does this type of ebay listing annoy anyone else?

[Lindama]

I have noticed the use of the word "extras" in a lot of ebay listings lately. I saw this particular listing this morning using that magic word.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PLAYMOBIL-4618-SCHOOL-CHILD-EXTRAS-/250630621897?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Toys_PreSchool_RL&hash=item3a5abfcac9

where are the "extras!"?

[cachalote]

i think the seller is using the word "extra" to say that the set can be used as an extra set in a school larger set. 
maybe the problem is the plural "extras" instead of "extra". 
by the way lindama, maybe this thread could be placed in another place instead of "news". 
everyone can have problems classifying things once in a while.... 

[Lindama]

Thanks Cachalote! I was looking at the various threads to see where to put 'general " discussions. I am happy to be directed to the correct threads.

[Martin Milner]

I think "extras" refers to the backpack the child is wearing, and the cone thing with a ribbon on top.  I don't know what that cone thing is called, but I assume it is a gift for the teacher, and a tradition in Germany.

I would call them accessories, not extras, but that's not the worst Playmobil description I've ever seen. From the picture it's clear what's included in the auction.

[Sylvia]

I think "extras" refers to the backpack the child is wearing, and the cone thing with a ribbon on top.

That was my reading of it too. Quite an ambiguous word to use though.

I don't know what that cone thing is called, but I assume it is a gift for the teacher, and a tradition in Germany.

Not quite. It's actually a gift for the child, traditionally given on their very first day of school. I think it's called a "Schultüte." Usually the cone would contain sweets, but maybe that's changed in recent years.

When I was still at primary school, I saw a photo of one of my German cousins holding one of these cones and it looked nearly as big as he was! I was extremely envious.