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I feel really really mean posting this..

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Leela2 · 27/09/2018 12:44

....but it's utter magnificence just had to be shared
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-DAYS-OF-CHRISTMAS-MASSIVE-TABLE-CENTER-PIECE-DECORATION-ALL-DAYS-FIGURES/382566188867?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

OP posts:
Fresta · 27/09/2018 14:29

He he- someone has a sense of humour- I bet they have laughed over that decoration for years and the DH said: you should sell it on eBay- and she said: yeah- I'll take my chances for a laugh, how much is it worth, and he said I bet you could sell it for loads if it goes viral, and here it is!

SilverySurfer · 27/09/2018 14:31

I'm feeling the urge to sell one of my kidneys so I can buy this treasure. Any bids for a kidney? Grin

Threewheeler1 · 27/09/2018 14:35

I might get this for my MIL to thank her for the Mistress Whippy black nylon fur trimmed lace up fingerless gloves she gave me last year Confused
Wot a bargain!
Be great to collect in person and have a nice long chat with the seller about construction, many uses, 'fun' element etc.
Thanks for the heads up OP - I suspect I'd better be quick and get a bid in right away!

Badtasteflump · 27/09/2018 14:37

I feel sorry for him Sad

Even more so that he's going to be getting all excited about how many views his page has had...

aidelmaidel · 27/09/2018 14:38

SWAN HUNTING IS HARD WORK

Love this to bits

Threewheeler1 · 27/09/2018 14:38

Leela2
My question is what did you type in as a search to bring this behemoth up?? Grin

CurlsandCurves · 27/09/2018 14:40

The 4 calling birds were going to be on mini phones, but that would have been too much 🤣🤣🤣

StealthPolarBear · 27/09/2018 14:42

"SilverySurfer

I'm feeling the urge to sell one of my kidneys so I can buy this treasure. Any bids for a kidney?"
Is it glittery? Picture hun

Roomba · 27/09/2018 14:42

IT'S A HUGE TALKING POINT AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR MANY XMASES TO COME

The seller clearly believes this is a good thing. Sadly, I don't believe her guests remembered and talked about it in a good way though... Grin

Original poster
Leela2 · 27/09/2018 14:46

ThreeWheeler, I started off looking for a Christmas Pyramid, you know the whirlygig things that you light candles under, after being inspired on Craftster for a Nightmare Before Christmas version. Then, you know what its like, you just keep browsing. Honest.

I only just got the birds on phones reference, I was imagining those little dangly mobile phone charms for some reason Grin

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Youvegotafriendinme · 27/09/2018 14:48

This has cheered me up no end! Bloody brilliant! Grin

PlatypusPie · 27/09/2018 14:48

'And for this week's showstopper, Paul and Prue would like you to make an unforgettable, character based Xmas centrepiece . All figures should be made out of different flavoured biscuits and held in place with hand made fondant. Ready bakers - BAKE!'

LookImAHooman · 27/09/2018 14:49

*4 CALLING BIRDS ~ PLASTIC FARMYARD ONES WERE ORIGINALLY GOING TO BE ON MINI PHONES BUT LOOKED TOO MUCH

gringrin

Because the phones would have been too much...*

Oh, this has absolutely just fucking finished me off 😂 I missed that utter, utter gem.

Schadenfreude It’s plus the fucking P&P! He says that will also be ‘huge’!!!

Threewheeler1 · 27/09/2018 14:50

I'm always ending up down weird rabbit holes on ebay. My watchlist makes me look like a confused kleptomaniac (which I probably am)!
Had a fairground ride and a Hulk Hogan wrestling ring on there at one stage Confused

Andtheresaw · 27/09/2018 14:51

Shock He's also selling water pistols (no longer working) painted copper and gold as 'steampunk props' with some paint missing from wear and tear after use at one party for 40 quid!
So much badly homemade stuff!
I hope he makes a fortune just for the sheer cheek of it!

TheCakeCrusader · 27/09/2018 14:55

My eyes hurt from just reading the description!

Pasithea · 27/09/2018 15:03

Leela tell the truth you searcheD gentleman’s relish.

thedogiswearingtartan · 27/09/2018 15:07

I wasn't sure what to make on Christmas Day, now I have a whole menu plan. It's not included in the sale though...I feel like it's stealing. Confused what to do, what to do.

morningconstitutional2017 · 27/09/2018 15:07

Oh dear, well there's no accounting for taste as my dear old mum used to say.

Flashingbeacon · 27/09/2018 15:09

Every year DH has a go at me for getting too carried away on Pinterest. This year I win by simply showing him what I could have me. It’s the gift that just keeps giving.

Ironfloor269 · 27/09/2018 15:11

@I'm feeling the urge to sell one of my kidneys so I can buy this treasure. Any bids for a kidney? grin

Ooh a kidney! THAT'S what this is missing.

Flashingbeacon · 27/09/2018 15:11

It’s not even his most expensive listing!!! Not even close.

MyAuntyBadger · 27/09/2018 15:17

I wonder if he's like the neighbour in Friday Night Dinner.

Also, why is there a dead hen in the tree?

MyHusbandSaysIHave1000MNNames · 27/09/2018 15:17

"ITS A HUGE TALKING POINT AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR MANY XMASES TO COME"

I bet it is. 😂

FrenchJunebug · 27/09/2018 15:21

it's used too!