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Old 10-01-15, 06:11 PM
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I understand that deliveries have commenced.
Cynic that I am, how long before we see them on auction sites ? And for how much ?
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Old 10-01-15, 06:22 PM
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There is one listed on a well known auction site - current bid £41
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How sad is that? Even though we all knew it would happen I still am amazed at the depths that some people will sink to.
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Old 10-01-15, 10:27 PM
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I understand that deliveries have commenced.
Cynic that I am, how long before we see them on auction sites ? And for how much ?
Mine arrived 18th November.

I was under the impression that any listed on ebay would be pulled?
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This one is a copy and not an original Tower of London poppy!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2617233526...MakeTrack=true

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This one is a copy and not an original Tower of London poppy!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2617233526...MakeTrack=true

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I had not seen these copy poppies before. It is fetching a high price already, thanks for showing it Tim.
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Because next time its sold, it will be genuine. That's really annoyed me,
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Old 11-01-15, 09:26 AM
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Because next time its sold, it will be genuine. That's really annoyed me,
Not sure if this is any better as these are being sold for a good cause or so it is claimed.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ceramic-Po...23352653&rt=nc
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