answer:During an eBay addiction period, several things were purchased that, in hindsight, were just stupid. But that’s another story. The only item purchased that turned out to be a waste was a Jefferson Electric Clock like the one on the left. After inheriting my grandparents and finding out it didn’t work, I bought one, which while it does work, so to speak, loses about five minutes every hour. The lesson was to read all of the details of an item for sale and ask the seller questions. Return policies are also important. Good luck, and please let us know what you decide to do!