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Fat Finger Fodder

I know that many items can be picked up using the Fat Figers (LOL - I'll leave that in to show how easy it is) - I meant Fingers. However, lots of spelling mistakes aren't due to poor typing skills they are just because the seller can't spell.

My wife asked me the other day how to spell, Pyjamas. I told her and also said I thought it could also be Pajamas. I thought that would be the only two variations but also came across, Pajarmers, Pijarmas and Piejarmers in listings.

I think a lot of sellers don't bother with a dictionary (book or online) and just write phonetically. A favourite of mine is:

Chester Draws :rotfl:

Anyone have any other howlers?

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  • I think a lot of sellers don't bother with a dictionary (book or online) and just write phonetically. A favourite of mine is:

    Chester Draws :rotfl:

    And what the hell is so funny about that name?

    Would you dare to take the pi55 out of someones name if they were called Abdulla or Mohammed?
  • brettcta
    brettcta Posts: 4,693 Forumite
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    C._Draws wrote: »
    And what the hell is so funny about that name?

    Would you dare to take the pi55 out of someones name if they were called Abdulla or Mohammed?

    a lot of effort for a poor 'joke'.

    must try harder.
    helpful tips
    it's spelt d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y
    there - 'in or at that place'
    their - 'owned by them'
    they're - 'they are'
    it's bought not brought (i just bought my chicken a suit from that new shop for £6.34)
  • Rhymsta
    Rhymsta Posts: 478 Forumite
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    C._Draws wrote: »
    And what the hell is so funny about that name?

    Would you dare to take the pi55 out of someones name if they were called Abdulla or Mohammed?

    Next we will be hearing from someone in Wales also selling furniture - Di Van
  • shaun_from_Africa
    shaun_from_Africa Posts: 12,858 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    A few months ago, I was looking to buy a specialist crimp tool that normally retails for around the £190 mark when new and they occasionally appear on ebay for £100ish when used.

    I found a seller who had a new one of these listed and from the way they described it, they didn't actually have a clue what it was for, and even managed to spell the name wrong.

    Only 2 people (myself and one other) bid on it and I placed a high bid of £120 but only ended up paying £42 inclusive of postage.
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