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kittyloverdeb
June 29th, 2007, 12:49 PM
I desperately want this afghan pattern book that is on ebay. It doesn't list the title but it does say that it is a softcover leisure arts book with 144 pages. The one pattern that stands out in my mind is a filet afghan with cats done in a cream color. Any help in locating the name of this would be great! To win it now, I would have to sell my blood!!!


Deb
vonnie
June 29th, 2007, 12:57 PM
Can you give us a ebay # so we can see if we can help??
Empress Busy Bee
June 29th, 2007, 01:07 PM
A link or something would help. Is it baby blankets or adult afghans?
What?
Empress Busy Bee
June 29th, 2007, 01:32 PM
Is this it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hearts-Afghan-Crochet-Patterns-Afghans-Patterns-Flowers_W0QQitemZ150135857605QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11 797QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
birdlady1
June 29th, 2007, 01:37 PM
Is this it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hearts-Afghan-Crochet-Patterns-Afghans-Patterns-Flowers_W0QQitemZ150135857605QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11 797QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If this is the auction, I've seen it come up before ... and for a lot less money. So if you can be patient ....

However, if you're truly dying to get the cat filet pattern, you could probably design it yourself by looking at that one pillow photo in the eBay auction.
kittyloverdeb
June 29th, 2007, 01:43 PM
If this is the auction, I've seen it come up before ... and for a lot less money. So if you can be patient ....

However, if you're truly dying to get the cat filet pattern, you could probably design it yourself by looking at that one pillow photo in the eBay auction.


Yes...that is it! I want the entire book! I just mentioned the cat one because well...ok that is my favorite one in it! :yes Now if someone can help me with the name of the book, Empress you are the QUEEN when it comes to this...I would be SO grateful! :hug
Empress Busy Bee
June 29th, 2007, 01:47 PM
Only because I had some time to look through eBay. Next time a lot more info would be helpful. ;)

I'm sure someone will know the name of the book. Right now I have to go make lunch for my daughter.
Elvee
June 29th, 2007, 01:59 PM
That would be "A Year of Afghans 1996" which I will be selling a copy of. I sent you a p.m.--can i put you down for $50.00?!!!! (:woo) just kidding!

Lorry
trin
June 29th, 2007, 01:59 PM
Look on ETSY too... and AMAZON.com....
Ebay tends to sometimes really really inflate the real price something ought to be... all it takes is for a couple of people to start "fighting" over it. How come that NEVER happens to the stuff I've tried selling there???
sjkmaurice
June 29th, 2007, 02:55 PM
I never understand why people do that to themselves! Here is the book (http://www.amazon.com/Year-Afghans-1996/dp/1574860496). I found it on amazon for $15 US dollars.
kittyloverdeb
June 29th, 2007, 03:39 PM
I never understand why people do that to themselves! Here is the book (http://www.amazon.com/Year-Afghans-1996/dp/1574860496). I found it on amazon for $15 US dollars.


You guys are WONDERFUL!!!! I knew I could count on y'all! :hug

Thanks to everyone for your help!

Deb
siminsc
June 29th, 2007, 04:25 PM
That one is posted over and over on Ebay. Just look for another listing for it. Try using "crochet afghan book" It'll pull up a lot of listings for you.
secretstasher
June 29th, 2007, 05:27 PM
When I am wanting something on ebay I always wait for the last 40 seconds and snipe. though i have spent £25 on a complete set of crochet hooks by fighting rather than sniping. some one bought 25g of wool from me once for £24 I nearly fainted dead away. there was a fight over it. It started at 99p I was so embarrased but the woman who bought it needed the particular colour for hair on a woven picture. glad you found it much cheaper hugs Sian xx
alibra
June 29th, 2007, 05:35 PM
If it is the same one you can buy it used...and pay even less...good luck!
Ladycrochat
June 29th, 2007, 05:39 PM
Ohhhhh! The afghans in that book are lovely!
kittyloverdeb
June 29th, 2007, 07:17 PM
Thanks again y'all for all your help! I ended up ordering it new from Amazon. The ebay auction showed alot of the pictures of the afghans and they were all just so beautiful! I can hardly wait until this one comes in the mail!!!
JoAnn
June 29th, 2007, 08:03 PM
I think a lot of the sellers don't put the name of the books because they know people would(or should) do a search to see if it could be bought elsewhere. Doesn't seem right somehow.:no All of the pics are put in to suck people right in!:P

I have the book-it is a nice book!:yes
Jase
June 29th, 2007, 08:17 PM
Darn, sorry you bought it already. My local used book store has had that for a long time sitting on the shelf. Maybe $5? I was going to buy it and ship it to you. Looks like I should buy it and make a lot of $$ on EBay. :)
birdlady1
June 29th, 2007, 09:38 PM
That would be "A Year of Afghans 1996" which I will be selling a copy of. I sent you a p.m.--can i put you down for $50.00?!!!! (:woo) just kidding!Lorry

Might be a nice book to donate to Crochetville for their upcoming auction.
birdlady1
June 29th, 2007, 10:52 PM
For anyone who is interested, another copy of this book is on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Hearts-Afghan-Crochet-Patterns-Afghans-Patterns-Flowers_W0QQitemZ150137544900QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11 797QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
and here (same seller): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150137497049&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:us
kittyloverdeb
June 30th, 2007, 11:05 AM
Here is the latest news in my "Quest" for this wonderful book! The seller offered me a second chance to buy the book....for $51! She also told me that one of the other books that I had won wouldn't be available until next week and she apologized for that and also offered to refund the money if I didn't want to wait. I emailed her back and said that would be fine and would she mind telling me the name of the book. Are you ready for this one? I hear from her today...now mind you, I have bought 4 other books from her...she tells me I can have the book for $15.99! STILL not telling me the name of the book! I think from now on, when I see something on ebay that I would like to have OR just HAVE to have, I am coming here first!!! You all have saved me a ton of money!!!
birdlady1
June 30th, 2007, 02:12 PM
Here is the latest news in my "Quest" for this wonderful book! The seller offered me a second chance to buy the book....for $51!

I bet she did! :lol After she finished drooling, she was probably hoping there was an "S" carved on the top of your head (for "sucker") But I suppose you can't blame her -- she's a businesswoman and no one is holding a knife to anyone to bid on these pattern books. Why not take advantage?

There was a pattern book I wanted (but not desperately, fortunately) and it went for about $50. A few days later, the same book was auctioned and I won it for $4.99.

No surprise that you can get bargains on eBay but you can also get stiffed!
kittyloverdeb
June 30th, 2007, 03:19 PM
It was from a seller called Superiorhomearts. She has beautiful pattern books but I don't know...we'll how the four I won come out! Not making a judgement yet but.....
birdlady1
June 30th, 2007, 03:25 PM
It was from a seller called Superiorhomearts. She has beautiful pattern books but I don't know...we'll how the four I won come out! Not making a judgement yet but.....

I've bought from her in the past and have been pleased with communication and quick shipment.

On the other hand, I'm annoyed with another eBay seller. I paid for the item two days ago and didn't hear squat so I emailed. She replied that she only emails if there's a problem and "did I have a problem?" Yes I had a problem, because I insist upon acknowledgement of payment and a quick email to tell me the item is in the mail. I don't think that's asking too much.
NanaM3
June 30th, 2007, 05:24 PM
Here is the latest news in my "Quest" for this wonderful book! The seller offered me a second chance to buy the book....for $51! She also told me that one of the other books that I had won wouldn't be available until next week and she apologized for that and also offered to refund the money if I didn't want to wait. I emailed her back and said that would be fine and would she mind telling me the name of the book. Are you ready for this one? I hear from her today...now mind you, I have bought 4 other books from her...she tells me I can have the book for $15.99! STILL not telling me the name of the book! I think from now on, when I see something on ebay that I would like to have OR just HAVE to have, I am coming here first!!! You all have saved me a ton of money!!!
I am a long time EBay seller and this seller's actions are questionable at best. The fact that she won't tell you the name of the book is highly suspicious to me ... it sounds like she is actively searching on her own to get it dirt cheap and then turn around to resell it to you. in other words, she isn't talking about an item already in her possession ... so she can't specify the name yet!

Beware of any seller who doesn't offer name, print date, specific age damage if any, etc.
kittyloverdeb
July 1st, 2007, 01:48 AM
Well she finally did reply to my email with the name of the book. Turns out all my Crochetville Buddies were right! She confirmed that it is indeed A Year of Afghans 1996. So once again THANK YOU for coming thru for me on this one :clap

I am sort of new to the whole ebay thing so it's hard for me to know the good from the bad. And according to others, she is a good seller. Yep, I thought the same thing about her having to "get" the one item! How can you not know if you have it or not? Oh well....
brennae74
July 1st, 2007, 02:30 AM
That is a great book with a bunch of nice patterns.
I am a big time sucker for ebay. I was looking for this cake decorating book that was discontinued and ended up paying $95 for it on ebay. Too bad I haven't used it yet, it's just sitting there collecting dust. :eek
Lisaizme
July 1st, 2007, 03:42 AM
The way to do well as a buyer on eBay is to snipe.

The way to do well as a seller on eBay is to hope for a bidding war.
birdlady1
July 1st, 2007, 02:16 PM
I am a long time EBay seller and this seller's actions are questionable at best. The fact that she won't tell you the name of the book is highly suspicious to me ... it sounds like she is actively searching on her own to get it dirt cheap and then turn around to resell it to you. in other words, she isn't talking about an item already in her possession ... so she can't specify the name yet!

Beware of any seller who doesn't offer name, print date, specific age damage if any, etc.

As you can see, the seller did come through with the information about the name of the book etc. Since the seller has 100% feedback (and a lot of it), I would not agree that her actions are "questionable at best."