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Im not sure who whats going on

Clearing my daughters room prior to her moving our we have sorted loads of stuff to list on Ebay to raise funds for furniture etc.

Amoung the items was a fluffy toy rabbit, nothing speical but with Easter approaching thought it worth listing. I only like to post to uk as its something im comfortable with and put uk only on the listings.

I have now had enquiries from Italy, Netherlands and Austrailia regarding postage costs and although its only had two bids there are 18 people watching.

Ive read and re read the listing to ensure ive put nothing that is misleading and i definatley havent. But I cannot understand what is going on with this rabbit.

Sorry about this post, I realise its not a problem as such and no one can give me a answer but its just so confusing how a basic fluffy toy can cause so much interest.

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  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Is it a particular make? Some brands are worth serious dosh!
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  • ramzy_2
    ramzy_2 Posts: 32 Forumite
    1. maybe its worth more thn you think! might be worth taking it to a fluffy rabbit specialist for their opinion. Honestly I aint having a laugh.

    2. dont rely on watchers to actually bid, some may just be keeping an eye on your auction to see how much their own similar or same items might fetch them should they list them
  • MFewings
    MFewings Posts: 144 Forumite
    Its forever friends but as far as I know they are not that special, especially as this one was won at the fair.

    We do have another similar item listed which is a bear with a limited edition certificate and that has recieved just 1 watcher and no bids.

    Thanks for the advice, im not relying on anyone else bidding as just getting the bit was great. It just the foreign interest that is confusing me.
  • Avoriaz
    Avoriaz Posts: 39,110 Forumite
    Maybe they are confused about the type of Rabbit you have listed.

    Does "Rampant" appear anywhere in your description?
  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Avoriaz wrote: »
    Maybe they are confused about the type of Rabbit you have listed.

    Does "Rampant" appear anywhere in your description?


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  • MFewings
    MFewings Posts: 144 Forumite
    LOL love the way your brains going but I can safely say that rampant is not in any way mentioned.
  • COOLTRIKERCHICK
    COOLTRIKERCHICK Posts: 10,510 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    whos to say what people buy on ebay and what price they go to to get it....

    things that i have put onto ebay....half heartedly thinking that it will only bring in pennys.. have suprised me....

    and also the opp has happened as well things i have thought would get a good price.... havent....

    how many days left....? let us know what you get for it....

    as another mse'r have said the amount of watchers means nothing ....about the actual value .. the amount of bids you might get.......

    good luck.....
    Work to live= not live to work
  • Ianna
    Ianna Posts: 581 Forumite
    Can you link us to your item so that we can have a look?
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    do you have any bids yet? *nosey emmzi!*
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  • FloFlo
    FloFlo Posts: 32,720 Forumite
    If you post the link someone might be able to tell you if its worth more than you think. I would also suggest checking completed listings to see if anything similar sold recently.
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