WTH!! Monster cable on ebay?

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
edited March 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
http://cgi.ebay.com/Monster-Cable-Ultra-600-HDMI-to-DVI-Cable-8-ft-Retail_W0QQitemZ380108696201QQihZ025QQcategoryZ73385QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited March 2009
    I love this line:

    "Now you too can enjoy the same quality and performance without having to pay those inflated retail prices"
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  • polkmeister
    polkmeister Posts: 26
    edited March 2009
    Wow. I knew Monsters were a rip-off, but this takes things to another plane. What's the deal?
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    :eek::confused::eek::confused:

    Good thing (for the buyer) that the seller has a return policy;
    ""If for any reason you arent completely satisfied with the product(s) you purchase from us; let us know within 30 days, send it back, and we will refund your purchase. "
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited March 2009
    Monster Cable Ultra 600 HDMI to DVI Cable 8 ft Retail.......$1,125.00 winning bid?

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

    Some peoples kid's...... :eek:
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    Something is definately not right there. At first I figured the winning bidder fat fingered thier bid, but then I looked at the bidding and 3 different bidders bid that high.
    o***8( 5 ) US $1,125.00 Mar-08-09 16:56:54 PDT
    t***n( 0 ) US $1,100.00 Mar-08-09 16:23:41 PDT
    o***8( 5 ) US $1,100.00 Mar-08-09 16:55:59 PDT
    h***o( 0 ) US $1,050.00 Mar-08-09 13:31:53 PDT
    r***h( 40) US $14.52 Mar-08-09 14:57:12 PDT

    :confused::confused::confused:
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  • pjsjr
    pjsjr Posts: 31
    edited March 2009
    mmadden28, I just saw that...now just what is a shill bid:confused::p;). Preston
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    What the hell?:eek::confused: What's so special about that cable?

    People are willing to pay 1100 dollars for a Monster DVI to HDMI cable?? Wow...:rolleyes:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited March 2009
    Shill bidding at it's best here folks. Didn't even notice that before.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited March 2009
    Chill out...I won the cable and will sell to polkies @ a reduced price of $777.77.

    PM me for shipping charges.

    Thanks to all.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Chill out...I won the cable and will sell to polkies @ a reduced price of $777.77.

    PM me for shipping charges.

    Thanks to all.

    I'll take two of them. That's an unbeatable deal for HDMI cables.

    Will you combine shipping, or do I have to pay shipping separately for each one?
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited March 2009
    I've got an HDMI to DVI that came with my HD Satellite PVR that I'd let go for say.....ummmm.....$500.00. What a bargain. Snap it up while it's hot folks. Deals like this don't come around often.! Paypal add 10 %.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    edited March 2009
    I changed my mind...I like mine too much and decided to keep it. Thanks anyway guys. Good night.
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  • SBrown712
    SBrown712 Posts: 202
    edited March 2009
    I don't get it, he has the same item as a BIY now for $44.00. Right in his description he says:
    Cable Length: 8 feet
    Standard Retail Price: 89.95
    Product Part #: ULT V600HDMI/DVI-8
    This item is New Factory Sealed

    How was this faked like that? The bids going from $14.52 up to $1050.00, I don't get it?? I see the two that were bidding last had zero and five for feedback.
    I've got it, maybe I have finally found someone that I can sell that bridge I own.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I changed my mind...I like mine too much and decided to keep it. Thanks anyway guys. Good night.

    How much is it going to take? I'll give you 1800 dollars, and I'll wash your car once a week for the next year. My final offer.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited March 2009
    SBrown712 wrote: »
    How was this faked like that?
    Google shill bidding. All will be explained. It's an old trick that's against the rules but still happens on a day to day basis.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2009
    I don't think that was shill bidding, no one is paying 1000 dollars for an HDMI cable. I think people were just effing with the seller. Maybe some Monster haters out there.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    I have two quite expensive Audioquest HDMI-1 cables, i bought them quite a few years ago from Tweeter when i didn't know any better. Paid $200 a piece..:eek::eek::eek:


    Hmmmm i wonder if i could sell them, make some cash, then just buy some Monoprice or Blue Jeans cables....:p:D
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2009
    Keiko wrote: »
    I'll stick with my lowly, overly inflated $6.00 MonoPrice HDMI cables. Thank you.

    +1. I recommend it to all my friends and family. :)
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited March 2009
    WTF? This is clearly a joke played on the seller.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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