Re: Tesla coil Ebay 80-300' lightning? @#%&*#@

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Original poster: gary350@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 

I emailed the seller and mentioned, maybe he made a typing error, 80 
inches streamers would be more logical than 80 feet to 300 feet 
streamers.  I received a reply, the seller said, "You must be 
Retarted."  The bid is now up to $3150.oo with 6 days to go.  I 
notice the seller is not posting replies to emails on the auction 
page this indicates the seller does NOT want others to read the 
emails or the replies.  After receiving a reply like that I think the 
seller is up to something.  It might be good if we all email the 
seller just to see what he has to say.  If you don't like his reply 
then file a complaint with ebay.  rswebhelp@xxxxxxxx

With my opnion PLUS $1.00 I can get a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

I have noticed when I send an email to ebay it sometimes takes 3 or 4 
days to get a reply but if I put the word, "FRAUD" in the subject 
line I get a very fast reply sometimes within 4 hours.






-----Original Message-----
>From: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Apr 8, 2007 7:56 PM
>To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Tesla coil on Ebay; 80-300' lightning?
>
>Original poster: "M G" <gt4awd@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>Sometimes I check ebay "Tesla coil" to see if there is anything new
>that I would like to get. While searching I run into an auction where
>a coil is being sold for just about $15,000. The description says
>that it can create verticle streamers 80-300' straight up in the air.
>Looking at the coil you can see the primary does not have that many
>turns, and considering the secondary is so large, the capacitor must
>be huge. I have my doubts that this coil can create streamers that
>long using only 220volts at 30amps. It also seems that this coil is
>being sold to anyone willing to pay the high price, regardless of
>electrical knowledge, which is a bad idea in my opinion. Here is a
>quote of the entire description.
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/Giant-Megavolt-Tesla-Coil-for-Special-effects-HUGE_W0QQitemZ220099893593QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4665QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 

>
>"Do not turn on near airports or other sensitive installations.
>Generates Giant Lightning bolts from 80 to 300 feet tall going
>straight up. Uses 220 volts single phase at 30 amps. Noise will wake
>the dead. Might bring them back to life to, dont know for sure but
>dont try it to be sure.. I will not help you re-bury anyone you
>re-animate. This is not a toy. Buyer will be responsible for pickup
>and transportation. This was custom made for my boss by the same guy
>who builds them for Hollywood Special effects people in the 80's.
>Built into Mahogony wood furniture, control will support remote
>activation ( while under cover ). Comes with various books, papers,
>letters and a hard back rare collectable Tesla book too. This is not
>somthing you will see again in your lifetime. No its not UL approved.
>Resulting display can give goosebumps, make women flee and children
>to become incontinent. Use proper discretion when activating,
>recomend out someplace away from everything important.! Does set off
>EMP detectors at the Feds Nuclear Monitoring stations, it looks like
>a 10-15 ton nuke going off on the detector. Have fun."
>
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