$1 RES - ONE RED PAPER CLIP
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Reserve met
- Closed: Wed 20 Jul 2005, 12:30 pm
- Listing #: 31231669
One red paper clip.
Excellent condition.
Held important documents in a time of need, no longer need now so selling on.
Measurements:
30mm High
10mm Wide
Hope this paper clip goes to a good home or office. Has served me well.
Happy Bidding.
Excellent condition.
Held important documents in a time of need, no longer need now so selling on.
Measurements:
30mm High
10mm Wide
Hope this paper clip goes to a good home or office. Has served me well.
Happy Bidding.
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Shipping details
- Free shipping within New Zealand
- Seller is located in North Shore, Auckland
Payment details
- NZ bank deposit
- cash,
About the seller
- 100% positive feedback
- Member since Oct 2004
Closes: Wed 20 Jul, 12:30 pm. 2005 This auction used auto-extend. 
Questions and answers
Hi, what shade of red would you say the clip is?
Hi there,
Would I be able to pop around and see it. Of special interest to me is the milege and general conditon. Thanks
msfantastic (324 
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8:09 pm, Thu 14 Jul
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8:09 pm, Thu 14 Jul
My friend who is a Doctor says that he thinks this paper clip is a little unwell and is suffering from hypertention and perhaps was not originally the deep red colour it is now.
builderman (161 
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8:15 pm, Sat 16 Jul
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8:15 pm, Sat 16 Jul
Hi, I'm asking for the Nokia 6610i phone not for this paperclip. I asked you before if I could buy the accesories that came with the phone if no one bought it, so since no one bought it. Can you please tell me how much it will cost me for the accesories of the phone and I will see if I will buy it off you. Thanks.
brownie14 (452 )
10:40 pm, Mon 18 Jul
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10:40 pm, Mon 18 Jul
Are you the original owner of the paper clip, or did you get it second hand. If so, do you know the approximate age, make and model of this fine piece of work??Cheers. Dave.
d.whistler (27 
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5:35 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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5:35 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Stoked it is covered in plastic...but wondering if the other side is in as immaculate condition as the one photographed. I am only asking this, as I have been disappointed once before by using a slightly damaged plastic covered clip, only to find a SEVERE (nearly 1/2mm long) rust stain left on a document (and that was after only 7 years of use!!)Don't wish this to happen again....Cheers.Dave.
d.whistler (27 )
6:51 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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6:51 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Hi there, if I win this auction would it be possible to pay it off on hire purchase? thanks
kecurnuts1 (530 
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7:49 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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7:49 pm, Tue 19 Jul
It certainly does sound like the PERFECT clip really. If I am outbid however, I am wondering if you have, or know where I could get a rubber band. You probably know the sort:70mm long(unstretched) 180mm(full extension)5mm wide.The last one I had, ended in tears with it snapping (I didn't notice the perishing rubber until 2 late)...they just don't make them 2 last these days..12 years use only!!!Gutted. Cheers. Dave.
d.whistler (27 )
7:50 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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7:50 pm, Tue 19 Jul
hi i was just woundering if u will be putting any more paper clips on in the near future beceause as of this moment i do not hav the funds to purchase it
cameron321 (8 
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8:32 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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8:32 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Can I pay it off over a while, say, three years? Could I have an interest-free period and deferred payments for, say, a year or two?
That would be really helpful - making it truly affordable. Thanks!!!
safenetbuy (171 )
8:48 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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8:48 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Does it come with a good warranty? I would be prepared to pay up to $100 for one, you know, like Noel Leeming sell on their stuff?
safenetbuy (171 )
8:54 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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8:54 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Can I have a $5 discount for paying on time? Oh and you can't have a real auction without this one, "What is your reserve"?
safenetbuy (171 )
8:55 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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8:55 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Just interested in if it passed its latest warrent of fitness? I noticed a little discolouration around one of the corners and methinks that could be rust.
curmudgeon (237 )
9:15 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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9:15 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Hi I was looking for a laptop, but would settle for a paper clip. How much memory has it got? Is it upgradable? What's the storage capacity - one piece paper or multiple?
kennethlim (117 )
9:16 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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9:16 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Hi there. What a gorgeous shade of red!!!!. Do you think that this artistic peice of office equipment would be strong enough to hold my 18DDD bra together? The fastener on it has broken and this overwelming erotic peice of perfection would be great. Thanks and i'm really looking forward to your reply.
darchonnay (2505 
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9:17 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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9:17 pm, Tue 19 Jul
You look like a honest seller - watch out for Nigerian scammers. Don't get clipped as they bid mega-bucks but they are worth less than a dime.
kennethlim (117 )
9:20 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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9:20 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Hi, I was just wondering if this was a "Homing Paper Clip"? The only reason that I ask is that some time ago whilst working in a office enviroment, my paper clip dissapeared, twas a sad moment. Several weeks later a colleague spotted it in a "Clip Dispenser" it obviously was pinning for family. I don't know if I can go through all that trauma again. Please confirm it's "No Homing Status" Thanks
v8_hoon (99 
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9:23 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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9:23 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Will the paper clip...very lovely clip it is indeed...be ok to be sold by itself...after all it must of shared the office with many other very fine paper clips as well. It won't get lonely will it. Will I need to buy other clips to keep it company. Or perhaps this clip could be a bit of a loner?
gronko (230 )
9:40 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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9:40 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Hi,
Just wondering if this paper clip is adopted. It looks just like the one I have at home was one of twins who were separated at birth.
moodyblues (343 )
10:12 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:12 pm, Tue 19 Jul
I have reason to believe that your item is in fact stolen. Should you fail to produce proof of ownership prior to the end of this auction, I will have no choice but to report you to TM, the pigs, and the woman who lives at the end of my street. Do you also have my 1975 Mark 3 Cortina?
redbeech (1219 
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10:15 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:15 pm, Tue 19 Jul
I sometimes get crud stuck under my nails and require the aid of a bent paperclip to dig it outa there but the ones at work are sometimes a little sharp with jaggerd edges and damage the delicate skin. some of them will even make grooves for dirt to hide in making the situation worse and possibly causing bacteria to grow. Are the tips smoothe? Rounded off? Is this the paperclip for me?
lawt6 (55 )
10:17 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:17 pm, Tue 19 Jul
do u think a 50 dolla buy now would be ok or were u thinking more?
cameron321 (8 )
10:20 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:20 pm, Tue 19 Jul
do u think a 50 dolla buy now would be ok or were u thinking more?
cameron321 (8 )
10:20 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:20 pm, Tue 19 Jul
is this a joke, i cant belive people are actually bidding, good luck any way.
Did u buy the paperclip or steal it form work
philedwards (18 )
10:30 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:30 pm, Tue 19 Jul
I was more after a trained bulldog clip. Do you happen to have any of those that have been trained to "sit" and "stay"? Cheers
nz_magenta (108 )
10:49 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:49 pm, Tue 19 Jul
you hav alot more patience than i would hav with all these questions, hope you get your money. this is great, will it be a repeated auction with different colours or is it a one off
philedwards (18 )
10:50 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:50 pm, Tue 19 Jul
An example of a bulldog clip is shown at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulldog_clip. As you can see this appears to be a partially trained bulldog, as it is "playing dead". :)
nz_magenta (108 )
10:54 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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10:54 pm, Tue 19 Jul
I'm going halves in this with someone if won as neither of us have enough paper or enough money for individual paperclips. Even between us I'm not so sure we will have enough paper.... hmm... what other stuff do you think this could be useful for? I'm not so sure I would get the best response from the other shareholder if I used it to dig the crud out from under my nails.
lawt6 (55 )
11:04 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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11:04 pm, Tue 19 Jul
I just noticed my paper clip is of same colour and description. I have reported you having used my product picture. On lighter side my report always gave you top marks for being original.
kennethlim (117 )
11:05 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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11:05 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Just wondering if I win the auction whether you can deliver by the 25th of July? It just that it's my wife and my 2nd wedding anniversary on that day (no joke)and I hear that clip comes after paper. She'll be ever so suprised. It will go great with the A4 sheet of paper I gave her last year. I'll make a bid anyway in the hope you can.
heuer (108 )
11:30 pm, Tue 19 Jul
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11:30 pm, Tue 19 Jul
Hi, I am currently a recruitment agent for Elite Paper Clips, and Ford Clipping Agency. I am pleased to say that the hype surrounding “your” paper clip (if such possession can be claimed) has help gain it incredible notoriety in the fashion world, with its stunning good looks, and naturally red glow, we see a lot of potential in your paper clip, but b/c of its young age, we can not currently sign him. We expect a very promising future for him, but only if he is nurtured in the right environment
charbear (75 )
12:31 am, Wed 20 Jul
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12:31 am, Wed 20 Jul
Hmmm you state "the metal clip itself was made of titanium with extra heavy duty pvc plastic coating" in reply to
b1nkynz (340 ) 9:47 pm, Fri 15 Jul .... can this be verified?...
I am concerned if I purchase that the claim of "titaniun" cannot be quantified.
Please reply before I bid.
many thanx.
snuckin (254 )
12:34 am, Wed 20 Jul
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12:34 am, Wed 20 Jul
Im not angry with you, just disappointed really. For you to flaunt this inconceivably georgous clip infront of everyone knowing full well many New Zealanders would have to save up for a lifetime in order to buy such perfection. Just makes it that much harder for me to get up in the morning.
beej101 (65 )
1:37 am, Wed 20 Jul
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1:37 am, Wed 20 Jul
why are you selling a paper clip for $20 i just wqant to know thats all
treater.908 (19 )
7:39 am, Wed 20 Jul
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7:39 am, Wed 20 Jul
if i was to clip it to my mobile phone aerial would it increase the signal
aaasterisk (8 )
7:42 am, Wed 20 Jul
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7:42 am, Wed 20 Jul
Is this paper clip in good working order? Is it suitable for kids under 5 years?
satyrfrost (28 )
8:07 am, Wed 20 Jul
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8:07 am, Wed 20 Jul
Hi there was just wondering if this clip was a male or a female as i currently have a yellow male and would be intrested in the purchase of a fine looking red female as good breeding stock to hopefully breed with the yellow and have some fine looking mini orange ones please confirm to me if this one is a female and we can go from there
grunta159 (122 )
8:37 am, Wed 20 Jul
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8:37 am, Wed 20 Jul
Your bringing this paper clip into the public for speculation has given me a new insight into the paper clip community. I shall look at my resident pc's with a new understanding and no longer just give them a passing glance. Overcrowded conditions, and having to share their cramped quarters with stray drawing pins (who likely prick them), they have endured poor treatment for too long. Your auction may inadvertantly improve living standards for pc's everywhere for generations to come. Well d
lizzyh (98 )
8:54 am, Wed 20 Jul
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8:54 am, Wed 20 Jul
You so funny dude. And some people made some hilarious comments as well. You've made it look so better as it could have been such a bad auction. I think everyone appreciates that you replied to all these questions (a full time work seems to be, for at least a couple of days). Trade me is lucky as well i guess. I will be getting good sum of money from a paper clip auction. Well thought!!!! And finally, no doubt this good can be picked up, right???
jhyamolingma (19 )
9:41 am, Wed 20 Jul
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9:41 am, Wed 20 Jul
will this be on campbell live or 3 news like they do to other weird stuff sold on trademe
treater.908 (19 )
9:47 am, Wed 20 Jul
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9:47 am, Wed 20 Jul
Sorry to be a killjoy but you realise that unless the price spikes way up in the next few hours the time taken up answering all us retards will average out your hourly rate to like 2 - 5 dollars per hour... As far as I can see you are losing money on this deal? FYI all you copycats note that this is a bad business venture..
webber_sun (14 )
9:55 am, Wed 20 Jul
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9:55 am, Wed 20 Jul
Does this paper clip have any allergies that I skould be aware of?
sweetpea63 (215 )
9:57 am, Wed 20 Jul
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9:57 am, Wed 20 Jul
Will the money really go to the RSPCA ?? Not questioning your integrity at all, just want confirmation of that point. Clips are also very good for digging out ear wax you know - but they must be bent to get them in the right shape .. a shame I know, but a worthwhile cause when you get to dig that big hunk of wax out ... oooohhhhh soooo satisfying !!!!
arv9386 (361 )
9:58 am, Wed 20 Jul
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9:58 am, Wed 20 Jul
I see you're cheating on your paper clip - and I've got PROOF! http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=31698369
mandownunder (281 )
10:07 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:07 am, Wed 20 Jul
Although you may never know it you have probably brightened somebodys day, given them something to chuckle over and sent them on their way much happier than before. There is no harm in good clean fun. Good luck with your venture, & remember, a laugh is one of the most important things people need to live. Keep up the good work... you're doing admirably well!!!
austindevon (1053 )
10:08 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:08 am, Wed 20 Jul
can you post a higher resolution photo ?? I'm really keen but need to convince my wife - A better pic would clinch the deal.
raulalcohola (55 )
10:14 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:14 am, Wed 20 Jul
This has given me a great giggle. The auction thats coping is #3168715. Its sad as the trader has copied alot. Good luck.
gold_dragon (502 )
10:25 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:25 am, Wed 20 Jul
Hi, I just came across your fine specimen of a paper clip, having previously worked at Warehouse Stationery I have an abundant knowledge of paper clips. I tell you its been a long time since ive seen one of this quality. A couple of us were having a discussion about the origin of this paper clip. A few locations have been bandied about, but w'eve come to a decision that its either made in China or made in Taiwan. Could you verify for me please?
jimmy1965 (99 )
10:31 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:31 am, Wed 20 Jul
I will be reporting you as well as all your bidders to the society of the protection of orphan paper clips!!
Its sad enough that society still allows the blatant slave trading that goes on with these poor wee things.....let alone people openly bidding on them!!!
Disgusting!! ;)
tjc30 (1917 
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10:34 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:34 am, Wed 20 Jul
i seriously believe you need to go on ROVE LIVE or TV1 NEWS for this amazing paper clip... !!!
Good on ya _b
wildmunkee (7 )
10:39 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:39 am, Wed 20 Jul
Oh my god, I'm rich!!!!
I have blue, red, green, black, yellow and white plastic coated paperclips just like this one! Had considered selling but hell no, who knows what they might be worth in 20 years!!! :o)
You've quite made my day .....
craigandlyn (598 )
10:50 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:50 am, Wed 20 Jul
Are you going to be keeping the money for yourself or will it be going towards repaying the office supply clerk or charity??
travel_guru (169 )
10:53 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:53 am, Wed 20 Jul
Many people don't know this but paper clips dont have be used just for paper clipping! You can bend and twist till you hearts content and come up with great innovations such as a key rack, or baby back scratcher, have also known paper clips to provide cheap piercing
jimmy1965 (99 )
10:53 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:53 am, Wed 20 Jul
Mate i'm Curious as the color of your paper clip...I remember a few years back that everything red was branded as been afiliated to Russia or Cuba ..is your Paper clip has any political back ground ??? should i be more direct and ask you is your paper clip Communist ?? I want to bid on it but as long you can assure me that it hasn't got any kind of terrorist tendencies .. I will hate to get a visit from The SIS after buying it .....I love your GSOH!!!!!!
obmf1 (423 )
10:55 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:55 am, Wed 20 Jul
well i sent an email to Rove... maybe you will be on the next show.. lol... thats a MAYBE !!
but once again, thanx for the entertainment
wildmunkee (7 )
10:59 am, Wed 20 Jul
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10:59 am, Wed 20 Jul
WOW.................15,634 hits. And good on you for answering the all the questions. :0)
gold_dragon (502 )
11:06 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:06 am, Wed 20 Jul
For gods sake dont stop now.... I hope you utilised the AUTO EXTEND feature !!! you should hit the 3 digit mark if enough people out there have a strong sense of humour.
I expect lurking amongst your hordes of treasures you still have a custom "chewed pencil", the dried and crusty "twink" bottle.... and of course the highly sought after and elusive half used and subsequently lost "cellotape roll"... I would be interested in the cellotape roll... being the avid stationary spotter tha
brocky110 (118 )
11:14 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:14 am, Wed 20 Jul
Three cheers to you for giving giggles to all the paper-clip-loving-peoples-of-NZ. Am a bit concerned about emotional state of impending farewell though. Poor wee pc may even need a comfort hug.
suziebee33 (389 )
11:15 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:15 am, Wed 20 Jul
does this clip do backward flips or something? would you swap for my mother in law?
bangers122 (119 )
11:34 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:34 am, Wed 20 Jul
Sorry, I can't get the picture loaded. Is it just your run of the mill rounded edge paper clip or is it the 3 sided triangle style? I'm very particular.....
parobinson (45 )
11:41 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:41 am, Wed 20 Jul
I beg you to reconsider - you seem like a nice person, but to so cruelly use anything then discard anything is a sign of the times. Why can you not just let it live in happy retirement with you as a companion. If this was a woman, you might be her pimp!!! (Seriously - good luck - haven't had such a good laugh since the gnarly authentic stick auction)
jikist1 (264 )
11:47 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:47 am, Wed 20 Jul
As the fund's raised on this clip is going to charity, It would be nice to see the buyer put this 'ONE RED PAPER CLIP' + another item, ie BULLDOG CLIP with a nomimanted charity back on TRADEME. Each time another item added, all started from this 'ONE RED PAPER CLIP'.
swimeasy (26 )
11:52 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:52 am, Wed 20 Jul
Are we as New Zealanders so stupid as to bid for a paperclip just because it's an oddity to bid on? do we bid for the sake of bidding? wake up to yourselves people! whoever wins is left with 5 minutes of fame and a red paperclip! sucker!
flashmaoriboy1 (101 )
11:53 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:53 am, Wed 20 Jul
Oh the humanity! Will our fickle, celebrity-loving lifestyles ever truly appreciate this adorable item of stationery history? Can one world famous in NZ paperclip possibly feel appreciated at such paltry prices as this? Will I put my money where my mouth is? No, but the new owner is surely set for a wild ride of folklore-fame when they take delivery of this paperclip. An up and coming Kiwi icon if ever there was one.
m3chan1c (10 )
11:59 am, Wed 20 Jul
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11:59 am, Wed 20 Jul
Don't worry, you already have the auto extend option on your auction, every time someone bids in the last 2 mins it extends again and so on and so on and so on and so on and so on and so on and so on :o)
craigandlyn (598 )
12:24 pm, Wed 20 Jul
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12:24 pm, Wed 20 Jul