So, um, sorry for spamming you today, and stuff

[cleolinda]

So, an update on my first foray into selling on eBay: what I've decided to do is throw in a copy of the book (it does, after all, have "Lord of the Rings in Fifteen Minutes" in it), which would make this a TOTALLY UNIQUE AUCTION ZOMG. So you would be getting 1) an 11" Toy Biz Eowyn mint-in-box; 2) the book, hardcover, 400 something pages, as published everywhere but North America, which I will sign if you want (hell, Eowyn can sign it if you want); but not my Eowyn (NOT YOU, EOWYN, CHILL), who is here only for modeling purposes.

We had good light this morning, lots of sun, so I figured we'd use the kitchen table. Purple Arwen, with the magnanimity of the Smug Married, joined us as her stylist, since Eowyn was having some trouble with static electricity. Anna just came along to heckle.

I'm not sure why the fabric looks sparkly,
because it's really truly not.

"Not being able to see her hands is a problem."

"I'm sure people will assume she has hands!"

"Because people on the internet are generally so smart."

Please notice the netted gold lining on the oversleeves.
Also, her undersleeves actually lace up with gold thread.
Also-also, she has hands.

"This is so embarrassing."

"Arwen, get in there and do something about her hair, get a wet comb or something, it's all over the place--"

"Good luck."

"Look, some of us just have really fine hair, Valerifro--"

"What, are you RACIST AGAINST MY HAIR now?"

"STUFF IT, ANNA!"

Eowyn studiously avoids looking at her doppelgänger.

She had to leave the room for this shot.

Eowyn comes warmly dressed for cold weather.
Also, some giant fleshy monster is trying to help her balance.

"SHAKE WHAT YOUR MANUFACTURAH GAVE YA!"

"BITE ME, VALERIOUS."

I wanted Eowyn to pose with Fugagorn's sword or Susan's bow or something, but then I realized I wouldn't want anyone to think that was included. The box says something about "Accessories," which is a blatant LIE, as Eowyn will tell you, because she got NOTHING. I mean, even the belt is attached to her gown. You know how you'll get a DVD and under "Extras" it'll say nothing but "Interactive Menus"? I think it's a little like that. Anyway. I haven't put up the auction yet, but I'll let you know when I do. I'm not sure what I should start it at (a dollar or something, probably), but I'd like to get at least $40 because that's what I had to pay to get her (despite a retail price of $19.99. Damn asshat resellers. Of which I am one now). Whenever I do put it up, I'll probably have it end on a Sunday, which means it probably won't end until next Sunday, so you have plenty of time to think about it, and I have plenty of time to figure out how to not screw it up, I guess.

Comments

[erm-the-ghost.livejournal.com]

=D

[glenvorian.livejournal.com]

Eowyn makes all the Victoria Secrets models look ugly in comparison. xD

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I'm just trying to figure out why my hand looks so swollen and hideous at that angle. I feel like I need to take another picture to defend my handly honor or something.

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

Set an opening bid of $0.99, set a reserve of $40, and be prepared to answer OMG THOUSANDS of questions about shipping costs.

Good luck!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Oh God. I have no idea what to charge for shipping. I ought to just be like, look, throw me ten bucks, flat fee, and we'll call it even no matter where I'm sending it.

[angeleyesjg24.livejournal.com]

Oh my God I want her. I've always wanted an Eowyn doll, and one from the great Cleolinda would be amazing. I'd be willing to pay the $40 up front if you're not interested in the Ebay thing :) I'd love to hear when you've got the auction up!

Anna M

[corinnethewise.livejournal.com]

If you really want to know what shipping would cost, put everything you're selling in a box as if you're ready to send it, weigh it, then look up shipping from the usps website and they'll tell you all the different rates.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

That's a good idea, I'll probably do that.

[greyduck.livejournal.com]

Darlin', I've been tasked with running a sitewide malware scan for all internal servers and workstations because the spammers somehow got hold of our Soup'r Seek-Writ internal addresses a few days ago.

I know from spam, and you ain't been. So there. *wry grin*

"BITE ME, VALERIOUS." Bwahahaa.

[jettcat.livejournal.com]

DAMN YOU PARIS HILTON!

[roseredhoofbeat.livejournal.com]

DOLL FASHION SHOW! DOLL FASHION SHOW! *chants*

[thecolourclear.livejournal.com]

Also? I just looked up the price of your book on Amazon.co.uk and it's about $46 US.

Which is RIDICULOUS.

And I would seriously utilise a 'buy it now' option just for book. Though the doll is pretty.

[elisa0984.livejournal.com]

I love that icon.

The book with the different cover is still in the $10 range, but yeah. The asshat resellers rise again.

[elisa0984.livejournal.com]

Speaking of, how does she like Susan's bow?

[not-tragedi.livejournal.com]

Send me a link and I'll bid. That would be made of awesome!

[falenimortal117.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha omg your icon made me burst out laughing and scare my little sister XD

Permission to stealz? ^^

And yes, owning a doll once owned by Cleo would be made of all kinds of win :D

[cosmob.livejournal.com]

For shipping, I'd totally recommend using a flat-rate Priority box if it's within the US, and, depending on the total weight and destination, either regular Priority or flat-rate. (If it was just the book, a flat-rate Priority envelope would work just fine. The book store I used to work at ships internationally pretty much every day and uses a lot of Priority envelopes and bubble wrap without a problem.)

Actually, with this, I'd look at getting some bubble wrap for both the book and the doll. Just wrapping once or twice with bubble wrap saves a lot of trouble later on. And, an initial simple wrap in brown paper (even from a grocery bag) gives a nice barrier between the wrap and the book/box.

Appropriate links: Priority Mail info (http://www.usps.com/shipping/prioritymail.htm), domestic rates (http://www.usps.com/prices/priority-mail-prices.htm), and international rates (http://www.usps.com/prices/priority-mail-international-prices.htm).

Hope that helps a bit. (Though, it's probably just a bit confusing, since it's all kind of theoretical right now.)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks. Yeah, there will be lots of bubble wrap involved--I still had the box in the original bubble wrap it came to me in.

[weird-cowgirl.livejournal.com]

This is totally unrelated to the post at hand, but you're my favorite entertainment-and-stuff blogger and you did mention the Starz Spartacus series once a few months ago. So I thought you might want to hear that a casting call has been sent out. My university's theatre department got it and forwarded it to the whole theatre mailing list. Here is a highlight:

Seeking:
[SPARTACUS]: Male. Caucasian. Mid 20s. CHARISMATIC. RUGGED. ATTRACTIVE. INTENSE. Spartacus is a born leader with a giant presence. Strong, fit, and athletic – a consummate soldier, but certainly not without a large amount of charm and wit. As smart as he is strong, Spartacus becomes the commander of a very large army. He epitomizes the Roman word "VIRTUS" [Virtue, Manliness, Strength in the face of adversity]. Think a young Viggo Mortensen, Russell Crowe, or Eric Bana. MUST BE AT LEAST 5'11". Some nudity. Series Regular.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

INTENSE, LOL.

[coyotegoth.livejournal.com]

Man, she looks like a vampire with all the sparkle action :)

[sushixpack.livejournal.com]

That last picture will have other peoples' dolls begging their humans to buy her :D

[artistflop.livejournal.com]

I wish you would auction more copies of the book, as that seems to be the only way I'll get a copy! Pretty please?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Well, I do have a few others, but I'm also looking into getting the book to North America, so don't give up hope yet. : )

[angelene.livejournal.com]

Did you know that Play.com (UK based online shop) is selling your book (http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/1390041/Cut/Product.html) too? Other than Amazon.co.uk, I mean.

I didn't, and I feel ashamed that I haven't thought about checking it until now. *hangs head in shame*

I thought I would give you the heads up on this, however, as Play.com has some great deals and offers free shipping to a series of European countries, which... bonus! (Note: I'm in no way affiliated with Play.com; I'm just a buyer).

Apologies if this isn't news at all.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I think I knew about it before, but it couldn't hurt to remind people.

[sweetestillness.livejournal.com]

Definitely work out shipping costs beforehand. I was selling a BJD head before, and priced it at what I paid for it plus $10 shipping. I wasn't selling it through eBay, but I still lost money on it. I didn't think about it going to an international buyer, or Paypal fees, so when I had to send it to someone in Finland who paid with a credit card via Paypal, I ended up losing almost half the cost of the head in extra shipping and fees. If I'd had eBay fees as well, it would have been even worse. D: Don't make my mistake.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Oh good Lord. Now I'm scared again.

[beachlass.livejournal.com]

I foresee a bidding war.

[elvensapphire.livejournal.com]

"SHAKE WHAT YOUR MANUFACTURAH GAVE YA!"

LOL. That made my whole day.

Also, if this isn't a potential detriment by way of ego-inflation, tell Eowyn she's very pretty! I've never seen one out of the box before, so this was a treat. *covets* I really like the way they designed her gown (the sleeves!) and she actually does bear a likeness to Mirando Otto. This also made me terribly nostalgic for LOTR. ♥

Please do link us when the listing is done. (I'd give you Ebay pointers, except...I've never sold anything before, and thus would prove useless.)

Sell the book separately!

[dakiwiboid.livejournal.com]

Get all the money you can, girlfriend!!!!

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Is that Cleo!hand in the last shot?!


Helloooooo Cleo!hand!!!

And I'd buy if only 1) I had the money and 2) I had the space. WOE!!

[robinmc.livejournal.com]

This whole thing gave me a very ANTM photoshoot vibe, in the best way. Purple Arwen is Mr. Jay, Anna is Miss Jay, and you are Miss Tyra, ringleader of the circus.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

"Girl, you lost your neck!"

[ailaes.livejournal.com]

I would so buy these if I had the monies. I already have a m15m book, yet I'd get another one if it were signed. :)

And I know how you feel about ebay...I'm trying to put my Twilight books up and still need to figure out shipping.

[jzane.livejournal.com]

So, the doll is great, but I would totally just buy the book by itself. I am one of many book-deprived in the U.S.

[it-grrl.livejournal.com]

Thought: make sure, somewhere in your auction, you mention in VERY BIG CAPS that the auction is for ONE DOLL, IN THE BOX. It's just you've got a picture with two dolls, and as you mentioned, people on the internet are so smart.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Yeah, definitely. There will be a lot of assuming people are stupid.