Janty Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I am bidding on a rablu on ebay. The description says that the rablu is two years old. If this is the case would it be a mark I or a mark II? I have asked the seller for photos and confirmation as to whether it is a mark II but he hasn't replied. Thanks, Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 there isn't much info on this one, is there Janty? but if it stays at that price it hardly matters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 When I was looking for an Eglu I asked a similar question and someone responsed saying they bought a mark 1 in March 2005 and it was replaced with the mark 2 soon after, someone else responded saying they bought their mark 2 in july 2005 which seems to give a rough answer overall! As Gallina pointed out to me, be cautious they arent just saying they have had it two years as they may have got it secondhand so it could be older but if your guy is saying its two years old that seems clear cut and you would have cause for complaint if it was older. I have to admit I am watching the same item and have emailed asking what run it comes with, I havent had a reply yet and thinking about it - the lack of general details and no picture makes me a little more wary about it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Do you know whether there was actually a Mark 1 for rabbits or was the Mark 1 just for chickens? ie If the rablu was brought out later, there may only be 1 version. (I hope I am making sense! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Do you know whether there was actually a Mark 1 for rabbits or was the Mark 1 just for chickens? ie If the rablu was brought out later, there may only be 1 version. (I hope I am making sense! ) Thanks...I know what you mean but I don't know the answer. I will ask him again about the mark I /mark II issue and if I don't hear anything I will pull out of the bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 When I was looking for an Eglu I asked a similar question and someone responsed saying they bought a mark 1 in March 2005 and it was replaced with the mark 2 soon after, someone else responded saying they bought their mark 2 in july 2005 which seems to give a rough answer overall! As Gallina pointed out to me, be cautious they arent just saying they have had it two years as they may have got it secondhand so it could be older but if your guy is saying its two years old that seems clear cut and you would have cause for complaint if it was older. I have to admit I am watching the same item and have emailed asking what run it comes with, I havent had a reply yet and thinking about it - the lack of general details and no picture makes me a little more wary about it now! Thanks for that...it was helpful. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I am no longer watching the London Rablu, the whole collect it from a different place than the person is registered at situation and lack of answer to my question is ringing alarm bells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Me too. I have sent numerous messages asking for photos or at least clarification as to whether it is a I or II but have received no reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I understand why you are concerned, it does seem odd, but, if they were going to pull a con why make it so onbviously suspect. (unless as a double bluff ) I wonder if it belongs to someone who lives in London during the week, and goes to the countryside at weekends? This of course doesn't make clear why he is not responding to emails. Curiouser and curiouser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Quite possibly, Ottery St Mary is a pretty spot in prime second home territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 As it's a rabbit one it's a Mark 2 as they didn't make Mark 1 rabbit eglus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Me too. I have sent numerous messages asking for photos or at least clarification as to whether it is a I or II but have received no reply. Janty, which bidder number are you (feel free to say if you would rather not say) (er, does that make sense). Just curious really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 As it's a rabbit one it's a Mark 2 as they didn't make Mark 1 rabbit eglus. I didn't know that. Thanks. I am plain old Janty on ebay as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 It would be better if the seller would answer questions but if he/she is that hard to get hold of when they want to sell the rablu, I dread to think how hard they would be to get hold of once the thing was paid for and we needed directions to where we had to pick it up from. That's my concern. However, they have got a 100 per cent rating. hard one to judge really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I've had a reply about the run, its a 2m one. Check your ebay messages Janty just in case he has replied to all his emails in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 He has replied now but says that it might be three years old instead of two. I'll watch it and if it stays low, put in a bid. See what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just won it for £99.99. Can't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Oh well done, congratulations Good job he started replying to his messages, he must have realised that was not helping the bidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 I know. My top bid was £100 as well so I was really pleased. AND It just so happens that we have to drive past Lakeside to collect it so I think I'll be needing a drivers break at Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I will probably need another break when we get to Ikea as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Just won it for £99.99. Can't believe it. I was trying to place my last minute bid, but sadly left it too last minute Oh well. bargainous eglu there well done Janty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Double post sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Whoa! £99.99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 I know. Couldn't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Blimey Janty, that's brilliant! Sorry I didn't see this earlier - but Liz is right; there is only one version of the rablu and it has a 2 metre run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 We have just got back home from collecting the rablu. It's in excellent condition except for part of the run (something not mentioned on the auction). I did feel sorry for the seller's Mum. She was a lovely lady who made us cups of tea but she had been left to dismantle the eglu and run and was unable to. Whoever had tightened up the run to the eglu had really gone to town and we didn't have screwdrivers with us so we had to squash part of the run into the in-laws people carrier. It has bent back into shape but there is also a bit of damage to the front of the run. Still a good bargain though as the rablu is for the quail and they will not need the run as they are having their own section in the walk-in run separate from the chickens. The rablu will give them somewhere cosy to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
