So, the new eBay sucks pickled donkey balls and I can't opt out of it anymore. Also, my computer is having a LOT of trouble running much of anything more than the word processor. Given that the whole thing as a 'new' item is available for $120 after a brief 'net search, it tells you about how obsolete it's become. On the up side, the RAM card for ( Read more... )

So, flat broke person that I am...

Would anyone else think selling my kimono stuff on eBay be a good idea? The things that don't fit me, etc.: I have a few vintage obi (very wearable, no snags or tears but there is some patina or small spots), and at least three kimono that are too small (and the wrong coloring - autumn/spring when I'm very winter ( Read more... )

I got outbid on the shishi obi. Really wanted it, too. (Small measure of satisfaction: whoever did place the winning bid is paying a LOT more than the $10 starting price. *grump* ) Stupid class, I couldn't stay and wait to watch the auction end, had to put my max bid in a few hours before. (Booooo ( Read more... )

I just want to say for the record that I'm going to be irritated if I get outbid on yet another LL-sized komon kimono only to find it in a web-shop overseas later for 4x the sale price plus outrageous shipping, still using the original vendor's photographs.

Puppy: I think this table would be cool in your house. (Or anyone's house. Hell, I want one!)

More eBay miniatures cuteness here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.  And of course there are tons of others if you don't restrict the search with the keyword 'japan.'  I just love the teensy-tiny plastic food. It's ridiculously adorable.

Found more ( Read more... )

Ah, eBay. The adventures of auctions online, and those who do suspicious shit to turn a buck. [Yes, my life is dull enough that this is amusingly diverting to me.]

(Bold emphasis mine; contact info and all those annoying >>>s from the message edited out. All else is as-is.)
( Hm. My life is dull enough that this is interesting to me. Ah well. )