Have you ever bought any product through ebay.com?

@smilyn (2967)
United States
November 27, 2009 4:00am CST
I have made many online purchases..But never one through ebay.com..I just want to know about the shopping experience at ebay..Have you bought anything through ebay? If so, please tell me your experience..
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
28 Nov 09
I have, but not for a long time. People will offer things at great prices then charge an outrageous amount for shipping, I refuse to buy from them. I have had good experiences on eBay but there are so many scams now that I haven't been there for quite some time.
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
30 Nov 09
I have heard the same thing from another user too..The shipping charges are said to be more than the price of the product..And thanks for sharing your experience..
• Australia
9 Dec 09
If stuff is overpriced or the shipping cost too much I don't bother with that seller.
• United States
16 Dec 09
I've made many purchases through ebay. It's very convenient and I've never had any trouble. Almost all sellers accept payments through paypal so it is also very safe and the shipping is usually fast too (international items takes a little longer). So if you're buying something online, I'll definitely recommend ebay.
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
18 Dec 09
Thanks for your positive comments..
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
9 Dec 09
Hi, smilyn. No, I have never bought anything from ebay at all. I would like to go there so that I can buy from a seller. I just want to make sure that I am getting a good bargained. I don't want to be ripped off. I know that there are some honest sellers. I just want to run into them.
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
16 Dec 09
I have also not tried ebay for the same reason..But would like to give a try..
@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
13 Dec 09
hi smilyn! yup, i bought a lot of stuff on ebay already. mostly audio cds, books, and shirts. shopping at ebay can be lots of fun except when others try to outbid you and you end up paying more for your ourchases than what you originally wanted to. its' all good though. i think some of the thrill includes getting the stuff you want to buy at a good price and outbidding others. there are trolls ther though who have no intention of buying the product but simply want to drive the price up. anyway, there were a lot of changes with ebay already, some of these changes clearly favoring the site and not its users. its a great place to check some of the other stuff that you wouldn't see in other sites but always be cautious when buying stuff there as there are ebayers who clearly want to just part you with your hard earned cash. just my two cents. cheers!!!
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
16 Dec 09
Thanks for sharing lots of informations..It seems to be a wonderful experience shopping at ebay..I will take care of all those things you had mentioned..
@ongtina (1232)
• Singapore
28 Nov 09
I have bid and bought from ebay and no problem. If there is, you are protected if you paid by paypal ( 45 days ) to escalate and get your money back. Of course it has to be goods not delivered or not as described and not because you have a changed of mind. But if you really did change your mind, contact the seller and if agreeable, the seller can cancel the deal. Happy bidding.
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
30 Nov 09
That is good..Thanks for sharing your experience..
• Australia
9 Dec 09
I tend to look for out of print books by my favorite authors on Ebay, but if the shipping rate is too high I don't bother. I also look for bargain Royal Albert antique china...Very hard to find locally and cost's a fortune at antique stores.Definitely cheaper on ebay if you can find it at a reasonable price...However, shipping can also be expensive if you buy from overseas like the US or UK. So far I have not received any items I've bought on ebay from overseas so I don't know if I have to pay custom fees or not...I shouldn't have to though because the stuff I bought wouldn't be worth over $1000.Ha take take that government taxes!!! P.S this is from an Australian ebayer
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
16 Dec 09
that is great..thanks for sharing your experiences..
• United States
13 Dec 09
I've purchase wuite a few items off of ebay but my most recent purchase was a pair of Dallas Cowboys star earrings for my husband.
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@chookie1971 (2271)
• Australia
27 Nov 09
I have bought clothes, shoes, cell phone holder, Memory card and couple of other items. I have had little problems. Those problems I have had have been sorted out. One seller thought I was a non paying bidder even though I had sent them email to request final amount to pay them. Eventually it was all sorted out by a phone call to the seller. The other problem I had, was a payment I had made was overlooked. The seller did find it and shipped the item immediatly. Other than those problems, I have not had other problems.
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
28 Nov 09
Good to know that your problem was soon sorted out..and thanks for sharing your ebay experience..
• United States
23 Dec 09
I do once in a while. I am looking for beads and angel charms and am hoping that after the first of the year I will have some money saved up so I can get back into Jewelry making. I did buy a couple of books once and I did by my bride and groom hats on ebay. I am hoping to make enough jewelry so I can sell it on ebay and hope to make extra money. I do not know of anyone who has sold items on ebay, but some of my relatives have bought items on there.
@madteaparty (2748)
• Japan
28 Nov 09
I have purchased different items from eBay.com. Mainly dolls and clothes. I have never had any problem as a buyer. I'm a fast payer, and the sellers I've dealt with so far were always quick sending the items and would also communicate with you properly. If you ever had a problem with any seller in ebay, there's a way to claim your item, and you can file a dispute in paypal too.
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@smilyn (2967)
• United States
28 Nov 09
Thanks for the wonderful tips..I feel more confident and comfortable now to shop at ebay..Thanks for sharing them..
• Malaysia
15 Dec 09
I have purchased a few camera stuff like Nikon cameras and lens using PayPal.Its a nice experience and I enjoy using it with my family and friends.At ebay.com there a many kind or product you can chose for shopping.I hope you try now and enjoyed very much because it save and secured.
@smilyn (2967)
• United States
16 Dec 09
great that you are having fun with your camera..thanks for sharing your experience..
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
29 Jun 10
Yes, I have gotten tons of stuff there, and I absolutely love the site! I have bought everything from books to clothes, to board games, to bags, beauty products and much more on Ebay, and most of my experiences have been good. You need to check the feedback of the seller you want to buy from before you place a bid, in order to make sure that it's a good seller, but otherwise, you have nothing to worry about really. Make sure you pay with Paypal though, since they give you protection if something goes wrong!