Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-18 14:44:15
This is a disposable camera that she used to take selfies and concert photos last year. It was originally listed for MIXNYC and the winner now wants to pay it forward, it seems. The pictures are sure to be better than those she posts on Facebook and Twitter.
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Posted by artscallion 2013-01-18 15:40:13
I'm confused. The quote at the top says "Photos developed, CD included. Camera case opened in order to develop but Autograph still intact.
But the description at the bottom says pics not developed and they have no idea what's on the camera...
not sure how buying a camera, developing and keeping the pics, then reselling the camera is paying it forward. Maybe, as I said, I'm confused.
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Posted by PastorErnst 2013-01-18 16:16:53
I'm also confused. Why would Alice take photographs and sign the camera "especially for this auction"? Did you tell her the proceeds would go to a charity or is she kind enough to help you earn a few quick dollars?
EDIT: Nevermind. I see the seller is re-selling the camera from another auction.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-18 16:34:43
Yes, reselling from another auction. Paying it forward as in trying to make back their money, obviously. The donation was already made, maybe the seller's apartment is cluttered with autographed items and wants to make someone happy with this item?
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Posted by artscallion 2013-01-18 17:21:52
"Paying it forward as in trying to make back their money, obviously."
"paying it forward" is when somebody does you a favor or good deed, instead of repaying them, you pay it forward by doing somebody else a favor, who then will hopefully pay it forward by doing someone else a favor. I don't think it has anything to do with making money back by reselling something you bought.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-18 17:29:24
You're right. I meant to say paying it forward in making available an autographed item that they would not have been able to obtain themselves.
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Posted by TheatreDiva90016 2013-01-18 18:31:11
Thanks Art for pointing out the glaring error and defining what Pay It Forward means
Rainbow, shhhhhh. You've said enough already
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Posted by JerseyGirl2 2013-01-18 18:41:04
That wouldn't even be remotely paying anything forward. That's trying to get your money back from an impulse buy after disappointing results.
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Posted by Jordan Catalano 2013-01-18 18:41:54
This auction is more confusing than Jodie Foster's coming out speech!
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-18 19:30:18
Jerseygirl, I don't know what results the seller got, I know the person and they asked me to put it on here.
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Posted by PalJoey 2013-01-18 19:38:15
Oh boo. I saw the subject line and thought it was going to be one of those rare Alice Ripley Collectible Bobbleheads.
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Posted by emilyfaye48 2013-01-18 23:54:45
Wait so have the pictures been developed already or not???
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 00:17:43
EmilyFaye, yes, they have been developed. The person selling the item won the camera as part of the MixNYC auction in December where actors and musicians took photos on a disposable camera. The description should be fixed because it seems to be causing confusion. The pics were developed but they took care to not have the case destroyed (which usually happens when you develop a disposable) so the autograph is completely intact and there are prints and a CD available. Alice was very creative with the pictures and the buyer will be the only one seeing them.
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Posted by emilyfaye48 2013-01-19 00:37:49
nudes?
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 09:37:15
You have to win it to find out!
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Posted by TheatreDiva90016 2013-01-19 10:24:02
And what's your cut, Rainbow?
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 10:35:09
The satisfaction that the more you answer and bump this thread, the more attention the auction gets. Thanks for your help!
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Posted by PalJoey 2013-01-19 11:22:43
I'd still rather have the bobblehead.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 12:01:57
There should have been bobbleheads for Next to Normal and Women on the Verge. Why didn't the merch people think of it!
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Posted by FishermanBob 2013-01-19 19:07:58
Rainbow, I'm selling an old sofa cause I just bought a new one. Could you place it on Ebay for me to pay it forward.
BTW, how do we know the pictures included came out of THAT camera and that the seller didn't make another set for him/herself to perhaps sell later in another Ebay auction. Can you document how the chain of custody was maintained.
Alright, $2. That's my final offer.
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Posted by Kelly2 2013-01-19 19:15:15
To me, this is bogus because the "cool" thing about the camera is having photos taken by Alice that the winner of the auction would be the only person to have.
Your friend already developed the photos and I'm sure is keeping a set for herself. The photos are no longer unique and the camera itself is just an unusable signed piece of plastic.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 20:23:36
My friend is not a she. And the photos will forever be unique no matter how many copies are made.
And why are you all watching it in Ebay? If you think it's bogus, look somewhere else.
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Posted by Kelly2 2013-01-19 20:27:04
"And the photos will forever be unique no matter how many copies are made."
Do you need to google what unique means or something? Here, let me help: "Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else".
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 20:31:00
The images Alice shot are the only one of their kind; you can copy them all you want, they will still be the unique images she took herself. Are you saying that a famous painting would not be unique because you have a copy of it and not the original that hangs in the Louvre?
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Posted by emilyfaye48 2013-01-19 20:31:03
I would honestly be interested in buying this because the pictures sound kinda awesome, but $50 is a joke. I'd pay like $2 at the Flea. reselling something bought in a charity auction for profit is despicable
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Posted by Kelly2 2013-01-19 20:33:58
Rainbowhigh, I would describe the original painting as unique, I would describe the art as unique, I would not describe the physical reproduction of it that I purchased as "unique". I would not own a unique copy of the Mona Lisa if I bought a postcard at the Louvre. Ripley's "photography" may be unique but what is for sale on ebay is not.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 20:39:37
The charity has gotten their money already.
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Posted by FishermanBob 2013-01-19 20:49:57
Your friend is not a she but is selling it on Ebay under the name Pachagirl1969? Tranny? Crossdresser? What?
Seriously, it lost any value it might have had when it was opened and the photos developed unless your friend thinks there is a huge market for photos of Alice Ripley's knees on the subway. It's not even really signed or autographed unless Alice's typical autograph is her printing her name in big block letters.
I've decided to lower my offer from $2 to $1. Considering the item on Ebay, despite all the publicity we've been kind enough to provide on here has gotten exactly ZERO bids, I'd strongly advise your friend to take it. And please stop trying to spin the definition of "paying it forward" or "unique". You just sound silly.
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Posted by emilyfaye48 2013-01-19 20:54:20
While I still consider Rainbowhigh a crook, Alice Ripley does in fact 'sign' her name in bubble letters...
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 20:55:53
Tranny, yes.
And thank you for the publicity for the item. You'll be thinking about it for ages now, despite clearly not being able to afford it. You sound silly yourself revealing your financial status.
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Posted by Kelly2 2013-01-19 20:59:30
"You'll be thinking about it for ages now, despite clearly not being able to afford it. You sound silly yourself revealing your financial status."
Girl, I've got fifty bucks in cash right in my wallet and I'd rather spend it on fifty lotto tickets than some scrap plastic with a signature on it.
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 21:01:32
But it's unique! Lotto is not unique
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Posted by FishermanBob 2013-01-19 21:07:13
Emily, thanks. Didn't know she signed her name that way. I guess it makes her autograph...uhhh...unique.
Rainbow, you are assuming my assessment of the worth of this item is the same as my financial status. Bad job by you. And I'm happy to bump the thread again and get it even more publicity as it won't change the number of bidders this non-collectible will get...ZERO!
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 21:11:45
Got ya to look and continuously add to the thread. And relisting is free.
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Posted by FishermanBob 2013-01-19 21:21:51
A chimpanzee riding a unicycle in a tux and top hat juggling 3 balls and tossing confetti into the air will get me to look and continuously add to the thread. Doesn't mean anyone is going to shell out 50 bucks for that either. Have a great evening!
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Posted by Rainbowhigh23 2013-01-19 21:22:54
Go away! Oh wait, another unique image! And it's a monkey
