ive bought loads of things on ebay recently, some bargins, but i look at some things, one thing inparticular, said buy it now £6- rrp 7.99. then u look at postage, and its like 4 pound. so acually, your paying £2 more. i dont get it, do people acually buy these things?
2006-11-09 20:26:24 · 13 answers · asked by Mich 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
they do and they also buy stuff second hand for more that it is new in shops!! some people are just plain lazy to check or just plain stupid or maybe even both!!!
2006-11-09 20:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie C 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have used Ebay for quite a while but I always workout what my maximum bid will be taking into account the postage costs. If the seller doesn't give postage costs I email and get a cost. If I know I can't purchase the item where I live then I will go a little higher. I hardly ever buy anything with the tag "Buy it Now".
2006-11-10 04:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Born a Fox 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For some people it's not amusement to shop at ebay.
Have a price and a brand in mind and do the bidding and not more.
Sometimes you get a real bargain, it takes some time to figure out ebay.
2006-11-10 04:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
like everything else, buyer beware. I have bought a lot of pop up books on ebay and some as cheap as a penny. My husband bought a used cadillac on ebay, and is very satisfied with it. Just depends on being a careful buyer.
2006-11-10 04:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by casey54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently saw someone selling some floor wipes exactly the same as I had seen in Poundland. He was selling for £1.99 and charging £1.50 to post.
It's just business I suppose. Everyone has to make a living.
2006-11-10 04:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by myownprivateroad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can often be cheaper - If you include travveling costs etc.
It is sometimes hard to find items that are for sale off the internet. It is also easier than traveling to get the product.
2006-11-10 05:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by mitch_foulish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people are just caught up in the "I bought it on ebay" trend - showing off their PC prowess! ebay established its reputation as a cheap place to shop, which sadly isn't the case anymore.
2006-11-10 04:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by emaxtde 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These people are out to SCAM - I stay well clear and only bid on private sellers.
I myself sell things on Ebay and would never try and fleece anyone, it's just not right!
2006-11-10 04:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by DippyGirl78 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to bid for an item if you think the postage is too high.
E-bay is an auction, not a shop!
2006-11-10 04:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, welli buy fake bake and it is still cheaper to buy off Ebay with the extra postage
2006-11-10 04:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by UkDancing_Queen 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋