Olympic Discussion

Jim · 02-19-2010, 03:31 PM

Well I don't think we've had any here yet, so I'll start off...

K2 sports made a special limited edition Vancouver 2010 Snowboard for Olympic merchandise. When I say limited edition I don't mean theres only a few, I mean it's just the same as the rest of the Olympic merchandise. They call it limited edition though so that's why I did. Currently, you can buy the board from Sport Chek for $230. This ebayer has theirs currently up to $430 plus shipping. It is available on the sport chek website, you don't even have to go into the store.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182

How are people so stupid? I'd feel bad charging someone double something is worth for no reason. Then again they sort of deserve it for not doing their research. On the ebayers behalf, I did email them and point out that it isn't limited to 8, and not worth $1100, that's why they added the second part to the ad that stated the contest said there was 8 made and it was worth $1100. So they maybe got mislead by the contest, and are now just trying not to lose out too much. Still though. At $430 the reserve is not met, so this ebayer may not ever be able to get rid of it. If I was him I'd drop the reserve asap and just try to sell the darn thing.

I was thinking it may be a worthwhile venture to purchase one from the store and have the Olympic snowboarders autograph it, then it might be worth something to a collector. But there's a big chance of not being able to sell it too.

Anyways, any other olympic discussions could go on here too, I just have been watching this snowboard on ebay to see what it goes for. I think it is ridiculous.

Jim · 03-03-2010, 04:11 AM

Another item I've been looking at, I like wearing toques... http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-OFFICIAL-VA...#ht_515wt_1165

Except there's no chance I'd ever pay any price like that, it's crazy. I like the toque, but I don't think the fact that it's from the olympics means it is worth more.

I also still think it's ridiculous to call Olympic athletes heroes, but I brought that up somewhere else here I think. Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, they're heroes. Athletes are entertainers. Not to put them down, a lot of them did really well there and worked hard to get there.

MICRider · 03-03-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Another item I've been looking at, I like wearing toques... http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-OFFICIAL-VA...#ht_515wt_1165

Except there's no chance I'd ever pay any price like that, it's crazy. I like the toque, but I don't think the fact that it's from the olympics means it is worth more.

I also still think it's ridiculous to call Olympic athletes heroes, but I brought that up somewhere else here I think. Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, they're heroes. Athletes are entertainers. Not to put them down, a lot of them did really well there and worked hard to get there.

Wow! $103 for a toque and still 4 days left? 8O I have one I got for free from work as a safety award thing, bet it keeps my ears just as warm!

katoranger · 03-03-2010, 07:40 AM

I would pay about $10. That's it.

Jim · 03-03-2010, 08:23 AM

Yeah I hear they're supposed to be around $15 at the store (Canadian), so yeah that price sounds right, those guys on eBay are nuts.

suprf1y · 03-03-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I also still think it's ridiculous to call Olympic athletes heroes, but I brought that up somewhere else here I think. Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, they're heroes. Athletes are entertainers.

Cops, firefighters, and paramedics are just doing a job, no different than you, and I when we go to work.
These guys are no heroes, they're public servants. Let's not confuse the fact that they chose these good paying jobs for the same reason we chose what we do. I have friends that are firefighters, and have had some of this training myself (I'm on a rescue team). They'll be the first to tell you. They chose the job for the excellent pay, awesome work hours, and actually work very little.

Reveeen · 03-03-2010, 09:12 AM

My olympic comment:

While there remains:
1 homeless Canadian (who does not choose to be homeless)
1 Canadian (adult, or child) who goes to bed hungry
1 Canadian who has to wait longer than 1 week for medical treatment

I resent my tax money being spent on "foolishness" (show and tell).

Jim · 03-03-2010, 09:23 AM

@Reveen, I agree.

@suprf1y, they are doing they're job yes, but their job is saving lives and protecting people.

frostbite · 03-03-2010, 10:06 AM

[quote="suprf1y"]

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Originally Posted by Jim

Cops, firefighters, and paramedics are just doing a job, no different than you, and I when we go to work.These guys are no heroes, they're public servants. IO

I agree. If a copy/firefighter/soldier saves a life/lives he's a hero. He is not a hero simply by the virtue of his job. Unfortunately the hero status has been watered down in recent years.

AZ200cc · 03-04-2010, 02:00 AM

To me a hero saves a life or makes one better, If You do not fall into that section You are simply doing what You do :wink:

SpudRider · 03-04-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

To me a hero saves a life or makes one better, If You do not fall into that section You are simply doing what You do :wink:

I agree, AZ.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-05-2010, 12:04 AM

I would add that it has to be a selfless act. I 'save' lives every day, but I'm not a hero, just a humble servant.

02-19-2010, 03:31 PM	#1
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Olympic Discussion Well I don't think we've had any here yet, so I'll start off... K2 sports made a special limited edition Vancouver 2010 Snowboard for Olympic merchandise. When I say limited edition I don't mean theres only a few, I mean it's just the same as the rest of the Olympic merchandise. They call it limited edition though so that's why I did. Currently, you can buy the board from Sport Chek for $230. This ebayer has theirs currently up to $430 plus shipping. It is available on the sport chek website, you don't even have to go into the store. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182 How are people so stupid? I'd feel bad charging someone double something is worth for no reason. Then again they sort of deserve it for not doing their research. On the ebayers behalf, I did email them and point out that it isn't limited to 8, and not worth $1100, that's why they added the second part to the ad that stated the contest said there was 8 made and it was worth $1100. So they maybe got mislead by the contest, and are now just trying not to lose out too much. Still though. At $430 the reserve is not met, so this ebayer may not ever be able to get rid of it. If I was him I'd drop the reserve asap and just try to sell the darn thing. I was thinking it may be a worthwhile venture to purchase one from the store and have the Olympic snowboarders autograph it, then it might be worth something to a collector. But there's a big chance of not being able to sell it too. Anyways, any other olympic discussions could go on here too, I just have been watching this snowboard on ebay to see what it goes for. I think it is ridiculous. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-03-2010, 04:11 AM	#2
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Another item I've been looking at, I like wearing toques... http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-OFFICIAL-VA...#ht_515wt_1165 Except there's no chance I'd ever pay any price like that, it's crazy. I like the toque, but I don't think the fact that it's from the olympics means it is worth more. I also still think it's ridiculous to call Olympic athletes heroes, but I brought that up somewhere else here I think. Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, they're heroes. Athletes are entertainers. Not to put them down, a lot of them did really well there and worked hard to get there. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-03-2010, 07:40 AM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would pay about $10. That's it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-03-2010, 08:23 AM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Yeah I hear they're supposed to be around $15 at the store (Canadian), so yeah that price sounds right, those guys on eBay are nuts. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-03-2010, 09:23 AM	#8
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	@Reveen, I agree. @suprf1y, they are doing they're job yes, but their job is saving lives and protecting people. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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03-03-2010, 09:12 AM	#7
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	My olympic comment: While there remains: 1 homeless Canadian (who does not choose to be homeless) 1 Canadian (adult, or child) who goes to bed hungry 1 Canadian who has to wait longer than 1 week for medical treatment I resent my tax money being spent on "foolishness" (show and tell).
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03-04-2010, 02:00 AM	#10
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	To me a hero saves a life or makes one better, If You do not fall into that section You are simply doing what You do :wink: __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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03-05-2010, 12:04 AM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I would add that it has to be a selfless act. I 'save' lives every day, but I'm not a hero, just a humble servant. __________________ Happy to serve.
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