Revenge is Mine!

[StevenGuthmiller]

Just thought I'd share a quick ebay story.

Not more than 3 or 4 days ago & put in a bid on a vintage AMT 1963 Pontiac Bonneville rear bumper.

As usual, several guys swooped in at the last second & snatched it up, but at a price!

That one piece sold for $30.00!

Way more than I was willing to pay.

A few minutes ago, an ebay parts seller that I've dealt with many times had the bumper & the chrome trunk panel with a buy it now price of $12.95.

Still a bit high for some, but right in my range.

I love it when you get the same part the same week for less than half the price!

 

Steve

[slusher]

It pays to be persistent and patient.  

[Mike999]

Congratulations!  It is great when that happens.  You just never know with eBay, and I've been buying/selling there for many years. 

I recently forgot and didn't bid on a kit I was watching. This particular kit usually goes for $75-$100 (ERTL Massey-Ferguson 1155 farm tractor).  This one sold for less than $50.  Drat!

[Dann Tier]

NICE!!!!!!!

[花火]

Luckyyyyyy

[StevenGuthmiller]

Congratulations!  It is great when that happens.  You just never know with eBay, and I've been buying/selling there for many years. 

I recently forgot and didn't bid on a kit I was watching. This particular kit usually goes for $75-$100 (ERTL Massey-Ferguson 1155 farm tractor).  This one sold for less than $50.  Drat!

I just saw a pretty nice built MPC 1968 Coronet sell for $79.00.

For one of these kits, that's pretty cheap.

I didn't even bid on it because I figured it would go for much more.

You just never know.

 

Steve

[Nova-ss]

It pays to be persistent and patient.  

it chr e does...done it that way for years.Chris

[scummy]

Ha ha ha ha ha  bad luck to the others !!!!!!

[花火]

I‘ve just received a metal wheel sets for 312t from postman, it reminds me of your post Steven, I really do share the same feeling with you.

I was first find one this metal wheels on Ebay, with a really high price, equals nearly one more the model itself.

So i just same with other about 20 guys, joined the 'watcher' team.

Finally one day i felt like i just can't stand without the metal wheels so i click out Ebay and with my credit card ready but it was gone!

However dramaticlly by the end of that day i found a brand-new same set on yahoojapan with a direct-buy price. Also the same with you Steven, the price became a little bit 'fine price'

 

[gtx6970]

Yep,

same here.,,,I refuse  got caught up in the feeding frenzy called Ebay . A few months back I was after a builder 1959 Fury kit. I bid my max $125 ( I already knew its not  a cheap one to find ) at the last minute and got the message you been outbid.

I watched it sell for over double that.,,,yes for a builtup

 

Over the next few weeks, a few more come on,,,same deal sold for more than my max .

Then one day a vendor I have dealt with a few times lists one. Looks pretty  nice and clean builtup in the box. I got it for right at $130 delivered to my door. postage and all.

[disabled modeler]

Steve...  Great to hear buddy..!   

[CometMan]

Way to go Steve!

[ChrisBcritter]

Good going! I got distracted with a big airplane photo project last night and missed one of the best '61 Tempest sedans I've seen in a while - sold for 32 lousy bucks.

Got one other grail I'm looking at right now - price is somewhat high (for me) but it's been reduced after being posted up three times with no bids. Ending on Sunday...

[Edsel-Dan]

I go in with the attitude, that IF I am Meant to have something, I will find it at a Price I can Afford!!

Case in point

Bought the "California Fire Truck" Aurora ALF 900 Pumper

New way back when.

Wanted more, but............

 

Found them on that "Evil Auction bay site, but....

Needless to say

VERY High $$$$$

then, Gues what

I win not one, but over s couple years SIX Original Red issue kits

Some started, Half have EXTRA parts--two cabs, two sets of tires & rims, etc.

Now, NONE of these cost over $35.oo SHIPPED!!!

Then I get the White California issue this past Oct-Nov.

Also Under 35.oo shipped

TWO COMPLETE Pump Bodies and decal sheets!!!

sides & over rear wheel compartment boxes assembled, but still !!!!

 

This past week I have seen MANY wanted kits/rebuilders in my budget level, but...

Sadly that budget has been Dropped!!

 

Motor Max diecast list there at 12.++

Find them in Wally's and they are 10.oo!!!!

Dropped the watch for the 66 Chevy since I got one at my local W-M!!!

 

Car needed a Lot of work (still needs more, but..........)

Jury Duty last month made having front brakes done Manditory!!!!

Saved over 100.oo on the job, but still was almost 300.oo!!

 

Patience is the Key

Watch, If meant to be, you Will find the item of interest at a Good price

[Dragline]

Since I'm on eBay daily I have similar experiences. It pays to be persistent and stick to your guns. Eventually you get what you want at the price point you're comfortable with.

 

I collect vintage skateboards and comics, I watch closely for trends and stay away from them. It's paid off almost every time.

[oldcarfan]

Not too long ago I got on an eBay kick and got sniped. A day later, a similar auction came up and when it closed, the sniper got me again. I looked into it and found out some people use a sniper program to go in and "steal" an auction at the last minute. I was pretty sure that the same guy was doing it both times, so I put in a bid on another of the same item. About a minute before it closed I increased my minimum bid to $62 from $12. I guess his program kicked in and at a couple seconds before it closed he bought the most expensive Monogram Porsche 924 he ever saw. I know it was petty, but I did have a laugh. The next time it came up, I got the kit I wanted for a fair market price.

[花火]

I go in with the attitude, that IF I am Meant to have something, I will find it at a Price I can Afford!!

Case in point

Bought the "California Fire Truck" Aurora ALF 900 Pumper

New way back when.

Wanted more, but............

 

Found them on that "Evil Auction bay site, but....

Needless to say

VERY High $$$$$

then, Gues what

I win not one, but over s couple years SIX Original Red issue kits

Some started, Half have EXTRA parts--two cabs, two sets of tires & rims, etc.

Now, NONE of these cost over $35.oo SHIPPED!!!

Then I get the White California issue this past Oct-Nov.

Also Under 35.oo shipped

TWO COMPLETE Pump Bodies and decal sheets!!!

sides & over rear wheel compartment boxes assembled, but still !!!!

 

This past week I have seen MANY wanted kits/rebuilders in my budget level, but...

Sadly that budget has been Dropped!!

 

Motor Max diecast list there at 12.++

Find them in Wally's and they are 10.oo!!!!

Dropped the watch for the 66 Chevy since I got one at my local W-M!!!

 

Car needed a Lot of work (still needs more, but..........)

Jury Duty last month made having front brakes done Manditory!!!!

Saved over 100.oo on the job, but still was almost 300.oo!!

 

Patience is the Key

Watch, If meant to be, you Will find the item of interest at a Good price

evil auction bay site, ahha!