Smart Shoppers Saves Money in Economic Downturn

mikedif — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:09:01 +0000

With the economic downturn of our economy everyone is looking to save money. For the frugal shopper who wants to continue to enjoy the finer things in life eBay it your ticket. There are many ways you can save hundreds of thousands of dollars by using eBay for everyday items you currently purchase at supermarkets, department stores and malls. In fact, you can save a bundle on your entertainment budget by purchasing movie tickets through eBay. For example, the average price of one ‘evening’ movie ticket is $12.00. If you take a date to the movies the total cost, just for tickets, is $24.00 (not including tax). By using eBay you can purchase the same movie tickets for about $10.00. The $14.00 you saved can be used for popcorn and soda (man those consession stands are expensive!). Most movie tickets sold on eBay are through Fandango so the transaction is safe and secure. Here is how the process works once you receive the Fandango product code from the eBay Seller:

Go to www.fandango.com
Select the theater and showtime
Enter the number of tickets
->> Click the box to indicate that you have a promo code<<-
Sign into fandango.com or create a new account
Enter the promo code and click “Apply”
Print the ticket or bring confirmation code to ticket box office to pick-up tickets

It’s that simple to save money using eBay. Enjoy the Movie and Save!

controversial Sarah Palin Mannequin Sold for $2,247.22 or did it?

mikedif — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:18:17 +0000

The controversial Sarah Palin Mannequin which was hung by a noose from West Hollywood residents ChadMichael Morrisette and his partner Mito Aviles houses sold on eBay Thursday for $2,247.22; or did it?.

In October of 2008 the mannequin, ChadMicheal and Mito were thrust into the media spotlight when they attached a noose around the mannequin’s neck and hung it from their roof. The exhibit drew gawkers and public condemnation but was allowed to stay on display because of the First Amendment to the United States of America (the First Amendment expressly prohibits laws that infringe the freedom of speech and infringe the freedom of the press). Although I do not agree with violence, violent art or violent political views I do agree with The First Amendment which also protects me to express my thought on the noose hanging Palin mannequin creators.

ChadMichael Morrisette and his partner Mito Aviles are a couple of dumb-asses!

P.s. according to the Los Angeles Times the winning bidder is pulling out of the sale.

Barack Obamas Chrysler Sells for $271,300.00

mikedif — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:16:13 +0000

In an earlier blog posting “The eBay Addiction” mentioned Barack Obama’s Chrysler eBay posting but figured we would repost with the closing results of the auction. By no means was Barack’s Chrysler posting ordinary.

The eBay posting (ID: 330301140685) closed Jan-20-09 23:15:50 PST with a final bid of $271,300.00 usd. According to eBay there was a total of 21 confirmed bidders with 103 total bids. The eBay listing (as of this post) has received 277,732 views. Barack-o-mania is sweeping America!

Birds Eye View Inauguration Day Satellite Image GeoEye Google

mikedif — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:01:20 +0000

Below is the first satellite image of the inauguration taken at 11:19 AM EST Tuesday by the GeoEye-1 satellite. The satellite image was taken from 423 miles up in space. The GeoEye is the same satellite that supplies Google with images for Google Maps and Google Earth. All those clumps of people between the Washington Monument and the Capitol are clustered around Jumbotron screens to watch Barack Obama take the oath of President of the United States. The Inauguration was a historic event and some people are experiencing Barack-o-mania. On eBay you can find Barack Obama items such as Comic Books, Posters, Gold Coins, Official Inauguration invitations, used Inauguration tickets and even a Barack Obama signed MLB Baseball.

What is your prediction of how many people in attendance? 800,000… 2 Million?!? The closest guess will get an Official “eBay Addiction” T-Shirt. : )

Super Bowl XLIII Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals Tampa Florida

mikedif — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:45:08 +0000

Well it’s that time of year all football fans wait for; The Super Bowl. This year two outstanding teams have made it to the final game, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. Tickets for the game sold out almost instantly but they are still available if you know where to look. eBay has many Super Bowl Tickets available ranging from $500.00usd for an end zone seat to $175,000.00 usd for a luxury suite that seats 16. The Super Bowl on February 1st 2009 should be a great event with a lot of hard hitting action. Who do you think will win and why?

Bollywood India Slumdog Millionaire Anil Kapoor Auctioned to Highest Bidder

mikedif — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:48:28 +0000

A lucky bidder has won a date with the National Film Award winning Hindu Indian actor and Producer Anil Kapoor. Abil Kapoor’s role in his first international film Slumdog Millionaire has brought him worldwide critical acclaim. filmed in India, Slumdog Millionaire follows the story of a young man from the slums of Mumbai who appears on a game show and exceeds people’s expectations, arousing the suspicions of the game show host and of law enforcement officials. The acting and film in general has been described as, “a breathless, exciting story, heartbreaking and exhilarating,” Chicago Sun Times, “a Hollywood-style romantic melodrama that delivers major studio satisfactions in an ultra-modern way”, Los Angeles Times, and “a modern fairy tale,” a “sensory blowout” The New York Times. According to the ebay posting (ID: 280298539732) the winner of this auction will join Bollywood star Anil Kapoor for one entire day traveling from Delhi to a “Plan India” project. Plan India is a child centered development organization that aims to promote Child Rights and improve the quality of life of vulnerable children.

Rugby Star Hawks League World Cup Players Medal on eBay

mikedif — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:18:54 +0000

Rugby start Keith Senior of the Leeds Rhinos is auctioning off his Rugby League World Cup 2008 England Players Medal on eBay. In the World Cup tournament England was eliminated by New Zealand in the semi-final. The medal up for auction is not the “Winning” medal but one given to players that competed in the tournament. The current bid for the tournament medal is gbp 840.00 ($1,222.03usd). Before joining the Leeds Rhinos Keith Senior played his entire professional career at Sheffield Eagles. Currently, Senior is training with the Rhinos in Florida for this upcoming season. Keith Senior has sold other Rugby items on eBay but could not be reached for comments regarding the sale of this World Cup Tournament medal.

Barack Obama Travels in Style With a Loaded Chrysler 300 Series C Sedan

mikedif — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:18:56 +0000

Barack Obama has always traveled in style and you can own a piece of this style if you have an eBay account and an extra $100,000 dollars. The 2005 Chrysler 300C Series Hemi Sedan was driving by Barack from 2004 through 2007 according to the eBay posting (eBay ID 330301140685). According to reports on the web Barack took delivery of the vehicle from Park Plaza Dodge in Forest Park Illinois in 2004. In 2007 Barack swapped the Chrysler sedan for a Ford Escape Hybrid. Thanks for buying American Barack!!

Australian Man Post Image of Wifes Brain Tumor on eBay to Raise Awareness

mikedif — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:57:25 +0000

An Australian man is auctioning an image of his deceased wife’s brain to help raise awareness about the benefits of Cyberknife radiosurgery cancer treatment which is not available in Australia. According to news articles Ashely Mackinnon believes the life of his wife could have been saved if the treatment “Cyberknife Radiosurgery” was used shortly after they discovered the cancer in 2001. Mr. Mackinnon has made it his passion to get the Cyberknife treatment accepted in Australia and is using the power of eBay’s customer base as one way to get the word out.

Vinnie Paul’s first cell phone – Star Trek Type Motorola – Pantera

mikedif — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:09:53 +0000

Vincent Paul “Vinnie” Abbott (born on March 11, 1964 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.) is a heavy metal drummer and producer who is currently a member of supergroup Hellyeah, but is best known for being a member, and co-founder, of the heavy metal band Pantera is selling a vintage “Star Trek Style” Cell Phone on eBay. The phone’s current highest bid (at the time of this posting) is $471.00usd. Vinnie put a youtube video in the posting which he talks about the phone so you know its original. Vinnie indicates he will autograph the phone it two places and states he does not need the money. Why is Vinnie putting this phone on eBay? He probably thinks he can cash in like Rob Zombie, Snoop Dogg and Scarlett Johansson.