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I've bought computer stuff, inexpensive collectables, used cell phones, PDAs, posters, and some jewelry. Everything went pretty well. Some of the cell phones weren't exactly as described, but they were close enough (e.g. a label was missing). It wasn't worth the hassle to complain.

The jewelry was something that didn't quite meet my overblown expectations. But it was one of those "if you think it's too good to be true, it probably is" things. The pearls are very nice, but not quite the fabulous things described in the listing. The vendor (who had thousands of positive responses going back several years) closed up shop before I even had a chance to leave feedback. But I don't think I was cheated.

The vast majority of the things I've purchased on eBay have exceeded my expectations. Most people who sell stuff there really do want you to be happy.

A friend in Ohio bought a car in California on eBay. It took several months for everything to be completed (he had to arrange transportation), but it went pretty well. He bought another in Georgia that went just about perfectly. Greg [link|http://z.iwethey.org/forums/render/content/show?contentid=125618|bought ] one too.

eBay's like any store in this respect: You need to investigate the purchase before you complete the transaction. If you don't feel comfortable about it, don't do it. But I've felt better buying stuff on eBay than the few times I've bought stuff at the local Wal-Mart.

Cheers,
Scott.

Post #207,740 by bepatient 5/16/05 7:00:20 PM Reply	Latest example Need a minipci combo card for a Thinkpad laptop. I could buy it from a "reputable" dealer...such as IBM. Their price is $259 without taxes or shipping. I just purchased this (yet to arrive) from a gentleman on ebay for the landed cost of $14.99. If I get screwed on this deal. I can try it 16 more times before I'm up to the price I would pay from the "reputable" store. If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. _{Fudd's First Law of Opposition} [link\|mailto:bepatient@aol.com\|BePatient]
Post #207,744 by Another Scott 5/16/05 7:19:11 PM Reply	No real problems here either. I've bought computer stuff, inexpensive collectables, used cell phones, PDAs, posters, and some jewelry. Everything went pretty well. Some of the cell phones weren't exactly as described, but they were close enough (e.g. a label was missing). It wasn't worth the hassle to complain. The jewelry was something that didn't quite meet my overblown expectations. But it was one of those "if you think it's too good to be true, it probably is" things. The pearls are very nice, but not quite the *fabulous* things described in the listing. The vendor (who had thousands of positive responses going back several years) closed up shop before I even had a chance to leave feedback. But I don't think I was cheated. The vast majority of the things I've purchased on eBay have exceeded my expectations. Most people who sell stuff there really do want you to be happy. A friend in Ohio bought a car in California on eBay. It took several months for everything to be completed (he had to arrange transportation), but it went pretty well. He bought another in Georgia that went just about perfectly. Greg [link\|http://z.iwethey.org/forums/render/content/show?contentid=125618\|bought ] one too. eBay's like any store in this respect: You need to investigate the purchase before you complete the transaction. If you don't feel comfortable about it, don't do it. But I've felt better buying stuff on eBay than the few times I've bought stuff at the local Wal-Mart. Cheers, Scott.
Post #207,761 by Nightowl 5/17/05 12:03:44 AM Reply	Hehehe ...But I've felt better buying stuff on eBay than the few times I've bought stuff at the local Wal-Mart. I don't shop at Walmart, either. ;) Brenda "The people of the world having once been deceived, suspect deceit in truth itself." -- Hitopadesa 600?-1100? AD, Sanskrit Fable From Panchatantr

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