Sort of OT: Ebay results, Have you gotten what you paid for? Options

[Pat Garvey]

Excuse me if this has been done before - couldn't find it on a search.

Ebay purchases, or sales.

What is your overall feeling? Get what you paid for? Get stiffed on a buy? Products as advertised?

I've bought & sold things, and for the most parts evrything went as plan. Not all, but close.

Bought things that looked OK, but were trash when I got them. OK, the chances you take based on crappy photos. Rare, but it has happened.

What's the general consensus?

[Pat Garvey]

Thanks guys & gals. I find your comments very interesting. Most of the stuff I've gotten through Ebay (almost all of it actually) from 914 people has been as advertised. Yeah, some of it was less-than-wholesome, but the prices were right & I love trying to restore bits & pieces. Never bought anything higher than $50, because I can afford to lose that if it turns out to be trash.

I've also "stolen" some parts because timing was right & there just wasn't any interest - I love those days!

My question was just one of general interest. No bitches or complaints. Though, except in a really rare instance, I'd NEVER bid on a complete car (maybe a parts car).

I get a continual kick out of Ebay. Constantly amazed at the number of people who advertise 914 stuff, yet have absolutely no idea. These seem to be the guys with the most absurd opening bids. Also the guys who get no bids by the end of the auction & put it right back for auction. Questioned many of them - most cannot respond, or won't because they know they are scammers.

All in all - good entetainment & sometimes a bargain, or just something you need, regardless of bargain.