wakeboarding stuff from ebay

(qtybry) · (qtybry) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-11-2003, 5:49 AM

is it safe to buy some wakeboarding stuff from ebay?! thanx!!!

(skurfer666) · (skurfer666) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-11-2003, 6:02 AM

I've never had a problem, but you never know

wegotbikes 09-11-2003, 7:28 AM

I bought my DNA Byerly for $225 and Belmont bindings for $139, both brand new and never have had any problems with them at all. I would check eBay before paying the high priced shops.

buttacup 09-11-2003, 9:10 AM

Review the sellers feedback and see what kind of comments other buyers have left them. Also figure out if you're going to get the items for a good price. I've bought a few wake related items off ebay and never had a problem. But I would check my local shop now because there are some who are having sales on their 2003 items which could save you money.

wakeboard_iraq 09-11-2003, 3:51 PM

Lynsey is right about checking their comments - but the deals cant be beat.

For instance - last week I bought my wife a brand new Hyperlite Parks 133 DNA which retails for just over $500. I put in a bid at $200.50 and nobody bid against it!!!!! She rode it last weekend and loved it.

I wont buy anything over $20 from individuals but a lot of companies sell stuff on there too and they have a reputation to hold on to. I have purchased all kinds of things on Ebay and have never had a problem with the quality of anything. Although I did buy the DVD SNEAKY and it was the WORST THING THAT I HAVE EVER PUT IN MY DVD PLAYER - but that is not EBAY's fault.

Make sure you read all of the info on the product - a lot of times the things sold are Blems but if you dont mind that then it is fine (the Parks was not a blem, just a really good deal)

(qtybry) · (qtybry) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-12-2003, 9:24 AM

hoe come the prices of the other stuff are so cheap? where did they get those stuff?!

wakeboard_iraq 09-12-2003, 9:43 AM

Just like the stores you go buy stuff from - they get it wholesale from teh manufacturer. However, the companies on EBay dont have to pay a lease for a building on a road so their overhead is lower therefore their prices can be lower while maintaining the same profit margin.

Also, like I said before - a lot of items are blems (they will put that in the write up and even send you a picture of the blemish if you ask them to).

Like I said, I have never had a problem.

(noti_dad) · (noti_dad) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 09-12-2003, 11:53 AM

Got a deal on a 1100gph pump for 50 bucks plus shipping and they goofed and sent a Big Bump sac and cover with it. Sac & pump $50. Also got a locker bag for $65 plus shipping. Just check out the seller.

upupnaway 09-12-2003, 3:21 PM

One thinkg I would be afraid of is the customer service aspect. I do think the deals are great, but if the stuff breaks, I would assume you would have to deal with the manufacturer to get it fixed, and I have no idea how hard (or easy) that is.

(johnnyb) · (johnnyb) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-12-2003, 6:35 PM

BEWARE OF Boarding007 as I have received very poor customer service. I was sent a red rope and handle rather than the blue one on the auction I bid on and won. I contacted her and was told (they are out of blue so I sent you red) Going on a month of contact's back and forth trying to get a blue set for my blue boat only getting the run around. If I knew that the handle and rope were red I wouldn't have even bid on it.

absolutofft 09-12-2003, 11:16 PM

I have bought stuff from boarding007 and found their service to be great. However I wouldn't be that anal about getting a blue rope, so your situation may be somewhat different.

(qtybry) · (qtybry) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 09-26-2003, 6:07 AM

hello guys!!!

what is the best way to pay at ebay?! im out of us territory! i want to pay it with visa but my country is not on paypal as of now! thanx!!!

wakeboard_iraq 09-26-2003, 9:45 AM

If you dont have pay pal then I dont have an answer for you - sorry. I suppose you could always contact the seller direct and give him your credit card number but you are always taking a risk with that one.

(dirwoody) · (dirwoody) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 09-26-2003, 9:56 AM

Paypal is a blessing to ebay. Like they say, fast, easy and free. Just remember when buying, include shipping prices into your purchase, since you're gonna have to pay them too