This is why I don't use E-Bay

[KRistin420548]

It is still up and going on there, you would think someone at E-bay would have put a stop to this after so many complaints, as well as it being against the rules.

[tutebugs]

I just got an email and it looks like it was sent to a bunch of people, not sure if it's any of you.

All you people are pathetic ...can't you tell a joke when you see one. I've got so many funny emails from people all over except for u sorry group of saps...... ITS A JOKE DUMB @$$ES!!

[trayi52]

I didn't get anything like that. Did you reply to him or something? I ask him if he guaranteed live delivery, and what kind of shipping he would be using.

I would say the joke is on him/her for putting something so stupid up in the first place! We don't look like the dumb---, he/she is the one that looks exactly like one. Wouldn't you say, tutebugs?

Willie

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by tutebugs
I just got an email and it looks like it was sent to a bunch of people, not sure if it's any of you.

Please post his email address or PM it to me if you want, I would like to email explaining about the real kittens who WERE REALLY FOR SALE ON EBAY.

How are people meant to be able to tell the difference between idiot playing a sick joke and a stupid person really trying to sell a pet on Ebay.

[trayi52]

PayItForward, I really don't understand somebody playing a joke like that, and ebay putting up with it! The guy has 99.1 % good feedback, I don't get it. I would just like to know the deal with this person and ebay. The cat is still up for sale, if it was a joke, then why would it still be up?

Like I said, I just totally don't understand this crap. Did they just fix the litterbox t look that gross?

Willie

[tutebugs]

Originally posted by PayItForward
Please post his email address or PM it to me if you want, I would like to email explaining about the real kittens who WERE REALLY FOR SALE ON EBAY.

How are people meant to be able to tell the difference between idiot playing a sick joke and a stupid person really trying to sell a pet on Ebay.

It's up in my post

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Thankfully, I didn't receive that e-mail from this Neanderthal, but those of you who did, please forward a copy to eBay. They also have rules about profanity and harassing other eBay members, so the more we can pile on this idiot, the better. Some joke - people who truly love cats would not find this amusing in the least, and he would not be calling Pet Talkers "a pathetic bunch of saps" if he loved that cat. A winning bid on eBay is a legally binding contract, meaning if this auction finishes, and he doesn't send anyone a cat, he'll be in even deeper doo-doo with eBay. I have thought of a dozen more e-mails I could send him, but they would fall on deaf (and really stupid) ears. God, I want that cat! If only to give her a clean, properly filled litterbox! I think I'll wait until the last few minutes of the auction and then put in a huge bid - then call a lawyer when he doesn't give me the cat!

[Kirsten]

Originally posted by All Creatures Great And Small
Thankfully, I didn't receive that e-mail from this Neanderthal, but those of you who did, please forward a copy to eBay. They also have rules about profanity and harassing other eBay members, so the more we can pile on this idiot, the better. Some joke - people who truly love cats would not find this amusing in the least, and he would not be calling Pet Talkers "a pathetic bunch of saps" if he loved that cat. A winning bid on eBay is a legally binding contract, meaning if this auction finishes, and he doesn't send anyone a cat, he'll be in even deeper doo-doo with eBay. I have thought of a dozen more e-mails I could send him, but they would fall on deaf (and really stupid) ears. God, I want that cat! If only to give her a clean, properly filled litterbox! I think I'll wait until the last few minutes of the auction and then put in a huge bid - then call a lawyer when he doesn't give me the cat!

It's a wonderful thing you're planning to do, and I really wish someone like you would have poor Austin!

Joke or not, nobody who really cares for his pet would do something like that. Also, I can't believe that litter box has only been decorated like that for the ebay picture. All these things give you the idea that Austin doesn't have a very good life with that guy and that she's not treated respectfully.

Getting contacted by a lawyer who tells him he has to give that kitty to the highest bidder (hopefully you!!) would be what he deserves, but I fear the "hidden" bid of that hockeyplayer18 (who is most likely a friend of that idiot) will be so high that it can't be topped.

Kirsten

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Originally posted by Kirsten
I fear the "hidden" bid of that hockeyplayer18 (who is most likely a friend of that idiot) will be so high that it can't be topped.

Oh, I seriously doubt "hockeyplayer18" has as many financial resources as I do ............

[Kirsten]

Originally posted by All Creatures Great And Small
Oh, I seriously doubt "hockeyplayer18" has as many financial resources as I do ............

Kirsten

[catcrazylady]

I have been out of touch for a day and a half and I can't believe how much I have missed!!!
I am just now catching up on this and I am running the gammut of emotions!! I have tears in my eyes due to the overwhelming kindness and concern from all of you for that beautiful kitty! I also have tears in my eyes for that poor baby. Joke or no joke it is sick!! It is also illegal and against ebay's policy! I think he should no longer be allowed to sell on ebay and I think he should lose his cat!!!!!
I will be checking throughout the day and if anything else can be done I'm willing.
God bless you all and a very special blessing for the beautiful Austin.

[Fox-Gal]

I have not gotton a e-mail from him yet, maybe because it is a joke, he doesn't want to answer a offer request. Lets just hope he's a man with a odd sense of humor and he really does love his cat. Joke or not it's still wrong and e-bay should put him on notice and tell him to clean that litter box!

My husband seems to thinks that maybe he's pissed off at the wife or girlfriend and trying to bug her. Like he said to me, if you left the litter box that dirty, I rasie a little H#$% too.

When I get home tonight, I'll check agian for an e-mail from him, maybe he'll give me some kind of answer. I was hoping that sesne I was nice in my request that I'd be more likely to get a responce back from him with some answer to whats going on.

Catching flys with suger sort of thing.

[catmandu]

That is a reprehesible thing to do to a Cat. Maybe she has mediacl problems that causes her to be like this , but nooone desrves this kind of treatment. I think that the idiot that did this wouldnt be worth two red cents , Grrr from the Found Cats!

[Desert Arabian]

I personally think that more people need to call the Sherrif's Department like mom did and urge them to get the guys information from eBay, so they can investigate him for animal cruelty. You know darn well there is some kind form of abuse going on, even though she looks well fed, I bet this cat hasn't been to a vet for a long time. If her owner was kind and caring he obviously would not do something like this.

Poor kitty! She reminds me of our old tortie we had when I was a little kid.

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by jenny pressutti
Hi, I'm new to pet talk. I can't stand people who are mean to animals (to me, they are my kids) I have 22 cats and 8 dogs plus I'm taking care of a mommy and daddy cat with 3 kittens who showed up living under my porch. Please keep us updated on Austin.

First off - Welcome to PT! Everyone here is pet friendly and here on the cat side we're Cat fanatics. I love that everyone is being so proactive about Austin's posting on eBay. So far the link is still live - I just hope s/he is too! It's President's Day here in the states and most business here in California are closed for the holiday, so I'm not sure eBay will do anything until tomorrow.

I also posted this on the alt.cats newsgroup and have gotten that group of cat lovers involved in this crusade.

I too sent the seller an e-mail but I don't expect a response. Perhaps if some of us post negative feedback on this person's listing? Has anyone tried? The whole thing just makes me so sick!

Pressutti - we need pictures of your herd!