Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3-9-2025 — Ebay

3rd September, 2025: Ebay.

Hmmm … 

I mentioned, yesterday, that I hate a meeting with my Job Centre case worker, today.

I wish I hadn’t … !

I managed to head to the relevant website, yesterday, utterly convinced the meeting was yesterday, and panicking, yesterday, because the site was telling me, yesterday, that I was too early or too late, for the meeting.

So I phoned the Job Centre to find out what happened.

They, very politely, told me I’d phoned a day early.

I’d kick myself.

Except I’d possibly miss … 

~≈🦵≈~

I’ve had the Today programme on.

And … ?

They’ve been reporting that — once again — the idea of a digital ID system is being discussed.

I still object.

If the ID in question is something like a bank-card sized card — something like a modern UK driving license — I have to ask who’s paying for that?

Anyone who wants a UK driving license has to pay for it, themselves.

Mine was paid for by the Job Centre: as I need it for ID at a couple of job interviews, but couldn’t afford it.

And not having one was seen as hampering any job interview.

Would I — in theory — have to pay for one myself?   And be able to claim for it through the Job Centre?

I doubt I could afford one, otherwise.

Would this ID card be a smart-phone app?

The same sort of problem applies: I could only afford a new smart-phone because I’m claiming Personal Independence Payments.

Those of us without a smart-phone, and without the means to pay for one, would also need financial help.

Who’s going to be providing the cash … ?

~≈🦵≈~

Graham Linehan is a comedy writer: as I recall, he’s the man responsible for The IT Crowd and Father Ted and has been arrested at Heathrow Airport.

Over some posts on what’s now called X.

Arrested by five officers: who the Today programme tells us were armed.

The number of officers seems excessive.

But, if they were armed, as well?

That’s just a little over the top … !

~≈👮🏼≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Irene†, Olga‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        Ebay was founded on 3rd September.   Of which year of the 1990s?

Q2)        It’s headquartered in which Californian city: San Jose, San Juan or San Martino?

Q3)        Prices are determined by means of a Vickray … what?

Q4)        The site was founded by Pierre Omidyar.   Pierre had been born, where: France, Germany or Russia?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The first thing sold on Ebay, was a broken what: stapler, laser pointer or cheese grater?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        2nd September is VJ Day.   In other words Victory in where Day?

A1)        Victory in Japan.

Q2)        It marks the Day country in question surrendered.   At the end of what: World War One, World War Two or the Korean War?

A2)        World War Two.

Q3)        The surrender took place in which year of the 1940s?

A3)        1945.

Q4)        The surrender document was signed on which US ship: the USS Colorado, the USS Missouri or the USS New Jersey?

A4)        The USS Missouri.

Q5)        This particular VJ Day is the one marked in the US.   When is it in the UK: 14th August, 15th August or 16th August?

A5)        15th August.

Here’s a thought …

“Sales occur either via online auctions or "buy it now" instant sales, and the company charges commissions to sellers upon sales.”

From the Wikipedia entry on the site.

A song …

And an earworm …

The next ten question set is on Friday: it’s about On the Road.

Comments will be published, tomorrow morning.

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        Wise, Irene?   I honestly couldn’t tell you!

        Did you know my granddad — Mum’s dad — was an air raid warden, during WW2?

‡        You’re right, Olga: there’s always going to be someone.   Which isn’t reassuring, either … !

§        I’ll be honest, Debbi, I don’t know if I’ve got the energy to be bidialectical: I have enough trouble spelling as it is!

        Oh, I’ve got “Once in a Lifetime” on in the background, Debbi?   I’ve got “Once in a Lifetime” on in the background.   Did you know the video was choreographed by Toni Basil?   Toni “Oh, Mickey, you’re so fine” Basil!   I’m getting mental images!