Trading on ebay...

satish_appasani · 14th November 2005, 10:55

I know many tbhp members actively trade on ebay. This thread is to collect tips and notes from the members on trading on ebay. How safe is it buying items from sellers on ebay India?

Last week I came across a bid on iMate k-jam. I bidded till 30,500 and the item wqas finally sold away at 31000. The actual winner did not take the item and so i was given a chance to take the item at my bid price. But I was scared to pay so much amount to someone i never saw.

This week i bidded on another k-jam. Currently I am the highest bidder but still 9 days to go before the bid ends.

vandan · 14th November 2005, 10:59

i think it is quite safe,when ever my dad is going out of town i look up for ticks on e-bay first,have even bougt a couple of times with no problems.

jkdas · 14th November 2005, 11:07

buy from a seller with good feedbacks if its a costly item. i havent used ebay.co.in but loved .co.uk when i was ther. ask my graphic card, sound card, 6.1 speakers, and the guys who bought my old mobiles

read feedback and give feedback

revtech · 14th November 2005, 11:28

has any one tried selling any thing on ebay ?? can you sell used stuff or does it have to be brand new ??

Rev

satish_appasani · 14th November 2005, 11:32

I tried selling my 1 year old slr camera on ebay. The winner did not take the item.

Yes, you can sell used stuff on ebay.

jkdas · 14th November 2005, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by revtech

has any one tried selling any thing on ebay ?? can you sell used stuff or does it have to be brand new ??

Rev

you can sell old used stuff too

you can even sell 18yr old guy.

wanna try?

there was a person who sold his/her forehead for advt

(he/she now sports an advt onhis/her forehead)

RX135 · 14th November 2005, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I tried selling my 1 year old slr camera on ebay. The winner did not take the item.

Strange! Did you report this to e-bay?

nitrous · 14th November 2005, 13:15

Satish, if u need that imate k-jam at the best price. Check indmall.com or gimme a call. I'll help u out.

revtech · 14th November 2005, 13:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I tried selling my 1 year old slr camera on ebay. The winner did not take the item.

doesn the highest bidder/buyer HAVE TO buy the item.and how are payments usually done.those who have used ebay already how do youll normally pay /recieve cash.

Rev

satish_appasani · 14th November 2005, 13:59

I reported the non-payment to ebay. They rolledback the sale fee they charged to me. I don't know what action was taken on the bidder.

revtech · 19th August 2006, 06:21

has any one bout a cell phone or some thing expensive on ebay.co.in. ?? is there any risk inolved ?

Rev

condor · 19th August 2006, 08:09

Can be risky - would say the odds are against buying. Would rather pay a little more and get an item with B&W.

Another option is craigslist.org - no auctions, but list what you want to sell, search for what you want to buy. The bigger Indian cities have separate sections, so makes it easier. But yet to become as popular as it is in the US. can also try indiaconnect.com.

condor · 19th August 2006, 08:32

Chances are, the other bidder who's close to you could be a dummy, just to increase the price.

prasadee · 19th August 2006, 09:01

I am not sure if any info about Ebay USA helps you.......
I bought my Honda VFR (motorcycle) on ebay motors. I also sold my Honda CBR on ebay. I got great prices on both. When it is an amount greater than $5k, I ask for a cash transaction.

For smaller electronics items, I opt to use Paypal. Its easy to use, and so far I have never had any issues. I just sold a Nokia 3650, and a memory card. I have not seen dummy bidders jacking up prices, but I can see how its possible. There are a lot of guys selling stuff directly from China/Hong Kong. Do you guys see this on Ebay India?

GTO · 19th August 2006, 09:47

I shop on Ebay USA extensively, and have a pretty strong feedback score there. Its convenient, cheap and the only location to find rare items.

Sadly, I dont really think ebay India will ever have me as a customer.

14th November 2005, 10:55	#1
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Trading on ebay... I know many tbhp members actively trade on ebay. This thread is to collect tips and notes from the members on trading on ebay. How safe is it buying items from sellers on ebay India? Last week I came across a bid on iMate k-jam. I bidded till 30,500 and the item wqas finally sold away at 31000. The actual winner did not take the item and so i was given a chance to take the item at my bid price. But I was scared to pay so much amount to someone i never saw. This week i bidded on another k-jam. Currently I am the highest bidder but still 9 days to go before the bid ends.
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14th November 2005, 10:59	#2
vandan BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 179 Thanked: Once	i think it is quite safe,when ever my dad is going out of town i look up for ticks on e-bay first,have even bougt a couple of times with no problems.
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14th November 2005, 11:07	#3
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	buy from a seller with good feedbacks if its a costly item. i havent used ebay.co.in but loved .co.uk when i was ther. ask my graphic card, sound card, 6.1 speakers, and the guys who bought my old mobiles read feedback and give feedback
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14th November 2005, 11:28	#4
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	has any one tried selling any thing on ebay ?? can you sell used stuff or does it have to be brand new ?? Rev
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14th November 2005, 11:32	#5
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I tried selling my 1 year old slr camera on ebay. The winner did not take the item. Yes, you can sell used stuff on ebay.
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14th November 2005, 13:15	#8
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Satish, if u need that imate k-jam at the best price. Check indmall.com or gimme a call. I'll help u out.
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14th November 2005, 13:59	#10
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I reported the non-payment to ebay. They rolledback the sale fee they charged to me. I don't know what action was taken on the bidder.
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19th August 2006, 06:21	#11
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	has any one bout a cell phone or some thing expensive on ebay.co.in. ?? is there any risk inolved ? Rev
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19th August 2006, 08:09	#12
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	Can be risky - would say the odds are against buying. Would rather pay a little more and get an item with B&W. Another option is craigslist.org - no auctions, but list what you want to sell, search for what you want to buy. The bigger Indian cities have separate sections, so makes it easier. But yet to become as popular as it is in the US. can also try indiaconnect.com. Last edited by condor : 19th August 2006 at 08:12.
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19th August 2006, 08:32	#13
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,014 Times View My Garage	Chances are, the other bidder who's close to you could be a dummy, just to increase the price.
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19th August 2006, 09:01	#14
prasadee BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 569 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	I am not sure if any info about Ebay USA helps you....... I bought my Honda VFR (motorcycle) on ebay motors. I also sold my Honda CBR on ebay. I got great prices on both. When it is an amount greater than $5k, I ask for a cash transaction. For smaller electronics items, I opt to use Paypal. Its easy to use, and so far I have never had any issues. I just sold a Nokia 3650, and a memory card. I have not seen dummy bidders jacking up prices, but I can see how its possible. There are a lot of guys selling stuff directly from China/Hong Kong. Do you guys see this on Ebay India? Last edited by prasadee : 19th August 2006 at 09:03.
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19th August 2006, 09:47	#15
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	I shop on Ebay USA extensively, and have a pretty strong feedback score there. Its convenient, cheap and the only location to find rare items. Sadly, I dont really think ebay India will ever have me as a customer.
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