Most vile of all places to deal/ look in to

[conkerman]

Sorry but I don't understand your post.

Whats the difference between eBay/Gumtree and local papers, autotrader and cards on the wall in tesco?

It is always a case of buyer beware.

The old adage once again rings true, if something looks to good to be true it probably is.

There are arseholes everywhere.

[Grip Fast]

I've used eBay a few times and not had any problems, but I am very careful and do plenty research into what I'm buying/selling, same as I'd do whatever channel I was buying/selling through.

Never used gumtree, so can't comment on that particular organisation, however, that is a pretty nasty incident reported in your link. As conkerman says though, I think buyers need to be careful responding to any adverts.

I've had more problems with face-to-face deals in my time.

[KenG]

i sold a bike off a forum, the guy was registered a week, one post, and phoned me 3 times on 3 different numbers,
and we met in underground ikea car park,, no problems.

ya do that here in norn iron, ya end up down the knee breakers.

[Twinspark]

Liverpool.

Say no more.

They really don't help themselves sometimes...

[Grip Fast]

whenever whatever I deal with in selling or buying, especially in biking matters- in person is the only sure way to me in my experience...

Dealing face to face is a skill I've never understood or mastered, and I envy folks who can do it. A failing in my nature I guess.

[slparry]

whenever whatever I deal with in selling or buying, especially in biking matters- in person is the only sure way to me in my experience...

Dealing face to face is a skill I've never understood or mastered, and I envy folks who can do it. A failing in my nature I guess.

advert
buyer
buyer tries to take the piss with offers
close garage/shed
leave buyer on drive and go indoors for a cuppa

simples

[boxerscott]

[quote="conkerman"


It is always a case of buyer beware.

The old adage once again rings true, if something looks to good to be true it probably is.




Could not agree more.

[bikesnbones]

I am not a fan of evil fleaBay, because of hidden charges,

Whilst I think ebay charges are OTT, they are not hidden,

[Hayden]

I am not a fan of evil fleaBay, because of hidden charges,

Whilst I think ebay charges are OTT, they are not hidden,

Aye, for fucks sake toughen up, do your research, if you don`t like it then don`t use it, its a business not a feckin charity, if it sorts your needs at a cost you can afford or incorporate into your sale then fine, if not walk away but don`t winge about it...

[bikesnbones]

I am not a fan of evil fleaBay, because of hidden charges,

Whilst I think ebay charges are OTT, they are not hidden,

Aye, for fucks sake toughen up, do your research, if you don`t like it then don`t use it, its a business not a feckin charity, if it sorts your needs at a cost you can afford or incorporate into your sale then fine, if not walk away but don`t winge about it...

Hope that wasn't directed at me

[GerryB]

I find E bay ok in the main .

I got my BMW off E Bay ...

& I think I got a fair deal , Ohlins , Lazer pipes etc ...

I don't think the owner knew what he had , nothing was mentioned , I spoke to him several times , never mentioned any extras ....

I have been dealing with E bay for about 5 years , fortunately no bad deals up to now .

As was said earlier , "If it looks too good to be true....... " I avoid these deals.

[bikesnbones]

well about fleaBay...
got to be ever so careful as what and how it it to be dealt with, but charges are unjustifiably too high for seller. I sold my old bike for £450(half it's real value), and was sure there was mistake, until I had reply explaining their charges again- £42 of fees! as +total sale value+ was added, PayPal had its cut....

Yes but you can't blame ebay or paypal because you didn't bother to check the charges.
It's very clear and certainly not hidden.

[slparry]

.... and every auction company charges

On the plus side I've found ebay got resolutions/refunds for any problem issues quite quickly on the odd times I've had to deal with them

[Blackal]

I've sold two bikes on Ebay - each time, the charges were around £17. Classified ad). - Can't complain - how much would BikeTrader or MCN Cost

They are a business - not a benevolent society.

And - If you insist on calling them "Fleabay" - at least have the integrity to stay away from them and not use their service.

Al

[meds8964]

i used classiffied on ebay much cheaper, only had one arsehole rip me off in over 7/8 years of using it. i bought an everton badge n he said he sent it never did, must of been a liverpool fan