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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by DryHeatDan [quote]QUOTE: [i] Er Should have proofed that a little better. No offence was intended! [/quote] Hey, absolutely no offense taken. [:)][:)] My question was serious - I'd love to hear any tips and observations from a seller's viewpoint that would make me a better and more successful bidder. Thanks. Dan [/quote] Hi Dan There have been some interesting comments on the thread. Have travelled across our continent in the last week with work, hence the delay. I am not sure if Ian was refering to LGB retailers, or to those selling on Ebay. I think those selling on Ebay in Oz merely reflect the retail situation here. With one Supplier, prices are at a premium. I have bought lots off ebay, and now direct from two retailers in the US and one in Austria - these are linked from my site. One can sell me four switches, airmailed to Oz, cheaper than I can buy two locally. Delivered in 10-14 days, verses anywhere up to 12 weeks locally. My experience with new Ebayers is that they tend to bid in small amounts, and very often. They seem frightened to put their money where their mouth is, ie place a single bid of what they are prepared to pay, and then see what happens. Great for sellers - they help push up the price. My other experience is that they will pay more than something is worth, generally more than retail. The web is such a great tool that one can easily find three or four retailers against whom to compare prices. My favourite item for the ripoff is the San Diego and Arizona tanker - US$30 from TrainWorld, listed for fourty, fifty or more greenbacks on ebay. There is really no excuse for being ripped off. Feedback is important - just wish people left it for me! Freight - The web allows access to the USPS site for calculations - it isn't as cheap as Aussie Post (we are lucky with that) but it is great to get a second opinion on a price. If I am dealing with someone new - an email gives an idea if they are using this rake in more money - feedback also usually notes if people are not happy with what was quoted. Overall, my Ebay experience has been pretty good - just wish more would send outside their own country and use paypal!
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