EBAY - good - bad
10-28-2007, 05:20 PM
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Over the years I have used EBAY for various purchases (maybe 30 purchases). During the past year I have been disapointed many times. I'd say I have been running at the 50% satisfied level. I have been sent broken things, inferior things, and just been dealing with some real jerks. (I also have gotten a few bargains and quality things.) Before this year, my satisfication level was at the 95% level.
Whats others experiences - is EBAY getting to be a nasty place or have I had just some bad luck recently?
Whats others experiences - is EBAY getting to be a nasty place or have I had just some bad luck recently?
10-28-2007, 05:41 PM
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similar. In the early days of EBay I had very good experiences, but I have had too many jerks over the last two years that I very rarely consider EBay anymore. Seems like the masses have taken over.
10-29-2007, 01:03 AM
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Im in the UK and continue to use eBay for the bulk of my purchases. I have a rating of just over 400 and have only had two "bad" deals, but only to the extent of not being happy with what I bought and returning the item for a full and prompt refund. I once had a non-seller, managed to get hold of their phone number only to find out it was a 14 year old, I spoke to his mum and received full payment and an apology!
Maybe in the US things are much worse.
Maybe in the US things are much worse.
10-29-2007, 03:41 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
I have been happy with ebay thus far. I really try to stay focused on sellers with really good ratings and I do understand that when you are selling hundreds of items that occasionally someone will be a little pissed off. Overall you can't beat the deals. Even on stuff like printer ink (big savings!!!). just bought a kenwood stereo on ebay for $800 and it costs $1300 in stores WOW!.
i am a huge fan of eBay
i am a huge fan of eBay
10-29-2007, 04:51 AM
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Been buying stuff from EBAY for 4 years now and I'd say 98% i received my stuff from seller. Never had a real big problem... Just make sure you check sellers feedbacks and ratings before you buy item from them... Good Luck!!!! 
10-29-2007, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mtw1116' post='487343' date='Oct 29 2007, 05:51 AM
...Just make sure you check sellers feedbacks and ratings before you buy item from them...
10-29-2007, 12:00 PM
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I don't like ebay and don't even have an account there. My wife does, but usually she tells me what sehe wants and I find ways to get it for decent prices. I don't need ebay.
Too many scammers and too much stolen stuff and/or replicas.
Too many scammers and too much stolen stuff and/or replicas.
10-29-2007, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='487498' date='Oct 29 2007, 02:00 PM
I don't like ebay and don't even have an account there. My wife does, but usually she tells me what sehe wants and I find ways to get it for decent prices. I don't need ebay.
Too many scammers and too much stolen stuff and/or replicas.
Too many scammers and too much stolen stuff and/or replicas.
10-29-2007, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='487500' date='Oct 29 2007, 09:10 PM
You're old, aren't you?
Depends on your point of view.
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10-29-2007, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='487501' date='Oct 29 2007, 02:13 PM
Depends on your point of view.
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Russ - 33 - internet user since 1987, almost daily
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