Are most ebay saw buyers insane?

[sunfish]

I've run across a few good deals on ebay, even made a couple offers and got em. It's not all bad...

 

[Mastermind]

I get a lot of stuff on ebay.......but not parts saws, or builders.

 

[Tor R]

I bought one chainsaw om ebay, my first and probleby last ebay chainsaw.
I have no problem to buy parts on ebay, got one beautiful 242 xp jug before xmas.

 

[Wolfcsm]

I have sold a seized 066 for $250. Their offer not my requirement.

I also bought the 880 that I have off Ebay. I consider what I paid a good deal for what I received.

I guess the buyer most be aware of what they are doing.

Hal

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

I've done pretty good on eBay with used saws. One thing I have realized is you have to put a price of what you are willing to spend and if it goes over just let it go. Don't get hooked up in the bidding wars.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I will say... I sure miss my summertime yard sale scores. I'm so bored that I way overpayed for a poulan wild thing today.

You got stuck? I'm stuck with three Homelite 330s that I put together when there was nothing else to do..

 

[a. palmer jr.]

You run across all sorts of people on ebay, buying and selling, same as everywhere else, some good some not so good. I've only been scammed a couple of times there so not too bad.

 

[Brettl]

Unfortunately, many local cl prices and pawn shop prices are based on jacked up buy it now prices on eBay. The cl ads, in many cases, are people that are not in tune with the used saw market. On the flip side, pawn shops use it to put the highest price possible on an item.

 

[Stihl99]

People will sell any and everything on e-bay and no way I would buy a used saw, weed-eater, etc. from e-bay I think pigs will be flying first before that happens.
I have never purchased any used cutting, mowing, trimming, etc, etc equipment and if I did I must personally know the previous owner before considering it, now from reading here the last few months I could see myself possibly buying from a member here with numerous excellent transactions accredited to them.

 

[drf255]

I think most are nuts.

I saw a 025, not even a newer model 250, go for $250 plus shipping the other day.

I've gotten good deals on specific parts there, but bidding on a whole saw is something else. People way overpay and some sellers just wrap the saw up to look like more than it is.

For instance, an 028 Super cover on a regular 028. The average buyer isn't gonna pull the jug and check.

 

[Deets066]

I have bought ALL my saws from eBay, except the 028, 064, and one of the 201's. Other than that it was eBay, you just don't buy the first one that comes around there are good deals if you are patient.

 

[dsell]

I had that saw on my watch list and couldn't believe the price it went for. It amazes me what a pile of 350 goes for, over and over again. 50, 350, 372 series pieces never seem to run out of demand. I bought 5 "running" saws on Ebay and they all had issues not disclosed, one was fried. I agree that I have better luck on craigslist.

 

[scallywag]

Want to know the real meaning of getting bent over?.....Have a look on Ebay Australia for saws or parts!

 

[a. palmer jr.]

When I buy a used saw I assume it's not gonna be perfect. I try to get the lowest price possible to allow for a saw needing parts or repair even if the saw is not listed that way. I'm fairly capable of fixing the saw when it arrives so I'm not usually disappointed. I rarely ever get back with the seller about the condition unless I feel the seller purposely scammed me or knowingly lied about it. I seldom give negative feedback but I do have several buyers/sellers blocked on ebay.

 

[1Alpha1]

I buy from E-Bay quite a bit. But, it's always new merchandise. I'm just not willing to take a chance on used stuff.

 

[SS Sniper]

Not bad if it has good compression...http://burlington.craigslist.org/tls/4819127873.html\
This one looks like a mini 288xp...http://burlington.craigslist.org/tls/4827915944.html
This guy's got some nice saws....http://burlington.craigslist.org/tls/4823189667.html

 

[Rokon]

Ebay is all about the buyer. While I have not had a problem with chainsaw buyers, a couple recent non-chainsaw items did not go well.

Classic example: One buyer complained they didn't receive the item after UPS confirmed deliver to their local "Mail Etc" drop box address. We debated back and forth until Ebay sided with buyer and gave them a full refund. I called Ebay on the phone and got the "file a claim with UPS" response.

 

[Connor77]

Randy's Engine Repair wants $16.99 for ONE, yes ONE, anti-vibe plug for a Husky 55. I emailed him to ask him if it was a typo - he said no. You can get 4 of them, which is how many a 55 uses, for less than $17 bucks. Sheeesh...

 

[sunfish]

Randy's Engine Repair wants $16.99 for ONE, yes ONE, anti-vibe plug for a Husky 55. I emailed him to ask him if it was a typo - he said no. You can get 4 of them, which is how many a 55 uses, for less than $17 bucks. Sheeesh...

He is one of the highest on Husq parts, much higher than my local dealer.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Randy's Engine Repair wants $16.99 for ONE, yes ONE, anti-vibe plug for a Husky 55. I emailed him to ask him if it was a typo - he said no. You can get 4 of them, which is how many a 55 uses, for less than $17 bucks. Sheeesh...

He's a bit high on lots of things on ebay.