I think I am addicted to eBay

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Gooose

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Nov 9, 2004
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Well i have had an account since Jan 2002, but i never bought anything.

But the other day i needed a data cable for my new cell phone (made a post about it the other day) so i got it, but the thing is - it was so easy, and so much cheaper than anywhere around here.

Now:

Am i getting into something that i should re-think? (the whole addiction) :p

Today i got some CHEAP and perfect birthday presents for my girlfriend (she loves Snow White)

so i bought from someone that has like 8000 feedbacks and 99.7% is positive. I think i am pretty safe.


Reason i say this is because the main reason for not doing anything on e-bay is because of fraud. But because people have such high raitings and exactly what i want, i thought i give it a try.

I just been getting things well under 10 bucks,

but what should i also be thinking about, when i want to buy things on ebay?


So far, its been so easy, and very nice :)

Thanks
 
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funggorgor

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Jan 6, 2005
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Ebay is cool for both buyers and sellers
you can always find some really cheap deals there
You should also think about the joy when you receive your items
 
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Gooose

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Nov 9, 2004
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Talking to me, or the other dumb comment?

So on a serious note, whats something I should look after?

make sure i dont get scammed?
 
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simms

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I buy a lot of stuff from ebay. I just got a Guess watch. love it. ^^ retails for $180+tax, I paid $45 shipped. It got here in two days. :D
 
Pliablemoose

Pliablemoose

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Yep, just ordered an articulating, tilting wall mount for my 30" LCD for $10 less than anywhere else.

And hundreds less than what Fry's was selling them for.
 
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Gooose

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Nov 9, 2004
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Yea, so why are people accepting such low amount? they dont even do reserves, i dont understand?

do they know how much their selling actually is?
 
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Gooose

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Nov 9, 2004
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isnt that where people steal a auction away from you?

does it really happen that much?
 
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gUEv

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Oct 11, 2000
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ive been selling stuff on craigslist (i dont have any feedback on ebay so i thought nobody would buy)

one deal went great last night, sold a nice college kid my speakers, reciever & ps2 + games, smooth transaction, paid in cash, easy as pie.


then I got greedy and tried to sell my 65" TV late at night so I could just be over with it.



I wont bore you with the details but i met 2 guys outside in a van (said he was coming alone) smelled a shady situation, so i told them the deal was off after a lot of uncomfortable arguing, got out of the van and went inside. i was ready to stab the passenger in the neck with a knife in my side...not exactly the most calm situation.

Anyways now the guy is calling my phone non stop (both lines with blocked numbers) saying that i tried to "jack him". He says "his brother is with the police, I am being investigated and should be expecting a visit from him" (for what? getting out of a van of strangers i did not feel comfortable in?) lol

(before someone chimes in about local secuirty or the LAPD, useless as always. I just have several nights of blocked calls and threatening messages to look forward to.

ahhhhh.....craiglist....


:p
 
Gibson486

Gibson486

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Originally posted by: Gooose
isnt that where people steal a auction away from you?

does it really happen that much?
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sniping is when you put a bid in the final seconds to make sure you win. It beats the whole point because if you want to pay a certain price, then pay the certain price and make it your ceiling.
 
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flyfish

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Originally posted by: gUEv
ive been selling stuff on craigslist (i dont have any feedback on ebay so i thought nobody would buy)

one deal went great last night, sold a nice college kid my speakers, reciever & ps2 + games, smooth transaction, paid in cash, easy as pie.


then I got greedy and tried to sell my 65" TV late at night so I could just be over with it.



I wont bore you with the details but i met 2 guys outside in a van (said he was coming alone) smelled a shady situation, so i told them the deal was off after a lot of uncomfortable arguing, got out of the van and went inside. i was ready to stab the passenger in the neck with a knife in my side...not exactly the most calm situation.

Anyways now the guy is calling my phone non stop (both lines with blocked numbers) saying that i tried to "jack him". He says "his brother is with the police, I am being investigated and should be expecting a visit from him" (for what? getting out of a van of strangers i did not feel comfortable in?) lol

(before someone chimes in about local secuirty or the LAPD, useless as always. I just have several nights of blocked calls and threatening messages to look forward to.

ahhhhh.....craiglist....


:p
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Is 65" TV code for 6.5 grams of Crack or something?
;)
 
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