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shanti

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48. oh yes

Sun Jan 17, 2016, 03:30 PM

Jan 2016

a bit too much too, lol. i prefer it to amazon. i've only had a couple of negative experiences in nearly 1000 purchases, both early on. when i see something i want, i will usually look on ebay to see if i can find it cheaper, and usually can. i stick to sellers in the US mostly, china crap is china crap, whether you purchase it on ebay or elsewhere. i've never been a seller, only a buyer. oh, and if you REALLY want something, but don't want to get into a bidding war (ugh), think about signing up with esnipe. i've gotten some great deals that way, and you can relax.

of course, YMMV. there are lots of people who hate ebay.

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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