Apple IIGS going for 150$ with an Hour left....

[promposive]

Damn, I want an apple IIGS w/ 256MB of RAM and an 800GB Hard drive!!! Count me in!

 

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: SampSon

His main specs listing says 800 GB. The bidder isn't responsible for checking out the specs page, he's responsible for checking out the listing.

Right, but regardless of ebay's rules, the OP is not committing fraud. This would probably hold true in court.

I'm not saying he's committing fraud, I'm just trying to say that he's going to be responsible for paying the shipping to get it back, and reimburse the buyer.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: SampSon

His main specs listing says 800 GB. The bidder isn't responsible for checking out the specs page, he's responsible for checking out the listing.

Right, but regardless of ebay's rules, the OP is not committing fraud. This would probably hold true in court.

I'm not saying he's committing fraud, I'm just trying to say that he's going to be responsible for paying the shipping to get it back, and reimburse the buyer.

The only people bidding on this computer would be collectors...any collectors knows that an original AppleIIGS does not have an 800gb nor 256mbs of RAM.

No one would buy this computer for a current gen anyways, considering the CPU speed...and the pictures. The only way I could get scrweed is if someone only purchased it to fvck me over...

 

[MercenaryForHire]

All that bidding and it's not even a Woz edition?

- M4H

 

[tfinch2]

Doesn't it run photoshop better than a Windoze machine?

 

[Pegun]

I have one of those that i gutted and use as a tool box

 

[Baked]

$10 for USPS for the whole package? Are you serious? I used USPS + insurance for the X360 this week and it came out to $37.60. 16 lbs. + $500 insured. $10 is ridiculously cheap.

 

[daveymark]

paypal will rule in buyer's favor... Only other option is to accept money order only, but then you're committing mail fraud

 

[platinumike]

hey dude what does paperboy look like on it? you have any pics?

 

[archcommus]

The RAM AND the HDD specs are wrong. Oh my...

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: SampSon

His main specs listing says 800 GB. The bidder isn't responsible for checking out the specs page, he's responsible for checking out the listing.

Right, but regardless of ebay's rules, the OP is not committing fraud. This would probably hold true in court.

I'm not saying he's committing fraud, I'm just trying to say that he's going to be responsible for paying the shipping to get it back, and reimburse the buyer.

The only people bidding on this computer would be collectors...any collectors knows that an original AppleIIGS does not have an 800gb nor 256mbs of RAM.

No one would buy this computer for a current gen anyways, considering the CPU speed...and the pictures. The only way I could get scrweed is if someone only purchased it to fvck me over...

Then you won't mind if somebody mails the URL to this thread out to the final buyer? Sure, it proves that you knew the auction was misleading and refused to fix it, but that collector obviously won't care. Right?

 

[Born2bwire]

Dammit man! Do you have any idea how long it's going to take me to fill up that 800 GB drive using 5.25" floppies??

Guess I'll have to dig deep into my bag of tricks. 5 second mod to change single sided discs into two FTW.

 

[Brainonska511]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: SampSon

His main specs listing says 800 GB. The bidder isn't responsible for checking out the specs page, he's responsible for checking out the listing.

Right, but regardless of ebay's rules, the OP is not committing fraud. This would probably hold true in court.

I'm not saying he's committing fraud, I'm just trying to say that he's going to be responsible for paying the shipping to get it back, and reimburse the buyer.

The only people bidding on this computer would be collectors...any collectors knows that an original AppleIIGS does not have an 800gb nor 256mbs of RAM.

No one would buy this computer for a current gen anyways, considering the CPU speed...and the pictures. The only way I could get scrweed is if someone only purchased it to fvck me over...

Then you won't mind if somebody mails the URL to this thread out to the final buyer? Sure, it proves that you knew the auction was misleading and refused to fix it, but that collector obviously won't care. Right?

You realize that the OP has already said that EBay "autocorrected" the MB to GB and the KB to MB. So it isn't necessarily his fault.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: LoKe

Originally posted by: SampSon

His main specs listing says 800 GB. The bidder isn't responsible for checking out the specs page, he's responsible for checking out the listing.

Right, but regardless of ebay's rules, the OP is not committing fraud. This would probably hold true in court.

I'm not saying he's committing fraud, I'm just trying to say that he's going to be responsible for paying the shipping to get it back, and reimburse the buyer.

The only people bidding on this computer would be collectors...any collectors knows that an original AppleIIGS does not have an 800gb nor 256mbs of RAM.

No one would buy this computer for a current gen anyways, considering the CPU speed...and the pictures. The only way I could get scrweed is if someone only purchased it to fvck me over...

Then you won't mind if somebody mails the URL to this thread out to the final buyer? Sure, it proves that you knew the auction was misleading and refused to fix it, but that collector obviously won't care. Right?

I didn't really have a chance. And I disagree that the listing was misleading

 

[Shawn]

just e-mail the buyer, tell him about the error on the listing, and ask if he still wants it. if he says yes then problem solved. if not then just pay the auction fees and be done with it.

 

[mattocs]

Paypal will fvck you if the buyer is really expecting that HDD and memory.

 

[promposive]

yea, so ... any word from the buyer yet? ...Nigeria?

 

[aidanjm]

someone has nostalgia for the old Apple days

 

[tk149]

Description

Item Specifics - Apple Desktops
Product Family:
Apple IIGS
Memory (RAM):
256 MB

Processor Type:
WDC 65C816 @ 1.0 or 2.8MHz
Hard Drive Capacity:
800 GB

Processor Speed:
3 MHz
Operating System:
Apple GUI

Processor Configuration:
Single
Screen Size:
8 inches

Condition:
Used

This Apple IIGS is in excellent condition. Own a piece of computing history today. This computer was obtained from my grandmother's house in an estate sale. It has barely been used, and shows it. There is virtually no 'grime' like would normally get on a keyboard, as it was always covered when not in use. The rest of the computer was lightly cleaned, and shows no visable discoloration.

In addition to the Apple IIGS system, you will receive a genuine AppleColor RGB Monitor, in similar cosmetic condition, as well as all the original manuals, which are also in near mint condition. On top of the 3.5" Floppy drive that was included with all Apple IIGS's, a 5.25" Apple Floppy drive is also included. The following original software titles are also included with the system: Bank Street Writer Plus, Paperboy, ColorMe, and Jeopardy. All of the above software titles (excluding Jeopardy) include the original boxes and manuals.


What You Get

* Apple IIGS System
* AppleColor RGB Monitor
* Apple 3.5" Floppy Drive
* Apple 5.25" Floppy Drive
* All Apple Manuals and Disks
o 3.5 Drive Owner's Guide
o Apple IIGS System Tools Disk and Manual
o AppleColor RGB Monitor Owner's Guide
o 5.25 Drive Owner's Guide
o Apple IIGS System Disk User's Guide (and Disk)
o Apple IIGS Owner's Guide
o "Your Tour of the Apple IIGS" Disk
* Paper Boy (Box, Manual and Disk)
* ColorMe (Box, Manual and Disks)
* Bank Street Writer Plus (Box, Manual and Disks)
* Jeopardy (Disk Only)
* All Required Cables
o Mouse/Keyboard
o Floppy Drives
o Power Cables
o Video Cable

Here is a link to some history about the Apple IIGS computer, along with the specifications and original price.



Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding

Your auction description clearly states that it has an 800GB hard drive and 256MB of RAM. It is irrelevant that you have an external link to a specification page, because nowhere in your auction do you say that you are selling exactly what is listed in that link.

Fraud generally requires intent to deceive, which you claim you did not have when you posted the auction. However, this is a simple contract. If you fail to deliver exactly what is promised, you breach the contract. Fraud is not required for you to breach the contract.

You are probably correct in your assumption that the bidders knew that they would not be getting an 800GB HD and 256MB of RAM, but legally, the winning bidder has a right to it.

You were put on notice by this thread that the auction had false information in it.

You easily could have avoided any potential problems by editing the listing, and notifying all 7 bidders of the reason for the change. This, in itself, would tend to show that whatever your original intent, you had a fraudulent purpose in mind by the end of the auction.

 

[CrackRabbit]

What! No Oregon Trail? What a rip off!

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: tk149

Description

Item Specifics - Apple Desktops
Product Family:
Apple IIGS
Memory (RAM):
256 MB

Processor Type:
WDC 65C816 @ 1.0 or 2.8MHz
Hard Drive Capacity:
800 GB

Processor Speed:
3 MHz
Operating System:
Apple GUI

Processor Configuration:
Single
Screen Size:
8 inches

Condition:
Used

This Apple IIGS is in excellent condition. Own a piece of computing history today. This computer was obtained from my grandmother's house in an estate sale. It has barely been used, and shows it. There is virtually no 'grime' like would normally get on a keyboard, as it was always covered when not in use. The rest of the computer was lightly cleaned, and shows no visable discoloration.

In addition to the Apple IIGS system, you will receive a genuine AppleColor RGB Monitor, in similar cosmetic condition, as well as all the original manuals, which are also in near mint condition. On top of the 3.5" Floppy drive that was included with all Apple IIGS's, a 5.25" Apple Floppy drive is also included. The following original software titles are also included with the system: Bank Street Writer Plus, Paperboy, ColorMe, and Jeopardy. All of the above software titles (excluding Jeopardy) include the original boxes and manuals.


What You Get

* Apple IIGS System
* AppleColor RGB Monitor
* Apple 3.5" Floppy Drive
* Apple 5.25" Floppy Drive
* All Apple Manuals and Disks
o 3.5 Drive Owner's Guide
o Apple IIGS System Tools Disk and Manual
o AppleColor RGB Monitor Owner's Guide
o 5.25 Drive Owner's Guide
o Apple IIGS System Disk User's Guide (and Disk)
o Apple IIGS Owner's Guide
o "Your Tour of the Apple IIGS" Disk
* Paper Boy (Box, Manual and Disk)
* ColorMe (Box, Manual and Disks)
* Bank Street Writer Plus (Box, Manual and Disks)
* Jeopardy (Disk Only)
* All Required Cables
o Mouse/Keyboard
o Floppy Drives
o Power Cables
o Video Cable

Here is a link to some history about the Apple IIGS computer, along with the specifications and original price.



Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding

Your auction description clearly states that it has an 800GB hard drive and 256MB of RAM. It is irrelevant that you have an external link to a specification page, because nowhere in your auction do you say that you are selling exactly what is listed in that link.

Fraud generally requires intent to deceive, which you claim you did not have when you posted the auction. However, this is a simple contract. If you fail to deliver exactly what is promised, you breach the contract. Fraud is not required for you to breach the contract.

You are probably correct in your assumption that the bidders knew that they would not be getting an 800GB HD and 256MB of RAM, but legally, the winning bidder has a right to it.

You were put on notice by this thread that the auction had false information in it.

You easily could have avoided any potential problems by editing the listing, and notifying all 7 bidders of the reason for the change. This, in itself, would tend to show that whatever your original intent, you had a fraudulent purpose in mind by the end of the auction.

You can't edit a listing after there are bids, and I did notify the bidders.

~new