You guys obviously know of my interest in Oswald the Lucky Rabbit since I did the comics for “Disney Epic Mickey.” You also know that I was seeking help a few months ago in locating a plush Oswald.
I feel the need to mention that, over on ebay, several people are auctioning off plush Oswalds. Do NOT confuse these items–black fur with blue shorts–with the one that was produced several years ago that I was looking for and has gray fur. The latter goes for serious bucks since it’s rare and impossible to get. The former, however, is obtainable in Disney stores now and also on line at Disney.com for $16.50. Hëll, you can buy two of them for $28. Yet right now, there’s an auction about to conclude in which the bidding has gone up to a ridiculous $168. Meanwhile another seller is offering one with a “buy it now” price of $100.
These people aren’t being ripped off because the sellers aren’t claiming it to be something it’s not, but the buyers obviously haven’t done their homework. General rule of thumb: If you’re bidding for something on ebay, make sure it’s not available elsewhere, and if it is, set your maximum bid below what you would pay for it from another source. Caveat emptor, people.
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