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VINNIE PAUL Auctioning His First-Ever Cell Phone
- Jan. 10, 2009
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HELLYEAH/ex- PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott is auctioning his first cell phone from the early '90s — a birthday gift from his brother, late PANTERA/ DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag — via eBay. The auction, which ends on January 19, was started off at $1 with no reserve but at press time, it has generated more than 50 bids, with the current bid sitting at over $335. A short video clip of Vinnie explaining the origins of the phone and why he is selling it can be viewed below. For more information, and to place a bid, go to this location. Last summer, Vinnie Paul offered his personal oven out of his kitchen via eBay after he received "a newer fancier model for Christmas" from his father. Vinnie Paul Abbott and his father, Jerry Abbott took part in a signing session for the "He Came To Rock" book on November 20, 2008 at Best Buy in Dallas, Texas. Photos from the event and a short report can be found at the Dallas Observer web site. "He Came To Rock" contains over 400 pictures of Dimebag, along with a biography of his life written by authors Susan Doll and David Morrow ( "Elvis, Forever In The Groove", "Marilyn Monroe: Her Life And Legend"). Also included are personal tributes from a number of metal's most prominent musicians, among them SLAYER's Kerry King, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian and OZZY OSBOURNE/ BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Zakk Wylde. The DVD portion of the package consists of the previously released "DimeVision - Vol 1: That's The Fun I Have", complete with never-before-seen bonus footage. The book was compiled by Vinnie and his father Jerry Abbott and was in the works for more than a year. 
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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
1/10/2009 4:58:49 PM
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I like the part he tossed in about not needing the money... Very cool indeed.
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COMMENT | amused
posted by : doug62069
1/10/2009 5:16:37 PM
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Gotta admit, got a chuckle out of seeing that beastly phone. I remember my first mobile was a bag phone. Thought I was hot shit. Anyone remember those?
Amazing how small my last upgraded phone (about a year ago) is compared to even 6 or 7 years ago. Same with my new Christmas toy, my digital camera. My old one is friggin' Betamax compared it!
Anyway, since he doesn't need the money, maybe he can do something cool like donate the bread to charity...
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COMMENT | Absolutely ridiculous....
posted by :
1/10/2009 5:21:04 PM
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I can't believe he's selling this. Retarded. What's next, dirty underwear?
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COMMENT |
posted by : mc_homes
1/10/2009 5:27:08 PM
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He doesn't need money because he is sitting rich after cashing in on his brother's death... the "novelty" of it.
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COMMENT | Watch it
posted by :
1/10/2009 5:43:13 PM
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This is the type of guy the IRS love, famous, selling everything from the faucet to roof shingles. I gurantee he's not paying tax on this shit.
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COMMENT | He's not stupid for selling this
posted by : Polimar
1/10/2009 5:47:27 PM
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The morons are the people trying to buying this, and the winner's gonna be crowned King Idiot.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Zambo
1/10/2009 6:12:56 PM
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Is Phil Anselmo's # still in the speed dial?
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COMMENT |
posted by : coorsman66
1/10/2009 6:23:08 PM
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damn.. that was my first cell phone too. i remember paying 200 bucks for it and the monthly bill was like 80 bucks. it had better reception than my blackberry does now.
at least give the money to charity
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COMMENT | Can you hear that sound?
posted by : Blackthorned
1/10/2009 6:57:04 PM
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It's the sound of Vinnie jumping the shark.
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COMMENT | Pure white trash..
posted by : lundtheconqueror
1/10/2009 8:04:11 PM
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... he was/is/and always will be.
Still amazing how since Phil left, this joker hasn't done anything worth more than my shit - nothing!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
1/10/2009 8:05:26 PM
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!?
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COMMENT | doug62069
posted by :
1/10/2009 8:18:39 PM
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I agree man, he should start a charity in the name of Dime that helps under privileged kids play music.
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Other then that, I'm not surprised that he mentioned Dime. Still trying to make a buck off that man's name. What a shame.
RIP Dime.
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COMMENT |
posted by : TheUnchosenOne
1/10/2009 8:36:14 PM
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VP = most uncool drummer around
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COMMENT | WTF?
posted by : smurf
1/10/2009 8:39:08 PM
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Yea, you'd think the guy is broke or something? Maybe he's got some gambling addiction?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
1/10/2009 8:43:04 PM
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Whatsa matter Vin? Run outta Dime's shit to sell? I guess this is further proof that Darrell was the talent. Sad, really.
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
1/10/2009 8:54:28 PM
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Vinnie rules.
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COMMENT | Fucking Dumbass
posted by : donk rider supreme
1/10/2009 9:10:52 PM
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Fucking Dumbass
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COMMENT |
posted by : me...?
1/10/2009 9:17:21 PM
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i'm eagerly awaiting his sale of some old shoes or maybe a hair-brush, possibly a microwave oven....
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COMMENT | what?
posted by :
1/10/2009 9:51:13 PM
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Holy shit you people are cruel. Only god knows how much Vinnie has suffered since dime was killed in cold blood. I seriously doubt he has needed any money since releasing Cowboys from hell with Pantera back in 1990. If anything he is doing all this to keep the memory of DIME alive.
I doubt any of you have a brother to release a book, dvd or even a fucking used phone in your memory when you die. Vinnie, Respect my man.
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COMMENT | Zambo
posted by : ++DevilmaN++
1/10/2009 10:13:47 PM
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Phil's number may not be in the speed dial...I had that exact phone. If I recall correctly the phone only had 2 speed dials.
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COMMENT | Wow.
posted by :
1/10/2009 10:16:01 PM
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What a piece of garbage. It's not even musically related... like....I could understand if it was a guitar or something. But... some random, shitty phone? What makes this any different from your neighbors phone?
Cool guy and all... but it seems all the musical talent and common sense in the family died with his brother. :(
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COMMENT | WALK haters...
posted by : EnemyBlood
1/10/2009 11:15:17 PM
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All of you haters are crying "to weak friends that sympathize."
I listen to Pantera every week.
That's all I have to say about this.
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COMMENT | shapechanger6
posted by : EnemyBlood
1/11/2009 1:59:39 AM
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"Walk on home boy."
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COMMENT | shapechanger6
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
1/11/2009 2:46:47 AM
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5 back to back posts??????
Must be a slow night in your world, huh??????
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COMMENT | I don't know dudes...
posted by :
1/11/2009 3:03:23 AM
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This is pretty funny and kind of awesome.
Look how ridiculous that phone is. And look how ridiculous and funny Vinnie looks in that picture.
Further proof that, that dude's alright.
He did start the auction at a dollar. And no reserve. That means, he just wanted to see what he'd get. Can't fault that.
People need to stop bashing this dude, show some respect, and appreciate a free laugh like this awesomely hilarious auction when it comes your way...
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COMMENT | aw brilliant!
posted by :
1/11/2009 3:46:35 AM
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This is pretty cool, i think its a hlarious thing to do actually.
Vinnie is the man! i love him, he is a damn legend!
thats a pretty sweet phone too!
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COMMENT | I love Vinnie and Pantera, but for christ's sake
posted by : TastyGreens
1/11/2009 5:07:12 AM
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This is just sad. Is Vinnie on crack? Or just really hard up?
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COMMENT |
posted by : WOOSTER
1/11/2009 9:38:58 AM
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its kinda sad really ..
it might not even be his phone.. "hey dude gimme your old phone i'll sign it, say it was my first ever phone and lets see how much some sucker on ebay will pay for it???"
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COMMENT |
posted by : Nickodinho
1/11/2009 9:52:41 AM
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I CAN THINK OF A LOT BETTER WAYS TO SPEND $350!!
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COMMENT | Next auction:
posted by :
1/11/2009 10:01:16 AM
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Dime's first used condom when he and his brother went to a whorehouse for the first time intending to lose their purity. The little piece of latex is still in good shape and even has some juice inside.
It comes with some live photos taken in action by his fat brother to prove its authenticity...
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COMMENT | SHAPECHANGER6........
posted by : southmetal_guy
1/11/2009 10:55:46 AM
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YOUR OPINIONS ARE YOUR OPINIONS, BUT MY OPINION IS THAT! YOU ARE ONE OF MANY 'HYPECRITES', ON THIS POSTING.
VINNIE PAUL IS STILL ONE BAD ASS DUDE. HE WAS PART OF ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANDS IN HEAVY METAL EVER! WHO CARES IF HE SELLS SHIT ON E-BAY. THE REST OF THE FREE WORLD DOES TOO!
AND WHY DRAG DIME INTO THIS? I GUESS ANYTIME VINNIE DOES ANYTHING, HE WILL BE ACCUSED OF RIPPING OFF HIS BROTHER! GET-CHA PULL VINNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS - FUCK ALL YOU FUCKTARD HYPECRITE HATERS!
PSS - SHAPECHANGER6 < OLD USED CONDOM
PSS - ANYONE WHO LOVES HEAVY METAL, AND SAYS THEY DONT LIKE PANTERA. DOES NOT REALLY LIKE HEAVY METAL.
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COMMENT | Southmetal_Guy clearly wants to blow Vinnie Paul.
posted by : Sweet City Jesus
1/11/2009 11:26:53 AM
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Yep, we don't like Heavy Metal because we don't like a band that ripped off Exhoder.
CAPS MEANS I'M ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : ThrAsh4evernever
1/11/2009 11:28:53 AM
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jump the shark vin. Jump the shark
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COMMENT |
posted by : ThrAsh4evernever
1/11/2009 11:29:20 AM
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Is it me, or is vin starting to look like ron jeremy?
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COMMENT | wow just wow
posted by : Gondor
1/11/2009 11:44:03 AM
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He auctions his f*cking oven and now this? What a dirty piece-o-shite! This guy is taking advantage of the Dime worshipers
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COMMENT | auction
posted by :
1/11/2009 12:07:27 PM
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Maybe Vinne should auction off some of that chest hair.
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COMMENT |
posted by : evolve8
1/11/2009 12:20:30 PM
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i lose more respect for this fat turd every time i see him
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COMMENT | He's doing it because he can!
posted by :
1/11/2009 2:03:30 PM
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Hell, it is up to 400 bucks already.
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COMMENT | blabberfools
posted by : deth n roll
1/11/2009 4:44:29 PM
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cant vinny sell shit on ebay like everyone else. why is he being vilified for this when ENTOMBED IS AUCTIONING THE FIRST EVER PRESSED COPY OF LEFT HAND PATH FOR A STARTING BID OF $1500.00!!! SOMEONE GO CHEW THEIR ASSES OUT FOR THAT> vinny started the bidding at $1.00.
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COMMENT | FOR SWEET CITY JESUS......
posted by : southmetal_guy
1/11/2009 4:48:49 PM
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ACTUALLY, YOUR MOM, WIFE, SISTERS, AND GRAMMY BLOWS ME!
FUCK YOU AND EXHORDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....AND SO ON!
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COMMENT |
posted by : babbabooey
1/11/2009 5:18:52 PM
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What a shithead. Wanna see something funny? Look at the back cover of the Projects in the Jungle album (no dumbass, Cowboys from Hell was their fifth album not their first). Anyway, Vinny looks like a giant walrus transvestite. He looks like a guy who was thrown out of Motley Crue circa 1983 for being 100 pounds overweight.
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COMMENT | Maybe he has a Disc Camera or a Commodore 64 to sell, too.
posted by : paxlrose
1/11/2009 8:57:55 PM
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By the way, what in the hell does he have on the walls behind him?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
1/11/2009 10:37:37 PM
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This whole thing was just a big practical joke really.
Did you ever see any of the Pantera home videos?
These guys do crazy shit just to do it!
Long before there was Tom Green and Johnny Knoxville there
was Dime and Vinnie doing crazy shit on video, doing things
FIRST. This is just another example of that mentality.
He put the phone up for one measly dollar, it was the fans
that bid it up over $400.00
Let's face it, if you can afford to play along then why not
have some fun!!!
The people complaining are people who are jealous of others
success, who are spoiled brats and expect the world handed to
them when they haven't earned it.
If you had a concept of respect and responsibility you wouldn't
talk shit about the dude.
Shit talkers have always been pussies and we all know it!!!
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COMMENT | I think that shit would be worth a "dime."
posted by :
1/12/2009 12:26:25 AM
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I got a headache from just having the news headline flash before my eyes.
I'm sick of his news. Blabbermouth did the right thing getting rid of Rita Haney off news feed, now get this ass off the news headlines.
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COMMENT | Oh dear
posted by : VelveetaRevolver
1/12/2009 8:17:17 AM
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The cash grab still continues after 4+ years. Pathetic. Truly Pathetic.
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COMMENT | did vinnie contract the hit on dime?
posted by :
1/12/2009 12:37:13 PM
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was it all a busniess move for him?
good God, what a p.o.s.
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COMMENT | thats awsome
posted by :
1/12/2009 2:06:53 PM
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fuck all those people who say hes just cashing in,,,its the best way of getting shit out there,,i'd buy that,,I fucking have jack Owens empty newport smoke pack from when he played with Obituary in Toronto in 2007,,I stole it of a railing..its a concert treasure,,and I have an empty waterbottle jerry only hit me in the face with,,,fucking awsome
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COMMENT | ^^^go live in a junkyard
posted by :
1/12/2009 2:24:31 PM
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