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July 31st, 2002, 05:17 PM
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Regular Crew
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Dylan,
Thanks for your input, which forum is your post about Ebay in? I would very much like to read it! Thanks! -SL |
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July 31st, 2002, 06:11 PM
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Wrangler
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It's in General Topics, right here.
Should be real close to this thread. Look for HOW NOT TO GET SCAMMED ON EBAY. |
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August 1st, 2002, 12:14 AM
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Slash Rules!
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Houston, Texas
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Yes. . .Ebay is evil. I got screwed there, though it was partly (hell probably mostly) my fault. Bite the bullet and buy from a real store.
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August 1st, 2002, 06:53 AM
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Capt. Quirk
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I don't know... I got alot of really cool stuff off Ebay, and only been burned once. I also take time to read the feedback on the person, and if it's bad, I go elsewhere.
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August 1st, 2002, 10:17 AM
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Wrangler
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Don't get me wrong, I think Ebay is great and I use it alot.
I'm just very VERY careful. |
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August 1st, 2002, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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ebays great, but its expenisive....i buy from classifieds, even out of state.
i dont feel the need to pay high dollar for used equipment.
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August 2nd, 2002, 06:17 AM
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Regular Crew
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Hi All,
Does anyone have any experience buying from Amazon Marketplace where they say they will guarantee your purchase up to $2500 if the merchandise is misrepresented? Thanks! -SL |
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August 2nd, 2002, 09:23 AM
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Major Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Hi,
there is a difference between price and cost. The price is the initial value set for the item. The cost is what you will end up paying in the long run. The cost includes shipping, returns, frustration, lost time etc. Don't be "penny wise and pound foolish". Get down to a reputable store, pay a little more (that's the sellers way of recovering all the after service costs they incur, when we do stupid things and they have to help out etc.). There is a reason mostly for paying more...you get what you pay for. This sounds kinda hard when on a tight budget but wait to see how hard your budget gets hit when you get taken. Measure the COST and not the PRICE. Cheers Andrew
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August 2nd, 2002, 12:18 PM
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Obstreperous Rex
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Andrew's superb advice above is an excellent reason to go with our DV Info Net Sponsors. They are without a doubt the best in the business and well worth the extra two dollars.
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