eBay / 1920s / Sweeney Todd

[void150]

Things continue to be busy for me. I've still not resolved my latest eBay drama, although Paypal have allowed me to reopen the dispute and I think I have a strong case - Adobe's technical department looked at the serial number on the discs and confirmed he's sold me a forgery, so I don't see what sort of leg he possibly intends to stand on. This

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[ms_fashtali]

Saw Sweeney Todd @ the Queensgate cinema in Wellington. They have a special auditorium where, for the princely sum of $30 (12 quid-ish), you get a HUGE seat with adjustable foot rests and flunkies will bring you popcorn and alcoholic drinks at any point in the performance. 'Twas great fun (and the movie wasn't bad either; although Depp seems to be channelling David Bowie rather than Keith Richards this time).

[void150]

Wow, sounds liek some fancy theatres they've got around there. I went to one of Wood Green's lovely multiplexes where, if you turn up early, you might get a seat on the side of the auditorium which doesn't smell like wee.

Yeah, Depp was a bit Bowie-like, now you mention it. But in a good way. I found the blood a bit too paint-like to be convincing, but apparently they filmed it with bright orange blood on the set, then colour-desaturated everything afterwards to give it that washed-out, grim look.

[mark_coyle]

It takes a while to put a dispute case to bed. Last year I claimed payment back for a broken laserdisc player that was posted with only brown paper to protect it. I did get the money back, but the whole process is very time consuming and not really user friendly for the buyer. Just don't let them try and brow-beat you.

P.S Happy new year!

[void150]

Happy new year to you too dude!

Unfortunately, this is my second eBay purchase to have gone badly awry, so I've got some idea of what lies ahead... It's a lot of money though, so I'm not going to take this lying down.

New year's resolution: no more eBay purchases worth more than £50 for me. Ever!