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(Message started by: Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:35pm)

Title: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:35pm

I have never been an EBay bidder or seller, however, I have found something there I wouldn't mind get getting if possible. I'd rather not have to create an account for a one time purchase, but this item would simply make my Meg's Christmas day a sheer joy.

Any Ideas?

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Groov on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:44pm

You cant buy without an account. Why not create one Redd? It's free and someday you might want to buy more...can be addictive tho.

Get a friend who has an account to buy it for you.

Cheers, Dave

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by aloneuk on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:45pm

Is there someone you know with an ebay account that could get it for you if you give them the money ?

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:49pm

I'd be more than happy to reimburse someone for the cost if I ended up winning the bid war. I don't want an account like Dave suggested, because it IS addicting for many and I don't have the kind of income it takes to play that risk.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Groov on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:53pm

I should have an account still Redd. Drop me an email. I could get it for you by bidding what you want. I could even bid in the last few seconds for you. Remember, the seller does not have to "drop ship" it to you if you are using someone else to buy it...though many will.

Dave

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:56pm

Your email is hidden...how can I?

::)

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 4:58pm

Redd check your pm's ;)

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Jonny on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 5:10pm

on 11/23/07 at 16:49:02, Redd wrote:

because it IS addicting for many and I don't have the kind of income it takes to play that risk.

Self control is everything.....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Groov on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 5:40pm

on 11/23/07 at 17:10:51, Jonny wrote:

Self control is everything.....LOL ;;D

Of which I have little Jonny.

I just have had to stay away from Ebay. Once I start looking, I find things I just cant live without [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by BlueMeanie on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 6:38pm

LMAO Redd. It's not gambling. You can become a member and never buy anything. If you do decide to bid, don't be fooled because the highest bidder price is way lower than you're willing to pay.

90% of the people who win an auction puts their bid in at the last 4 seconds using a snipe bid. Good luck.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Opus on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 7:29pm

on 11/23/07 at 16:49:02, Redd wrote:

I'd be more than happy to reimburse someone for the cost if I ended up winning the bid war.

No bidding war required. Bid the maximum you want to pay for the item. Ebay will raise your bid automatically until your level is reached. Some used items sell for more than it is to buy them new, probably because people get excited by hand bidding.

Unless I really need the item, and it cannot not be found anywhere else I only bid 1/4 of what I think the item is worth.

Paul

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 9:14pm

So I did it. I registered. I talked to Dyl, asked him if Meg would be as excited as I thought she might be.

I know what this item retails for. I Know that if I win with my max bid, it's worth it.

Dyl thinks Meg would faint if I got this.

Ok so I'm a softy for my kids.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Sean_C on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 9:40pm

What is it??

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 9:47pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/D-N-Angel-Japan-Animation-7-DVD-Box-Set-Nr-MINT_W0QQitemZ220174879133QQihZ012QQcategoryZ617QQcmdZViewItem

She is mezmorized for this anime. Her own drawings are inspired by this artform.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Sean_C on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 9:51pm

Cool.

The best thing to do on e-bay is not to bid until the last minute Pegg. Put in on your watch list so you can monitor the price until then ;)

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 9:55pm

I've put in my max bid. If I loose I loose.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by chewy on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 10:34pm

Dont know if this helps but take a look.

http://www.animovies.com/dvd-animation/import-anime-dvd/dnangel-d-n-angel-boxset-9382.html

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Sean_C on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 10:36pm

on 11/23/07 at 21:55:25, Redd wrote:

I've put in my max bid. If I loose I loose.

You loose ?? ;;D

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 10:39pm

Holy Shiat Don, thats an awsom price but this is copied not original. The "real" set is a 7 DVD's not 3.

I'll stick with the Ebay set which I know is authentic.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Charlie on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 10:48pm

This guy has a lot more and does a lot of business. Check his "other" items...even more on the second page.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchrisnich

It wouldn't surprise me if he has multiples of this stuff too. Keep an eye on him.

Charlie

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by cash5542 on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 10:51pm

Good luck with your bid. I hope you get it. It really looks great.

Charlotte

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 11:10pm

on 11/23/07 at 22:48:12, Charlie wrote:

Charlie you just confirmed the reason I never wanted to get involved in this Ebay shit. Now that I'm in it's too damn late. How do I get outta this mess?

Damn it...

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Charlie on Nov 23^rd, 2007, 11:26pm

You don't....type in "bondage" for a search.....don't ask.... You're gonna have fun. :D

Charlie

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Groov on Nov 24^th, 2007, 12:18am

on 11/23/07 at 23:10:00, Redd wrote:

Charlie you just confirmed the reason I never wanted to get involved in this Ebay shit. Now that I'm in it's too damn late. How do I get outta this mess?

Damn it...

Easy Redd. Retract your bid. Politely tell the seller you have a family obligation and have to leave town for a while.

If you do it soon enough, it shouldn't affect his auction.

I've sold thousands of things on Ebay. If someone retracts, I don't get mad. I understand sometimes people have a problem and need to retract.

It is better than them having to buy something they dont want or to just not complete the deal.
Dave

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Groov on Nov 24^th, 2007, 12:22am

There is almost 4 days left Redd. Retract the bid now, and I don't feel the seller should have any complaint.

Some sellers don't like it, but as I said it is better that way sometimes.

Just go here and plug in the item number and reason. No big deal.

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?RetractBidShow

Dave

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by BlueMeanie on Nov 24^th, 2007, 1:00am

on 11/23/07 at 23:10:00, Redd wrote:

Charlie you just confirmed the reason I never wanted to get involved in this Ebay shit. Now that I'm in it's too damn late. How do I get outta this mess?

Damn it...

Why do you want out ? Just because the guy has more than one to sell ? If you think you bid too high, you probably didn't. Like I already said, most bids come in during the last few seconds so unless you overbid what you wanted to pay, you'll probably get outbid. If you do want to retract for whatever reason, you should do it immediately. I rarely have a bid retraction, but I don't mind if someone retracts right away. Waiting until the last day will kill an auction for the seller so don't wait if you feel the need.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 24^th, 2007, 7:36am

I'll keep going I suppose. Really don't have much choice if I don't want to pay the full 89.99 retail price for the set. (which I don't).

We'll see how this whole thing plays out.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 24^th, 2007, 8:55am

Redd if he has several you have more chance of getting one - its good! Sometimes you get a second chance option when you get to buy it for your maximum bid even if you didn't win. It usually means either the winner dropped out OR he has several to sell so your chances of getting what you want for the price you want are better in this scenario - I hope that puts your mind at rest a little bit!

Helen

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 24^th, 2007, 9:02am

All I know is that I hope I don't become an ebay addict. I think I found something for Dyl too, but the shipping fees seem awful high.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by brewcrew on Nov 24^th, 2007, 9:06am

on 11/24/07 at 09:02:21, Redd wrote:

All I know is that I hope I don't become an ebay addict.

You have complete control over that.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 24^th, 2007, 9:23am

on 11/24/07 at 09:02:21, Redd wrote:

All I know is that I hope I don't become an ebay addict. I think I found something for Dyl too, but the shipping fees seem awful high.

Again sometimes the price is set very low - especially on a "buy it now" but the shipping is higher. Its a way for sellers to avoid paying ebay a percentage of the sale price. My advice is work out your maximum that you're happy to pay including the P&P and then detract the P&P and bid that.

Ebay is fantastic as long as you remember, you don't get nuffink for nuffink!! Always look at a sellers feedback too - I learned that one the hard way!

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 24^th, 2007, 10:39am

I agree with Helen, I never buy anything from a seller who has less than 99.7 feedback and I read the feedback comments, always and if the seller is new I check really well his other auctions and his terms of sell, like if you can return an item or if he has restocking fees, etc, etc, etc.

I also buy from amazon and its market place. I had good deals there also. I bought Shrek the Third for $10.00 including shipping and the movie arrived just 3 days after brand sparkling new. It is $19.99 in walmart :D.

Works to shop around....

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Sean_C on Nov 24^th, 2007, 11:52am

on 11/24/07 at 09:02:21, Redd wrote:

I hope I don't become an ebay addict. I think I found something for Dyl too

I think you should get proffesional help right away, I can tell your already fucked.

I wish you well down this happy dark path. Those evil sellers prey on newcomers, BEWARE it has become a "dwelling place of demons." Revelation 18. Wouldn't hurt you to look it over.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 24^th, 2007, 11:59am

Less than 24 hours and already...???

Sean you slay me dude. Is there a 12 step Ebay program? Support group? Detox inpatient facility? [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Sean_C on Nov 24^th, 2007, 12:01pm

;;D

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Redd on Nov 24^th, 2007, 5:55pm

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/hugewarehouse/340.jpg

Ok...so Dyl's came first. Won it on a whim with 3 minutes left. 3 swords with the display rack. Shipping included all total was $33.98.

So have I been had?

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by chewy on Nov 24^th, 2007, 6:22pm

Only if they are plastic on a styrofoam rack.

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Melissa on Nov 24^th, 2007, 6:24pm

Actually no Pegg, I don't think so. I was going to get one of those sets for Lily, but then she didn't take the samurai(sp) sword in weapons class. I looked at all those and that's about the going price for the low end on eBay. (the higher ones are WAY too expensive for my budget!)

I think ya did good! ;)

Title: Re: How can I manage this?
Post by Charlie on Nov 24^th, 2007, 8:22pm

Quote:

All I know is that I hope I don't become an ebay addict

Sorry Redd. I thought you were joking when you wrote that you wanted to get out of your bid....never a problem.

You bought a Samurai...Geeze. They are unique.
Things are sharp Redd http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/bad samurai.gif

There are Japanese at every antique and gun show buying originals indirectly from our vets that took them as souvenirs. Lotta money made that way.

Charlie