topic Re: How is this even possible? in Selling

How is this even possible?

amgdr1ver — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:20:12 GMT

There's a model car listed for GBP 9,999 (AU$18,500). It was sold a few years ago for $12 in stores. The listing is item number 257298334627 if anyone is interested.

It says 2 have been sold already. I don't get it. Did someone actually pay $18K for a toy car? There are other listings for the same car that are around $900-$950 (which is more realistic, prices have gone up as this car was only available in limited quantities and is considered a 'chase').

Thanks in advance.

Re: How is this even possible?

e_purchasing — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:02:08 GMT

Last sale of theirs was March 26 for GBP 579.99

Obviously they don't want to sell it but if someone wants to buy it, they will take GBP $10K

I don't know how legit it is but 397843087969 will cost you under $300

Re: How is this even possible?

sandypebbles — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:14:39 GMT

Maybe the listing you speak of was being 'held' for a buyer, so the seller put some outlandish price on it so nobody else bought it?

Re: How is this even possible?

*casey* — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:51:00 GMT

Sellers often up the price to a very high unrealistic price (9999.99 is a very common figure) when they're out of stock, to keep their place in a search ranking, which is what I believe has happened here.

"It says 2 have been sold already. I don't get it. Did someone actually pay $18K for a toy car? "

The original multiple item listing under that item number was for a plush toy which sold for sold for GBP 93.49

The seller then revised the listing into a completely different item, the model car, and one sold for GBP 579. 99

Re: How is this even possible?

shoppingbag* — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:39:28 GMT

nothing would surprise me. I have seen some ridiculous crazy things over the years.