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Title: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: madcow on July 23, 2012, 09:32:39 AM
Just in time for CVI

Darth Bane’s Curved Lightsaber #12 Auction

This Darth Bane saber is almost identical to the recent limited run of 10…

http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=32288.0

… except in a few important upgrades;


VIDEO:      


The rest is as follows;

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi204.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb98%2Frpetkau%2FEU%2520Designs%2Fth_IMG_8078.jpg&hash=66a5ab0351a432131dd866579b63ab33ba9349f2) (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/EU%20Designs/?action=view&current=IMG_8078.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi204.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb98%2Frpetkau%2FEU%2520Designs%2Fth_IMG_8075.jpg&hash=32cc7da6a94a55fb73e069160e2c830d4332afab) (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/EU%20Designs/?action=view&current=IMG_8075.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi204.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb98%2Frpetkau%2FEU%2520Designs%2Fth_IMG_8072.jpg&hash=1a2f1937f281e9bdc3ddcfe79ad7aaa997e5e303) (http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb98/rpetkau/EU%20Designs/?action=view&current=IMG_8072.jpg)
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Auction details;
•   This auction starts now and runs until 10:00 PM MDT on Thursday July 26th, 2012.
o   For easy reference – the time I post this thread is 10:32 AM MDT – look at the top of this post and see what time it says this thread was posted – then calculate how many hours +/- you are.
•   The auction is for the saber only (as seen in pics), shipping, battery charger, and hard case all cost extra.
•   Start price $1600, Bid increments of $10 please
•   Winning bidder is expected to pay in full via PayPal within 2 business days of auction closing.
•   Wat Rules (see below)
•   International bidders welcome.



Reviews of the limited run sabers can be found here;
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=34417.0
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=34720.0
http://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/index.php?topic=34405.0



Wat Rules;

With the problems that arose in the auction for the second saber last night, I am amending the auction rules regarding ending time for this final auction.

I honestly had not considered the problems that could arise when a person tries to make a last minute bid and gets the '...while you were posting, someone else posted...' message that would delay their bid.  So, to try and make it a little more fair, here is what I am going to do.

The auction will now end at 8:00 PM MST on Wed the 21st (that is tomorrow night instead of tonight).  This will give people a chance to read these new rules and make sure everyone is on the same page.  I do not feel it would be right to change the rules with just a little over 12 hours left on the auction.  So I am extending the ending time by 24 hours.

At 8:00 PM MST on Wed the 21st, bidding will conclude.  But I will allow 'final' bids after that time as long as they fall within a short enough interval between bids.  Bidding will end once a five minute interval has passed between any two bids after the 8:00 PM end time.

For example, member X posts his bid of 1750 at 7:59:53.  Member Z posts his bid of 1825 at 7:59:55 but gets the recent post message and by the time he resubmits his bid, the time shows 8:00:12.  I would still accept the late bid.  

I will not say that once you place a bid after the 8:00 PM MST deadline, you are forbidden to post another bid.  The reason being, I think it might be abused and someone may wait until a member posts his 'final' bid after the 8:00 deadline and then decides to outbid him by a dollar.  I will let bidding continue as long need be after the 8:00 PM MST deadline so long as the bids keep coming in succession.  Once a 5 minute interval has passed (this allows everyone to refresh the page, post a bid, repost if neccessary and see their post) between two bids, the bidding will end.

Following on with the previous example.  Member Z posted his 1825 bid at 8:00:12.  Member Q also had a problem posting his bid at 7:59:58 and his bid of 1800 was posted at 8:00:16.  Member Q sees his bid posted after 8:00 and it is not the winning bid.  He then posts a new bid of 1850 at 8:00:45.  He is now the leading bid even though he posted after 8:00 PM.  This may continue for several minutes with various members posting, reposting, and refreshing.  Member A posts his bid of 1945 at 8:07:36 and he is now the high bidder.  All other bidders have decided they have reached their limit.  Now, if one of two things happens, the auction ends.  If more than 5 minutes passes after member A's bid of 1945 and no one else makes a bid, the auction ends and member A is the winner.  Or if member X decides he can swing a little more and posts a bid of 1950 at 8:12:52 it will have been more than 5 minutes and his bid will not count.

I am trying to be as fair as possible. I realize this forum is not Ebay, but I want to give customers as much of a chance as possible.  
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Fat Ewok on July 23, 2012, 09:40:14 AM
Ooh thats really nice! This will be fun to watch. ::)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 23, 2012, 10:53:59 AM
$1610
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: scottjua on July 23, 2012, 11:41:52 AM
1620
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 23, 2012, 11:45:28 AM
1650
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 23, 2012, 11:53:39 AM
$1660
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 23, 2012, 11:54:14 AM
1670
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aginor on July 23, 2012, 12:19:21 PM
1700
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 23, 2012, 12:28:15 PM
1710
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aginor on July 23, 2012, 12:46:53 PM
1750
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 23, 2012, 12:52:08 PM
$1760
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 23, 2012, 12:52:58 PM
1770
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Scruffy Nerf Herder on July 23, 2012, 02:32:52 PM
Never thought I'd see this happen, good luck to the bidders as I own one of these epic hilts!

*where's my popcorn?*
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: madcow on July 26, 2012, 02:30:57 PM
Bump

6.5 hours to go!
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aginor on July 26, 2012, 06:38:20 PM
1780
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 06:42:08 PM
1800
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aginor on July 26, 2012, 07:10:43 PM
1810
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 07:11:15 PM
1850
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aginor on July 26, 2012, 07:32:07 PM
Well that's me, I'll have to wait for the next I guess. Good luck :)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:11:53 PM
1900
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:28:45 PM
1910
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: DarthRaevus on July 26, 2012, 08:32:01 PM
You've got to appreciate the level of psychological warfare in play here...  ::)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aus_Jedi_Killer on July 26, 2012, 08:33:30 PM
You've got to appreciate the level of psychological warfare in play here...  ::)

Shhh 25 minutes or so remaining! Eat your popcorn and enjoy ;) :)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:35:28 PM
1930
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:37:36 PM
1950
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:49:42 PM
1970
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:50:50 PM
1980
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:51:35 PM
2000
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:52:52 PM
2010
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:54:07 PM
2030
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:55:02 PM
2050
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:55:49 PM
2070
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:56:08 PM
2080
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:57:14 PM
2100
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:57:48 PM
2110
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 08:58:53 PM
2150
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 08:59:42 PM
2160
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:00:01 PM
2200
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:00:15 PM
2210
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:00:36 PM
2220
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:00:54 PM
2230
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:01:18 PM
2240
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:01:59 PM
2250
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:02:19 PM
2260
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:02:53 PM
2270
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:03:15 PM
2280
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:03:56 PM
2290
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:04:09 PM
2300
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:04:50 PM
2310
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:05:18 PM
2320
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:05:59 PM
2330
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: EyeoftheRaven on July 26, 2012, 09:07:05 PM
Well played, friend.  Congrats. 
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: madcow on July 26, 2012, 09:13:30 PM
We have a winner!


2330

Great Auction everyone. Thanks!

Drazel O'Thumos; PM incoming
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:23:34 PM
Thank you, Rob.
This will put the final touch to my collection of curved hilts.  :)
After such an epic fight, let's be laconic : I am happy.
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: C-3P0 on July 26, 2012, 09:23:54 PM
Wow, what an awesome auction! Congrats to the winner, this saber is unreal! You're gonna love it ;)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:24:58 PM
Thank you Dave. ;)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Aginor on July 26, 2012, 09:29:31 PM
Congrats Drazel :)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: djkibaman on July 26, 2012, 09:33:11 PM
congrats to the winner, when is the next auction gonna be?
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 26, 2012, 09:52:30 PM
Thank you, Aginor and Djkibaman.
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Tremzoff on July 27, 2012, 03:06:54 AM
And congrats from me, too. You'll get a fine piece of art.
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 27, 2012, 03:11:00 AM
Thank you, Tremzoff.
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: SithStalker on July 27, 2012, 05:15:02 AM
Congrats Drazel O'Thumos  :)
I think you will have a lot of fun with this saber  ;)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 27, 2012, 05:21:04 AM
Thank you SithStalker. I am sure I will, indeed. ;) :D
I needed a third Sith curved saber to bring balance to the Force (sorry I mean : to my collection ah ah). Now the Sith-Jedi ratio is more balanced, so to say. :D
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Clark Kent on July 27, 2012, 05:26:55 AM
wow, what a battle, it went back and forth, back and forth, i didnt know who was going to win. great battle  :)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 27, 2012, 05:36:55 AM
yes indeed, Calvin! :D
I was exhausted ( it was around 6 AM in France ah ah!) but it seems that in the end the Dark Side of the Force gave me focus and helped me to prevail (and stay awake!) by strengthening my will  ;) :D
Joke aside, I must admit that it was a difficult auction : I don't even dare think of how high the second one will go and how fierce the bidding will be... ::) :-\
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: nartules on July 27, 2012, 06:02:32 AM
That was interesting...what a bidding war. Grats to teh winna, who the spoils now go to :)
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 27, 2012, 06:08:14 AM
Thank you, Nartules. :) (I would have prefered it to be a classic sale rather than a "bidding war", and I usually do not like to take part in auctions, but I had the feeling that it was my last chance to get this saber and I had been looking for it for quite a long time... ::))
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: Drazel O'Thumos on July 27, 2012, 07:08:36 AM
congrats to the winner, when is the next auction gonna be?

Do you intend to bid on the next one, Djkibaman?
Title: Re: FA: GCS Darth Bane number 12
Post by: madcow on July 27, 2012, 08:39:01 AM
congrats to the winner, when is the next auction gonna be?

I'm completing number 13 now. When I have it done and tested I will post exact dates, but I expect a 2 day auction within the next 10 days.