Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/14
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Andy-
I've had mostly good experiences with e-bay. You just have to be guarded
against over-bidding. One sometimes develops a "competitve nature" ('I MUST
WIN THIS AUCTION!') and you wind up with a $35 Canon 40mm UV filter. (true
story!)
Sometimes there are bargains ($56 Benser plate for M camera- holds two
additional M lenses under the camera- I've seen them for $150+) and more
times not.
It's not for everyone, one must enter the E-bay arena with some knowledge
of what things cost. But you'll sometimes find things that are nearly
impossible to find elsewhere....
I've never been ripped off in an e-bay transaction, but then, I contact the
seller and ask very specific questions in regards to condition and
function.
I've bought alot of stuff I didn't need (oh wicked compulsion!!) and *that*
seems to be the real danger for me in E-bay!!
I'm not bidding on anything now, as I must save $$ for a Tom A Rapidwinder!
regards,
Bob Keene
"Not insane, and I have the paperwork from the doctor to prove it."
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>
>LUG readers,
>
>Can any of you relate your experiences with e-bay? I have seen what appear
>to be some remarkable bargains listed. I have not yet tried bidding
>because I am suspicious.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Andy Morang
>Vicksburg, Mississippi