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JOANNEM · 07-01-2014, 12:34 PM

After several told me to try E-Bay to find some parts I did just that. I purchased a switch from 'ammuscle'. He had my money for 3 weeks. But I never received the switch. I called & I was informed that they are out of stock; BUT they are still selling the part on E-Bay.
I noted in the review; that this guy is selling it on E-Bay but doesn't have it in stock.
Well somehow he got my e-mail & said if I would change my review he would send me $10 bucks cash thru paypal. I declined & he called me some names.... He was joking he states.
I have already purchased the switch from another vendor.
Now a week later he is sending me the switch!
I am sure you have had better experiences than this. Just thought you might want to know about this guy.
Joanne

JSeery · 07-01-2014, 12:46 PM

I'm sure it happens, but luckily I have always had good luck with ebay, in fact much better than most places. You do have to watch what you are buying. The prices tend to be high especially if you have to add shipping. Use ebay a lot, but most of my purchases are for items I can not find anywhere else. Think you found out first hand how hard most sellers try to protect there ratings, and ebay will back you up on most disputes, but there are always exceptions.

TDO · 07-01-2014, 12:58 PM

Fail a complete against him thru e-bay, I always pay using PayPal. I had to file 2 complaints so far and e-bay and PayPal took care of it .

JSeery · 07-01-2014, 01:07 PM

Good point on PayPal, I use it a lot both on and off ebay. I have used it buying parts here and on HAMB. Never had an issue with PayPal.

russcc · 07-01-2014, 02:10 PM

Buy NOS or NORS if they are available from reputable people like Fred at SSO, Ray Helgers, in RI, Tracy in Arlington TX, Ron at Dennis Carpenter NOS. If it's new. chances are it was made in China.

JSeery · 07-01-2014, 02:17 PM

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Agree with russcc on that one also. Almost all of my auto ebay purchases are original parts, not repros. Ebay can be a good source for original parts, but I would steer away from parts supplies. Just got a great deal on an F1 steering box, good price and it was in great shape.

Shadetree · 07-01-2014, 03:55 PM

Same here. I have had very good luck with eBay. Most people are honest.

green50 · 07-01-2014, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOANNEM

After several told me to try E-Bay to find some parts I did just that. I purchased a switch from 'ammuscle'. He had my money for 3 weeks. But I never received the switch. I called & I was informed that they are out of stock; BUT they are still selling the part on E-Bay.
I noted in the review; that this guy is selling it on E-Bay but doesn't have it in stock.
Well somehow he got my e-mail & said if I would change my review he would send me $10 bucks cash thru paypal. I declined & he called me some names.... He was joking he states.
I have already purchased the switch from another vendor.
Now a week later he is sending me the switch!
I am sure you have had better experiences than this. Just thought you might want to know about this guy.
Joanne

Whenever you use ebay, always check the seller's feedback before you purchase. If they have alot of negtive feedback stay away from them. Even if you make a purchase from a deadbeat seller, paypal and a report to ebay will usually take care of the problem.

Ross6860 · 07-01-2014, 06:04 PM

FWIW - I use old FleaBay quite a bit. Mostly for guitar and amplifier related items, but for many other things as well. 99+% of the folks - no issues. Buying or selling.

Even bought a car through a contact I got on Ebay.

As someone else stated, check feedback. If someone has hundreds of transactions and 100% feedback, they are probably OK.

I've only been burned once. Guy was obviously looking for something for nothing.

You pretty much are forced to use PayPal these days.

JOANNEM · 07-06-2014, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green50

Whenever you use ebay, always check the seller's feedback before you purchase. If they have alot of negtive feedback stay away from them. Even if you make a purchase from a deadbeat seller, paypal and a report to ebay will usually take care of the problem.

I did check, but when the guy bribes people to change comments, it is a little tough to really believe what people say.

jim1932 · 07-01-2014, 06:42 PM

I tend to stay away from ads that have several of the same items for sale. I always use paypal

cohammer60 · 07-01-2014, 07:10 PM

I have had good luck with eBay until recently I sold an item and never herd from buyer. I resisted but Same old story checked his feedback and he had only two transactions. Not sure why you buy something and never complete transaction.

Rowdy · 07-09-2014, 05:26 PM

I have had that happen 3 times in the last year. Be sure to report the buyer and wait a week to close the case and recoop your fees. Also can relist for free when that happens. When a bier does not pay within 3 days I open the case as I don't have time to waste waiting on a deadbeat. Rod

Mike in Mass · 07-09-2014, 08:22 PM

BEST ADVISE ! Check the feedback , I Won a book on a "buy it now" Ron Hallerans,Building a Flathead 12.00 bucks ,,paid for it with PP . buyer left positive feedback ,,,Allset ! A week later I get a refund for the book buyer says its no longer in stock ,,,BUT HE HAS IT LISTED FOR SALE FOR 22 bucks . ebay did nothing he is a power seller so they don,t care ,,,I got my money back so whats my problem ???? is the way they hit me . I looked at his feedback ,sure enough ,all kinds of negative . I have been on since 02 buyin an sellin that guy was the first time I ever left negative feedback ,,just on principal

I will say this If it wasn,t for eby and this great site here I would not be where I am on my restoration of my truck

51504bat · 07-09-2014, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowdy

I have had that happen 3 times in the last year. Be sure to report the buyer and wait a week to close the case and recoop your fees. Also can relist for free when that happens. When a bier does not pay within 3 days I open the case as I don't have time to waste waiting on a deadbeat. Rod

Don't accept EBay E-checks either. Takes forever to get your $$.JMO.

JOANNEM · 07-06-2014, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1932

I tend to stay away from ads that have several of the same items for sale. I always use paypal

Good idea! I will do that in the future.

RPM · 07-06-2014, 06:09 PM

Joanne--same ebay dude advertises a repro PU box shipped direct from manufacturer. He never sees the item, but marks it up hundreds of dollars. I happen to know the manufacturer who is currently behind about 12 weeks. Too bad the ebay dude doesn't mention this 3 month delay in his "Buy It Now" but I'll bet he'll take your money right now, then pass the buck about manufacturer being swamped with orders, nothing he can do, blah, blah, blah. Yeh, sure!

JOANNEM · 07-06-2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPM

Joanne--same ebay dude advertises a repro PU box shipped direct from manufacturer. He never sees the item, but marks it up hundreds of dollars. I happen to know the manufacturer who is currently behind about 12 weeks. Too bad the ebay dude doesn't mention this 3 month delay in his "Buy It Now" but I'll bet he'll take your money right now, then pass the buck about manufacturer being swamped with orders, nothing he can do, blah, blah, blah. Yeh, sure!

MMMMM.... Why am I not surprised!

37coop · 07-08-2014, 04:25 PM

Bought my 51 f1 on ebay usa as a buy now ,the ad said "drive anywhere" ...except off the trailer this end ,put the brakes on ,to the floor ,handbrake ...no handbrake working,seized solid ,steering all over the place , well 5 grand (English pounds )later and 15 months hard graft and its at its first old car bash this weekend ,now looks good and drives great and I love it ....no regrets but an honest description would have been nice ,the rest of my ebay experience has been good both buying and selling , how did we do without it for all those years ? cheers Jim.

roadster36 · 07-08-2014, 05:09 PM

It's amazing how low some people will go. EBAY isn't immune to the problem. I watched the guy from Yorba Linda for a long time on EBAY.He used to collect Calif sales tax,handling charges, etc. It turns out the State of California never heard from him or received any payments. Now he has a larger problem looming.

07-01-2014, 12:34 PM	#1
JOANNEM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wasco, CA Posts: 126	E-bay After several told me to try E-Bay to find some parts I did just that. I purchased a switch from 'ammuscle'. He had my money for 3 weeks. But I never received the switch. I called & I was informed that they are out of stock; BUT they are still selling the part on E-Bay. I noted in the review; that this guy is selling it on E-Bay but doesn't have it in stock. Well somehow he got my e-mail & said if I would change my review he would send me $10 bucks cash thru paypal. I declined & he called me some names.... He was joking he states. I have already purchased the switch from another vendor. Now a week later he is sending me the switch! I am sure you have had better experiences than this. Just thought you might want to know about this guy. Joanne

07-01-2014, 12:46 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: E-bay I'm sure it happens, but luckily I have always had good luck with ebay, in fact much better than most places. You do have to watch what you are buying. The prices tend to be high especially if you have to add shipping. Use ebay a lot, but most of my purchases are for items I can not find anywhere else. Think you found out first hand how hard most sellers try to protect there ratings, and ebay will back you up on most disputes, but there are always exceptions.

07-01-2014, 12:58 PM	#3
TDO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Enterprise, WV. Posts: 460	Re: E-bay Fail a complete against him thru e-bay, I always pay using PayPal. I had to file 2 complaints so far and e-bay and PayPal took care of it .

07-01-2014, 01:07 PM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: E-bay Good point on PayPal, I use it a lot both on and off ebay. I have used it buying parts here and on HAMB. Never had an issue with PayPal.

07-01-2014, 02:10 PM	#5
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: E-bay Buy NOS or NORS if they are available from reputable people like Fred at SSO, Ray Helgers, in RI, Tracy in Arlington TX, Ron at Dennis Carpenter NOS. If it's new. chances are it was made in China.

07-01-2014, 02:17 PM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: E-bay Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Agree with russcc on that one also. Almost all of my auto ebay purchases are original parts, not repros. Ebay can be a good source for original parts, but I would steer away from parts supplies. Just got a great deal on an F1 steering box, good price and it was in great shape.

07-01-2014, 03:55 PM	#7
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: E-bay Same here. I have had very good luck with eBay. Most people are honest. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

07-01-2014, 06:04 PM	#9
Ross6860 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 196	Re: E-bay FWIW - I use old FleaBay quite a bit. Mostly for guitar and amplifier related items, but for many other things as well. 99+% of the folks - no issues. Buying or selling. Even bought a car through a contact I got on Ebay. As someone else stated, check feedback. If someone has hundreds of transactions and 100% feedback, they are probably OK. I've only been burned once. Guy was obviously looking for something for nothing. You pretty much are forced to use PayPal these days.

07-01-2014, 06:42 PM	#11
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,794	Re: E-bay I tend to stay away from ads that have several of the same items for sale. I always use paypal __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

07-01-2014, 07:10 PM	#12
cohammer60 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Silver Creek GA Posts: 100	Re: E-bay I have had good luck with eBay until recently I sold an item and never herd from buyer. I resisted but Same old story checked his feedback and he had only two transactions. Not sure why you buy something and never complete transaction.

07-09-2014, 05:26 PM	#13
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: E-bay I have had that happen 3 times in the last year. Be sure to report the buyer and wait a week to close the case and recoop your fees. Also can relist for free when that happens. When a bier does not pay within 3 days I open the case as I don't have time to waste waiting on a deadbeat. Rod

07-09-2014, 08:22 PM	#14
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: E-bay BEST ADVISE ! Check the feedback , I Won a book on a "buy it now" Ron Hallerans,Building a Flathead 12.00 bucks ,,paid for it with PP . buyer left positive feedback ,,,Allset ! A week later I get a refund for the book buyer says its no longer in stock ,,,BUT HE HAS IT LISTED FOR SALE FOR 22 bucks . ebay did nothing he is a power seller so they don,t care ,,,I got my money back so whats my problem ???? is the way they hit me . I looked at his feedback ,sure enough ,all kinds of negative . I have been on since 02 buyin an sellin that guy was the first time I ever left negative feedback ,,just on principal I will say this If it wasn,t for eby and this great site here I would not be where I am on my restoration of my truck

07-06-2014, 06:09 PM	#17
RPM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 410	Re: E-bay Joanne--same ebay dude advertises a repro PU box shipped direct from manufacturer. He never sees the item, but marks it up hundreds of dollars. I happen to know the manufacturer who is currently behind about 12 weeks. Too bad the ebay dude doesn't mention this 3 month delay in his "Buy It Now" but I'll bet he'll take your money right now, then pass the buck about manufacturer being swamped with orders, nothing he can do, blah, blah, blah. Yeh, sure!

07-08-2014, 04:25 PM	#19
37coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: kent , u.k Posts: 519	Re: E-bay Bought my 51 f1 on ebay usa as a buy now ,the ad said "drive anywhere" ...except off the trailer this end ,put the brakes on ,to the floor ,handbrake ...no handbrake working,seized solid ,steering all over the place , well 5 grand (English pounds )later and 15 months hard graft and its at its first old car bash this weekend ,now looks good and drives great and I love it ....no regrets but an honest description would have been nice ,the rest of my ebay experience has been good both buying and selling , how did we do without it for all those years ? cheers Jim.

07-08-2014, 05:09 PM	#20
roadster36 BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sonoma,Calif. Posts: 877	Re: E-bay It's amazing how low some people will go. EBAY isn't immune to the problem. I watched the guy from Yorba Linda for a long time on EBAY.He used to collect Calif sales tax,handling charges, etc. It turns out the State of California never heard from him or received any payments. Now he has a larger problem looming.