Hello there competition lovers....!!! 🙂

We hope you are having fun with our new promotion. On the 10th and 11th of March, our first promotional period centred around the Technology categories. Here are the answers to the questions we set you.....

Q1. Which of these is not a computer processor?

A1. Turnmeon (...naughty, naughty....)

Q2. Which of these is not a type of printer?

A2. Tulip Wheel

Q3. Which of these programmes would you use to work out your family tree?

A3. Genealogy

Q4. Which of these is not a PDA brand?

A4. Draytek

Q5. Which of these is not an Apple Computer?

A5. uMac

Q6. Ricoh is a brand of...

A6. Printer

Q7. Which of these would contain an Athlon?

A7. Desktop PC

Q8. Where would you find a Stylus?

A8. PDA Accessories

Q9. Where would you find Toner?

A9. Printer Accessories

Q10. What is a TFT?

A10. A type of monitor

Q11. Where would you find HAM in the Electronics Category?

A11. Radio Equipment

Q12. Plasma is a type of...

A12. Television

Q13. Where would you find items made by Linn?

A13. Audio Separates

Q14. What is DAB?

A14. A type of radio

Q15. The first item ever sold on eBay was founder Pierre Omidyar's...

A15. Broken laser pointer (...and that's how it all began.....!!)

Q16. Trium is a brand of...

A16. Mobile Phone

Q17. Where would you find an SLR?

A17. Photography

Q18. Jenoptik is a brand of...

A18. Digital Camera

Q19. Which of these is not a type of Digital Camera Memory?

A19. Elephant

Q20. Complete this line: "Buy it. Sell it. ....

A20. Love it. (that's a great tag line eghh?)

naughty here, masquerading as henry...here come today's first set of answers..


Motors Answers

Woo hooo!



Question: Who made the famous 'Dolly' car?

YES - Citroen

NO NO NO - BMW, Fiat, Dolly Parton



Question: Which of these car brands is both a type of flower and an insect?

YES - Lotus

NO NO NO - Mazda, Renault, Ford



Question: Which of these Brands is called Opel in Europe?

YES - Vauxhall

NO NO NO - Saab, Ford, Burberry

I thought it was a type of sweet. 😐


Question: Which of these Brand manufactures a model 306?

YES - Peugeot

NO NO NO - erm...we seem to have lost the wrong uns for this question



Question: Who car maker makes a Pony?

YES - Hyundai

NO NO NO - Honda, Mazda, Horse



Question: What is the 1303 better known as?

YES - Volkswagen Beetle

NO NO NO - BMW 316i, Ford Ka, Volkswagen Golf



Question: Who manufactures the Astra?

YES - Vauxhall

NO NO NO - Porsche, Volvo, Asda

Also known on the contintent as Opel. *knowledgeable nod*


Question: Where in the accessories and tuning category would you find decals?

YES - Styling - Exterior

NO NO NO - Security & Electrical, Garage Equipment & Tools, Performance & Tuning Parts



Question: Where would you find gaiters for your car?

YES - Styling - Interior

NO NO NO - Security & Electrical, Performance & Tuning Parts, Women's Clothing



Question: What is Angel Eye?

YES - A Type of Headlamp

NO NO NO - A Brand of Car Stereo, An Alfa Romeo Model, Dangerous!



Question: Which car company needs someone to throw it a bone?

YES - Rover

NO NO NO - Riley, MG, Triumph



Question: Complete the Coronation Street killer: Richard...

YES - Hillman

NO NO NO - Morris, Sunbeam, Austin



Question: Complete the film character: ........ Powers

YES - Austin

NO NO NO - Mini, Porsche, American



Question: Where might the Queen browse for a new motor?

YES - Rolls Royce & Bentley

NO NO NO - Skoda, Harley Davidson, Quad Bikes



Question: Where in your car might you find the Inert Gas Xenon?

YES - Headlamps and Bulbs

NO NO NO - Floor Mats, Steering Wheel, Exhaust



Question: Where can you pick up a Vespa?

YES - Motorcycles

NO NO NO - Cars, Classic Cars, In-Car Entertainment & GPS



Question: What does BSA manufacture?

YES - Motorbikes

NO NO NO - Numberplates, In-car navigation systems, Mad cows



Question: Where would you find a Seadoo?

YES - Boats and Watercraft

NO NO NO - In Car Entertainment, Car Parts, Motorcycle Clothing & Helmets



Question: What does Abi manufacture?

YES - Campers & Caravans

NO NO NO - Car Memorabilia, Scooters, Quad Bikes



Question: When is the next Motors Free Listing Day?

YES - Sunday 13th March 2005

NO NO NO - Never, Saturday 12th March 2005, Monday 14th March 2005

Hope you listed!


Question: Complete this line: "Buy it. Sell it. .......

YES -



NO NO NO - Win it. Eat it. Buy it back.

And some more...:-)


Entertainment Answers

Hurrah!




Question: Which novel was not written by George Orwell?

YES - Bridget Jones' Diary

NO NO NO - Animal Farm, 1984, The Road to Wigan Pier

Thinking about the cartoon of Animal Farm still makes me weepy, c 20 years on. You can't turn Boxer into glue!
*sobs inconsolably for a day*


Question: Which of these is not the title of an American comic?

YES - The Beano

NO NO NO - Justice League of America, Silver Surfer, Jerry Seinfeld



Question: Complete the film title: An Officer and a ...........

YES - Gentleman

NO NO NO - Sailor, POW, Lady



Question: Which of these films does not star Clint Eastwood?

YES - Die Hard

NO NO NO - Pale Rider, Heartbreak Ridge, Million Dollar Baby



Question: Which of these films did Sylvester Stallone not appear in?

YES - Commando

NO NO NO - Rocky, Cobra, Stop or My Mom will Shoot



Question: Complete the film title: Captain Corelli's .......

YES - Mandolin

NO NO NO - Harp, Ukelele, Turntables



Question: Which Great British export became famous after starring in Four Weddings and a Funeral?

YES - Hugh Grant

NO NO NO - Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman



Question: Who is the famous Belgian?

YES - Jean Claude Van Damme

NO NO NO - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nicholas Cage, Jude Law



Question: Who directed the original version of the film Psycho?

YES - Alfred Hitchcock

NO NO NO - Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Frank Capra



Question: Who directed Goodfellas?

YES - Martin Scorsese

NO NO NO - Brian De Palma, Arthur Jones, Mike Leigh



Question: In which Musical Instruments category would you find a Bodhran?

YES - Drums

NO NO NO - Brass, Keyboard/ Piano, Woodwind



Question: In which Musical Instruments category would you find a euphonium?

YES - Brass

NO NO NO - Drums, Keyboard/ Piano, Woodwind



Question: Which artist did not have a hit with "The Power of Love"

YES - Peter Andre

NO NO NO - Jennifer Rush, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Huey Lewis & The News



Question: Which antipodean songstress released the album 'Footprints'?

YES - Holly Valance

NO NO NO - Kylie Minogue, Joss Stone, Jamelia



Question: Who released the album 'Gran Turismo'?

YES - The Cardigans

NO NO NO - The Thrills, The Wooly Jumpers, The Smiths



Question: Anni-Frid Lyngstad was in which band?

YES - Abba

NO NO NO - Bucks Fizz, Guns n Roses, S Club 7



Question: Which band is not still together?

YES - The Spice Girls

NO NO NO - Westlife, Sugababes, Duran Duran



Question: Which of these was not a girl band?

YES - The Corrs

NO NO NO - All Saints, Eminem, Atomic Kitten



Question: Where would find Halo 2?

YES - X box

NO NO NO - Sony, Sega, Nintendo



Question: Who makes the game boy?

YES - Nintendo

NO NO NO - Sony, Microsoft, Sega

All work and no play makes Nintendo a game boy. Or something. :-S


Question: Mario is a ........

YES - Plumber

NO NO NO - Waiter, Ninja, Princess

So many comedy answers, most of which would see me rebranded "P45 elf"


Question: I like stories for grown-ups. Where should I look?

YES - Fiction Books

NO NO NO - Comics, Non-Fiction Books, Children's Books



Question: I want a book about Gastronomy. Where can I find one?

YES - Food & Drink

NO NO NO - Gardening, Pet/ Animal Care, Crafts



Question: I want to take my Gran to a Kylie concert. Where in the Concert tickets category should I look?

YES - Pop

NO NO NO - Folk, Metal, Rap/ Hip Hop

Has to be said, my Gran really enjoyed this fictional audience with the diminutive Oz songstress.



Question: I am baffled by the issue of epistemology. Where can I find a book on this?

YES - Philosophy

NO NO NO - Health/ Fitness, Business/ Management, Photography



Question: My teacher told me to read a book about Monet. Where can I find one?

YES - Art

NO NO NO - Law/ Legal, Sports, Transportation



Question: My Mum says that my Dad loves Horticulture more than her. What is horticulture to do with?

YES - Gardening

NO NO NO - Food & Drink, Crafts, Genealogy/ Family History



Question: Complete the famous duo: Laurel & ......

YES - Hardy

NO NO NO - Orwell, Dickens, Shakespeare



Question: Which of these is not the title of a UK comic?

YES - Munter

NO NO NO - Bunty, Dandy, Victor



Question: Complete this line: "Buy it. Sell it. .......

YES -



NO NO NO - Win it. Eat it. Buy it back.

Collectables Answers

Winners to follow next week...




Question: If I fancied Chippendales, which Antiques category would I find them in?

YES - Furniture

NO NO NO - Carpets/ Rugs

NO NO NO - Silver

NO NO NO - Architectural/ Garden



Question: In which Antiques category would you find a sampler?

YES - Fabrics

NO NO NO - Antiquities

NO NO NO - Science/ Medicine

NO NO NO - Marine/ Maritime



Question:I need a treen urgently. Where should I look on eBay?

YES - Woodenware

NO NO NO - Metalware

NO NO NO - Manuscripts

NO NO NO - Dictionary



Question: Which Antiques category typically contains items of geometric design and often in bright colours?


YES - Art Deco

NO NO NO - Art Nouveau

NO NO NO - Arts & Crafts

NO NO NO - Modernist



Question: I've lost my Grandfather in the Antiques category. Where can I find him?

YES - Clocks

NO NO NO - Maps

NO NO NO - Science/ Medicine

NO NO NO - Gems



Question: What do you collect if you have thalers in your collection?

YES - Coins

NO NO NO - Medals

NO NO NO - Gems

NO NO NO - Comics



Question: Where would a bust of Geri Halliwell's best friend be listed?

YES - Shih Tzu

NO NO NO - Flamingo

NO NO NO - Prince William/Harry

NO NO NO - Womens Lingerie & Swimwear



Question: Match a phillumenist with what they collect.

YES - Matchboxes/ Matchbooks

NO NO NO - Photographs

NO NO NO - Kitchenalia

NO NO NO - Phillum Memorabilia



Question: Where would a Postcard collector wanting one of St Peter Port look?

YES - Channel Islands

NO NO NO - England

NO NO NO - Northern Ireland

NO NO NO - Scotland



Question: Which category contains memorabilia from your travels on the Queen Mary?

YES - Nautical

NO NO NO - Railwayana

NO NO NO - Bus/ Coach

NO NO NO - Automobilia



Question: Which of these Militaria categories would typically contain items relating to the Boer War?

YES - 19th Century (1800-1914)

NO NO NO - World War I (1914-1918)

NO NO NO - World War II (1939-1945)

NO NO NO - Vietnam War (1961-1975)



Question: Which Royal once competed at the Olympics?

YES - Princess Anne

NO NO NO - Queen Victoria

NO NO NO - Queen Mother

NO NO NO - George VI



Question: Where can I find a Pomeranian?

YES - Dogs

NO NO NO - Birds

NO NO NO - Wild Animals

NO NO NO - Cats



Question: Where would you find a Steiff?

YES - Bears

NO NO NO - Glass

NO NO NO - Art

NO NO NO - Rugby Union Memorabilia



Question: Where would you find pottery covered profusely in tiny flowers?

YES - Chintzware

NO NO NO - Commemorative

NO NO NO - Parian

NO NO NO - Royal Copenhagen



Question: I love Spanish pottery. eBay must have lots. But where?

YES - Lladro

NO NO NO - Hummel/ Goebel

NO NO NO - Lomonosov

NO NO NO - Villeroy & Boch



Question: Where would I find memorabilia relating to diving expert David Ginola?

YES - Football Memorabilia

NO NO NO - Golf Memorabilia

NO NO NO - Motor Sport Memorabilia

NO NO NO - Wrestling Memorabilia



Question: In which category might a boyhood philatelist sell his collection?

YES - Stamps

NO NO NO - Postcards

NO NO NO - Pottery

NO NO NO - Dolls



Question: Which Stamps category contains stamps with Helvetica on them?

YES - Switzerland

NO NO NO - Sweden

NO NO NO - Liechtenstein

NO NO NO - Hungary



Question: Which Toys category would 'Kubrik' be found in?

YES - Action Figures

NO NO NO - Beanies

NO NO NO - Electronic Pets

NO NO NO - TV and Film Charatcter Toys



Question: Where would you find Lizardmen?

YES - Wargames & Role-Playing

NO NO NO - Action Figures & accessories

NO NO NO - Toy Soldiers

NO NO NO - Animals



Question: In Toys category, where would you find Optimus Prime?

YES - Transformers

NO NO NO - Power Rangers

NO NO NO - GI Joe/ Action Force

NO NO NO - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles



Question: I remember the good old days when England won rugby matches. Where can I get a memento?

YES - Rugby Union Memorabilia

NO NO NO - Wrestling Memorabilia

NO NO NO - Motor Sport Memorabilia

NO NO NO - History



Question: Complete this line: "Buy it. Sell it.

YES - Love it.

NO NO NO - Win it.

NO NO NO - Eat it.

NO NO NO - Buy it back.



Question: My boyfriend wants to build a pub in our bedroom. Where should he look?

YES - Breweriana

NO NO NO - Ethnographic

NO NO NO - Moneyboxes/ Piggy Banks

NO NO NO - Religion/ Spirituality



Question: I want to buy one of those machines that plays music. What are they called?

YES - Jukeboxes

NO NO NO - Cigarette/ Phone/ Tea Cards

NO NO NO - Rocks/Fossils/Minerals

NO NO NO - Sewing/Fabric/Textiles



Question: I fancy a nice little footballer. Where can I find one?

YES - Subbuteo

NO NO NO - Action Figures

NO NO NO - Toy Soldiers

NO NO NO - Wargames & Role-Playing



Question: Which one of these is more likely to have wheels?

YES - Motorcycles

NO NO NO - Helicopters

NO NO NO - Airships/ Blimps

NO NO NO - Robots



Question: Where would I be most likely to find novelty and unusual teapots?

YES - Cardew

NO NO NO - Delft

NO NO NO - Herend

NO NO NO - Belleek



Question: My Dolly wants to go to bed. In which Dolls' House Miniatures category can I buy one?

YES - Bedroom

NO NO NO - Kitchen

NO NO NO - Music Room

NO NO NO - Garden

And some more...:-)


Lifestyle Answers



Question: How often do items sell in the eBay UK Clothes, Shoes and Accessories category?

YES - 25 per second

NO NO NO - 1 item / minute

NO NO NO - 4 items / minute

NO NO NO - 3 / hour



Question: In which Clothes, Shoes and Accessories category are you most likely to find a Baguette?

YES - Women's Handbags

NO NO NO - Sandwiches

NO NO NO - Men's Socks

NO NO NO - Girl's Dresses



Question:Which Men's T-Shirt Size has the most listings on eBay UK?

YES - Small

NO NO NO - Gigantic

NO NO NO - Medium

NO NO NO - Large



Question: Spring's on its way. Which of these is not a brand of T-Shirt?


YES - Frank & Paul

NO NO NO - Little & Large

NO NO NO - Paul & Shark

NO NO NO - Stussy



Question:Other than around your neck, where would you find a Pashmina?

YES - Women's Accessories

NO NO NO - Pet Suplies

NO NO NO - Women's Shoes

NO NO NO - Women's Handbags



Question: Which of these is not a Brand of Women's Jeans?

YES - Ray-Ban

NO NO NO - Seven for All Mankind

NO NO NO - Paper, Denim & Cloth

NO NO NO - Playboy



Question: If you looked in this category you could get a Shox…

YES - Athletic shoes

NO NO NO - Boots

NO NO NO - Loafers

NO NO NO - Slipper/Sandals



Question: Which category would you go to for Balsa & Planes?

YES - Woodworking

NO NO NO - Candle & Soap Making

NO NO NO - Aviation

NO NO NO - Embroidery



Question: Which Craft Category Contains Brads?

YES - Cardmaking & Scrapbooking

NO NO NO - DVDs

NO NO NO - Rubber Stamping

NO NO NO - Sewing



Question: Which of these is in Women's Fragrances?

YES - Old Spice

NO NO NO - Chanel

NO NO NO - Anna Sui

NO NO NO - Cacharel



Question: Which of these categories could help you read this page?

YES - Contact Lenses

NO NO NO - Tattoos/Body Art

NO NO NO - Hair Conditioner

NO NO NO - Quitting Smoking



Question: Which Health and Beauty Category would you find a cuticle minimiser in?

YES - Nails, Manicure, Pedicure

NO NO NO - Massage

NO NO NO - Family Planning

NO NO NO - Dental Care



Question: Where in Home and Garden are you most likely to find a Jelly Belly?

YES - Food & Drink

NO NO NO - Bathroom

NO NO NO - Bedroom

NO NO NO - Pet Supplies



Question: In which category are you likely to find an Angle Poise?

YES - Lighting

NO NO NO - Maths

NO NO NO - Cleaning, Laundry & Storage

NO NO NO - Rugs



Question: In which category would you find a Gazebo?

YES - Garden

NO NO NO - DVDs

NO NO NO - Curtains & Blinds

NO NO NO - Living Room



Question: Where in the Home & Garden category would you find a Persian, a Turkish and a Chinese?

YES - Rugs

NO NO NO - Kitchen

NO NO NO - Bedroom

NO NO NO - Bathroom



Question: How many Sports have their own category on eBay UK?

YES - 49

NO NO NO - 7

NO NO NO - 3

NO NO NO - 14



Question: Got the hoody, now I need a ramp. Where should I go?

YES - Skateboarding

NO NO NO - Squash

NO NO NO - Golf

NO NO NO - Falconry



Question: Spring Showers? Where could you find a new bathroom?

YES - Home & Garden

NO NO NO - Stamps

NO NO NO - Dolls & Bears

NO NO NO - Consumer Electronics



Question: Where should merry men look for an arrow holder?

YES - Archery

NO NO NO - Scuba and Snorkling

NO NO NO - Mountainboarding

NO NO NO - Waterskiing & Wakeboarding



Question: Need a hobby? Which of these is not a crafts category?

YES - Disco

NO NO NO - Spinning

NO NO NO - Quilting

NO NO NO - Floral Supllies



Question: Where in the Crafts category would you find Brads and Grommets?

YES - Cardmaking & Scrapbooking

NO NO NO - Quilting

NO NO NO - Lacemaking

NO NO NO - Woodworking



Question: Which of these is not a type of lamp?

YES - Puke

NO NO NO - Lava

NO NO NO - Neon

NO NO NO - Fibre-optic



Question: Summer is coming, but where should I keep my Iced Lollies?

YES - Fridges & Freezers

NO NO NO - Dishwashers

NO NO NO - Microwaves

NO NO NO - Washing Machines & Dryers



Question: My girlfriend says I should exfoliate more. Where can I find this stuff?

YES - Face Care

NO NO NO - Make-Up

NO NO NO - Hair Care

NO NO NO - Dental Care



Question: My Mum wants the 'St tropez' look - where should she look for the tools?

YES - Tanning/ Sun Care

NO NO NO - Make-Up

NO NO NO - Dental Care

NO NO NO - Health Care



Question: I have a big spot on my forehead. What should I use to cover it up?

YES - Concealer

NO NO NO - Eyeliner

NO NO NO - Lip Balm

NO NO NO - Eye Shadow



Question: Which of these are not worn on the hand or arm?

YES - Chokers

NO NO NO - Bracelets

NO NO NO - Rings

NO NO NO - Bangles



Question: I'm redecorating my bedroom - which of these is not normally found in there?

YES - Kitchen Units, Sets & Sinks

NO NO NO - Wardrobes & storage

NO NO NO - Duvets

NO NO NO - Pillows



Question: Which art places importance on the positioning and style of your home?

YES - Feng Shui

NO NO NO - Pot Pourri

NO NO NO - Latch Hook/ Rug Making

NO NO NO - Spinning