Hey!

I bid on ebay a lot... I used to bid a lot in my early, pre-addictive days, but since the first lot of stuff came in, I've toned back the bidding considerably. Actually, I more liked the idea of winning rather than the buying merchandise... which is why I stopped.

Now when I bid, I do what someone else said- I check the retail price. Then I check the reviews from past ebay winners of the person who's selling the item. Then I email the seller with questions. Then I make a decision to buy after perusing ebay and getting the best priced one. From there, I just moniter the bidding. Sometimes it gets a bit crazy with the bidding and I don't even bother at that point. I just bow out. But for the times when I do stick around, I can get some great bargains. I only bid when I know it's a bargain. I can't be bothered with bidding against idiots who have no idea about the true cost of items.

I just recently purchased a digital camera that does 80 sec film shots as well as still shots. My friend got the same camera new for $550. I got it new for $240. He was shocked when I showed up with his camera a few days after he showed me his for half the price.

I got a number of things for my upcoming cycling trip for Italy (see the touring forum for my dedicated sub-thread). I haven't opened them yet because I haven't been home all weekend, but I'll be home tonight. I'll report back on the forum site on the condition of the equipment I received.

On a side note, I've purchased a number of interesting medical equipment that you couldn't buy if you were a pimp with 20 good hookers working all night for a week! This has helped my business considerably. As long as the machines are salvageable and good for a year, it can save you thousands in the long run to buy it cheap on ebay and then get it repaired.

Food for thought.


Koffee Brown