What are the odds this auction is for real?

[mississippifarmboy]

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Now darn it birdman, I ain't been in trouble in almost three days.... Don't ruin my record!

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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Now darn it birdman, I ain't been in trouble in almost three days.... Don't ruin my record!

Oh come on, don't expect us to believe THAT!



I'd contact the seller and ask for more pictures, ask 1000 questions before you bid.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Only cause ya ain't been here in 3 days!

 

[jeremy]

Hm... the seller is using images that aren't theirs, from what I can tell. Their main "avatar" picture is of this Buff Orpington bird.

That bird belongs to a breeder in the UK... http://www.freewebs.com/truropoultry/picturesofourbirds.htm

 

[jeremy]

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I already have.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

If they have to use someone elses pics,.....That's a sign.

 

[ginormous chicken]

As I am reading this, I just was going to say, if this person is reputable, the obviously don't know about BYC!

Not that I am saying there aren't legit. people who aren't on BYC. But don't most major chicken breeders know each other. There aren't that many Lemon Cuckoo Orp. breeders out there. (Or are there???) I collect Metlox cookie jars from the 40's and 50's. There aren't that many serious traders out there, it is a small nitch. Wouldn't that go for such a specific breed/color of chicken?

IMO I wouldn't. Besides the fishy misspellings, the price is low and seems funny. I would rather pay more for the good stuff. As Gibbs would say, "trust your gut!"

 

[mississippifarmboy]

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So? It's stil a record.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Yes, but only cause Gritty hasn't spotted ya!

 

[EmtheFishLady]

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So? It's stil a record.

I'm pretty sure you've done something bad in 3 days.