Jeramie Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 We added onto the house we bought a couple of years ago. In true form to those that do the majority of work themselves, we have yet to finish... We are actually really close. The only thing we really have to do is hook up a Corner Jacuzzi tub I put in for my wife and change some carpet. Ive been putting both off for quite some time. Ive had way to much on my plate to worry about it. Anyway, I have to have a Roman Faucet for the tub. A standard faucet doesn't reach over the sides (sides are wider due to the jets). Ive been looking for a good deal but the really ugly ones are $100+ while the nice ones are literally $250+. I started watching Ebay and occasionally would find one I liked but they didn't have valves and such. Adding porcelain valves could get expensive. Finally last week I see one that caught my eye. It was complete, valves and all. Brushed silver, swan style. Really nice Pfizer product. The guy listing it didn't know anything about it. He used a very vague description, etc. I asked him if he was sure it was for a tub and not a sink (looks to fancy for a tub) but he had no idea. I looked up the model number and it was a "Roman Tub Faucet." Anyway, I took the chance, got it in yesterday. Its beautiful and exactly what we wanted. It would have ran well over $200 at any store including Lowe's and could easily have been around $275. Total including Shipping and insurance?! $62! Everything is still packaged and has NEVER been broke open! Anyway, that got me to thinking..... Anyone else gotten any really good deals on Ebay? Let me hear em..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! E-bay is the best place to buy perfume. My wife really likes Este Lauder which runs about $65 a bottle. I can usually get it for less than $40 with shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I've purchased quite a few golf clubs on Ebay, I refuse to pay top dollar for new clubs in a pro shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I hate Ebay, too many scams. However, I find a LOT of things on Craigslist that I bought for cheap or sold for decent prices and it is free to list. I bought a Kimber Tactical Custom II 45 ACP with a Bianchi 19L leather holster for $650. That's about a $1,200 to $1,300 gun and holster set new. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! Congrats Jeremie. I buy alot off ebay. The best buys seem to be new golf shirts for $20-$25 that sell in stores for around $50+. We've only had 1 or maybe 2 bad transactions from Ebay in over 500. If you want it, someone is selling it on Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! Great deal. If you are careful online buying can be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! [ QUOTE ] I hate Ebay, too many scams. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry, I've had 500+ transactions with only a couple bad deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I thought you were gonna tell us about buying an addition for your house on eBay! Anyway, I wanna see pix of this faucet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I have over a 1500 feedback rating. I sell a lot of items. Buy a few, but mostly sell. Have only had a couple of bad transactions, where buyers did not pay for items, which really isn't a problem. All of my purchases have been good. I do get the occaisional scam emails from ebay & paypal, but I know those are coming and just delete them and report it to ebay/paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I still find the occasional bargain on ebay, but so much of that stuff is either junk, a scam, or costs more than it would at a discount store. You really have to shop at it to find the good deals. My best deal was a brand new $1500 whitewater kayak that I bought for $500 + $65 shipping. The guy said he picked it up at a freight salvage auction and didn't have a clue what it was worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! [ QUOTE ] I thought you were gonna tell us about buying an addition for your house on eBay! Anyway, I wanna see pix of this faucet! [/ QUOTE ] Here is another (exactly the same) that he has listed. There are a lot of others for the same price but if you read they say "Trim Only" which basically means no valves or any plumbing.... Clicky Clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I got the bow I am shooting now (plus arrows & acessories totalling right around $1000) for $403 shipped to my door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I've gotten several things on ebay that were great deals. NFL tickets, hard to find movies and cds, clothes, antiques. I really like ebay. Haven't had a problem yet. Congrats on the faucet Jeramie, it's pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! Looks good!! Thats a heck of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I hate Ebay, too many scams. [/ QUOTE ] Sorry, I've had 500+ transactions with only a couple bad deals. [/ QUOTE ] That's a good percentage..very good. Call me scrooge but two bad out of a million is too many. Try craigslist for your area, no listing fees and you meet the person to do business. Just watch the scammers on there. I like Craigslist much better. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! I have had over 800 transactions on eBay and have only had a problem with one person! He claimed I sent him different bullets from what I had listed! He lied because that is the only box of those bullets I have ever had! I have bought several items and never had a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! The good deals are getting tougher and tougher to find on ebay. It is mostly stores selling their stuff there now. Def not like it was 5 years ago. You can occasionally find a good deal, like in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! Dont do too much with ebay, but have gotten a few cams for trail cams on ebay at fair prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathcoerracin Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! got some redhead snake boots for $26 that would have cost well over $125 in a store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bruteshooter Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! Good for you. Ebay is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! i've done hundreds of deals on ebay, and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars (4 vehicles alone), and never lost a cent. but, there are a lot of scams out there, and one does have to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Re: Really great Ebay Transaction! [ QUOTE ] i've done hundreds of deals on ebay, and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars (4 vehicles alone), and never lost a cent. but, there are a lot of scams out there, and one does have to be careful. [/ QUOTE ] Tell me about it! Im pretty frugal about my transactions on line. It took me forever just to take that plunge! I still shop very carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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