Road Cycling - Poll: Who here buys or sells on eBay?

Do you buy, sell or both?

If you have never done it I still want a "Nope never" post.

If you sell then what do you have up?
Post links to you user, not to specific items.

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http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=seattle-biker

isnt there supposed to be a place to vote, i sell on ebay from time to time but every time i bid on stuff it goes sky high and i would be better off spending 5 bucks more and getting whatever new.

Buy, sell, both, etc. etc. Currently, I have nothing up.

PJBAZ

I buy and sell on eBay any time I want something bicycle-wise. Or other things, as well. Just paid $126.50 for a new Campy Record RD. Cheapest e-tailer price I found was $179, so saved over $50 and didn't have to listen to my LBS whine about having to order in parts, etc., which they don't know how to mount and adjust worth a damn, anyway.

been buying and selling classical guitars, photo, cycle, & astro stuff for 3 years now...... but I'm dry now....

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=b1fong&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50

Do both all of the time

I have never bought or sold on eBay.

Whats ebay?

I have been buying and selling on EBay almost as soon as it got online, mainly photography equipment but more recently some bike stuff.
It's a very convenient way to make great deals. However these are harder to find as the site has become so popular.
The key to buy well is to know what you are buying (some buyers actually pay higher prices for used stuff that they would pay for the same product new. weird!), check the seller's feedback records (yes, there are crooks up there), and set your own price limits. For sellers, make sure your auctions end at a time when most people can be online as most buyers bid within the last minutes of the auction, insert a picture of the item on the auction, and describe the product accurately. A bad feedback record can be a killer especially for sellers.

Whats ebay?
Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, Newark, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Alameda, and a few other cities.

Purchased my whole 9 speed Dura Ace groupo on ebay...saved close to $150 and most of the parts I bought were brand new in the box!

Nope Never No Na

e... bay?

I used to buy and sell.

Bought a few things, most recently my Un used C'dale R800
Havent sold yet, (ok Im hording!!)

I have pretty much bought 90% of my bike on ebay and assembled it myself. I then have also sold a lot of parts I upgraded from. Before the bike I sold a lot of stereo equipment that came from my car that I sold.

purchases -

Hot tub
Bike
LCD computer projection panel

No sales

I am curious as to why you did not do a formal "poll"? Would have been interesting.

I've bought a few things and am thinking about selling. I don't know the best way to get started. It seems like there are so many options for presenting your stuff and also payment options. It's tough to know what to do.

I only sale stuff on ebay (bike stuff, and bikes)
my wife lives on ebay, horse tack and foxhunting stuff
It is a great place to get those $20 xmas gift for friends

I'm adding a poll for you!

I've added this poll & merged with the other thread!

I've never sold on Ebay but have purchased a number of cycling related items in the past. The really good deals just don't seem to come around as often as the used to :(

I've mostly bought on ebay, but I have sold a vintage rear derailer, track bike and a few other things. Its fun to see some of the stuff out there and you can get some great deals.

I think ebay is one of the great things that have come out of the internet. Think about it, we now have access to other people's junk. I mean these things were sitting around in someone's attic or garage not being used. Many people love the idea of getting a great deal, but now instead of people putting stuff in the the landfill, its being sent to someone that actually has a use for it.

I also sold off a few wedding gifts that we got and never used...now that I think of it, I have a few other things to put up for sale... :p

I should be a member of the Frequent Buyers club.
One of the only places I know to get vintage parts
for a reasonable price. After a while you get to know
the sellers, who's good who's not so good and who never
to buy from.

Marty

...didn't have to listen to my LBS whine about having to order in parts, etc., which they don't know how to mount and adjust worth a damn, anyway.
Change your LBS? Mine will always match prices (for new gear) and does know how. Never buy anywhere else - life's too short.

only once bought my bike storage racks

I paid more most of my newest frame from selling crap on ebay, photo stuff, boy scout patches, posters, etc... you can get good deals if you know pricing, and watch, and get lucky

Jeff

You didn't have a selection for Buy often, Sell once in a while. That would be me I guess.

You have to use some common sense when you buy. You have to READ THE ENTIRE auction. If all the details aren't there then ask the seller questions. If they don't reply then I won't bid. I've gotten a lot of bargains and some stuff I could not really find anywhere else. I havn't been burned yet so I guess I'll keep buying and selling until I do. :)

I have bought a lot of vintage watches. I have sold some watches and lots of old computer stuff. I have not done any bicycle related transactions.

To find the good deals you have to be on there every day. Not just go there when you actually need something.

Yep a Bianchi and a Colnago!!

I have a good LBS, so I buy quite a bit from them. I still buy things on ebay too and sell whatever I can.

A good hobby and additional income to fund your fun stuff. HINT: make sure if you buy, you figure shipping in the TOTAL, if you sell, make sure you cover all your shipping charges. I'd say I have upgraded all my optics free to Zeiss, Leica, and road bike to a Litespeed courtesy of Ebay.

I buy way to much! I'm going to start selling soon, one of the first things I'll be selling is an unused NIB (new in box) ITM Millennium stem 110 degree 110mm if anyones interested :)

From time to time I have sold and bought stuff on eBay. My last selling experience was not a pleasant one. I have had to re-list my Litespeed frame a second time because some guy in Canada bid on and won the auction... EVEN THOUGH IT CLEARLY STATED IN THE AD THAT ONLY U.S. BUYERS, AND PAYMENT NEEDED TO BE A CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORDER!!!

Needless to say the guy did not want to wait the required four to six weeks for the frame to clear Canadian Customs, and on top of everything he did not have a way to pay with a cashiers check or money order in US funds.....

While we are on the subject... If you are interested let me know.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3641802520

I've bought a number of items on eBay over the years and been satisfied without exception. Today is the first time I've received a message like this....

Please be advised that the following auction:

2968351948 - $500 AAFES MILITARY EXCHANGE STORE GIFT CARD

was ended early by eBay. The auction was ended due to the account suspension of the seller.
All results for this auction are null and void.


Regards,
Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
eBay Inc

Close call perhaps?

e-bay is how I prevent bicycle paraphenalia from completely filling the garage. I sell old stuff that I have replaced (always accurately describe it's condition and usage history), new stuff that I didn't need, whatever. In return I make a few $$.

My most recent sale (buyer scored, IMO!):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3639256720&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAS:US:3

Some stuff you can't give away: :(
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3639274875&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAS:US:3

I buy something off Ebay about once a month. Before I bit on anything I check the persons Feedback. And so far I haven't been disappointed. I did get a jersey once that was too small for me,but that was my fault for not knowing that euro. sizes are different from U.S.. So I gave it to my son.