So organize and influence Ebay to change their policy against outside
marketing of auctions.

On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 00:22:02 GMT, Dan Conti wrote:

Yes, they REALLY did. And guess what? I can't e-mail them because the
auction is GONE and I dont' have the information.

Poor account management. So you learned a valuable lesson.

List if for a $600 buy it now price, and I bet you will have some
INBOUND e-mails from people wanting to do a deal for a lower price off
of Ebay.


And you know what? Doing so would violate YET ANOTHER eBay rule. If
you click the link above and read, you will see what it is.

If they cancelled the auction, you have no relationship to do the
"deal" on Ebay. If they canceled the auction, there is nothing
stopping you from doing a private party deal.

"Ad Hoc Guy" wrote in
:

Right before 911, I had bought a new Savage Stevens single shot .22 caliber
rifle, a model designed similar to the original model of the early 1900s
(late 1800s?). Anyway, the rifle had a head spacing problem, and the shells
would split and powder would be ejected towards my face, and an unusually
load report was hear when this happened.

I contacted Savage, they said to return the rifle to them for repair, which
I did. Problem is that it was sent to Canada for repair. 911 occurred, and
it was the last I saw of the rifle. Savage acknowledged that heightened
border security flummoxed the shipment of the rifle, I guess customs got
hold of it, and Savage willingly replaced the rifle with no problems.

Though I can understand that 911 was a horrible time, I always wondered how
many other items disappeared in shipment during those times and continue to
disappear even now.

And the international situation is becoming farcical in terms of who is
allowed to own what, nation to nation. Of course Canada and England
permitted the ownership of unblocked scanners, and kudos for them for it.
But it is my understanding that at least Canada doesn't allow digital
scanners, perhaps someone on this group can set the record straight for me
if they can, with the irony being that the U.S. permits it.

I listen everyday to the police scanner, still largely analog in my area,
and I can see that even though there are occasional problems with someone
using a scanner to further illicit activity, the number of occasions when
someone provides tips because they were listening to the scanner and have
some insight into a particular crime or know the location of someone being
chased by the police, easily offsets, I believe, the illicit use.

I asked the Mayor of a borough near Pittsburgh about scanners. He was a
lifetime cop in the same borough, and he felt that the contribution that
law abiding citizens (listening to scanners) make to police work is very
valuable.

With the borders to Canada and Mexico largely unguarded, it's a farce to
pretend that the U.S. is actually doing anything about so called "Homeland
Security". Neurotically opening small packages (yet inspecting only 2% of
the train rail car size shipping containers coming into the U.S. West Coast
from China) and confiscating single shot rifles and unblocked scanners is
probably not having any effect, save for the enrichment of those that
invariably come into the ownership of items that they didn't pay for.


Dr. Artaud


Speaking of Ebay and shipping, It is terrible the number of complaints
I get from customers regarding the way their shipment arrive at
destination in the USA. the envelopes are opened,the boxes ripped open
, the contents damaged or missing. US Customs really do a great job
on even small 6 X 6 bubble shipping envelopes. They are ****ing
Paranoid scumbags if you ask me. I receive shipments from the states
that are literally intact yet inspected by Canada customs agents.
Years ago I use to sent clothing and food items in Russia to friends
we knew. Even they received those packages intact and they lived in a
communist block country.
So I dont think that Ebay are the only ones that think they are GOD.
The lunatics at the US border have a serious ego problem also if you
ask me.

Dr.Artaud, Thanks for the insight, It confirms what I always suspected about
those military rejects working at the US borders ( because they wont hire
you unless you been in the service ).
They wear a freakin gun (* .45-Glucks,38,.357 and 9mm Beretta's) both US
imig and Customs do.
You go to Canada and those guys take time to say " HI , Welcome to Canada "
versus the US welcome of " Wo are YOU..Where do you come from and what is
the purpose of your visit !!!bluntly speaking ). Then they ask you if you
have a Police record...The last time I crossed the border at Champlain NY I
was detained for 3 hours because when the woman agent asked me if I had a
Police record I answered " YES, Synchronicity"......They have NO ****ing
sense of Humor those Lunatics. I tried to tell her it was a joke.."
Synchronicity " ..? You know the POLICE ? ha ha ha....................Ha ha
ha was right. The emptied my two bags, I missed my bus and ended up sleeping
in a flea bag motel until the next morning.
Now I know not to make jokes with Brainless killing machines( rejects from
USMC ).

--
" Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. "
"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote in message
...
"Ad Hoc Guy" wrote in
:

Right before 911, I had bought a new Savage Stevens single shot .22
caliber
rifle, a model designed similar to the original model of the early 1900s
(late 1800s?). Anyway, the rifle had a head spacing problem, and the
shells
would split and powder would be ejected towards my face, and an unusually
load report was hear when this happened.

I contacted Savage, they said to return the rifle to them for repair,
which
I did. Problem is that it was sent to Canada for repair. 911 occurred, and
it was the last I saw of the rifle. Savage acknowledged that heightened
border security flummoxed the shipment of the rifle, I guess customs got
hold of it, and Savage willingly replaced the rifle with no problems.

Though I can understand that 911 was a horrible time, I always wondered
how
many other items disappeared in shipment during those times and continue
to
disappear even now.

And the international situation is becoming farcical in terms of who is
allowed to own what, nation to nation. Of course Canada and England
permitted the ownership of unblocked scanners, and kudos for them for it.
But it is my understanding that at least Canada doesn't allow digital
scanners, perhaps someone on this group can set the record straight for me
if they can, with the irony being that the U.S. permits it.

I listen everyday to the police scanner, still largely analog in my area,
and I can see that even though there are occasional problems with someone
using a scanner to further illicit activity, the number of occasions when
someone provides tips because they were listening to the scanner and have
some insight into a particular crime or know the location of someone being
chased by the police, easily offsets, I believe, the illicit use.

I asked the Mayor of a borough near Pittsburgh about scanners. He was a
lifetime cop in the same borough, and he felt that the contribution that
law abiding citizens (listening to scanners) make to police work is very
valuable.

With the borders to Canada and Mexico largely unguarded, it's a farce to
pretend that the U.S. is actually doing anything about so called "Homeland
Security". Neurotically opening small packages (yet inspecting only 2% of
the train rail car size shipping containers coming into the U.S. West
Coast
from China) and confiscating single shot rifles and unblocked scanners is
probably not having any effect, save for the enrichment of those that
invariably come into the ownership of items that they didn't pay for.


Dr. Artaud


Speaking of Ebay and shipping, It is terrible the number of complaints
I get from customers regarding the way their shipment arrive at
destination in the USA. the envelopes are opened,the boxes ripped open
, the contents damaged or missing. US Customs really do a great job
on even small 6 X 6 bubble shipping envelopes. They are ****ing
Paranoid scumbags if you ask me. I receive shipments from the states
that are literally intact yet inspected by Canada customs agents.
Years ago I use to sent clothing and food items in Russia to friends
we knew. Even they received those packages intact and they lived in a
communist block country.
So I dont think that Ebay are the only ones that think they are GOD.
The lunatics at the US border have a serious ego problem also if you
ask me.

Sky King... That was a good one. I like it. Next time try to leave a gift
wrapped box under his desk with a large brand new alarm clock inside that
goes TIC TOC TIC TOC. dont forget to put a nice note inside which says in
Latin " Tempus Fugit " ( Time flye's ) . But make sure you handle
everything with surgical gloves. he he he he . I'd like to see his face when
he finds it.
The same goes for Doberman ****.

--
" Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. "
"Sky King" wrote in message
...
That boss story was pretty good.
My first boss way back when was a scum bag.
I sent him a xmas card to the shop.
He opened it while talking to the owner of the place.
As he opened the card they both saw a
un-rolled condom that had Ivory liquid all over it.
And I wrote "to Bob, A real prick".
It took everything I had not to burst out laughing.
Needless to say, I sent him a card for many years.
Childish, yes, but the payback in front of the owner... priceless!!




Ad Hoc Guy wrote:

Good luck anyway Dan.



-- " Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. " "Dan Conti"
wrote in message
...



Dan , Forgot to mention, I had a BOSS once who ****ed me off so bad I
wanted to Kill him.
Instead, what I did was PURCHASE a YEARS SUBSCRIPTION to some hardcore
GAY S&M MAGAZINE ( paid cash off course ). And what I did was On the
APPLICATION, I WROTE HIS NAME, BUT his 3 rd door NEIGHBOR'S
ADDRESS......
So guess what, the guy who received it made it a point to deliver it
to MY BOSS in person.
I would have loved to be there when he handed the S&M Gay magazine to
him.
Sometimes it costs very little to get even with people and all along
giving you the satisfaction of a job well done.....( I still rejoice
today just thinking about it )....ha ha ha



Very funny stuff indeed, but despite what most think of me here, I am
not that type of person.

Once again...

I didn't do anything underhanded or deceitful in my initial actions, and
I don't plan on starting now.

Dan

"Ad Hoc Guy" wrote in
:

Actually, it took a second or two for me to get the police record joke, but
I had a good laugh. Fortunately, (or perhaps unfortunately) I have not had
the occasion to cross into Canada since before 911.

Oddly enough, even before 911, I witnessed a car attempting to enter the
Canadian side that was refused entry. A caucasian driver and 4 or so
oriental looking passengers. I have no insight into why they were refused
entry. They were turned around and sent back towards the U.S. I became
intrigued by the concept of them being refused entry back into the U.S.?
Would they have to live on the bridge for the rest of their lives?

Regards.

Dr. Artaud

Dr.Artaud, Thanks for the insight, It confirms what I always suspected
about those military rejects working at the US borders ( because they
wont hire you unless you been in the service ).

Well actually NO. The originating ( outbound ) country being the US, they
would have to return from where they came.If for instance they would not
have had the necessary paperwork to re-enter the US, then they would be
detained and the legal procedures for deportation to their last known
country of origin would prevail. This is why many immigrants will destroy
all their paperwork and try to enter Canada.
In Canada the Federal ruling says that any person requesting political
asylum will be granted that wish but under certain conditions and for the
time it takes to verify their credentials.( a way for them to buy time ). In
the meantime they are fed,lodged and free to go but a resident must post a
bond for them. Otherwise they are under preventive detention in specially
located Motels under guard Not in detention camps like in some areas in the
US. I guess we are a bit more humanitarian in that field of expertise,
although a few bad ones will slip through our fingers once in a while.
That's why Canada is so uptight on making sure that any arriving visitor
have the proper papers to enter or visit Canada. It costs taxpayers a lot.
Dont forget that the government once they accept the refugee must supply him
with lodging,food and a welfare check until he can live on his own. The
exception to this is when family or friends will take them in under bond.

--
" Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. "
"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote in message
...
"Ad Hoc Guy" wrote in
:

Actually, it took a second or two for me to get the police record joke,
but
I had a good laugh. Fortunately, (or perhaps unfortunately) I have not had
the occasion to cross into Canada since before 911.

Oddly enough, even before 911, I witnessed a car attempting to enter the
Canadian side that was refused entry. A caucasian driver and 4 or so
oriental looking passengers. I have no insight into why they were refused
entry. They were turned around and sent back towards the U.S. I became
intrigued by the concept of them being refused entry back into the U.S.?
Would they have to live on the bridge for the rest of their lives?

Regards.

Dr. Artaud

Dr.Artaud, Thanks for the insight, It confirms what I always suspected
about those military rejects working at the US borders ( because they
wont hire you unless you been in the service ).

In article ,
Dan Conti wrote:

eBay policy prohibits members from sending spam. Spam is defined as
email that is both unsolicited and is commercial in nature.

USENET is not email. As eBay define spam in this way, news postings
are irrelevant to the rules as listed in your posting. This is to
stop direct-mailing of people off an address list etc.

Furthermore, eBay say "Now go and promote your auction" in their
"How To" guides. If they ban you from promoting your auction, why
ask you to promote it?

If you received a warning for violating our spam policy and you believe
that it was sent in error, please contact us .

If your auction got yanked for posting to a NEWSGROUP on the basis of
the above rules, complain to eBay and ask why.
--
--------------------------------------+------------------------------------
Mike Brown: mjb[at]pootle.demon.co.uk | http://www.pootle.demon.co.uk/

I was traveling with my 80year old dad and two fly rods, they guy spent 15
minutes checking out the rods, during this time my dad leaned over to me and
whispered, or what he thought was a whisper, what's he's looking for a
****ing fly rod bomb,. the **** hit the fan then, this was before 9-11 and I
wanted to kick the guy's ass.


"Ad Hoc Guy" wrote in message
...
Dr.Artaud, Thanks for the insight, It confirms what I always suspected
about
those military rejects working at the US borders ( because they wont hire
you unless you been in the service ).
They wear a freakin gun (* .45-Glucks,38,.357 and 9mm Beretta's) both US
imig and Customs do.
You go to Canada and those guys take time to say " HI , Welcome to Canada
"
versus the US welcome of " Wo are YOU..Where do you come from and what is
the purpose of your visit !!!bluntly speaking ). Then they ask you if you
have a Police record...The last time I crossed the border at Champlain NY
I
was detained for 3 hours because when the woman agent asked me if I had a
Police record I answered " YES, Synchronicity"......They have NO ****ing
sense of Humor those Lunatics. I tried to tell her it was a joke.."
Synchronicity " ..? You know the POLICE ? ha ha ha....................Ha
ha
ha was right. The emptied my two bags, I missed my bus and ended up
sleeping
in a flea bag motel until the next morning.
Now I know not to make jokes with Brainless killing machines( rejects from
USMC ).

--
" Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. "
"§ Dr. Artaud §" wrote in message
...
"Ad Hoc Guy" wrote in
:

Right before 911, I had bought a new Savage Stevens single shot .22
caliber
rifle, a model designed similar to the original model of the early 1900s
(late 1800s?). Anyway, the rifle had a head spacing problem, and the
shells
would split and powder would be ejected towards my face, and an
unusually
load report was hear when this happened.

I contacted Savage, they said to return the rifle to them for repair,
which
I did. Problem is that it was sent to Canada for repair. 911 occurred,
and
it was the last I saw of the rifle. Savage acknowledged that heightened
border security flummoxed the shipment of the rifle, I guess customs got
hold of it, and Savage willingly replaced the rifle with no problems.

Though I can understand that 911 was a horrible time, I always wondered
how
many other items disappeared in shipment during those times and continue
to
disappear even now.

And the international situation is becoming farcical in terms of who is
allowed to own what, nation to nation. Of course Canada and England
permitted the ownership of unblocked scanners, and kudos for them for
it.
But it is my understanding that at least Canada doesn't allow digital
scanners, perhaps someone on this group can set the record straight for
me
if they can, with the irony being that the U.S. permits it.

I listen everyday to the police scanner, still largely analog in my
area,
and I can see that even though there are occasional problems with
someone
using a scanner to further illicit activity, the number of occasions
when
someone provides tips because they were listening to the scanner and
have
some insight into a particular crime or know the location of someone
being
chased by the police, easily offsets, I believe, the illicit use.

I asked the Mayor of a borough near Pittsburgh about scanners. He was a
lifetime cop in the same borough, and he felt that the contribution that
law abiding citizens (listening to scanners) make to police work is very
valuable.

With the borders to Canada and Mexico largely unguarded, it's a farce to
pretend that the U.S. is actually doing anything about so called
"Homeland
Security". Neurotically opening small packages (yet inspecting only 2%
of
the train rail car size shipping containers coming into the U.S. West
Coast
from China) and confiscating single shot rifles and unblocked scanners
is
probably not having any effect, save for the enrichment of those that
invariably come into the ownership of items that they didn't pay for.


Dr. Artaud


Speaking of Ebay and shipping, It is terrible the number of complaints
I get from customers regarding the way their shipment arrive at
destination in the USA. the envelopes are opened,the boxes ripped open
, the contents damaged or missing. US Customs really do a great job
on even small 6 X 6 bubble shipping envelopes. They are ****ing
Paranoid scumbags if you ask me. I receive shipments from the states
that are literally intact yet inspected by Canada customs agents.
Years ago I use to sent clothing and food items in Russia to friends
we knew. Even they received those packages intact and they lived in a
communist block country.
So I dont think that Ebay are the only ones that think they are GOD.
The lunatics at the US border have a serious ego problem also if you
ask me.

"Jim Douglas" wrote in
:

I got a laugh about your father's comments. Touché. Incredible that the
"authorities" can be so insensitive and totalitarian.

Dr. Artaud


I was traveling with my 80year old dad and two fly rods, they guy
spent 15 minutes checking out the rods, during this time my dad leaned
over to me and whispered, or what he thought was a whisper, what's
he's looking for a ****ing fly rod bomb,. the **** hit the fan then,
this was before 9-11 and I wanted to kick the guy's ass.