Author Topic: do you still find deals on Ebay?  (Read 4630 times)

joelj

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do you still find deals on Ebay?
« on: December 04, 2006, 08:52:49 »
Hi Group,

 Now more and more, I find some of the parts listed on Ebay to be more expensive than getting them from Caliber motors or Millers.

Though there are some deals to still be had, its no longer the treasure chest or world's best known secret that I've come to know.

Though I still see what's posted on the site from time to time.

Just my two cents worth.

Joel



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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2006, 15:31:58 »
Hello Joel,
Yep there are deals still to be had on EBay.  One must know where they are and when to get them.  I've gotten many good deals on Ebay, sometimes its like stealing too.  Just the perfect tool for someone doing a good restoration on a budget like me.
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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2006, 17:25:41 »
I bought a new top for $150 a couple of weeks ago. But that was still more than 20 million or so other people were willing to pay.


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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2006, 20:55:47 »
I just bought this "grab bag" for $10.50. When I receive it, I will let you know if it was a good deal or not. ;)



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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2006, 22:04:17 »
quote:
Originally posted by KevinC

I just bought this "grab bag" for $10.50. ....

Hello Kevin and Joel, there is another grab bag with an even better "picture" [:0]
Who will fall for this trap?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-280SL-Misc-Interior-Parts_W0QQitemZ280057512702QQihZ018QQcategoryZ140708QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
BTW, the seller's eBay name says it all!

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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2006, 13:03:05 »
Also picked up a used working fuel pump for a spare. Buy it now price $98.00.

Kevin's Euro Headlight lens in his $10.50 grab bag will fetch $100 if it is clean.

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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2006, 07:33:55 »
quote:
Originally posted by 66andBlue

quote:
Originally posted by KevinC

I just bought this "grab bag" for $10.50. ....

Hello Kevin and Joel, there is another grab bag with an even better "picture" [:0]
Who will fall for this trap?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-280SL-Misc-Interior-Parts_W0QQitemZ280057512702QQihZ018QQcategoryZ140708QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
BTW, the seller's eBay name says it all!

Alfred
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I did most of my work on my 68 250SL in the late nineties and bought many parts from this supplier when SL deals were plentiful on ebay(working Becker GranPrix $50.00... working clock $18.00 to name a few)  and there were no forums like this around.  I also bought one of his softtops and my installer said it was one of the best quality he had seen.  This is the first I have seen him back on ebay in a while... though I haven't really been looking.  Not sure why he doesn't post pictures on some of his auctions though.

joelj

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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2006, 08:24:45 »
Hi Group,

There seems to still be some deals out there :)

Hi shvegel, you might want to sell me your spare used working fuel pump. I'm in need of one right now :)

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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2006, 11:34:02 »
Joel,
Would love to help you out but my current pump is from a Saab 900 and I would like to get back to original soon.

Sorry,
Pat

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Re: do you still find deals on Ebay?
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2006, 10:12:31 »
thanks shvegel :)


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