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KittyWampus

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13. Overwhemingly positive. I made money on Ebay & gotten very good deals.

Sun Jan 17, 2016, 10:19 AM

Jan 2016

I got my laptop computer on Ebay for a steal from a great dealer who sells refurbished business laptops.

You have several tools to use for investigating Sellers. Use them.

As a Seller myself, I only had one bad experience.

There are some areas where Ebay shines:

Refurbished Laptops/Tablets- provided you know what you need
Antique Jewelry- provided you know what you are looking at and can spot red flags/problems
Antique Lace Scraps & Cutter Quilts- just don't get into bidding wars
Clothing- provided you know the brand/sizing and read description/ask questions

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Does anybody here do ebay? [View all] ellenrr Jan 2016 OP

I have, in the past. darkangel218 Jan 2016 #1

Negative! B Calm Jan 2016 #2

caveat emptor! sonofspy777 Jan 2016 #3

mixed PowerToThePeople Jan 2016 #4

Me too! An exhaust part. Paid for the installation and it is rubbing against other metal parts. JudyM Jan 2016 #28

Used it a lot in the past with 99% satisfaction--mostly as a buyer. mnhtnbb Jan 2016 #5

There is so much for sale that as a seller you have a problem katmondoo Jan 2016 #7

For 20 years pipoman Jan 2016 #6

I sold things on ebay back when it first came out, late 90's. juxtaposed Jan 2016 #8

We have used it for years for everything from "vintage" clothing to musical instruments. enough Jan 2016 #9

Guess! ebayfool Jan 2016 #10

That last about bidding. My worst experience with Hortensis Jan 2016 #27

I prevent the bidding war syndrome....... WillowTree Jan 2016 #66

You are right on WillowTree!!!! onecent Jan 2016 #71

Seller long ago, buyer weekly! dorkzilla Jan 2016 #11

Yes! ebayfool Jan 2016 #12

How are they? dorkzilla Jan 2016 #20

Haven't done eBay in a good long while ... ebayfool Jan 2016 #23

Sounds identical to esnipe dorkzilla Jan 2016 #24

TY - Imma check 'em out! n/t ebayfool Jan 2016 #41

esnipe user here, love it! emulatorloo Jan 2016 #58

I did same for years. I bought and resold Victorian Jewelry: KittyWampus Jan 2016 #15

That�s how I started off dorkzilla Jan 2016 #22

Who is that seller? 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #30

Let my little secret out? GASP dorkzilla Jan 2016 #37

Yup, I made some mistakes but my local antique jewelry dealer whom I "horse-trade" KittyWampus Jan 2016 #34

The research is my favorite part! dorkzilla Jan 2016 #40

definitely second that on esnipe! shanti Jan 2016 #50

Overwhemingly positive. I made money on Ebay & gotten very good deals. KittyWampus Jan 2016 #13

I've had good luck buying tablets on ebay Mnpaul Jan 2016 #49

Overwhelmingly positive... meaculpa2011 Jan 2016 #14

eBay and Paypal madokie Jan 2016 #16

Better for buyers than sellers. NorthCarolina Jan 2016 #17

Do not buy any software from it. But, generally it's been good. TheBlackAdder Jan 2016 #18

Mostly positive. Denzil_DC Jan 2016 #19

Been a buyer on Ebay since 1996. Still go there first to sinkingfeeling Jan 2016 #21

I've bought quite a few things on Ebay lately. stage left Jan 2016 #25

It took a shit about a year ago FreakinDJ Jan 2016 #26

Not including all the scammers. B Calm Jan 2016 #44

Can't deal with auctions. Everyone waits until last minute then the price... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #29

Very positive, good place to sell and buy. Amazing what sells. Site has great features. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #31

Searching for what items have sold for: that's the best advice. Demit Jan 2016 #60

Saw a maple slab for $4,700, saw what smaller ones sold for here: L. Coyote Jan 2016 #67

I've selling on eBay for almost 17 years... Tom_Foolery Jan 2016 #32

I have been quite happy with eBay. 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #33

Generally quite positive, as a buyer. Shrike47 Jan 2016 #35

Very positive Bayard Jan 2016 #36

since 2001, it's ok but read the reviews on the sellers, lots there to tell you if it's trustworthy Demonaut Jan 2016 #38

Have done it for years, both as buyer and seller. COLGATE4 Jan 2016 #39

I've done it for years as a seller, at times my only income. My tips Lee-Lee Jan 2016 #42

I absolutely love Ebay Holly_Hobby Jan 2016 #43

I've been doing ebay off an on since the late 1990's. Vinca Jan 2016 #45

Used to love it laundry_queen Jan 2016 #46

I buy alot of things on Ebay. Texasgal Jan 2016 #47

oh yes shanti Jan 2016 #48

My experience has been positive GP6971 Jan 2016 #51

my father used to rebuild old model trains-- he is thinking of trying to sell ellenrr Jan 2016 #68

Not that I recall GP6971 Jan 2016 #72

Have sold musical instruments, jewelry, etc., on eBay. Always got more than I expected. Hoyt Jan 2016 #52

I bought most of my basses on eBay. Codeine Jan 2016 #53

I use it constantly wilt the stilt Jan 2016 #54

Occasional buyer; buy it now only; only one sketchy experience... Phentex Jan 2016 #55

98% good. napi21 Jan 2016 #56

I buy. All good except for a couple of guys. eBay/PayPal returned my money and banned them emulatorloo Jan 2016 #57

Love it! MichMan Jan 2016 #59

generally positive...teacher resources and warhammer crap(kids) dembotoz Jan 2016 #61

I never sell or participate in auctions. blogslut Jan 2016 #62

Generally, pretty good. No hassels yet. Bought about 120 things without a hitch. BlueJazz Jan 2016 #63

have bought several items on ebay DrDan Jan 2016 #64

paypal is a requirement MichMan Jan 2016 #65

I would be participating as a buyer- and I forgot to ask ellenrr Jan 2016 #69

No fee n/t MichMan Jan 2016 #75

VERY POSITIVE. The only time it was not positive is the time I onecent Jan 2016 #70

Never (nt) bigwillq Jan 2016 #73

In recent years it has gone downhill majorly as a buyer and a seller... JCMach1 Jan 2016 #74

positive but make sure the rating of the one bkkyosemite Jan 2016 #76

most of you people don't know we have an ebay topic group on DU?? grasswire Jan 2016 #77

the link: L. Coyote Jan 2016 #79

Yes. I buy clothes. roody Jan 2016 #78

Yes, I've bought vintage Lifelong Protester Jan 2016 #80

I have always gotten what I ordered as it was described ohnoyoudidnt Jan 2016 #81

I do. Buy a few trinkets a year.usedto buy and sell quite a bit Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #82