Tamsin Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Has anyone seen this on ebay. They have a brass neck comparing and using Eglu in their tittle(how Cheeky ) It looks like a DIY storage box with broom handles for the perches!! How on earth can they compare it to a eglu? I have a old dustbin in my garage prehaps with a few broom handles...... here is the link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7776012071&indexURL=1#ebayphotohosting love and kisses Tamsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Very cheeky! I have an old water butt........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 A friend of mine was telling me that she knew someone who uses one like that and she might too to save money! Theu surely can't be very secure karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Oh my goodness Best not show my OH as it might give him ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I've e-mailed James as it's surely a breach of copyright to call it an "Eglu" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That is just what I was thinking Kate. "Eglu" must be copyrighted,so therefore this is a direct breach of copyright. Looks really tacky too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Good point. It might have to be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 It's not nice, is it! I wouldn't put one in my garden unless it had some plant pots and trowels in! Certainly not a nice home for a broody or some chicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I notice he's getting a few questions Can't all of us who have ebay accounts subtly through questions, guide any potential buyer the pitfalls of this design? It would not be a happy home for chooks I think: I've just asked about ventilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 It dosen't look insulated like the eglu double skin either. Hot in summer cold in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hi All, I saw this on e-bay this morning (always interested in any eglu's up for sale). I couldn't believe they actually called it an eglu I can't imagine keeping living creatures in it. Anyway I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 TEE HEE iv'e just asked him a little question about copying the omlet design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 It's a bloomin' garden storage box for goodness sake ...think the Omlet guys would have something to say Bbx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yes, it's dreadful. But, even if it wasn't, I'm sure they shouldn't be saying Eglu in the title, so I'm glad you've let James know, Kate. Meanwhile, although I don't work for Omlet I have voiced my disapproval to the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I e-mailed James the link to Tamsin's posting on here with her link to Ebay so he knows she spotted it but I really think they'll be pretty cross to see their product's name being taken by that monstrosity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yes I was going to email as it's really not on but thought someone would post to say Omlet had been told. Well done BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 my mum said its worth £1.00 just for the broom handles It is hideous compared to the eglu:shock: anyway i think I might ask the seller if its more like a Mk1 or a mk2 (ha ha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 My OH just bought one from B&Q to house his pond pump in. It cost £20. It is very flimsy and came without perches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Kate, Stop bidding on the EGL whoops storage box,hands off, im using all my pocket money and im going up to its maximum value £1.31 (ha ha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 How can they compare it to the EGLU as it doesnt even have a run? My OH just said that we are EGLU s"Ooops, word censored!"s Once you've had the best s** the rest was my reply!!!! MEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 OK, I'll give up now. Can't compete with that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunee1 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I can't stop looking at it it's soooo funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 My OH just bought one from B&Q to house his pond pump in. It cost £20. It is very flimsy and came without perches! WITHOUT THE PERCHES I think you have been ripped off,mabe you could ask that man to convert it for you with his broom handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bracken Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Just glad he doesnt want to keep the Koi in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 I bet the seller is really excited about the number of watchers and hits this monster is getting though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
