I started to reply to the existing eBay topic but I think I got out of hand............
I don't think eBay really offers any good deals. I sold a few Vanagon parts a week ago but decided not to alert the list because I feel it is inappropriate (sp?). When I list something on eBay it's because I'm in a finacial crunch and eBay typically brings higher prices than I expect list members to pay. A list member ended up winning one of the items and that's great.....list members are always the best to deal with. Does that make me a bastard for selling to the uniformed at prices I consider infalted? Maybe. I do know that informing the list of my eBay ventures doesn't really benefits the list. Selling privately is a whole differnt ball game since I consider myself more than fair in that arena. I guess I sometimes feel guilty for selling things on eBay but that's capitalism. Knowing Vanagons, GTi's, Sciroccos, Rabbits, Jettas and the corresponding demands is worth something....I guess. Just as knowing Pro-E, roofing, or machining. Also, people have more money than others and decided to spend it however they feel fit.........ever you seen MTV Cribs???? So what's the general opinion on this? I'm a broke M.E. student who loves VW's and i want to know what you guys think. -John
'85 Silver Sunroof '91 GTi 2.0 8v '76 BMW 2002
>From: Scott Norville <kr2no@EARTHLINK.NET> >Reply-To: Scott Norville <kr2no@EARTHLINK.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: e-b*y bidding. who`ll make it $1 ??? >Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2003 20:59:57 -0500 > >Did y'all not understand? It's not about people selling their own stuff. >It's about people who follow eBay for much-needed parts and get sniped by >people who do not examine the listings so assiduously but get tips on the >list. Does this happen much? I don't know. _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here. http://special.msn.com/home/homeent.armx |
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