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solunauk · 18-02-08, 02:26 PM

See #330213008819. Looks good at 49.99 for a new 500S (even if it is a clone), but then see the postage: 59.99!! I know it's become common practice for fleabay sellers to make more profit on the postage than they do on the item, but that's really taking the p***. Seller seems to have a bad attitude, too - hope he doesn't get away with it.

Sol

Likvid · 18-02-08, 02:30 PM

Ebay is not worth it these days.

I used to buy most stuff on German Ebay but the last year or two they are taking more for the product than buying from some shop.

Also as you say they have started making profit on shipping.

southernsatellite · 18-02-08, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Likvid

Ebay is not worth it these days.

I used to buy most stuff on German Ebay but the last year or two they are taking more for the product than buying from some shop.

Also as you say they have started making profit on shipping.

What! 60% of my business comes from ebay! and my prices are the same as in my webshop! so all eBayers are not the same.

Cheers

kerrywez · 18-02-08, 10:13 PM

Fleabay is getting to be useless because it is just not worth the postage some are looking, they are just out to rip people off.

I can see the point in some of the sellers from Hong Kong charging a bit more, because they charge so little for the item and it does help as you are not charged any import duty or VAT, when the item arrives.

It is the British and European seller that I have no faith in, it does not cost a fraction of what they chargs for the postage. I am sure that you charge a fair postage cost Southern, but there are many who are out to rip off anyone they can.

Very best regards Wez

Likvid · 18-02-08, 10:47 PM

Its like the dealers that sold to great prices and attracted alot of customers, one year later they charge premium and the customers still beleive the dealer is cheap because they trust him and are too lazy to check it up themself.

Same goes to Ebay these days, just f

ing rip offs these days if you buy more expensive stuff which you can most often find more cheap somewhere else.

The other thing is friends who bid on each other auctions to raise the price.

southernsatellite · 18-02-08, 11:18 PM

It all comes down to doing home work when buying off ebay, for instance I have my phone number on all listings this way the buyer can call me and discuss an item, and I do get many calls a day.

Billet · 18-02-08, 11:53 PM

Well someone bought it!!!!!

nanochickin · 19-02-08, 12:01 AM

You always get one **** don't you

southernsatellite · 19-02-08, 12:15 AM

unreal!

crossbones · 19-02-08, 01:04 AM

Should have bought it, then told him you were picking it up

Just to **** him off

18-02-08, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
solunauk Look into my eyes ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South West UK Posts: 316 Thanks: 6 Thanked 23 Times in 19 Posts	Not such a bargain Dreambox See #330213008819. Looks good at 49.99 for a new 500S (even if it is a clone), but then see the postage: 59.99!! I know it's become common practice for fleabay sellers to make more profit on the postage than they do on the item, but that's really taking the p***. Seller seems to have a bad attitude, too - hope he doesn't get away with it. Sol

18-02-08, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Likvid Technology Forums Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox Ebay is not worth it these days. I used to buy most stuff on German Ebay but the last year or two they are taking more for the product than buying from some shop. Also as you say they have started making profit on shipping.

18-02-08, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
kerrywez Grumpy Old Sat Man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Co. Kerry, Ireland Posts: 2,471 Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 639 Times in 505 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox Fleabay is getting to be useless because it is just not worth the postage some are looking, they are just out to rip people off. I can see the point in some of the sellers from Hong Kong charging a bit more, because they charge so little for the item and it does help as you are not charged any import duty or VAT, when the item arrives. It is the British and European seller that I have no faith in, it does not cost a fraction of what they chargs for the postage. I am sure that you charge a fair postage cost Southern, but there are many who are out to rip off anyone they can. Very best regards Wez __________________ Dreambox 7025, 250HDD, Dreambox 500s, 110 X 90Cm Hirschmann on Clarketech rotor, 1.2 Mtr. Channel Master. AZBox HD Running on E2. TM6900 super combo.

18-02-08, 10:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Likvid Technology Forums Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox Its like the dealers that sold to great prices and attracted alot of customers, one year later they charge premium and the customers still beleive the dealer is cheap because they trust him and are too lazy to check it up themself. Same goes to Ebay these days, just fing rip offs these days if you buy more expensive stuff which you can most often find more cheap somewhere else. The other thing is friends who bid on each other auctions to raise the price. Last edited by Robbo; 19-02-08 at 12:27 AM. Reason: Likvid No F*ing Swearing!!!

18-02-08, 11:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox It all comes down to doing home work when buying off ebay, for instance I have my phone number on all listings this way the buyer can call me and discuss an item, and I do get many calls a day. __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

18-02-08, 11:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Billet Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 345 Thanks: 84 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox Well someone bought it!!!!! __________________ Dreambox 8000HD, Dreambox 7025+(x2), Dreambox 500S, DM7020i (x2),Fibo 1.2Mtr,fixed at 7°W + 90cm motorised system, Sky HD 3D (only kidding)

19-02-08, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox You always get one ** don't you __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring**

19-02-08, 12:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
southernsatellite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 90 Thanked 359 Times in 304 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox unreal! __________________ Before you buy contact or visit www.southernsatellite.co.uk on 0800 612 5117. We try hard not to be beaten on price!

19-02-08, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
crossbones Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.Wales Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 94 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Not such a bargain Dreambox Should have bought it, then told him you were picking it up Just to ** him off __________________ Fibo Gregorian 1.2m & 55cm Dish`s,Jeager 1224 H2H motor.Percision 1.8m dish.Dreambox 800,Vbox II.Skystar2 PCI card.**

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