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Tarok
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 05:54 PM UTC
Hi all,

Does anyone have any first hand experience of the following eBay Dealer? easy**model

I can see from his eBay feedback that it's 100%, but being a eBay newb I guess one can never be too careful...

TIA

Rudi (who is more scared of his wife finding out he got shalfed on eBay than of actually getting shafted )
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 11:03 PM UTC
Sorry I don't have experience with them. I don't buy from outside North America (shipping).
One thing I would do is read through the feedback. A positive that says 'great auction' is different from a positive that says 'product arrived'. People will post a positive feedback, with a neutral note in a way not get a retaliation negative. Look at the star ratings too, they have lower than 100% in that area.

My rule - don't bid what you're not willing to loose.
Tarok
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 11:43 PM UTC
Thanks for the tips, Scott

Much obliged, buddy
Henk
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 11:46 PM UTC
Hmmm.

A Hong Kong based ebayer.........bell rings
Registered only a short time.......bell rings louder
144 scale models sold 'no more box'..... sirens sound deafening racket, pedestrians make for nearest shelters...
and to top that off, he doesn't seem particularly cheap either.

I would look elsewhere Rudi.

Tarok
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 12:24 AM UTC
Thanks Henk, *phew* close one there

Where did you see the "no more box"? (So I know where to look in future?)

Rudi
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 01:07 AM UTC

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Product Description

Brand New Takara World Tank Museum Series 9

NO. 159 France AMX30 Winter Tank

High Quality Plastic mold Model

Colors are painted

Scale:1:144

BOX NOT INCLUDED

Caution:

Not Suitable for Children Under 15 years old


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270264009908

That's one, of his recent deals.

Always look byond the 'positive' feedback...

Tarok
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 08:35 AM UTC
Thanks Henk!

Maybe we need a "How to..." or "Best Practices" for online BST'ing as well Any volunteers you eBay vets out there?
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Posted: Monday, December 01, 2008 - 08:39 AM UTC

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Thanks Henk!

Maybe we need a "How to..." or "Best Practices" for online BST'ing as well Any volunteers you eBay vets out there?


I agree...I am not that particular person though. I would gladly accept volunteers
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Posted: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 04:19 AM UTC

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People will post a positive feedback, with a neutral note in a way not get a retaliation negative. Look at the star ratings too, they have lower than 100% in that area.

My rule - don't bid what you're not willing to loose.


Sellers can not leave retaliatory feedback anymore. Ebay changed the system. So you are starting to see more honest feedback from buyers. Sellers can more easily block bidders than before to reduce unpaid item problems.

More on that here ...
http://pages.ebay.com/services/forum/feedback.html
NebLWeffah
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Posted: Friday, December 05, 2008 - 11:03 AM UTC
So is the 'Box Not Included' statement a possible hint to the fact this seller may be copying original models and selling pirated versions...am I getting that right?



Bob
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Posted: Friday, December 05, 2008 - 04:08 PM UTC

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So is the 'Box Not Included' statement a possible hint to the fact this seller may be copying original models and selling pirated versions...am I getting that right?



Bob


Or........a legit reason would be to ship it 'bubble-pack' to reduce shipping costs.
e-mail some of the earlier buyers or check to see if they bought from him again.
Rick
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Posted: Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 05:21 AM UTC
Well while I have not used this seller from his feedback rating I would not be too worried to do so. He has 100% starting on 26 May 2008 with no Neutrals even, his average seller Score is 284.5 so from this I think he is an Honest businessman. If you use paypal I think you would have no worries with this seller.
Cheers HTH
Jeff
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