Tailz222 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Just wundering what everyone thinks about Ebay? Is it's worth trying to sell things on Ebay or a waste of time? cheers Edited February 6, 2007 by Tailz222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto_psycho Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i just made 300 quid selling a 1979 XS750 in parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailz222 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i just made 300 quid selling a 1979 XS750 in parts...Wow, did you put a resurve on it? and is it true you have to pay to put something onto Ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.w Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i think ebay is a good idea for a broke trials rider , you need to ask the seller qustions first if you are not sure about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrAd-Tpro Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 It can be good but at the same time bad. There is as many scammers on there as trustworthy sellers. Yes you do have to pay a fee on there according to how much you sold your item for and aswell as that if you use paypal they will also deduct a small fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailz222 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 i think ebay is a good idea for a broke trials rider , you need to ask the seller qustions first if you are not sure about it . It can be good but at the same time bad. There is as many scammers on there as trustworthy sellers. Yes you do have to pay a fee on there according to how much you sold your item for and aswell as that if you use paypal they will also deduct a small fee Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto_psycho Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 you do have to pay ebay, but its like 35p for a standard listing with a picture, its only when u want ot tart things up, and no i didnt put a reserve atall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerz Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Ebay can be good for buying but make sure you get the full details of what you are buying or when it arrives you may be disapointed.as for selling just be as honest as possible in your description, take the best pictures you can of the item at differant angles, and watch the money come in. Me and a mate basicaly make a living on ebay we both have no jobs, we just go to auction's and sales and buy anything thats going cheaper than it's usaul retail price then do an add, take afew pics and get it on ebay. I usauly start my items low to get people interested as people will soon start bidding anyway or if you want a certain price then stick a reserve on it. a standard listing is about 35p with 1 gallery pic, (thats your listing fee)and also ebay charge you when the item sells (selling fee) it's not alot about 50p depending on the total price your item made.I hope i have been of some help. Edited February 6, 2007 by powerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailz222 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Ebay can be good for buying but make sure you get the full details of what you are buying or when it arrives you may be disapointed.as for selling just be as honest as possible in your description, take the best pictures you can of the item at differant angles, and watch the money come in. Me and a mate basicaly make a living on ebay we both have no jobs, we just go to auction's and sales and buy anything thats going cheaper than it's usaul retail price then do an add, take afew pics and get it on ebay. I usauly start my items low to get people interested as people will soon start bidding anyway or if you want a certain price then stick a reserve on it. a standard listing is about 35p with 1 gallery pic, (thats your listing fee)and also ebay charge you when the item sells (selling fee) it's not alot about 50p depending on the total price your item made.I hope i have been of some help.Oh wow, well if you know the market well what do u think i would get for my bike?its a 07 Echo Control, Its got a Hope M2 rear cassette hub with carbon bars, cable front disc and magura rear, i dont know the mech hangers name but i know its work £50 i'll find its name, what do you think mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Ebay rocks but paypal sucks, bring back bidpay!!!I just got 7 40mm 0-15psi presure gauges for my pc's new cooling for £20 posted and found a shop on google who wanted £13.75 each gauge so it has it's benifits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsboy_06 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) I think ebay is good because you can get lots of good parts for quite cheap. also when you sell parts on there you always get good money. Edited February 6, 2007 by trialsboy_06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-liteboy Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 very good i made 200 pound the other week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Few PC buds also make there living off there just a shame soon as you hit £7777 on you account you have to pay tax for busines on there and cant just change you name. Sold my king ss wheel for £320 posted paid £150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Ebay ***!!!Generally don't buy as there are a lot of fakes espcially in things like desinger clothes but sellin it rules.Sold my i-pod a while back for £126 when i bought it for £140 so I'll let you do the maths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailz222 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Wow all you guys seem to have had good experiances with Ebay.thanks alot everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak` Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 So would i be a fool to purchase a mod bike from eBay?I've yet to buy my first trials bike, i've been reading quite a few topics here on Trials-Forum and some of the bikes i have seen are damn expensive! So this is why i've turned to eBay to try find a cheap first time mod trials bike!Only reason i'm trying to find a cheap bike is to see if i actually enjoy it, if all turns out well, i could sell the cheap bike and begin to build my own from scratch if that makes any sense what so ever? Haha!Forgive my stupidness i'm new here! Dak` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(chief) Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Yes ebay is very good you can find pretty much anything you want cheap but there also is a lot or rubish on there its just having the time to search though it and know how to use it really. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Standing in the postie with the coffin dodgers on a Monday can be a right pain though. I don't even bother selling stuff cause of this!....wish there was a post office, that you could only, you` know....like post stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsr lee Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 hi,Ebay is great im gonna get my new bike from there if i can find one for the right price.also great for selling stuff. lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghetto Rider Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Ebay is good! You just need to look out for dodgy people, little or bad feed back and pay using Paypal as you can get it back if they don't post!Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak` Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 (edited) Seems fair then reading from other peoples comments, what sort of bike would you recommend for me to start so i can keep my eye out on eBay, see if i can find some bargains?Thanks!Dak` Edited February 7, 2007 by Dak` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghetto Rider Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Seems fair then reading from other peoples comments, what sort of bike would you recommend for me to start so i can keep my eye out on eBay, see if i can find some bargains?Thanks!Dak`No mate don't use Ebay, use the for sale / wanted on this forum! - Peace of mind knowing your buying someones pride and joy rather than someones stolen pride and joy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak` Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 (edited) No mate don't use Ebay, use the for sale / wanted on this forum! - Peace of mind knowing your buying someones pride and joy rather than someones stolen pride and joy!!! Oh ok my bad! Thanks for the advice, will keep my eye open then in that section, any bike inperticular i should look out for, been a first time trials rider? I really don't want to go full out and spend alot of money on a bike if i'm not going to enjoy it as much, hope that makes sense?Dak` Edited February 7, 2007 by Dak` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailz222 Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) Oh ok my bad! Thanks for the advice, will keep my eye open then in that section, any bike inperticular i should look out for, been a first time trials rider? I really don't want to go full out and spend alot of money on a bike if i'm not going to enjoy it as much, hope that makes sense?Dak`Well dude im thinkin of sellin my stock 07 Echo Control, gimme a shout if u want some pics n info (or it'll go on ebay thats why i made this post to see what people thought of Ebay) Edited February 8, 2007 by Tailz222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak` Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Well dude im thinkin of sellin my stock 07 Echo Control, gimme a shout if u want some pics n info (or it'll go on ebay thats why i made this post to see what people thought of Ebay)Cheers mate, think it might be a while before i get my first trials bike, just realised i've got MOT & Tax to sort out on me car, thats going to cost me a few hundered lol as me car is..Fooked really lol!Dak` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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