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Ebay Warning - WHoa! $30 Heater face plate, up from $3

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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Ebay Warning - WHoa! $30 Heater face plate, up from $3

Hi Guys, I was a little shocked to find that my faceplate sticker discovery is being marketed disreputably. As you can see in my write up this item goes for $3 at the dealer and this seller now has them for $30 BIN, that's 10x the actual price, and without additional shipping. He previously sold one for $16, and I felt he was lucky, but now I gotta say something.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2439117516

Save $27, buy this at the dealer. Peace out...
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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More than a few times I have found an item for sale online at a store for lots cheaper than the bid on ebay. Let the buyer beware. It pays to do a little homework. Still, theres lots of great deals to be had on ebay. Thanks for the heads up.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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I just bought one for around $10 last month. Well, actually, it wasnt a sticker as the ad describes. It was more of a solid piece that clips in and requires no stickers. O well.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 05:48 AM
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Re: Ebay Warning - WHoa! $30 Heater face plate, up from $3

Originally posted by dajabr
Hi Guys, I was a little shocked to find that my faceplate sticker discovery is being marketed disreputably. As you can see in my write up this item goes for $3 at the dealer and this seller now has them for $30 BIN, that's 10x the actual price, and without additional shipping. He previously sold one for $16, and I felt he was lucky, but now I gotta say something.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2439117516

Save $27, buy this at the dealer. Peace out...
Hey if you really want to piss that guy off you could start selling them on e-bay for $3 and put him out of business. Thank of what a warm feeling that would give you.
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 06:09 AM
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That's actually a very good idea... dunno if they would stay up long though, could be a lot of work. Hmmmmm...
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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 06:20 AM
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Capitalism

It's called capitalism gentlemen. If someone is stupid enough to pay that price and he can make money off of it, more power to him! If there is a demand for his supply at that price, he'll make money. I seriously doubt there is a big demand for what he is selling and even if there is, I don't think he'll get rich off of it. Capitalism, it's what makes the world go around every day!



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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 06:36 AM
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Have you guys seen the movie "Match Stick Men" one con-artist played by Nicklous Cage when confronted about ripping people off says he doesn't steal from people, they give him the money.
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