Post by: evolution on April 28, 2016, 09:48:58 PM
Some of the items went massively above retail? it was crazy!
cheers
Nick
Post by: Shaun99 on April 28, 2016, 09:53:07 PM
I had a look a few days ago and thought I might pick up a bargain or two.
Had a look last night and thought it was already heading to high, so gave it a miss altogether.
???
Post by: Bird on April 28, 2016, 09:56:10 PM
anyone else bid on the camping lots from Kulkyne on Grays online?your surprised?? regularly see stuff on ebay go for retail or more even when its used!`
Some of the items went massively above retail? it was crazy!
cheers
Nick
Post by: deepop on April 28, 2016, 10:53:29 PM
Mildura to Melbourne?
I'll put up it's own post.
Post by: evolution on April 28, 2016, 10:56:48 PM
Hmmmm!!! I ended up paying $190 total for a brake controller. Could've bought it probably for the same price at a sale down here. Swagmail anyone?Was that $190 including the 22% buyers premium on top?
Mildura to Melbourne?
I'll put up it's own post.
I think allot of people forgot about that one.
Cheers
Nick
Post by: muzza01 on April 29, 2016, 05:26:49 AM
Post by: chillipepperz on April 29, 2016, 07:53:00 AM
I do however use eBay when buying parts for the Escort, but I know the value and what I'm prepared to pay and stick to it, though I have been known to get pi$$ed off with being outbid that I will play with the other bidder and drive the price up and then back out and leave them paying much more than they would have!
Cheers!
Andrew
Post by: tryagain on April 29, 2016, 08:14:33 AM
I do however use eBay when buying parts for the Escort, but I know the value and what I'm prepared to pay and stick to it.
Cheers!
Andrew
I use Gixen (http://www.gixen.com/index.php) for bidding on ebay, set it for what I am happy to pay and it bids at the last second for you, gives you the best chance of winning at the price you want to pay.
Post by: Cyclone71 on April 29, 2016, 08:31:51 AM
I can't get over 22% Buyers Premium what a rip off
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Post by: Bird on April 29, 2016, 08:36:48 AM
Quote from: chillipepperz
I have never understood the psychology of auctions...at the end you walk away knowing that you were prepared to pay MORE than anyone else. Go figure!but *occasionally* you pay less than you would in a shop.. If you know the price of the items your bidding on, and don't go near it there shouldn't be anyway to lose.
I don't know what isn't to understand ???
Post by: muzza01 on April 29, 2016, 08:51:48 AM
but *occasionally* you pay less than you would in a shop.. If you know the price of the items your bidding on, and don't go near it there shouldn't be anyway to lose.
I don't know what isn't to understand ???
Yep you and and think the same but at auctions, sometimes people will pay whatever to get the item they want. Can't remember what the buyers premium was at the car auctions but it was at least 15-20%, the car you purchased was without rego and quite a lot without a RWC. Midweek auctions were the best, go on a weekend and continually watch people pay way above market value.
I remember a mate who picked up a nice Statesman about 10 years ago. Car was low kms and immaculate. He emptied a big tin of cigarette buts from his workplace into a bunch of plastic bags. On the pre-inspection, he got to the car early, filled up every ash tray with butts then hid the open packets of butts under every seat in the car. It was just ripe with smoke stink. He picked up a bargain that day as there was little interest from other buyers.
Post by: Bird on April 29, 2016, 08:59:18 AM
Quote from: muzza01
Yep you and and think the same but at auctions, sometimes people will pay whatever to get the item they want. Can't remember what the buyers premium was at the car auctions but it was at least 15-20%, the car you purchased was without rego and quite a lot without a RWC. Midweek auctions were the best, go on a weekend and continually watch people pay way above market value.agree... I didn't realise Grays was 22%...
Got my Maxima years back at the auctions mid week with Eric off Eoz back when fuel first hit the roof... dozens and dozens of SS/GTS commodores etc going for dirtc cheap... I shoulda got one instead of maxy, but didn't think of it.. :(
I remember a mate who picked up a nice Statesman about 10 years ago. Car was low kms and immaculate. He emptied a big tin of cigarette buts from his workplace into a bunch of plastic bags. On the pre-inspection, he got to the car early, filled up every ash tray with butts then hid the open packets of butts under every seat in the car. It was just ripe with smoke stink. He picked up a bargain that day as there was little interest from other buyers.
[/quote]dude from back home did similar in the 80s in a WB States by swapping plug leads around he told us or lifting the caps off a bit.. thing drove in like a pig, bargain was had.
Post by: MadMarv on April 29, 2016, 11:13:15 AM
Post by: deepop on April 29, 2016, 04:48:41 PM
Was that $190 including the 22% buyers premium on top?Yes, including premium. in the end maybe 45-50% off retail.
I think allot of people forgot about that one.
Cheers
Nick
Post by: BaseCamp on April 29, 2016, 07:20:53 PM
agree... I didn't realise Grays was 22%...A "family legend story" that was told to us as kids was how grandad was buying a 2nd hand model T Ford. .. not as an antique. ... but in the same way someone might be buying some old clunker today. ... we're talking maybe the 1930s in this story ??
Got my Maxima years back at the auctions mid week with Eric off Eoz back when fuel first hit the roof... dozens and dozens of SS/GTS commodores etc going for dirtc cheap... I shoulda got one instead of maxy, but didn't think of it.. :(
I remember a mate who picked up a nice Statesman about 10 years ago. Car was low kms and immaculate. He emptied a big tin of cigarette buts from his workplace into a bunch of plastic bags. On the pre-inspection, he got to the car early, filled up every ash tray with butts then hid the open packets of butts under every seat in the car. It was just ripe with smoke stink. He picked up a bargain that day as there was little interest from other buyers.
dude from back home did similar in the 80s in a WB States by swapping plug leads around he told us or lifting the caps off a bit.. thing drove in like a pig, bargain was had.
Anyway. .. apparently the gear shift was designed to "collapse / fold" or something. ... Grandad collapses it and says the Model T is faulty. ...
your surprised?? regularly see stuff on ebay go for retail or more even when its used!`
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Post by: Bird on April 29, 2016, 07:22:55 PM
Quote from: MadMarv
... but you carnt get carried away....if you missout its ohwell maybee next timeagree - same with any auction.
Quote from: deepop
Yes, including premium. in the end maybe 45-50% off retail.I'd still be happy with that.
Post by: evolution on May 03, 2016, 04:22:53 PM
I get a phone call today telling me that Its gone and Ive been refunded.
How in the hell do they let this stuff out the door without checking who has what? grrrrr
Cheers
Nick
Post by: Bird on May 03, 2016, 04:30:01 PM
So not sure how the hell this happens, But a couple of the lots I had won and paid for have been stolen from the premises?someone offered one of the shonks cash.. better than you :P
I get a phone call today telling me that Its gone and Ive been refunded.
How in the hell do they let this stuff out the door without checking who has what? grrrrr
Cheers
Nick
Post by: tryagain on May 03, 2016, 04:43:15 PM
Post by: cruiser 91 on May 04, 2016, 07:20:56 AM
I put in down to alcohol fueled bidding.