All the questions raised by former All Black TradeMe listings

Sport Review #236

May 25, 2023

Richie McCaw - Helicopter instruction manual

So many questions. Obviously a baller move being a helicopter pilot and being able to buzz the tower or help out in a bush fire whenever you want, but selling the instructions? He’s memorised them? Or doesn’t read them? Tempted to purchase just to get in an email chat to be honest.

Stu Wilson - Microsoft Word 1995, still in box

Obviously some of the Seattle-based software giant’s finest work, but could this listing signal when the Rucked Over and More Rucking Fun author lost his literary passion? Did Stu upgrade to Word 1999? Or write longhand from them on?

Dan Carter - Set of Dan Carter 1598 books

The black cover. The tasteful Helvetica font. The discount stickers. Where is this? How many more are there? Can they be used for insulation or flood protection. Time to ‘Ask Seller a Question’, big time. Comes with past used by CK One in Chemist Warehouse paper bag

Sean Fitzpatrick - Canterbury track suit pants with domes up the side

OK, these are awesome and a real classic 90’s piece. But the former All Black captain and big dog of the Laureus World Sports Awards foyer scene has listed them for $30,000. We’ll wait for the fixed price offer thank you very much Sean.

Andrew Hore - Home taxidermy kit, pick up only

Not going to happen buddy.

Richard Loe - Calvin sticker

This is certainly on brand for the 90s era hard man of the front row, but why is he selling it? Has he had an emotional reckoning and no longer wants it in the house or on his Ranger? Or is he starting a home business? It’s unclear.

Thanks for reading - Richard

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