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jspchief

02-03-2006, 09:00 PM

I got hosed on tickets to the Chiefs game @ Lambeau back in 2003. After involving the FBI and the police in the guy's area, I eventually got my money back about 6 months later.

Other than that, I've had all good experiences.

wolfpack0735

02-03-2006, 09:02 PM

just got hosed for $28 for right and left chief car magnets. been hosed only once before, other than that around 700 good deals. so i`ve done pretty well.

|Zach|

02-03-2006, 09:02 PM

I have had good experiences.

alnorth

02-03-2006, 09:05 PM

I've bought and sold on ebay for 3 years now. Not a ton of transactions, but enough to get a blue star next to my name.

You have to use common sence, people can and do occasionally get screwed on ebay.

If I am looking for an extremely expensive item, I will not buy it from someone with a small feedback score unless its at a heavy discount, and even then its with the full knowledge that I'm taking a risk.

If you are buying something from someone with well over a hundred positive feedback, with very few or no negative comments, its usually a safe bet. Feedback is highly important on ebay, put yourself in the other guys shoes. You want to sell your stuff and in order to do that you need people to trust you. You are going to spend a lot of effort building up your reputation, the last thing you need is an ugly red mark on your history screaming "THIS SOB SCREWED ME, DO NOT BUY FROM HIM!!!!"

Occasionally with people who have done thousands of transactions they will inevitably get a couple complaints because somebody out there will misunderstand or whine about something stupid, but as long as the feedback is in the high 90% positive, I'll trust them.

the Talking Can

02-03-2006, 09:07 PM

never bought anything over a $100...never had any problems...

alnorth

02-03-2006, 09:13 PM

never bought anything over a $100...never had any problems...

I spent about $260 on tickets to a basketball game last week. The guy had a very low feedback score (about 10 or so) so I didnt have much of a history on him. However, his auction said he would accept an in-person cash transaction and he lived 10 miles away, so because of that, I decided to win the auction and bought the tickets from him face to face.

If the seller has a feedback less than 20, I wont buy anything worth more than maybe 20 bucks from them till they get more experience. I wont buy anything really expensive unless the score is at least close to 50, unless there are special safe conditions like the above.

I hadnt bought anything uber-expensive yet, but I wouldnt buy something online worth $1,000+ unless the guy had a score close to 500 with 99%+ positive feedback.

wolfpack0735

02-03-2006, 09:17 PM

use to sell alot of football cards on ebay, from `48 to 70`s. but to many people got to selling them and ebay jacked up their fee. still have alot of old cards but decided to keep them for my grandsons if or when i ever get any.

BigMeatballDave

02-03-2006, 09:25 PM

I've currently got a winning $27 bid on a Priest authentic Reebok jersey. It ends in 4:30. I have my fingers crossed...

Saulbadguy

02-03-2006, 09:28 PM

I've had many more good experiences than bad experiences.

Bugeater

02-03-2006, 09:40 PM

JBucc

02-03-2006, 09:42 PM

I just sold some broken micrometers to some idiot...

BigMeatballDave

02-03-2006, 09:44 PM

I just sold some broken micrometers to some idiot...
ROFL

Skip Towne

02-03-2006, 09:44 PM

I've bought several fax machines and printers and almost all of them have something wrong with them. I've been able to fix most of them. I bought a webtv that was locked by the original owner. I won't buy anything over $50 on ebay. In contrast, my brother buys late model pickups on there. :shrug:

BigMeatballDave

02-03-2006, 09:47 PM

$64 is the most I've spent on one item. That included shipping...

rtmike

02-03-2006, 09:48 PM

I've had over 150 auctions I've won with no problems.

Dartgod

02-03-2006, 09:48 PM

Well, there was this hotdog...

Smed1065

02-03-2006, 10:09 PM

I have got screwed twice on Bay, it is better to get escorts from local source! :)
I have made 150 transactions (purchases and selling) The first time I used Pay-pal and had to eat the first $25. I used my MasterCard since and the second time I filed with my CC company and got the charge reversed. I have bought items up to $800 and 1 car from E-Bay.

Smed1065

02-03-2006, 10:10 PM

PS just receieved my Authentic jersey for Surtain on E-Bay. Delivered with tags $40 and it is sweet.

DaFace

02-03-2006, 10:20 PM

I've bought stuff anywhere from $2 to $2500 on eBay and never had a problem. On high-dollar purchases, I always ask the seller for a phone number and address. That way, I can cross check the two (use Google to reverse lookup phone numbers) to make sure they are who they say they are. If I'm still suspicious, I call them to ask about the auction. There's still no guarantee that you'll get what you paid for, but at least you make sure you know who to go after if your stuff doesn't show.

Bugeater

02-03-2006, 10:25 PM

Was my question too difficult? Or is it a secret?

DaFace

02-03-2006, 10:27 PM

Was my question too difficult? Or is it a secret?

Listing fees are based on the starting price, then there's a flat rate for all the "extras" like pictures, bold face, or "premium" listings (shown first in search results). You're also charged a percentage-based fee based on the final closing value of the auction. If you let people pay through Paypal, they take a percentage as well.

So, yeah, it's a little difficult. Here's (http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html) the full breakdown if you care that much.

Bugeater

02-03-2006, 10:38 PM

Listing fees are based on the starting price, then there's a flat rate for all the "extras" like pictures, bold face, or "premium" listings (shown first in search results). You're also charged a percentage-based fee based on the final closing value of the auction. If you let people pay through Paypal, they take a percentage as well.

So, yeah, it's a little difficult. Here's (http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/fees.html) the full breakdown if you care that much.

Thanks, I was worried I became invisible. I was looking into putting some stuff on there once and I quickly became confused with their site and gave up. I'm a little slow when it comes to online stuff, I'm much better with a hammer. Maybe I'll give it another shot.

BigMeatballDave

02-04-2006, 02:28 AM

I've currently got a winning $27 bid on a Priest authentic Reebok jersey. It ends in 4:30. I have my fingers crossed...I won it! $38. Includes shipping.

http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/f7/7a/89_1.JPG

BigMeatballDave

02-04-2006, 07:05 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/GUNTHER-CUNNINGHAM-FLYING-THE-BIRD-PHOTO-KC-CHIEFS_W0QQitemZ8759568109QQcategoryZ83169QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ROFL

farmerchief

02-04-2006, 07:24 PM

I have purchase several items from ebay, including 3 pickups, 1 computer, 2 saddles,etc. I have sold auto parts, 1 ford expedition, several gokarts, 2 jetskis, etc. Love the site, you just need to read the feedback from your prospective partners and do a little research!

memyselfI

02-05-2006, 09:39 AM

I have had good luck for the most part. The two exceptions being a computer that was returned and I got a refund. And some pirated seasons of Sex and the City which I got a chargeback by my credit card company...and got to keep the fake DVDS. :clap:

But sometimes it's a pain in the but. If you have an unresponsive seller it can be hell. Just make sure you check the feedback and document EVERYTHING incase you have a problem later.

64 Chief

02-05-2006, 10:11 AM

I have had problems on 5 of 20 purchases. Be careful, especially on antiques. After informing ebay about a seller selling fakes, they did nothing.

Bwana

02-05-2006, 10:52 AM

I have had around 1500 transactions on Ebay (mostly selling) and only 3 were bad ones.

Bwana

02-06-2006, 04:51 PM

Ok, what a difference 24 hours makes. :shake: I see a baseball style fishing hat on Ebay 4 weeks ago that I like so I lay in a bid for $10.95, + shipping of $4.00. I end up winning the thing followed by a note that says, “I am out of town, there may be a few days of delay on getting your item out.” I’m thinking no biggie, it’s a damn hat, not something life and death. Weeks go by and today the “thing” shows up. Now by thing, I mean I had no idea it was my hat because this dumb Gunt sent it in a regular vanilla envelope. I’m talking this silly bitch stuffed it in there, beat the hell out of it and sent it on it’s way. To add insult to injury, I was charged $4.00 for Shipping and the snatch hung three .37 cent stamps on there netting herself a bonus $2.89 and leaving with a hat that is the same height as a pancake.

It gets better, It seems Margaret is a PETA member, judging by her return address label with the giant PETA logo on it. That fact along would have been enough to gravel my ass beyond the point of no return without the postage ****ing and the hat showing up with its ass kicked. Needless to say, I just sent Margaret a little note. :cuss:

Skip Towne

02-06-2006, 04:58 PM

Skip has a brother? I wonder if he has as charming a personality as Skip does...
Two younger brothers. One is 56 and the other 52. But I'm the only one everybody likes.

savedin79

02-06-2006, 05:03 PM

Ive used ebay for over 5 years only had trouble once.

mikey23545

02-06-2006, 07:35 PM

SLAG

02-08-2006, 12:56 AM

My Current Auctions
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcmuradQQhtZ-1

Check it again Tommrow

007

02-08-2006, 01:06 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/GUNTHER-CUNNINGHAM-FLYING-THE-BIRD-PHOTO-KC-CHIEFS_W0QQitemZ8759568109QQcategoryZ83169QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ROFL

Priceless!! ROFL

greg63

02-08-2006, 01:23 AM

My Current Auctions
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcmuradQQhtZ-1

Check it again Tommrow

Nextel should pay you a commission.

SLAG

02-08-2006, 01:27 AM

Nextel should pay you a commission.

I agree.

But I tell ya what..

Sign up with Nextel Tell them that I Refered you and they give me 25 bucks.

If anyone on Chiefs Planet wants to buy from my auction we can work out a CP Discount

BigMeatballDave

02-08-2006, 01:58 AM

http://stores.ebay.com/BOBOS-Closeout-City

I just bought an LJ jersey for $60, plus $12 shipping.
They look game jerseys. I'll find out soon...

SLAG

02-08-2006, 10:26 AM

My Current Auctions
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcmuradQQhtZ-1

Check it again Tommrow

Check it now

Valiant

02-08-2006, 10:56 AM

I've currently got a winning $27 bid on a Priest authentic Reebok jersey. It ends in 4:30. I have my fingers crossed...

Wow, I am going to have to check that out.. I might want that... :)

DeepPurple

02-08-2006, 11:25 AM

If your a seller with good products that are similiar I find you'll get a lot of repeat business. I sold about 150 auctions in 2005 but my feedback only reached 79 because many were sold to the same buyers, so even though their remarks are posted in feedback section it doesn't add to your count. When looking at a seller, also checkout the overall feedback total count and the percentage that is positive.

I sold a lot of mint older knives like Case, Winchester and Remington but grouped them together in 2 to 5 similiar brand or style knives per auction so I could move them faster. I could of probably got more if I sold each separately but every auction brought in good amounts in the hundreds. Also, you can save on listing fees if you start out at $9.99, even though I might have a knife with a book value of $500 you don't need to put a high starting price, that really scares off the buyers. You can put in a "reserve price" but I didn't do that either, sometimes I had a "buy now" price but I stopped that because many times they sold for more than I had been hoping for. I sold out all the knives, I had probably a couple of hundred knives when I started.

Sfeihc

02-08-2006, 11:34 AM

http://stores.ebay.com/BOBOS-Closeout-City

I just bought an LJ jersey for $60, plus $12 shipping.
They look game jerseys. I'll find out soon...

I have been tracking these auctions also, let us know what you think of the quality of the LJ jersey. Nice score on the holmes jersey.

BigMeatballDave

02-09-2006, 09:51 AM

I have been tracking these auctions also, let us know what you think of the quality of the LJ jersey. Nice score on the holmes jersey.I JUST got the Holmes jersey. It is 100% REAL! All numbers and letters are stitched on. I think I'm in shock!

BigMeatballDave

02-09-2006, 09:53 AM

Wow, I am going to have to check that out.. I might want that... :)You can find them here...

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZnycstreetwear

SLAG

02-09-2006, 10:46 AM

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcmuradQQhtZ-1

Dont forget, If you win one of my auctions you will get a Chiefs Planet Discount

BigMeatballDave

02-10-2006, 09:54 AM

I have been tracking these auctions also, let us know what you think of the quality of the LJ jersey. Nice score on the holmes jersey.Just received my LJ jersey today! 2 words: ****ING SWEET!!!1

Sfeihc

02-10-2006, 09:55 AM

Just received my LJ jersey today! 2 words: ****ING SWEET!!!1
Sweet thanks for the info.

Gonzo

02-10-2006, 09:58 AM

I ordered a time machine. It did'nt work though. My uncle is obsessed with going back and playing on his H.S. team again.
God! Idiot!

jidar

02-10-2006, 10:20 AM

Spent a few grand buying tickets to Arrowhead over the past 4 years or so. My biggest Ebay purchase was 4 seats in a row to the Raiders game @ Arrowhead during the 2003 season. Row 14ish toward midfield. Was just a bit over $800 as I recall.
Other than that, a few dozen small purchses, all under $50, board games mostly.
I've never had a bad ebay experience.

SquirrellyBastard

02-10-2006, 11:19 AM

Here's a little something for you ebay'ers.

http://tinafolsomphotography.com/ebay_song.html

jspchief

02-10-2006, 11:31 AM

http://stores.ebay.com/BOBOS-Closeout-City

I just bought an LJ jersey for $60, plus $12 shipping.
They look game jerseys. I'll find out soon...I'm pretty leary of that guy. First off, I have a hard time believing a guy that has hundreds of authentic jerseys for sale doesn't have the resources to post better quality pictures. Second, the prices seem way too good to be true, and usually when something seems too good to be true, it is.

Lono

02-10-2006, 12:24 PM

Ive bought and sold several things on ebay with all very good experiences. Last year bought a 2002 Trailblazer with 40k miles for $9900.

BigMeatballDave

02-10-2006, 01:18 PM

I'm pretty leary of that guy. First off, I have a hard time believing a guy that has hundreds of authentic jerseys for sale doesn't have the resources to post better quality pictures. Second, the prices seem way too good to be true, and usually when something seems too good to be true, it is.I got it today. Very nice. Numbers and letters are sewn on. Heavy material. Certainly looks authentic. I've had a number of replicas, but never a real one. It is definately a higher quality...

jspchief

02-10-2006, 02:24 PM

I got it today. Very nice. Numbers and letters are sewn on. Heavy material. Certainly looks authentic. I've had a number of replicas, but never a real one. It is definately a higher quality...Reebok has started making a jersey they call "replithentic", that is kind of a middle ground between the two. They have stitched on numbers and lettering, and come closer to the price range he's selling at. I wonder if he might be passing those off as authentic. To the untrained eye, I think he could pass them off as such.

I don't like the small, blurry pics he provides, and question how he can afford to sell those jerseys for over $100 below the lowest price point I've ever seen on authentics. It just doesn't jive.

Either way, if you're happy with the product for the price, it doesn't matter.

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 01:09 AM

Reebok has started making a jersey they call "replithentic", that is kind of a middle ground between the two. They have stitched on numbers and lettering, and come closer to the price range he's selling at. I wonder if he might be passing those off as authentic. To the untrained eye, I think he could pass them off as such.

I don't like the small, blurry pics he provides, and question how he can afford to sell those jerseys for over $100 below the lowest price point I've ever seen on authentics. It just doesn't jive.

Either way, if you're happy with the product for the price, it doesn't matter.Heh, you may be right. Either way, I got 2 very nice jerseys for $100. I'm pleased...

SLAG

02-11-2006, 01:10 AM

Heh, you may be right. Either way, I got 2 very nice jerseys for $100. I'm pleased...

Im getting my wife a LJ one for Valentines day

thanks for the Link

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 01:18 AM

Im getting my wife a LJ one for Valentines day

thanks for the LinkNo problem. You/she'll be happy...

SLAG

02-11-2006, 01:42 AM

Get the look and feel of an NFL authentic jersey at less than half the price! The team colored Repli-Thentic jersey is officially licensed and displays a "sewn on" jersey with single layer printed tackle twill numbers at the chest and back along with printed tackle twill letters on a sewn-down name plate on the back. You could call it the new NFL Swingman Collection.

Does this sound like that jersey?

greg63

02-11-2006, 01:47 AM

Does this sound like that jersey?

I don't know but the description was titillating.

Nelson Muntz

02-11-2006, 10:49 AM

Reebok has started making a jersey they call "replithentic", that is kind of a middle ground between the two. They have stitched on numbers and lettering, and come closer to the price range he's selling at. I wonder if he might be passing those off as authentic. To the untrained eye, I think he could pass them off as such.

I don't like the small, blurry pics he provides, and question how he can afford to sell those jerseys for over $100 below the lowest price point I've ever seen on authentics. It just doesn't jive.

Either way, if you're happy with the product for the price, it doesn't matter.

So what is the difference between the authentic and the replithentic?

jspchief

02-11-2006, 10:55 AM

So what is the difference between the authentic and the replithentic?The jersey material was the first thing I recognized. Other than that, I'm not sure because I didn't inspect them closely. They were running about $80-90 if I remember correctly.

Fire Me Boy!

02-11-2006, 11:10 AM

I never... NEVER... buy movies on eBay unless I do a thorough check of their feedback (like every one) and never even consider buying a movie from someout outside of the U.S.

Been hosed only once on an "official" DVD -- it was a pirated copy. A good one, as everything was professional, but you could tell in the little details. The cover was obviously printed on a HQ bubble jet, the printing on the DVD went off the print area into the inner ring... text on the jacket was pixelized... didn't waste too much, only about $20.

Also I beware of people that won't take PayPal.

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 06:47 PM

Also I beware of people that won't take PayPal.Yeah, I won't bid on items from people that will not accept Paypal...

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:38 PM

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:39 PM

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6dc30b3127cce985488ab315200000017108AbOWblo2bNG

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:39 PM

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6dc30b3127cce98548897316e00000017108AbOWblo2bNG

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:40 PM

Priest

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6dc30b3127cce985488a9315000000017108AbOWblo2bNG

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:41 PM

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6dc30b3127cce98548896b05f00000017108AbOWblo2bNG LJ

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:43 PM

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6dc30b3127cce98548895316c00000017108AbOWblo2bNG

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 07:50 PM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6dc30b3127cce977b5e7621c800000016108AbOWblo2bNG

KcMizzou

02-11-2006, 07:52 PM

Ok, what a difference 24 hours makes. :shake: I see a baseball style fishing hat on Ebay 4 weeks ago that I like so I lay in a bid for $10.95, + shipping of $4.00.
..........

It gets better, It seems Margaret is a PETA member, judging by her return address label with the giant PETA logo on it. A Peta member sold you a fishing hat? ROFL There's something not quite right about that.

Smed1065

02-11-2006, 10:19 PM

Thats why they shipped it that way, hello?

Smed1065

02-11-2006, 10:19 PM

jspchief

02-11-2006, 10:25 PM

After receiving both the Holmes and LJ jerseys, I've noticed a difference between the 2. I think the Holmes' is a 'repli-thentic' and the LJ is true authentic. I used the macro feature on my digital camera to take some pics. Tell me what you think...The LJ jersey is a fake. It's definately not authentic.

The Holmes jersey looks exactly like all 5 of my authentics that were ordered through the NFL shop.

BigMeatballDave

02-11-2006, 11:04 PM

The LJ jersey is a fake. It's definately not authentic.

The Holmes jersey looks exactly like all 5 of my authentics that were ordered through the NFL shop. To me, it seems that the LJ is of a much higher quality. I think you may be right, though. The LJ is 100% polyester, while the Priest is 90% Nylon and 10% spandex. If the Priest is authentic, I got a hell of a deal, since it only cost me $27...

jspchief

02-11-2006, 11:09 PM

To me, it seems that the LJ is of a much higher quality. I think you may be right, though. The LJ is 100% polyester, while the Priest is 90% Nylon and 10% spandex. If the Priest is authentic, I got a hell of a deal, since it only cost me $27...Yea, like I said earlier... If you're happy with the product for the price, I'm not sure it matters.

It does however reinforce my point that the seller seemed shady to me.

Nelson Muntz

02-12-2006, 08:44 AM

Yea, like I said earlier... If you're happy with the product for the price, I'm not sure it matters.

It does however reinforce my point that the seller seemed shady to me.

As long as its not screen printed it won't matter to me. I hate that faded number look.