Date:         Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:18:08 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
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From:         Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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Ebay practices are despicable and they are extortionist. Can you tell that I
have a very strong opinion of eBay?

If you want more of my eBay opinion please email me off list.

Tom
www.stir-plate.com



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
BenT Syncro
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:23 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale

How do you guys feel about vendors you find on eBay who insist on completing
deals outside of eBay?

I was shopping for a rear engine carrier for my 84 Subie powered van.
Found the listings from Small Car Performance but did not see the 2wd mount.
I asked if they can list one for sale so I can then buy it in compliance
with eBay rules. The SCP contact named Mao, said they would only sell via
their non-eBay website. He/She added they will not be listing the particular
items I inquired about "for some time".
Therefore, I better buy it direct from them. I understand they are trying to
improve their profit margin  but it seems a despicable, extortionist
practice from my perspective. How would you feel in my position?

They do list a similar looking mount for the same price but specified for a
Syncro. Does anyone know if there any differences between these mounts?


TIA,


BenT


BenT