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Does anyone else automatically downvote Memory Man?

Dec 12, 2012 12:51 PM

I know it sounds bad, but anymore whenever I see one of his "deals," I just down vote it. Seriously, since when is $100 an acceptable price for 2GB of outdated memory?

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I generally try not to pay too much attention to who is posting, but outdated memory for $100 would get a downvote regardless of who submits it.

Typically, it goes like this: "Wow, that's a terrible deal. Why would they post it?" -looks to who posted- "Oh. That makes sense."

That can apply to a decent few posters on here

thedogma thedogma
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He's just trying to capitalize on the hipsters.

"Dude look at this memory card. It's maker is like really obscure- you've probably never heard of them. It's 256 mb. Totally retro."

panthiest panthiest
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No. But there are 2 that I do automatically downvote.

Worldofcables because the shipping costs are always outrageous.

And cufflinksman because.... well just check out his "deals".

pxb006 pxb006
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I've noticed that too, $30 for a 128MB Xd card ???? If it were a SD card it should be going for < 12 cents, if you could even find one that small!
I don't automatically downvote but I do chuckle to myself and wonder what kind of fool would pay those prices ;)

jjeff jjeff
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I'm still saving up my downvotes; rumor has it that they can be cashed in for Jumbowoot coupons kinda like at Chucky Cheese. :)

jsimsace jsimsace

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