lanesteele240 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I see a lot of anti Ebay sentiment on this fourm. Why? I use Ebay to buy old kits that are oop, new kits my LHS cant get (japanese kits mostly) and sometimes decals that are oop also. I also use it to sell junk to buy more hobby stuff. I always spend 60 bucks or so in my LHS ever month on supplies and media materials. So i am keeping them in buisness. I would never buy a kit that sells for 20 plus 10 shipping on ebay and pass on the LHS price of 25. Also it hurts the LSH just as much as using a 40% coupon to get that kit from the big hobby box store. I dont hear anybody complainig about that one.
Fat Brian Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Personally, I love ebay. I've had a few bad experiences but overall the good of getting old stuff and scoring deals has far outweighed the bad. The biggest thing about ebay is knowing how to use it and knowing when you are close to overpaying for something, the few times I've been screwed I mostly did it to myself by either not reading the description thoroughly enough or overpaying for something by not knowing the market value of it. Edited October 24, 2012 by Fat Brian
CadillacPat Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Ebay been berry berry good to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CadillacPat
slusher Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 l have only bought on ebay but its very useful. only one real bad experiance but its very useful. no hobby shops in my area and a Hobby Lobby 35 miles away...
Casey Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Ebay been berry berry good to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me, too. I've had maybe two bad buyers in over a decade buying and selling there, and over 1600+ transactions. Paying 12% for worldwide exposure is a teeny-tiny price to pay, and really, nothing else can compare.
martinfan5 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I have been a member on ebay for a very long time, I have only had a few transaction that went wrong, but the sellers made everything right. Ebay has been great to me, and I will continue to use ebay As a seller, its not so great, thats why I dont sell that often on ebay Just with anything else, you need to do your home work before buying from sellers, check their feedback, always read the fine print if you will in the listings, but of course, there are always going to be those bad apples , but thats like that with all things in life when dealing with the public
Deathgoblin Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I'm a regular Ebayer, but I've only had one issue since I've been a member. I've recently learned it's cheaper sometimes to get small lots of kits than just getting a single one.
Dragline Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I just bought the new Simil'R Ford GT off eBay at a discount. I buy most of my vintage skateboards there as well. There are deals, you just have to be patient and diligent. Bob
martinfan5 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I'm a regular Ebayer, but I've only had one issue since I've been a member. I've recently learned it's cheaper sometimes to get small lots of kits than just getting a single one. That is almost becoming the case, you know sellers are trying to make money on shipping when their shipping charge is more then having a kit shipped from Japan or somewhere overseas .
martinfan5 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I just bought the new Simil'R Ford GT off eBay at a discount. I buy most of my vintage skateboards there as well. There are deals, you just have to be patient and diligent. Bob I saw one of those kits, well I saw a few of them, going for $40, I almost bought one, but will all the bad things I have heard about them, I passed, I will wait tell there are selling a little cheaper
1930fordpickup Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Ebay isok just the fee's they charge are a little high in my opinion .When they charge you to get your own money back that is tacky.
Harry P. Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Ebay isok just the fee's they charge are a little high in my opinion . What's better than ebay? What other onlne site has the selection, the exposure? Answer: none. They are what they are, fees and all. If you want to buy or sell something, there's no better way to do it, IMO. Yeah, you can go through craigslist or others... but as far as global reach, volume, selection.... there's nobody doing it better than ebay.
cobraman Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I like ebay. Been using it since 1999. Many, many transactions both buying and selling. It had changed alot since I first began and in my opinion much better for buyers than for sellers.
SuperStockAndy Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Do you think it's called EvilBay for no reason?
rel14 Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 as long as you know what you want to pay, that means shipping too.. its not so bad,, I've used it a lot,,some shipping on there is old of this world,,but thats what you have to look at also....
Sport Suburban Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I love Ebay and watch it often. Ebay is a tool that connects people (buyers and sellers) and your expeirience depends on the other person to do their part. Ebay has been doing a great job of weeding out those people that don't and eventually removes them from the sight. Plus they are a buisness and have a right to charge their fees. They are upfront about the fees they charge to use them. Much like the Barret and Jackson auctions. They get the top buyers and the record braking auction prices so the have the fees that go along with it.
CadillacPat Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Do you think it's called EvilBay for no reason? That "reason" could just be sour grapes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CadillacPat
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Do you think it's called EvilBay for no reason? Yes. No reason. Except stupidity, if that counts.
Droppedgmc Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 For me..The "Evil" Bay part of it is the addiction...lol. I'm always on it looking for those good deals
Rob Hall Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 It can be addicting...I've been on eBay for over 15 years, it's been my primary source for old kits, old diecast, random electronics,resin parts, resin kits, etc. Only had a couple transactions (out of over 1000) go sideways but they got resolved. Never sold anything, only bought. And with PayPal, it's so easy...just a few clicks. Glad they got rid of money order only sellers...that was a real pain in the butt back in the day. Biggest annoyance are their frequent site redesigns..
Lunajammer Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 It's a classic double edged sword. It can be a buyer's best friend, but it's (can also be) a seller's worst enemy. Simple as that. X2.
Tonioseven Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I rarely sell items there but I AM a frequent byuer. I have had no complaints since becoming a member in '02.
CadillacPat Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 X2. But for those who sell it can be a seller's best friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CadillacPat
Gluhead Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 My only real gripe with it is how sellers charge for shipping. I get that there are fees which need to be covered, and that it can be a pain to sell, but when the shipping is double or even triple actual cost in an effort to make up that lost profit...forget it. Then again, if there were a top 100 list of the worlds worst conformists to the consumerism mentality, I'd very likely be on it...so my opinion may not be much to go by.
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