Ebay

Hi there, I've been using ebay (for buying and selling) for a few years now. I think its a fantastic tool and a really great way to trade. It's harder and harder to get real bargains nowadays with so many people using the site, ie many more bidders to compete against. If you know the retail value of items, account for postage, and stick to your limit then you cant go wrong. Oh yeah, I always check the sellers rating and feedback and LOCATION before bidding, if all that checks out then i bid. For example, in the last month I've also brought h/d air compressor and a 300watt 12v inverter both at about a 30% discount to store price after postage and all! I've brought and sold over 300 items and probably only once or twice had a problem. Great place to get comms, camping gear, fishing gear, and gadgets!
I give it the thumbs up.
Will.

Yep. Thumbs up to e-bay. I've had nothing but good expeiences with decent people who are only too happy to co-operate. So far bought a 8x4 Rhino roof rack for close to half price, a Chinese 1kw generator for $300(but they're all made in China, anyway), a Porta Potti for about $40 I think ($180 new). Working out how to pay can be a hassle. Direct deposit into a Commonwealth bank account is easiest. Take care about how you'd get the item delivered ... the roof rack presented serious problems but the seller put up with me while I sorted it all out. Use Ask Seller a Question to sort stuff out beforehand

Howdy Lyn, if that's the one that auctionbrokers were selling its probably the same one as I got. From memory high bid of $71 + delivery which was a whopping $36 to WA (bit over the top but I suppose i do live in the most isolated city in the world....apparently!). Anyway, it seems like a good compressor and its not like it'll get used day in day out anyway so should be sufficient for my needs. For anyone chasing one of these they are still available on ebay, just do a search for "compressor" on www.ebay.com.au and look for the auctionbrokers heavy duty 4x4 kit.
See ya,
Will.

Lyn, I've had no problems but you can get pretty nervous when you've paid $400 to a stranger and are waiting for the item to arrive in the mail.Bob

bought 2 things through ebay its so addictive i love it.
but yes a real worry when it comes to paying money and hopeing that what description they say is correct and that they do sell it.
what i do is net bank the money across and put a description what its for and hope to hell that the law (small claims court) would come through for me if it did go wrong.
the last thing i bought was a nudge bar for the triton for 100 bucks im going down to the wollongong sat to pick it up. and making a bit of a day of it.

Ive bought and sold 100's of things on Ebay in last 4yrs, and only once had a problem (that is 3 weeks ago actually). From electronics, model railway stuff, car bits, Movies, and lots more.

Again checking feedback is about as good as you can get, but the person I bought off has over 300positives and zero negatives... My Still aint turned up.

YMMV

I've purchased stamps thru sold and ebay, and to date have not had any problems. But there appears to be some who do not pass on the goods. They get your money and dont forward the goods. Just look at a particular stamp dealer? in asia somewhere who and advertises his stamps and who does not have a good rating from puchasers (on either of the sites) where-in he only accepts used currency.....if this is an a honest john i'll go jump. But it is also well documented that there are others who scheme...take the recent (paper or Tv?) news item where a person advertised plasma TV's. he got the money but no goods are forthcoming...
Ebay and Sold cannot help in this situation.
I hope I havent made you worry unduly Lyn, old story caveat emptor especially where auctions are concerned.
I am very cautious when buying a stamp/s at prices greater than $100.00. I only wish Ebay and Sold would allow only items to be sold by registered sellers or that they act as a go-between for the seller and buyer.Wow! am I cute
Richard

gday mr&mrs all.
my wife and i have just recently discoved ebay.:-)))))))
we have bought heaps and heaps.
video cam/car stereo/dvd players/digital cam/and heaps and heaps of clothes.
we usualy check feedback first if thats ok i guess its just lets hope they send it.
or the other option is cod.
the air compressor you got are pretty good for what they are.
i have a similar one and i dont have any probs.
not much slower than arb.(some people will argue).
and you never did get back to me about that internet date:-)))—~‘¬‘¥•s’B

I'm lucky...I don't have money to buy anything from Ebay.

What is this denial about internet dating.......I've seen posts by Bruce and Alapaca.......(ooohhhhhh...... Alapaca had better send Mrs Al a photo).......that have been very suggestive. Just as well David and Michelle were away.
Cheers,
Williewags

Gunbarrel Highway.

Always going somewhere

COD - cash on delivery eliminates most nasty scams...

just had a look at the compressor
not bad at all
a couple of questions...
any warranty on these units and
can they be mounted in the engine bay
(compressor footing, could it accomodate h/duty fixtures
for mounting)

anyone in WA interested in getting one
get multiple and save heaps on shipping
read down the bottom of the ebay page for the compressor

cheer

thanks for that Will

how much would the entire package weigh do you think

I might email seller and see if other options are available

cheers
wolf

Have brought and sold a few things all bargains as well !
I just wish all the 4wd forumites would stop bidding on a vehicle uhf so i can finally get a decent priced in car unit .
every time i bid and set price it goes for near new price (bugger).
cheers

PS bubs is home now and doing very well1999 NISSAN NAVARA DUALCAB
DIESEL 3.2 & SPRINGY CARLTON TOY

Hi
My son bought the same item from our local super cheap store here in Adelaide a week ago for $69.00 bucks , i was in there today and they still have loads of them available.....Cheers Dave.......if i can be of any help to anyone after one let me know

I've just gone and had a look at superchepauto's range

there is one that is identical to the one on ebay but slightly higher specs
40Lpm and 160psi
1 year warranty
$149
same accessories as ebays compressor.
the one for $69 is very basic with no long hoses/bag and lower specs

I'm thinking if I were to get a cheapy
I'd pay the extra $50 to extra 5Lpm and upto 160psi
plus a warranty
It would be $100-$110 for the ebay one by the time it gets to perth
and no warranty

hope this helps some others out.

cheers
wolf