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I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 ,
FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... N4ATS |
N4ATS wrote:
I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. - Mike KB3EIA - |
N4ATS wrote:
I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... N4ATS I don't think you are missing anything. I have bought and sold lots of radio gear on eBay and have yet to get ripped off or any other problem not attributable to me not reading the ad completely. When getting ready to buy or sell something, I check here first. If I don't find what I am looking for or receive any offers that aren't insulting, then I go to eBay. When selling, I list the item here only twice, once when I first list the item and again about 24 hours before the end of the auction. I, too, am annoyed by the people that think they have to post their ad every day on the newsgroups. That doesn't mean eBay sucks, just the poster. I find the once or twice post on the newsgroups to be quite useful when looking for gear as I don't want to browse through the hundreds of listings everyday. Sometimes I find an eBay link here for something I was not actively looking for that I suddenly decide I want. If people don't want that experience, they need to learn to set their filters. Myself, I set my filters to screen posts by the names of people I don't want to read stuff from. That kills most of the annoying crap right there. Wayne L. Faris, KEØBZ -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
How does one get screwed selling something on eBay? All sellers that I've
ever dealt with require payment in full before the item was shipped. John "Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... N4ATS wrote: I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. - Mike KB3EIA - |
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. - Mike KB3EIA - I've never been cheated on ebay... and have over 500 transactions. However, I have been cheated by some in the NG's, whom I have no way to check up on before I buy from them... |
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"John D. Farr]" wrote in message ... How does one get screwed selling something on eBay? All sellers that I've ever dealt with require payment in full before the item was shipped. John "Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... N4ATS wrote: I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. - Mike KB3EIA - |
I never buy anything from anyone that I don't know w/o first doing an email
search and a call sign search on Google. For the most part, if someone has "screwed" someone else, they have generally complained on the ng and I won't buy if there is a complaint. Of course, someone is always unhappy, so I check that out also if there is only one or two compaints... but I limit my spending. My view, buying on the internet is much like investing in the stock market... only use disposeable money. Don't risk money you can't afford to lose. Bill |
"Brenda Ann" wrote in message ... I've never been cheated on ebay... and have over 500 transactions. However, I have been cheated by some in the NG's, whom I have no way to check up on before I buy from them... I too have purchased gear from eBay. I have yet to be taken. I always make a point of talking to the person I am dealing with first. I was however taken on a trade by a ham in California who offered me a "mint" TS440. I sure learned my lesson on that one. My latest transaction was a trade on my TS570 for a very nice TS850 (my second) and everything arrived as promised. I think you just have to exercise caution. If for any reason the deal sounds fishy, walk away. I cancelled a bid on eBay and was ripped at by the seller. I had reservations about what he was offering compared to what he was selling. I got a negative feedback on eBay for that one. But I had a good nights sleep. |
N4ATS wrote: I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... N4ATS Ebay is merely a medium for a buyer and a seller to get together. No different than a hamfest other than some transactions are conducted as auctions...others are a "buy it now" straight out sale. Has anyone ever been burned at a hamfest....sure. I have bought and sold on Ebay with only a few problems. In a recent auction, I was the seller, and the "winning bidder" sent me an email saying he had bid on another item like I was selling and wanted me to take less than what he had agreed to pay. I gave him an opportunity to meet his end of the bargain. He didn't and I left negative feedback and filed a complaint with Ebay to recoup at least some of my losses (listing fees, etc). I relisted the item and had a very smooth and easy transaction. When some people have a bad experience, sometimes their frustration is misdirected. -- Gun Control works!!! 3 million Holocaust victims can’t be wrong. |
Amen to that.... I have a guy right now that picked one of my ads from a
trade/sell website and he is in Nigeria (The well-known WEST AFRICA SCAM), sent me an obviously fake cashier's cheque, several thousand in excess of my price, wanting me to Western Union several thousand in "overpayment" back to him. Calling the bank it is supposed to be drawn on nets a slew of complaints, sighs and comments about how they already have rec'd many of these fake cheques, one in excess of $800,000.... But since I was aware of the scam in advance, I took advantage of the moment, am playing the idiot, and I have him running all over the place, to different offices, etc, to get me to Western Union the money. He (they, probably) is very committed to what he is doing. So far I have him to the point of belief, that I've told him I deposited the cheque (it's pinned on my trophy wall) and the only way to get it now is for him to give me his bank info for a wire transfer. Last contact, I got the impression he was going to go set up a new account just for me to send to...... This is cool... my very own remote-controlled Nigerian scammer..... heh... He is very "God Bless You" every time we talk, (he calls too... exploiting a cheap TDD service for the deaf) wanting to know if I am a "trustworthy Christian" and the like. Man, he is gonna burn! Just thought I'd share. (SWAP some radio-related info!) Point is, ANY time you send money to a stranger, you may or may not be making a donation to their cause. It's all about doing homework but no matter how well you do, there is always a bit of risk when it comes to people and money. rb "Brenda Ann" wrote in message ... "Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. - Mike KB3EIA - I've never been cheated on ebay... and have over 500 transactions. However, I have been cheated by some in the NG's, whom I have no way to check up on before I buy from them... |
"John D. Farr]" wrote in message ... How does one get screwed selling something on eBay? All sellers that I've ever dealt with require payment in full before the item was shipped. It is easy to screwed when selling an item on Ebay. First off, in ANY auction atmosphere (or some of us like to call it a carnival atmosphere) the bidders are a combination of rational and irrational people. The rational bidder sets a mental price limit and sticks to it. The irrational bidder easily gets caught up in the "competition" of the contest. After winning a bid, quite often this irrational person wakes up the morning after the auction and figures out that he's paying way too much or his motivation/desire has somehow magically diminished. It is at this point that the seller is screwed. The seller has now lost both the vital "marketing" and "newness" edges by having to reintroduce the product to a repeat auction. Not to mention that if one went down the list to the next bidder in line, this 2nd tier person now wants a "bargain" price because he are not legally committed and/or their desire has miraculously waned as well. Factor in "time lost", "additional auction fees", and "seasonal timing" (i.e. there are certain days, months, and time of day to submit and auction so the auction end can gain a maximum viewing audience). Sellers get screwed on Ebay every day. 73 de Paul |
"Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. You can't blame eBay for that. You can only blame one of two people, either the seller or the buyer; one of which is you. If you are suckered easily, then you only have yourself to blame... |
I got screwed twice on Ebay:
The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. So... Why is thias Ebay's fault... I have used Ebay for years with no direct ebay problems, just watching who you deal with and using some good sense is all it takes. ""Don't shake my tree, if you don't like what comes down"" **** Life Is Too Short...*** ****Enjoy The Ride...*** |
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"R. Belcher" wrote in message ...
Amen to that.... I have a guy right now that picked one of my ads from a trade/sell website and he is in Nigeria (The well-known WEST AFRICA SCAM), sent me an obviously fake cashier's cheque, several thousand in excess of my price, wanting me to Western Union several thousand in "overpayment" back to him. Calling the bank it is supposed to be drawn on nets a slew of complaints, sighs and comments about how they already have rec'd many of these fake cheques, one in excess of $800,000.... But since I was aware of the scam in advance, I took advantage of the moment, am playing the idiot, and I have him running all over the place, to different offices, etc, to get me to Western Union the money. He (they, probably) is very committed to what he is doing. So far I have him to the point of belief, that I've told him I deposited the cheque (it's pinned on my trophy wall) and the only way to get it now is for him to give me his bank info for a wire transfer. Last contact, I got the impression he was going to go set up a new account just for me to send to...... This is cool... my very own remote-controlled Nigerian scammer..... heh... He is very "God Bless You" every time we talk, (he calls too... exploiting a cheap TDD service for the deaf) wanting to know if I am a "trustworthy Christian" and the like. Man, he is gonna burn! Just thought I'd share. (SWAP some radio-related info!) Point is, ANY time you send money to a stranger, you may or may not be making a donation to their cause. It's all about doing homework but no matter how well you do, there is always a bit of risk when it comes to people and money. rb "Brenda Ann" wrote in message ... "Mike Coslo" wrote in message et... I got screwed twice on Ebay: The first time I bought something The first time I sold something. I'd have to be an idiot to go back to them. - Mike KB3EIA - I've never been cheated on ebay... and have over 500 transactions. However, I have been cheated by some in the NG's, whom I have no way to check up on before I buy from them... Try looking up something like "Nigerian Scam Letter Baiting" on Google, and see some of the fun that people have stringing along some of these idiots running the Nigerian scams. Pictures, letters, examples on how to keep them all excited, and great stories about how they were "resolved"! Makes me want to join in on the fun, if only I had the time.... |
Steve Silverwood wrote in message ...
On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 02:17:27 GMT, N4ATS wrote: I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... I'm not exactly sure what the cause is for the animosity towards eBay auction listings. Personally, I think that as long as the auction announcements are prefaced by "FA:" in the subject, it's not a problem. Anyone with a halfway-decent news reader can filter them out, either via a rule or a scoring setting, so it's a mystery to me why it's an issue. It's just the frustrated whining of a few morons who aren't getting any of the ebay "action" (or can't figure out how to use filters to get rid of any "FA:" messages.... |
a rule or a scoring setting, so it's a mystery to me why it's an issue.
Because "a buddy of many members of this NG" has taken it upon him self (and actually encouraged) to break balls by posting variations of FAA: and email addresses. This abusive "SOB pr*ck" is taking away our choices, its a different ballgame !! The way I see it since my reader rules are currently set up beating message rules is no different then a homosexual, crook or Satan forcing his or her way into my home for a donation. or: A broadcast TV station airing an unedited "Debbie Does Dallas" as an after school special -Rev "Steve Silverwood" wrote in message . .. On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 02:17:27 GMT, N4ATS wrote: I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... I'm not exactly sure what the cause is for the animosity towards eBay auction listings. Personally, I think that as long as the auction announcements are prefaced by "FA:" in the subject, it's not a problem. Anyone with a halfway-decent news reader can filter them out, either via a rule or a scoring setting, so it's a mystery to me why it's an issue. -- -- //Steve// Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS Fountain Valley, CA Email: |
"homosexual, crook or Satan "
ur mom "Rev.RP Jones" wrote in message ... a rule or a scoring setting, so it's a mystery to me why it's an issue. Because "a buddy of many members of this NG" has taken it upon him self (and actually encouraged) to break balls by posting variations of FAA: and addresses. This abusive "SOB pr*ck" is taking away our choices, its a different ballgame !! The way I see it since my reader rules are currently set up beating message rules is no different then a homosexual, crook or Satan forcing his or her way into my home for a donation. or: A broadcast TV station airing an unedited "Debbie Does Dallas" as an after school special -Rev "Steve Silverwood" wrote in message . .. On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 02:17:27 GMT, N4ATS wrote: I am unclear as to why some people "bash" ebay. I bought a mint FT-847 , FC-20 , Triplexer and a brand new MD-100A8X desk mic all in a package deal for $800.00 . Sure I had to pay $30 for shipping but I feel this was a great deal. I received the radio and it was just as stated. It was mint. I have bought almost ALL of my equipment on eBay. Is there something I am missing? I think that some of these compainers are just broke ($$$) and want something to cry about because it is not "given" to them. Just my 2 cents... I'm not exactly sure what the cause is for the animosity towards eBay auction listings. Personally, I think that as long as the auction announcements are prefaced by "FA:" in the subject, it's not a problem. Anyone with a halfway-decent news reader can filter them out, either via a rule or a scoring setting, so it's a mystery to me why it's an issue. -- -- //Steve// Steve Silverwood, KB6OJS Fountain Valley, CA Email: |
That's why you have the V-Chip. It would prevent your children from
watching this after school "special"... If you don't have it set, it's your own fault, not the broadcaster's... "Rev.RP Jones" wrote in message ... A broadcast TV station airing an unedited "Debbie Does Dallas" as an after school special |
Rev.RP Jones wrote:
The way I see it since my reader rules are currently set up beating message rules is no different then a homosexual, crook or Satan forcing his or her way into my home for a donation. Yeah, don't you hate it when they do that? Goddamn Satan, he doesn't even wince when I hit him with a plastic Jesus from my dashboard. And that 18" red penis of his - gross... -- Anti-spam measu look me up on qrz.com if you need to reply directly |
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