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promises, promises....
« on: October 01, 2009, 08:11:38 AM »
Dear 4845teresa,

You may have received a message regarding a promotion for 33% off insertion fees. Unfortunately, this message was sent in error.  The promotion only applies to members based in the United States, and does not apply to members of eBay.com.au. 
We apologise for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.

Thanks,
The eBay team

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Re: promises, promises....
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2009, 08:11:55 AM »
tupical...

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Re: promises, promises....
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2009, 08:13:03 AM »
reminds me of a certain special offer (that wasnt) in the last days of pompeii on the old ebay rt....

good for a larf tho...

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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2009, 08:26:08 AM »
... and you were expecting anything different?


When it comes to discussing rocket science at eBay, it's perfectly normal to have a disemboweled lettuce in the middle of the conference table (especially if you're in the IT department).


Seriously, though, can some of the actions taken by eBay be anything less than neglect?

Some are criminal, some are grey and some, like the OP's, are just plain careless.


... I hate to bash eBay (really I do), but when it comes to cynicism, they just provide so much material to work with!

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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2009, 08:30:09 AM »
lol brumbs ...disemboweled lettuce... hehe, quite loikely

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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2009, 08:31:22 AM »
re bashinh ebay, i love it, but dont do it much anymore because it makes me feel like a bully - i.e. they are such an easy target

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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2009, 08:54:29 AM »
farudsters or flockwits?

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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2009, 08:58:45 AM »
interesting title for the email

Subject:   Clarification Notice   Received:   30-Sep-09
From:   eBay

yes that "clarified" just about everything....

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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2009, 09:27:14 AM »
And the Aussie Proles all shouted....B.O.H.I.C.A !!!!

Bend Over, Here It Comes Again !!!

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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2009, 11:41:28 AM »
Last day of Pompeii?

"Dear citizen of Pompeii,

You may have received a message regarding a guarantee of no volcano eruptions for 20 gold pieces paid to Vesuvius Eternal Safety Committee. Unfortunately, this message was sent in error. The guarantee only applies to citizens based in Verona, and does not apply to citizens of pompeii.it. (Basically, you lot are toast.)

We apologise for any confusion, inconvenience, false sense of security, painful death, business collapse, family disruption or general ruination of your daily plans this may have caused.

Thanks,
The wedontgiveapennyforyourchances team"
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2009, 11:43:10 AM »


PMSL @ Countess....

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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2009, 11:48:56 AM »
 :spam:

C):-{= <" spoken like a true man of few words... "<<
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2009, 12:29:49 PM »
A message to the citizens of Pompeii


We are sure you will accept your soon-to-be fate and have the cockles of your hearts warmed by the fact your sacrifice is for the greater good ...

Have a good last few hours ;D

Cheers

The "Gotchayawherewewantya" team.
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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2009, 01:10:02 PM »


Oh yeh... the cheques in the mail....

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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2009, 01:28:26 PM »
"Dear citizen of Pompeii,

PompeiiPal have reviewed your case #104652934832956478501263479034617834768 and decided to grant you a one-off ex-gratia completely discretionary payment of 20 gold pieces, which represents the amount you paid towards the Vesuvius Eternal Safety Committee. This is no way implies that PompeiiPal take any responsibility or are in any sense to blame for your horrible passing, nor the passing of your family, friends, family dog and specially procured goldfish. The PompeiiPal Citizen Agreement specifies the lack of warranty implicit in using PompeiiPal.

As you are dead, this one-off discretionary payment will be sent via Orcus, the god of the underworld. The standard fee of one silver piece will be debited from your discretionary payment, and other service charges may apply.

Thank you for being part of PompeiiPal, the safest way to work, rest, pray, play, run and flee in terror before undergoing death by volcanic eruption over your town. PompeiiPal is fun, secure and fast!

Thanks,
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« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2009, 07:14:55 PM »
countess et al - i am erupting with laughter, thank you ebay.... sincerely for so kindly providing this moment... without your abundant stupidity where would we all be?

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« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2009, 07:16:26 PM »
We're so glad to have been so entertaining Mr. T.....

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« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2009, 07:19:27 PM »
..without your abundant stupidity where would we all be?

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« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2009, 07:21:10 PM »
LOL @ Cupie - Mr T ~~~ LOLOLOL

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« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2009, 07:22:18 PM »
Eat my Saddle, Yib!
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« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2009, 03:40:48 PM »
Keep ya saddle...I only eat Prairie Clams in a Bearnaise sauce...

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« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2009, 08:37:08 PM »
This one would be a bit of a tooth breaker

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« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2009, 03:32:45 PM »
"Dear dead citizen of PompeiiPal,

We're very proud to announce that PompeiiPal now has over 5 million users in Australia.

This includes corpses, goldfish, cats, dogs, small rocks with more than 10% magnesium, electric toothbrushes and people dressed in Pompeii Carnival Masks pretending to be other people.

To celebrate, we're giving you a voucher! Yes! The next time you purchase PompeiiPal Total Volcano Protection Cream (to ward off the nasty burning crushing smothering effect of Vesuvius erupting - guaranteed to protect you from death or your money back if you claim in person from our easy-to-find complaints department at -êòù - dear, dear, didn't the address come up properly? Never mind...), you will be able to claim a silver coin's worth of discount from the product price (recently increased by 10 silver pieces).

PompeiiPal - safe, fast, fun!

Thanks,
The wedontcareaboutyourchances team"
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« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2009, 03:40:47 PM »
Pay for your Pluto Pups by PompeiiPal & we'll throw in a can of Pepsi Max.

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« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2009, 08:50:17 PM »
lol! milk it countess hehe

Pay for your Pluto Pups by PompeiiPal & we'll *throw in a can of Pepsi Max.

*redeemable by attending your local ebayor paypal office (good luck finding them and getting past security and other angry paypal users), own can and carbonation equipment required, please note 30 ml can required.

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« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2009, 08:56:28 PM »
I'm roaring with laughter Gr8, good stuff.