eBayhole of the week

Man, I can't wait. When are you going to be coming through town. Wait, you can't bring it through town, it is too wide!

I give, I give. And I'm searching right now for an IB to jet conversion kit for myself right now. And I'm getting the jetovator(sp) option so I can raise the stream and try to annihilate my skier. That'll be more fun that tubing even.

HW, please post whatever it was that you said to the seller if you can.

HW, What's the latest on your purchase? The seller contacted my "wife" telling her it was going to be listed for sale again because you backed out. The seller even provided a phone number to be contacted. This is the response I sent back:

Dear adinarhire,

"I had asked you several times about the jet drive and if it would make a good first wakeboard boat for my son. Your responses were less than encouraging so I had to do my own research. I found out that the jet drive would not be good for that purpose. I am no longer interested, Diane"

Copy n Paste:

Item Specifics - Power & Fishing Boats
Type: Ski/Wakeboard   Use: Fresh Water   
Make: Mastercraft   Engine Type: Jet Drive   
Model: skier   Engine Make: Ford 302   
Year: 1969   Engine Model: v-8   
Length (Feet): 17.0   Primary Fuel Type: Gas   
Beam (Feet): 17.0   Fuel Capacity (Gallons): 11-20   
Hull Material: Fiberglass   Hull Identification Number: nh2122aj   
Trailer: Included   Condition: Used   

Chris, I am not "going to let you nor anyone else have it".This was clearly a seller not knowing nor caring about the product he was selling. Several members tried to set him straight or to add some insight into his situation,he wanted no part of that...
Put the shoe on your foot and you bid on what he described in his ad, would you have been a happy camper???Was that a "jet boat", Was the beam 17'? Was the boat a Mastercraft,I have to answer NO to all the above,and it was only right that the offer was withdrawn. The reason being product not as portrayed.
Now how do you feel that would tarnish our reputation, the same will go for you if you try to sell something on this site. Know what you have,ask a decent price be prpared to answer all questions honestly, if you fail on any of these points you too will be in the same boat as "JET BOAT DUDE"

Chris, I have to go with Doc on this one. Quite a few emails were sent to the seller including a couple by me asking for more information on the jet drive. Due to the sellers response (or lack of) at that time some were thinking it was still a scam listing. It wasn't until roughly day 3 or 4 that the bidding started.

HW, What happened with ebay?

I feel the "ebayhole of the week" thread was actually started to defend and maintain the "correctness" of Correct Crafts. It has certainly brought several boats to everyones attention where the seller seems to be very misinformed. Picture someone new to boating and getting trapped by one of these CC boat sales. We have actually informed a couple sellers of mistakes and they in turn corrected their listings. Mr. ebayhole jet drive certainly was not one of those!

CQ; HW has gotta be to young to know who Nader is.

HW: Any plans yet? We can't wait to see ya...and your girlfriend.

john

Aemmer wrote: For whatever reason I have not gotten a bid while like products are getting bids all around mine. Is this because I don't have a history as selling on ebay so I am an at risk seller or am I missing something else.

Having no feedback probably has something to do with it. Do you accept paypal? If not, thats another strike. Any chance you have the item mis-categorized? Any key words misspelled or missing? How good are your pics? Is your shipping price clearly mentioned, and fair?

TR and Ski, Yes I set up paypal as an option. Don't think I have the item in wrong category. Consumer electronics. Picture is ok but not like the professional ebayers photo's look.I think I should have put more in my title like pilot/aviation instead of just the model number. I made my shipping price the same as the others that were listed last Sunday of course now the new ones are lower. Closes this evening so lets see what happens. It's not the money really, more the learning experience for me selling something on ebay, and I would like to see them go to an aspiring pilot as opposed to just sitting in my closet getting outdated. The listing is under "David Clark H10-20" and my ebay name is 113847.            

Well, it sold and I got a reasonable price also. Didn't get any inquiries or bids until the last 4 hours. Then it ramped up. I can see how there would be a real science to listing and buying things on ebay.     

I know it's late in the week, last minute submission.

"may not be worth a dime?", but let's start the bidding at $49.99 anyways!

Hollywood wrote: I know it's late in the week, last minute submission. "may not be worth a dime?", but let's start the bidding at $49.99 anyways!

Great find, HW. Thats right in my backyard here in CT- I just sent him a message with an offer of $5. It might make for a decent step off.

So here' a Craigslist Ad for a Snowmobile:

new york craigslist > staten island > recreational vehicles


Snowmobile 2003 Polaris 800 Edge X Take a look!!! - $2715
Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-11-18, 4:37PM EST


This machine is the 800 xc sp built on an Edge frame because it is lighter making the sled fasted and easier to turn, known as the 800 Edge "X".

The sled is rated as the fastest sled in its class. The machine is in excellent condition with a small tear in the pastic tunnel. When unloading the sled the tunnell caught on the cable of the ramp an tore a 6" long cut in the plastic.

The Machine was never run hard and has been stored inside since purchased. The sled has only been hauled in an enclosed trailer.

Sled upgrades include: Automatic Start, Reverse, Studded Track, Saddle Bag and extra belt. ONLY 853 MILES!! Runs great

The pictures:

http://community.webshots.com/album/561478806vSWRhJ

Contact me : MCLEODSCO@MSN.COM

Thank You


so I contacted him:

Is it still available?

Is it on S.I. or elsewhere?

Are you available to show it tomorrow (Friday)?

Thanks,

Pelican


...and he replied:

Hello,
I am glad you are interested in my 2003 Polaris 800 Edge Snowmobile. It has a 800cc engine with only 853 original miles. The VIN# is: SN1NA8cs53c324043. The snowmobile is in perfect condition, clear title.

I want to let you know all the details of the transaction from the beginning to make everything clear.

Since I'm very busy, traveling a lot with business, I have chosen the eBay Shipping Center program to take care of all the proceedings, so the snowmobile is right now in their possession in a warehouse in San Jose, CA from where it will be shipped by eBay as I had to go abroad for a business seminar and I deposited it there to do this deal in the meantime. Beside shipping the snowmobile eBay will act as the middle man - holding the payment until you receive and inspect the snowmobile. You will have a 3 days inspection period. I did not paid the shipping fees, the price for this snowmobile is $2715 with an extra cost of $100 for delivery.

The transaction will be backed by their program. Please note that the snowmobile was listed on Craigslist and not eBay! I am just using the eBay protection program offered by eBay.
If are really serious and want to close this deal email me back with your name and shipping address and I will provide them to eBay, in order to the secure transaction over eBay.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Scott McLeod


How many people fall for these scams?

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I sold some parts to a guy on Statten Island this summer, It was the biggest f-in pita of my life, it is in thier blood to try to fk you. I was trying to be the nice guy and sold him a used Paragon input shaft, he ended up getting his cleaned up at the machine shop, he wanted to return the shaft to me and asked for my fed-ex account number so i could pay the shipping back. I normally dont charge a re-stocking fee but in this case, I had too,
If i answer the phone anymore and hear that Soprano accent I know im in for a f-in
sorry for the rant and hopefully im not offending anyone and i am only stating facts