Ohhh, drool and confusion!

[LaraMN]

There's a REALLY pretty item on Ebay (with the "buy it now" option) and I want it badly! It's new, with tags, and shipping is only about five dollars. I don't understand how it could be so cheap, though! I would EASILY have to pay 30 to 40 dollars at a department store for one like it. The seller has good feedback. The price just doesn't make sense to me. Should I buy it? Am I missing something that would explain why it's SO inexpensive? The seller has alot of other similar items, and they're also insanely cheap. I'm somewhat inexperienced with Ebay, so any wisdom anyone could offer would be appreciated!

[Gold Metal Flake]

1. Could bes...

Might be overstock bought cheap.

Might be direct from manufacturer, drop-shipped from country of origin.

Could be hot, but if seller has good feedback and a lot of it, I doubt it.

If shipping is domestic and it's 5 bux, it's probably USPS Parcel Post. I use that and first class a lot. Good, cheap and reliable. Also, it sounds like there is no handling charge. Nice!

If FB is good, I would buy.

[LaraMN]

3. Thank you!

That's what I was hoping to hear, but caveat emptor; I didn't want to miss something stupid and make a mistake by ordering it!

[Gold Metal Flake]

7. If it's clothing, it might be an "irregular".

Y'know, some slight imperfection. Sometimes it's worth asking the seller. I see close-outs of autoparts often on Ebay for low prices. I guess they make it up on volume.

[LaraMN]

11. Possibly, but it doesn't denote any such thing.

:shrug:

[LaraMN]

6. And I see I failed to mention that the item costs $1.50 ! !

Hence my confusion!

[Gold Metal Flake]

8. If you want a second opinion, you could PM the addy.

I won't snipe it. Promise!

[LaraMN]

13. It might make you blush.

:scared:

[Gold Metal Flake]

14. Doubt it.

I've been with the Ms. for over 20 years.

You would have my complete confidence, but it's cool. Sounds OK. Check the return policy.

[LaraMN]

15. OK

I'll PM you the link. It'll be good for a chuckle, anyway!

[Gold Metal Flake]

16. Very nice!

I see the confusion, that's a nice set.

Feedback looks good. Only the one neg. I'm guessing they buy this in bulk, and pay by the ton or something. Also, it's gonna be light, and I'll bet it comes Priority mail, so it can be shipped for $3.85.

Go for it!

Send pix! :evilgrin:

[LaraMN]

17. Yay! Thanks! I'm going to order it today.

I'm something of a collector,:evilgrin: so I KNOW that one's nice, and it's ridiculously cheap. Woo-Hoo! In plenty of time for Valentine's Day, too! Perfect!

[Gold Metal Flake]

18. Ya got me all excited about Ebay...

So I bought a CD I've been wanting for a while:

"This auction is for a still sealed Kyuss Welcome To Sky Valley CD"

It was only $4.95 and $2.95 for shipping. Woohoo!

:hi:

[LaraMN]

19. Cool! It's a golden Ebay day, I guess!

It's exciting to get a deal on something fun :)

[RetroLounge]

2. Ohhh, drool and confusion!

and here I thought this was going to be a thread about a DU crush...

RL

[LaraMN]

4. Crush? Can't say I've ever had one of those.

;-)

[RetroLounge]

5. Or I as like to refer to them

Bookmarked Picture Threads ... :rofl:

:hi:

RL

[LaraMN]

9. Bookmarks, huh? I print mine out

and bind them into leather-covered volumes. :rofl:

[RetroLounge]

20. Nice!

Which shelf is mine?

:rofl:

RL

[LaraMN]

21. You mean "which bookcase?"

:D :rofl:

[RetroLounge]

22. Oh, Go On...

No, seriously, Go On...

Tell me more... :rofl:

:D

RL

[eyesroll]

10. Jilted love getting rid of the ex's worldly possessions?

:shrug:

[LaraMN]

12. Ew. No. I wouldn't buy it if it had been worn; it's not the type of item

you'd want as a hand-me-down. It's "new, with tags."