[JohnH]

When I'm looking for used parts I usually check this site first. Recently I started using ebay also and purchased a jack and some rally center caps
for my 69 chevelle. Here is my limited ebay experience;

One guy told me that he had to wait for my U.S Postal money order to pass the bank. I wasn't aware money orders could bounce.

While bidding on some items I notices "private bidder" or some such identification. Why would someone want to protect their privacy when bidding? Most of us use an arbitary user name anyway. It's like it's none of your business who is out bidding you.

I read a thread here that used a word "shrill" (I think) which I took to mean suspecious bidding from some of the sellers friends. I kinda felt some of the out bidding I experienced seemed strange after learning that the same person won several bids for the same items.

One thing I can't seem to get a good answer on is who gets the insurance proceeds if your item is lost in shipment. I recall a thread here that indicated the seller kept the proceeds rather than sending them to the buyer who never received the goods. This sounds like you have to rely on the buyers integrity, which I feel in most cases would not be a problem.

The one thing I did see that gave me some comfort level is the rating system of buyers and sellers.

Anyone have similar feelings or experiences and do you have any pointers to avoid problerms using ebay.

Thanks for your replies,
JohnH

 

[Adam Loose]

I always check their feedback,and make sure they have no negative feedbacks,and I pay with paypal about 99% of the time.

 

[GRN69CHV]

Shrill bidding is a problem. Sometimes you will get an iitem you are selling that is bid up by the winning bidder (usually with a low score), just so the item doesn't go to a genuine qualified buyer, the shrill bidder then backs out of the deal and often will contact you to buy it out after the sale. Also, beware of "Second Chance Offers". Most of these are a scam by someone that doesn't have the item in the first place, but rather is trying to scam someone out of money by faking a sale.

 

[elco68]

Have had what i thought was there friends bidding also to get the bid up.Can sometimes tell by what they have purchased before.Got them both for what i would pay.One came back after auction was over and said he had denide the other purchaser and wanted to know if i wanted it at my price.Only had one problem about not recieving part,wouldn't return mail so i filed a greivance with ebay.Guy sent my money back about 2 weeks later.Don't know why after greivance filled they wiped out all the purchase info and feedback about it off.Got an email later from them if was handled allright.Guy had a 98%.Just hate when someone comes up at the last minute and out bids me.

 

[JohnH]

Thanks for your replies, I'll keep them in mind when dealing on ebay.
JohnH