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Have you ever bought something on ebay?

Posted by Joliveira • 3/07/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
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Have you ever bought something on ebay?
What??

i have never done it...

what about selling?

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3/07/08

MadameX

Both, frequently. The only problems I have ever had were with international transactions; I no longer sell to buyers outside the U.S.

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1. 3/07/08
  
  Joliveira
  
  Why?
2. 3/07/08
  
  MadameX
  
  International shipping can be a problem--customs sometimes holds things up for a long time and there's no way to track the location of the shipment, which makes buyers uneasy. The last straw for me, though, was a Canadian who emailed and asked me to ship to a U.S. address, then claimed that the item was broken but refused to take it back to the post office for insurance inspection because he didn't want to make another trip across the border! I actually believe that this was part of an ongoing scam, as he refused to produce the item for inspection but demanded a refund. After a couple of emails back and forth I just let him know that any time he wanted to take the item in for inspection, I'd reimburse him and make an insurance claim, but if he wouldn't cooperate with the insurance claim I had nothing further to say...and I never heard from him again. Left me disinclined to invite the same possibilities in the future, though.
3/07/08

ender

both. i only had one bad transaction since 1996.

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3/07/08

diggnfordiamonds

I've only been a buyer...bought Wii for my son for Christmas. Excellent experience...no probs. My Aunt & Uncle live off of their Ebay earnings...and they only sell used items from garage sales/auctions and crafts they make!

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1. 3/07/08
  
  Joliveira
  
  Cool! A different way to live...
3/07/08

entirelyofficial

Yep, bought and sold several high end items, no international shipping due to shipping issues customs etc. paypal only too.

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3/07/08

BlogBadly

Yup. All my video games for the past few years have come from there due to the fact that my parents don't give me money anymore. It's probably the only practical way I can spend my Paypal money (other than putting it back into my websites/blogs/etc).

It's also a lot lower than retail price, which is always good.

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3/07/08

lisamcglaun

Several times...sometimes I was disappointed but often everything was fine. I actually buy vacation lodging on there and it's always worked out great.

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3/07/08

pointlessbanter

my wife

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1. 3/07/08
  
  ender
  
  i knew you were gonna go there. when i saw your avatar as the last commenter ... first thought that popped into my head was "my wife."
  
  and if you hadn't said it, i was gonna!
2. 3/07/08
  
  pointlessbanter
  
  I was quicker to the draw today my friend... Even though I am not married but hey... it is a classic joke right?
3. 3/07/08
  
  ender
  
  exactly!
3/07/08

sellytapgirl

No, but im intrigued by the $13 unused pointe shoes.

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3/07/08

JeanR

I've sold a lot of antiques on eBay (and I don't do auctions outside the USA either). I've bought a few new things but not much. I've had two bad experiences selling and one bad experience buying.

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3/07/08

soarkaios

I'm always buying on ebay. It's awesome.

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3/07/08

ayachin

I just bought anime dvds the other night. You can find some very good deals on items and save a ton Vs. what you would spend at stores near you.

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1. 3/07/08
  
  MadameX
  
  You CAN save money, if you bid shrewdly, know your limits and don't forget about shipping. But you can also end up paying a lot more than you would for the same item elsewhere, even new, just because of the bidding mentality that sets in. I often have to end my auctions early because people are bidding more than the retail price of the item I'm selling.
3/07/08

VioletsVintage

be careful of shipping costs..some are so inflated. A good rule is to buy from people who have good pictures and thorough descriptions and good feedback.

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3/07/08

kristilinauer

I have purchased and sold many things on Ebay. I don't think I've had any bad experiences. Just be sure to read the description completely, and pay attention to shipping charges.

If I'm wanting to purchase large items, such as furniture, I use Craig's List. I like that it's categorized by region/city, and I can see the items in person before committing to a purchase.

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3/07/08

globalgirl

I've bought and sold items and have had a good experience. I haven't done anything for over a year though. I did buy a packaging scale for a mere $.01 and I was a happy buyer.

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3/07/08

TexasTesla

I'm addicted to ebay...although fortunately that's mostly the selling part of it. Few minor bad experiences (nonpaying buyers), but nothing terrible, and I've never lost money.

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3/07/08

phoenix007

It's been a while, but I've bought various things on Ebay and have never received any broken products or bad service.

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3/08/08

alexmcone

I've only bought one item from ebay. A book called "Shadowlands" by Peter Straub.

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3/08/08

BRQS

Books, Music, and DVD's Bought and Sold. I also sold a brand new IPOD that I didn't want.

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3/08/08

whojaybe

I buy a few things year from Ebay... usually all of them are brand new stuff. I bought my laptop, ipod and sports tickets from there...

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