I came accross this auction on eBay where a Marine Corps wife is selling a collectable to raise mooney to take her Marine husband on vacation. It looks very sincere and honest and she even posted photos of her family. I want to make a bid because I really want to do something to help these people but I know nothing about the military and want to know if anyone can tell me if this looks authentic to you. For all I know this guy is wearing an Army uniform or a fake uniform. I want to do a good deed please help me decide.
Here is the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220169799930&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012
2007-11-12 23:30:00 · 25 answers · asked by M. S. 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I give this SAHM huge points for creativity & guts! She says she is stationed overseas so I know for a fact that can be overwhelming and cost prohibitive for a family vacation in many ways. My DH is a Marine and that is indeed a USMC uniform. I think she is being very honest and not giving some sad sappy story to gain sympathy (like I have a sick kid, my dog died, we have a ton of debt, etc). They are responsibe and creative; just not able to get a well deserved break. We've all been there.
Look in the background of the pics too, these folks look clean and neat and not overburdened with "stuff". She put there faces out there and if you are concerned in the least she welcomed personal questions so write her and see what happens. It looks like she has 3 items for sale in this same fashion so I think she is just being creative and using the resources she has available to her.
As a military wife I say if you want to help them and have the means, do it! Civilians oftentime have no idea what it is like for a military family overseas and I applaud your desire to do something kind for them.
2007-11-13 00:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by CookoMama 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
The uniform is real and the item is authentic but I think she is over pricing the flight part.I know the military have cheaper rates than that but she might have to go by standby which probably wouldn't work if you have a cruise scheduled (you could be bumped if someone more important needs a lift). I know the military do not make a lot of money even though they are risking their lives. Buy the article if you like it. If they don't go on a vacation they can still use the money.
2007-11-13 00:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Marcia F 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It looks like a true honest request. The uniform is
US Marine Corps!! Ask ebay about the authenity.
2007-11-13 07:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He is wearing a U S Marine uniform it is real the Marine and his family apperar ro be real.I am a Army Viet Nam Vet.i know uniforms,my son is Army in Iraq.Good Luck
2007-11-12 23:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by wanna know 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That is a Marine Corps uniform, and the collectable looks real. I think it's honest.
2007-11-12 23:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
In these instances follow the guidelines of so many honest and concerned people like yourself and I. Trust everyone but do your research. In today's world of technology I would find a way to communicate with these people or perhaps call the local police station where they live and inquire about their situation. Everyone in a neighborhood knows a Marine. good luck
2007-11-12 23:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The uniform is probably real but I wouldn't touch that with any amount of money. You don't really know how this person got a hold of this. People will do anything to make a quick buck. At the very least this is in very poor taste and is in my opinion is disgraceful. I wasn't a Marine (Army) and it pisses me off.
2007-11-12 23:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by 2nd AD/ 4th ID 5 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I think it's for real. He's in a real marine corp uniform. But I think it's a little over priced. And it seems to me she's using him being in the service. Good luck and God Bless you!
2007-11-13 03:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by A soldiers wife 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think the family is Legit, but I think this is.... overblown. 1, it's a bit low using the military to garner sympathy to up the bidding. The collectible is only worth about $40.
2007-11-13 01:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by eileengallia 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋
The uniforms are all legit, but I wouldn't bid on it purely from the standpoint that she is preying on good intending people like you. If she was just selling it in a normal auction maybe... but in my opinion she is taking advantage of his uniform so they can go on a cruise. There are plenty of cheaper vacations overseas that cost less than a third of that.
2007-11-12 23:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ben 3 · 9⤊ 2⤋