Who shops E Bay?

Yoter · 09-21-2003, 08:57 AM

I have recently started getting into checking out E Bay. I gotta say you can find some dang good deals there. Who all is on E Bay and what kind of deals do you look for? I like looking at automotive: tools,parts,decals,& rigs that I would never buy.

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Ric · 09-21-2003, 09:11 AM

and i have a few friends that do all the time, JUST be careful, a few of my friends have gotten screwed, check the sellers feedback is a must do, but yea, some great deals out there.

**Yoda** · 09-21-2003, 09:14 AM

Tools, car parts, Amateur radio,car parts, scanners, TBI, car parts, things with my last name (found an Andress tool, patd 1878),home remodel stuff, gun parts, USMC stuff

recent "scores":
Subaru hyd lifters ($60 each at dealer) $20 set (subaru new parts!)

full set of hub caps for my Taurus---$15

Whatever you search for, you will find.

Get a PAYPAL account and don't go through the hassle of getting money orders for everthing......

Then check for your local EBAY annonymous meetings....It is addictive

Krash · 09-21-2003, 09:52 AM

Man if you don't like going to the junkyard looking for parts its about your best bet for finding good condition pieces. I got a new dash piece for mine. The only bad experience I had with ebay was when I tried to get a door handle from some guy in california. I had to wait 2 months and then got the wrong side. I ended up calling Jay Mark's Toyota and getting it for about the same price new. User I would steer clear of is glxtasy.

Phisherman · 09-21-2003, 10:31 AM

I've been trying to sell about 10 things for 2 weeks now. I gave up on some of it. I'm still selling blue carpet from my 2000 4Runner, it's going for $15.50 right now. If you have a Tacoma, hell for $16 just cut it off where you don't need it! Sorry, had to plug my auction.:pig:

96-2002 4Runner Carpet

Paul H. · 09-21-2003, 10:37 AM

I have bought many things on ebay. Before you buy, find out how much it would actually cost, and like RicNkc said check their feedback, too many negs. show reason to be concerned.

Krash · 09-21-2003, 11:05 AM

Yeah I get leary of dealing with anyone that starts to get 97% and don't deal with anyone lower than that.

Yoter · 09-21-2003, 11:13 AM

What do you do if someone scams you? Do you report them to E Bay, file a poice report, take the loss, or?

metal22lica · 09-21-2003, 11:24 AM

ive always had good experiences with Ebay. one stole a set of aisin hubs for 25 bucks shipped!!!!

the only problem i ever had was i bought a set of mud flaps and they never showed up...but i emailed the seller and he returned my money! like they said...set up a pay pal account and things are simple and easy.

Yoter · 09-21-2003, 11:59 AM

How do I outbid an autobidder?

Krash · 09-21-2003, 01:47 PM

Keep bidding till you find that auto bidders limit. What you can do is proxy bid (If I remember right thats what its called). You put in the top bid that your willing to make and ebay will automatically bid till that limit is reached.

Mohamed · 09-21-2003, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by BigBadBlue
What do you do if someone scams you? Do you report them to E Bay, file a poice report, take the loss, or?

Take a big rod, reach behind you with one hand, and ram it up the location where the sun don't shine

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Ebay makes you jump through hoops to get a claim filed and even then there is so much paperwork, then you have to pay someone to appraise something if it came to you like crap and then you don't get all of you money in the end. Ebay still takes a portion of the denero! I gave up on my $160 CD player that I got screwed on. dude sold me one that was ripped out of a Honda.

Vato Loco · 09-21-2003, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by Mohamed
Ebay still takes a portion of the denero! I gave up on my $160 CD player that I got screwed on. dude sold me one that was ripped out of a Honda.

Yeah thats true, I remember reading that post awhile ago. So far I've had good experiences with Ebay.com, just be sure to check their feedbacks and if they have couple of negative feedbacks, read them. Just read some of the negative feedbacks and see what the common problem is with the seller. Goodluck!

PoBoy · 09-21-2003, 07:55 PM

Just won me a 58 pack of Crest White Strips and a battery powered crest toothbrush for $17 shipped! Ebay is great for many things...BUT BAD FOR MANY OTHER

Tacoma Dude · 09-21-2003, 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by BigBadBlue
What do you do if someone scams you? Do you report them to E Bay, file a poice report, take the loss, or?

Sometimes just the threat of legal action is enough. I had one guy who wouldn't ship my item so I told him that it was mail fraud punishable by hefty fines and jail time.

I got my item within the week.

Cebby · 09-21-2003, 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by PoBoy
Just won me a 58 pack of Crest White Strips...

Good gawd! Why would you need that many strips? Big coffee drinker?

PoBoy · 09-22-2003, 06:43 AM

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Originally posted by Cebby
Good gawd! Why would you need that many strips? Big coffee drinker?

Haha...no, Mountain Dew...turns em yellow. But thats the standard amount for a box of strips. 28 for the top, 28 for the bottom....2 times a day for 14 days.

instntset · 09-22-2003, 05:48 PM

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Good gawd! Why would you need that many strips? Big coffee drinker?

I was more worried about the toothbrush being used!!!

09-21-2003, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	i have and i have a few friends that do all the time, JUST be careful, a few of my friends have gotten screwed, check the sellers feedback is a must do, but yea, some great deals out there.

09-21-2003, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	Tools, car parts, Amateur radio,car parts, scanners, TBI, car parts, things with my last name (found an Andress tool, patd 1878),home remodel stuff, gun parts, USMC stuff recent "scores": Subaru hyd lifters ($60 each at dealer) $20 set (subaru new parts!) full set of hub caps for my Taurus---$15 Whatever you search for, you will find. Get a PAYPAL account and don't go through the hassle of getting money orders for everthing...... Then check for your local EBAY annonymous meetings....It is addictive __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

09-21-2003, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Krash Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,322	Man if you don't like going to the junkyard looking for parts its about your best bet for finding good condition pieces. I got a new dash piece for mine. The only bad experience I had with ebay was when I tried to get a door handle from some guy in california. I had to wait 2 months and then got the wrong side. I ended up calling Jay Mark's Toyota and getting it for about the same price new. User I would steer clear of is glxtasy. __________________ 1990 Ext. Cab 22re 5speed 4wd SOLD

09-21-2003, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phisherman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 366	I've been trying to sell about 10 things for 2 weeks now. I gave up on some of it. I'm still selling blue carpet from my 2000 4Runner, it's going for $15.50 right now. If you have a Tacoma, hell for $16 just cut it off where you don't need it! Sorry, had to plug my auction.:pig: 96-2002 4Runner Carpet __________________ 2000 4Runner w/Limited Interior Swap, 170k miles, last leg. Give a man fish and he can eat for a day. Give a man Phish and he will groove for a lifetime. Last edited by Phisherman; 09-21-2003 at 10:33 AM.

09-21-2003, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Krash Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,322	Yeah I get leary of dealing with anyone that starts to get 97% and don't deal with anyone lower than that. __________________ 1990 Ext. Cab 22re 5speed 4wd SOLD

09-21-2003, 11:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Yoter Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,048	Bad guys on E Bay What do you do if someone scams you? Do you report them to E Bay, file a poice report, take the loss, or?

09-21-2003, 11:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
metal22lica Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 993	ive always had good experiences with Ebay. one stole a set of aisin hubs for 25 bucks shipped!!!! the only problem i ever had was i bought a set of mud flaps and they never showed up...but i emailed the seller and he returned my money! like they said...set up a pay pal account and things are simple and easy. __________________ SOLD??? Never 1990 Automatic V6 4WD SR5 4Runner Mods: Downey 1.5 HDs, Aisin Hubs, CD, CB with a 4' Firestik, Husky Liners, Maglite Mod, 2nd Gen Airbox Mod, K&N filter and a Smittybilt Brush Guard with 4 lights. Next: Rims? Shocks? Exhaust? PICS -Corey

09-21-2003, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Yoter Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,048	How do I outbid an autobidder?

09-21-2003, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Krash Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,322	Keep bidding till you find that auto bidders limit. What you can do is proxy bid (If I remember right thats what its called). You put in the top bid that your willing to make and ebay will automatically bid till that limit is reached. __________________ 1990 Ext. Cab 22re 5speed 4wd SOLD

09-21-2003, 07:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
PoBoy Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,000	Just won me a 58 pack of Crest White Strips and a battery powered crest toothbrush for $17 shipped! Ebay is great for many things...BUT BAD FOR MANY OTHER __________________ So I sold my '96 4Runner to get married...I was sad. BUT NOT ANY MORE! Check out my 1985 4Runner with 32,xxx miles! PoBoyTech.Net

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