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Given the current state of the economy, some of us just aren't spending money on our hobbies. It's been a LONG time since I've had a regular paycheck
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Old 02-01-2009, 03:36 PM
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I have too many OOP still "in-the-bag" kits awaiting assembly, enough to keep me busy for a number of years. And, yes, the economy has an effect, plus with the built models I currently have, I'm just about out of space to store/display them. I do look at the various
auctions every now and then, but that's about it, just looking.
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Old 02-01-2009, 03:39 PM
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Given the current state of the economy, some of us just aren't spending money on our hobbies. It's been a LONG time since I've had a regular paycheck


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I agree with Bob . My own purchases are down on my hobby buys, it's the difference between wants and needs . I want alot of OOP kits and rockets supplies but my needs are more important right now. Having said that I did place a bid or two. I do have a regular paycheck. And I am glad and thankfull that I can say I have a job to go to every week.

On a lighter note Steven Wright said this " Monday's are a heck of a way to spent 1/7 th. of your life"

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Old 02-01-2009, 07:09 PM
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I think this explanation has merit, I know it applies to me as well. I already have SO much stuff that there is precious little I want or need.

Of course I have a lot less stuff than some people (hi Scott!) but still, at 47 years old I am begining to seriously doubt I will ever build half of what I have

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I have too many OOP still "in-the-bag" kits awaiting assembly, enough to keep me busy for a number of years. And, yes, the economy has an effect, plus with the built models I currently have, I'm just about out of space to store/display them. I do look at the various
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Old 02-01-2009, 07:17 PM
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I agree sandman. I wasnt really looking to buy any more stuff but Ive bought 5 auctions here on YORF becouse they were just too good of a deal to not at least put in a bid. I just won your Deep Space Transport auction for $26 including shipping. They rarely come up for auction on ebay and when they do it sells for about $35-40 plus shipping.

Yes,the economy is bad but hobbies are what helps me keep my sanity. When I build rocket kits, Im not thinking about work (or lack of), bills or any other depressing thoughts. Im thinking of whether I should paper the fins or use FNF.

Thanks sandman,its going to a good home.....

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Old 02-01-2009, 07:24 PM
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Given the current state of the economy, some of us just aren't spending money on our hobbies. It's been a LONG time since I've had a regular paycheck


I know how much fun that isn't!
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Old 02-01-2009, 07:30 PM
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Thought I'd give the auction site a try again. Just listed a Broadsword and Flat Cat/Ecee combo. Got a Interceptor G in the wings, but haven't decided whether to build or sell yet. Thanks for looking.

http://www.rocketshoppe.com/cgi-bin...tem=21234052439

http://www.rocketshoppe.com/cgi-bin...tem=41234052713
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