Ebay.

**RGM-79N_GM_CUstom** · 12-02-2007, 02:51 AM

I am surprised no one has brought this up. I was wondering how many TGers are into Ebay.

I just got my Blue star. I am really into Ebay now since I am collecting anime figures, buying OOP Lego, etc.

**MagnaCentipede** · 12-02-2007, 04:23 AM

Only used it a few times, mostly to buy Magic cards and other trifles. Normally I'd be slightly embarassed to admit to having been a Magic player, but since porn doll guy starts the thread, I'll be the lesser of weevils. I've considered selling some stuff on it, but never found the ambition to actually figure out what I want to sell that isn't more appropriate to throw away and be done with.

**CingularDuality** · 12-02-2007, 10:21 AM

I got burned on ebay the second time I used it, way back in 1999, and I rarely even visit the site anymore...

AMosely · 12-02-2007, 10:42 AM

I infrequently will use ebay to get hard-to-find items or things like replacement parts, which can cost a fortune if you get them from the manufacturers.

Black_V!per · 12-02-2007, 12:24 PM

I use it for electronic type items from time to time. Mice, Bluetooth, ect. I find that eBay has the better deals 90% of the time. I've never had an issue, *knock on wood*

**Apophis** · 12-02-2007, 12:35 PM

I've sold a bunch of stuff on it including a motorcycle, jetski, camera equipment, widescreen HDTVs and more. I've also bought a bunch from eBay but usually smaller stuff such as camera lenses, water filters for my fridge, etc.

Kerostasis · 12-02-2007, 12:43 PM

I usually use E-bay when I'm looking for something thats out of print (or insert appropriate terminology for items that arent printed to begin with). You can usually find someone whos selling an old copy of whatever you wanted to buy. That said you can find some pretty good deals on used current items sometimes too, and I've never been burned by a seller.

**INSUNABULA** · 12-02-2007, 12:44 PM

I used eBay for the first time a couple of weeks ago to get a LOTR sword (I have another one shipping as we speak) So far all is good "touch wood" and I have no complaints.

I'm sorry to hear you got burnt Cingular - may I ask what you were burnt on?

Daxx · 12-02-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CingularDuality

I got burned on ebay the second time I used it, way back in 1999, and I rarely even visit the site anymore...

Burned the first time I used it, never went back. I'll stick to a legitimate retailer for spending money online.

BeSiege82 · 12-02-2007, 01:31 PM

I never use it. Have heard good and bad stories, but my card will not be used on that.

barefacedstorm · 12-02-2007, 03:08 PM

Sold my custom 86' firebird on ebay. The folks from Canada had to leave it at the border for 3 days though while they waited for the title to clear, kinda felt bad at first since they live a good 4 hours from it, but they gave me bad rep because I didn't know about it. Havent really used it much for buying though.

Dreadd · 12-02-2007, 03:12 PM

I've made my living on eBay for the past 5 years or so, it can be risky if you are not careful, but if you take the appropriate precautions, it's fairly safe to buy there.

-D-

**CingularDuality** · 12-02-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INSUNABULA

I'm sorry to hear you got burnt Cingular - may I ask what you were burnt on?

A replacement battery pack for a cordless phone. It was only like $40, but back then that was a lot of money for us... Besides, it's the principal of the matter that really bugs me. If I don't trust someone, I don't give them my money. Ebay inspires zero extra trust in any of the sellers.

**RGM-79N_GM_CUstom** · 12-02-2007, 06:51 PM

I have had a few bad experiences mainly buying bootleg figures by mistake. In total I would say I have two bootlegs that I bought.

On a side note man I really hate this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=310002866149

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=310002325596

I am used to fighting over anime statues and that is easy because most anime fans are high school/colleged aged so they tend to be broke. Fighting over these DC figures is a pain.

Hambergler · 12-02-2007, 07:30 PM

I'm a sucker for a good deal. I've had great experiences except for one counterfeit SD card. Paypal reimbursed me right away though.

12-02-2007, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
RGM-79N_GM_CUstom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paterson, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 2,144	Ebay. I am surprised no one has brought this up. I was wondering how many TGers are into Ebay. I just got my Blue star. I am really into Ebay now since I am collecting anime figures, buying OOP Lego, etc. __________________ RX-78-2 Gundam EFSF Protoype Close Combat Mobile Suit Armor: Luna Titanium Armament: 2x Beam Sabers, 2x 60mm Head vulcan guns 380mm Hyper bazooka, Beam Rifle, Beam Javelin, Hyper Hammer, Gundam Hammer, shield TG Natural Selection admin. Need anything PM me. 7th Infantry FTW!!!!! "Snob? Nah...I consider myself more of a PC Evangelist...converting the heathens to The Way." Prophaniti "Windows is like Pokemon you gotta catch'em all." kenshinsama1

12-02-2007, 04:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
MagnaCentipede Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,845	Re: Ebay. Only used it a few times, mostly to buy Magic cards and other trifles. Normally I'd be slightly embarassed to admit to having been a Magic player, but since porn doll guy starts the thread, I'll be the lesser of weevils. I've considered selling some stuff on it, but never found the ambition to actually figure out what I want to sell that isn't more appropriate to throw away and be done with. __________________

12-02-2007, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 16,594	Re: Ebay. I got burned on ebay the second time I used it, way back in 1999, and I rarely even visit the site anymore... __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

12-02-2007, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
AMosely Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Age: 33 Posts: 2,513	Re: Ebay. I infrequently will use ebay to get hard-to-find items or things like replacement parts, which can cost a fortune if you get them from the manufacturers.

12-02-2007, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,442	Re: Ebay. I use it for electronic type items from time to time. Mice, Bluetooth, ect. I find that eBay has the better deals 90% of the time. I've never had an issue, knock on wood __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

12-02-2007, 12:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 35 Posts: 8,858	Re: Ebay. I've sold a bunch of stuff on it including a motorcycle, jetski, camera equipment, widescreen HDTVs and more. I've also bought a bunch from eBay but usually smaller stuff such as camera lenses, water filters for my fridge, etc. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

12-02-2007, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
INSUNABULA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 30 Posts: 1,512	Re: Ebay. I used eBay for the first time a couple of weeks ago to get a LOTR sword (I have another one shipping as we speak) So far all is good "touch wood" and I have no complaints. I'm sorry to hear you got burnt Cingular - may I ask what you were burnt on? __________________ * INSERT RIBBONS HERE *

12-02-2007, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
BeSiege82 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,263	Re: Ebay. I never use it. Have heard good and bad stories, but my card will not be used on that. __________________ lTG-Irrl BeSiege82 A platoon leader in his own right... "Courage grows strong at the wound." "Virescit Vulnere Virtus." "{My grump-o-meter starts to make a high-pitched whine when I point it at your post, though.}" -- Axis Platoon Leader of Irregular's platoon Alpha

12-02-2007, 03:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
barefacedstorm Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 30	Re: Ebay. Sold my custom 86' firebird on ebay. The folks from Canada had to leave it at the border for 3 days though while they waited for the title to clear, kinda felt bad at first since they live a good 4 hours from it, but they gave me bad rep because I didn't know about it. Havent really used it much for buying though. __________________

12-02-2007, 03:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dreadd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: N. VA, DC Metro Age: 45 Posts: 69	Re: Ebay. I've made my living on eBay for the past 5 years or so, it can be risky if you are not careful, but if you take the appropriate precautions, it's fairly safe to buy there. -D-

12-02-2007, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
RGM-79N_GM_CUstom Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Paterson, New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 2,144	Re: Ebay. I have had a few bad experiences mainly buying bootleg figures by mistake. In total I would say I have two bootlegs that I bought. On a side note man I really hate this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=310002866149 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=310002325596 I am used to fighting over anime statues and that is easy because most anime fans are high school/colleged aged so they tend to be broke. Fighting over these DC figures is a pain. __________________ RX-78-2 Gundam EFSF Protoype Close Combat Mobile Suit Armor: Luna Titanium Armament: 2x Beam Sabers, 2x 60mm Head vulcan guns 380mm Hyper bazooka, Beam Rifle, Beam Javelin, Hyper Hammer, Gundam Hammer, shield TG Natural Selection admin. Need anything PM me. 7th Infantry FTW!!!!! "Snob? Nah...I consider myself more of a PC Evangelist...converting the heathens to The Way." Prophaniti "Windows is like Pokemon you gotta catch'em all." kenshinsama1

12-02-2007, 07:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hambergler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Age: 33 Posts: 1,016	Re: Ebay. I'm a sucker for a good deal. I've had great experiences except for one counterfeit SD card. Paypal reimbursed me right away though. __________________

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