Single round of 45 ACP ammo has been bid up to $1,325.

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This thread is great. I was greatly looking forward to seeing how high the second auction would go. Sadly won't get that opportunity.

But I do look forward to seeing how high the box goes.
 
Well, that's a bummer...I was hoping someone would buy it and take delivery. I was actually thinking it may show up again some day.

The note you got was good for a laugh. The Steve James guy sounds like one of those that doesn't like looking in a mirror, but hey, that's their problem.

It was a hoot while it lasted...everybody at my office was laughing all day...so, THANKS!!!

And quit apologizing...it was all perfectly legit. No different than a TV commercial...nobody really expects a girl to wet herself because you spray Axe on your body either.
 
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Hey SaxonPig, I'm using the small influence I have as a consumer to get your account restored. I sent the following to GunBroker:
Gentlemen,

I have learned that you have suspended a user, Saxon Pig, for submitting an auction for one bullet.

I don't want to support a business that has no sense of humor and that would impose such harsh sanctions on this user.

If you are not willing to immediately reinstate this user, I request that you immediately refund my account balance of one Dollar.

Sincerely,
John E.
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I am sorry but anyone who read that and was MISLEAD in any way is an absolute DUMMY... I am sorry.. but that is just a ridiculous excuse of something to complain about... this has been great... I hope to see the THE BULLET and his brother for sale in the not too distant future...Anyone dumb enough to not see the jest in your statements is unlikely to have the capacity to read and comprehend... I am sure they send thousands to the late night preachers expecting God to bless their lives as a result.
 
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I am sorry but anyone who read that and was MISLEAD in any way is an absolute DUMMY
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Name calling and ad hominem attacks are not generally allowed here at THR. Hopefully a moderator will be by before long and correct this, unless you would like to do the right thing and delete or correct your post before that happens.
 
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I attacked nobody nor called anyone a name... only made an obvious assumption... if you place yourself as one such person, you are simply putting yourself down. If a moderator finds that post to be so offensive as to delete it, then so be it, but if it looks, walks, and quacks like a duck and then calls itself a duck, I can only assume it is a damn duck.
 
ok guys lets just calm down there is no reason for name calling and no need for the mods to need to get involved

this was a joke one that some laughed at and some didnt

the joke is now over we all should calm down we dont need to argue anymore and we dont need to throw out unneeded profanity
 
The thread has served its purpose, and should be closed. It is now only inciting others to use profanity and launch into name calling fits against people with whom they disagree. Its a shame that people can't have a conversation without that kind of thing.
 
Wow... this thread kept me entertained all day. After having a horrible week following a painful wisdom tooth removal, I needed a good laugh. Thanks :neener:
 
GunBroker is getting as bad as EBay. Rules on top of Rules for not evident reason. How many rounds of ammo have to be in an auction for it to be legit?
 
Saxon Pig knew exactly what he was doing when he made the first auction. Then he grew to like the attention and the possibility of a windfall. Then he saw that things got out of hand. Then he again tried to capitalize on the situation. When the owners of the site, which is a legitimate business said "Enough is Enough" he realized the error of his actions and is taking his lumps like a man. Facts are no one was hurt, save the fact that Saxon Pig has his Gunbriker rights terminated. He got his 15 minutes. His time is up. Get over it.
 
Not sure why, but I actually read this entire thread. Led me to a few conclusions:

Saxon - great joke. From start to finish. Original with perfect timing. GB was going to ban you for it, so what it was worth it.

Lone Gunman - at first I thought you were being an antagonist to the joke for fun, because noone would be that anal rententive right. Then I seen you weren't in on the joke and were taking yourself seriously. Just guessing here, but you don't have a lot of fun. Come on have some fun - this was funny.
 
Now go sign up at AuctionArms and start an offering for the famous Single Round and his 49 Buddies in the Charity Box 'o 45acp Ammo.

Then start a new thread here, so we can start bidding. I would like to be the first one.
 
I guess if it turns out to be the bullet that eventually saves their life the winning bidder will consider it money well spent.

EDIT: Oh, it's over? That's too bad. I wanted to see how far a genuine bidder would take it. Comedy Gold, SaxonPig.
 
Not sure why, but I actually read this entire thread. Led me to a few conclusions:

Saxon - great joke. From start to finish. Original with perfect timing. GB was going to ban you for it, so what it was worth it.

Lone Gunman - at first I thought you were being an antagonist to the joke for fun, because noone would be that anal rententive right. Then I seen you weren't in on the joke and were taking yourself seriously. Just guessing here, but you don't have a lot of fun. Come on have some fun - this was funny.
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Nice screen name, and naturally, I agree with you ;)

Lone Gunman, you are taking this way too seriously, and leveling some pretty harsh words at people who do not warrant it. I suggest either growing a sense of humor, or just leave the thread. Requesting that someone else's thread be closed because you can't fathom the joke is pretty uncalled for. Just relax.
 
I don't know how long GB will retain the auctions on their site, but the descriptions entered by Saxon Pig are simply too awesome to let pass into nonexistence, so to keep that from happening I'm posting them here. Apologies to Saxon Pig for horribly violating his copyright, as clearly he could get serious money from the publishing rights! :D


Here's the one from the first auction:

Offered for your consideration is one round (not one case or one box but one single round) of genuine .45 ACP ammunition. This is something rarely seen (at least since November 4th) and is hard to find at any price. The round of ammo includes a real brass casing; one full metal jacket bullet weighing 230 grains; a generous amount of hard-to-obtain gunpowder; and one nearly impossible to locate primer. Yes, you read that correctly. This round of ammo actually comes fully equipped with a real primer! Just try finding one of those! Imagine the thrill of actually being able to shoot your gun for a change. You will be the talk of the neighborhood when news gets around that you actually fired your pistol with your round of ammo. You may want to keep your round of ammo as an investment as prices are sure to keep rising. Just think of the confidence you will feel when you walk around with your round of ammo in your shirt pocket (Barney Fife was 50 years ahead of his time). Every man will want to be you and every woman will want to be with you when they learn that you possess a round of ammo. Your neighbor with the van Gogh painting will die of envy when he learns that you have obtained a genuine round of ammo. Playboy models will beat a path to your door when they hear the news! This is an opportunity which may never come around again. Act now and make your bid. Don’t let this one get away! Starting price is a ridiculously low one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars with NO RESERVE! Payment by money order only. Please add $5 for insured shipping within the Continental United States (additional charge to AK and HI). Sold as is, no returns. Please include a signed affidavit swearing that you did not vote for Barack Obama or your payment will be returned and the item will be relisted. Added: I have received requests to post a photo of the primer to prove it's actually present. I have added the photo. You can also see the round of ammo appears to be a military contract round with the primer sealed in place and the headstamp date 1985.​


Here's the one from the second auction:

This is a serious auction. Do not bid unless you intend to actually buy this item. Your bid is a binding contract and you will be expected to pay up if you are the winning bidder. Offered for sale to highest bidder is the most famous round of ammo in the world. Owning this piece of history will make you the big man on campus and guarantee joy and happiness all of your days. This round of ammo was the subject of an auction that drew attention around the world over the last weekend when a bunch of guys decided to bid it up to over five billion dollars. Of course none of them intended to pay so GB canceled the auction. I relist this infamous round of ammo now with a one cent starting price and no reserve so let the good times roll!!! C'mon, who wouldn't want to own the most famous round of ammo in the world? What a piece of Americana. Bid now before the Smithsonian Institution asks me to donate it for permanent display. This is a complete and fully functional (as far as I know since test firing it will greatly reduce its value) round of 45 ACP ammo. The headstamp is TZZ 85 and I am told this is an Israeli Military Armament product made in 1985. Whatever, it is certainly a one of a kind item that doesn't become available everyday... although I guess it is available for the next seven days... well you know what I mean. Anyway, I remind you that this is a real auction so don't bid unless it is your intention to buy this historic artifact. You will be the envy of the known world, and maybe a few unknown ones, as well when you take possession of this round of ammo. Not a case, not a box, but a single glorious round of ammo. Just imagine the price of ownership... I mean the pride of ownership... actually think about the price of ownership too as this is a real auction and if you bid I expect you to pay up. So does Gun broker. So does your Mom. You wouldn't want to disappoint Mom, would you? Of course not! She'll be so proud when she tells her friends at bingo that her son (or daughter, no sexism here) has purchased the world famous round of ammo. Father's day is just around the corner. Can you imagine the look of joy on Dad's face when you present him with the world famous round of ammo? Payment by money order only. Will ship to any of the 50 states including California as long as doing so is legal. Please add $8 for insured shipping (slightly higher to AK & HI). There is only one round of ammo and this is it. Don't let it slip away. Bid early and bid often and make it yours. Did I mention that all bids are legally binding contracts and you will be expected to pay up if you are the winning bidder? I knew I did. Sold as is where is what is when is and who is.​


Saxon Pig, you are the MAN!!
 
First, SaxonPig, thank you for being a stand-up guy. Instead of crabbing about how GunBroker was being unfair, etc., and singling you out, you have stood in the door and admitted your fault - even if accidental for failing to read a follow-up email. To me, that says a lot about a man. Well done, sir. Not only did you not throw mud at GB, you encouraged others to follow your lead and not pitch a fit at GB over the situation. Again, well played, sir!

Suggestion: If/when you do the auction again, sell a box of 49. "BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!!! I will include the $5 Billion bullet at no extra charge! Not only do you get a whole, complete box of ammo with this purchase [will that get you around GB's new rule?], but you also get the single, most expensive .45ACP round ever made by man!"

Something like that, maybe? :D

Anyway, good luck. Hope the GB account is soon restored.

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Lone Gunman - at first I thought you were being an antagonist to the joke for fun, because noone would be that anal rententive right. Then I seen you weren't in on the joke and were taking yourself seriously. Just guessing here, but you don't have a lot of fun. Come on have some fun - this was funny.
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I agree at first the auction was funny. It was intended as a joke. It ceased being funny to me when Saxon Pig decided that it was no longer a joke, and that he wanted the people bidding to actually have to pay. The item was not offered as a serious auction. By his own admission, SP never intended for the item to sell. The people who bid on this item obviously understood it was a joke too. But when they bid, SP suddenly decided that the auction is now legally binding, and that they ought to have to pay. It was not until the selling price became outlandishly hight that SP realized it wasn't going to happen.
 
Joke or not, Saxon Pig offered round up for auction is will sell it for the bid upon amount. So he is right to want bidders to pay for it because he would be required to sell it. Joke or not, it is a bidding contract.
 
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