Solar panels

Submitted: Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 02:25

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What is the consensus of cheap solar panels on E bay? Are they value for money or are they cheap and nasty? Has anyone bought one and would you by one again or would you spend the extra dollars to purchase from a reputable seller? Or is another case of "pay for what you get"
Thank you in advance for those who reply.

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Reply By: Mandrake's Solar Power- Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 06:58

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 06:58

Caveat Emptor ...
Mind you I sell occasionally on E-bay ..
There is always a chance of getting second quality panels from E-bay as indeed with anything purchased through E-bay - There are reputable sellers and there are a few rogues ... Its your choice just be aware of the possibility of warranty issues etc .

My thoughts on E-bay !

Rgds

Mandrake

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Follow Up By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:05

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:05

No one appears to want to touch this - so here goes.

I have two of Mandrake's large panels on the roof of my van. Very happy with quality and performance, so I went back for a further two small panels for a diferent exercise.

The usual disclaimer applies blah, blah.

Ian

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Follow Up By: Mandrake's Solar Power- Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:06

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:06

Thats 2 beers from Santa - LOL

Rgds

Mandrake

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Follow Up By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 17:52

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 17:52

Do your sums again you cheapskate!

Two plus two equals four. Thats four beers from Santa, not two.

Ian

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Follow Up By: Mandrake's Solar Power- Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 18:02

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 18:02

Hmmmmm

Noun 1. cheapskate - a miserly person
tightwad
miser - a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)

Nup !! Definitely not me ..

Better make it an even half dozen then ..

Cheers

Mandrake

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Reply By: nowimnumberone - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 19:10

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 19:10

i just bought an 80 solar kit from ebay delived under $400
dont get into the nitty gritty but i had a battery that wouldnt start a car had it out in sun most of last weekend and now it will start the car with plenty of go.
so all i need to know is it works
cheers

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Reply By: Austravel - Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 17:37

Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 17:37

I brought some BP panels of ebay for around $300 cheaper (80w). Now they are a lot cheaper due to A$. Thought about the cheap units at around $400 at the time but considered the risks of quality and hassles of getting them back to supplier- China. However I noticed some going for well under $300 a few weeks ago. Don't know what I'd do now as 3 X $300 is way better than 3 X $650. Still a risk but maybe worth it, may not be.

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