"Alex Rodriguez" wrote in message
...
In article ,
says...
When is it smarter to buy something on ebay for MORE than it would
cost to buy direct from a retailer? Suppose you wanted .... oh, I
don't know ... say a pair of Etymotic ER6 earphones. These are not the
fabulous ER4s; they are the much more affordable ER6s. Would you go on
ebay and buy a set for .... oh, I don't know .... say $113? Well,
maybe some of you would. I wouldn't. I'd order them direct from a
retailer for $109.95. For me, ebay is fine for scrounging, but why put
up with the rigmarole of an auction if it will cost you money?
Idiots on ebay? What's funny is that some folks will point to these
same overpriced ebay sale prices as normal prices when they try to sell
you something. They think because there was an idiot willing to pay more
than retail, you too should do the same.
-------------
Alex
TEAC real hub adapters regularly sell used on ebay for 10 to 20 bucks more
than brand new ones from TEAC parts. This is because some people don't
realize they are still available. TEAC open reel decks sell for way more
than they are worth because they are out of production. AKAI metal tape
reels sell for 70 to 100 each because they have the AKAI logo on them. If
you stay away from these kinds of known pitfalls, there are genuine values
on ebay.
My wife collects silver and gemstones, I collect nikons and stereo gear, and
yes I have paid over market a few times, but I am very pleased to say I love
shopping and selling ebay. I just bought a mint nikon digital camera this
week for a very good price, and the seller, whom I communicated with, was
happy to sell it to me. Win win.