Originally posted by loriprophoto:
Over the years I have bought two vehicles, camera equipment, studio flash and many many other things from E-Bay.
I have been saying for over a year now that it is not the same as it was, it has become a place for dealers, cheap immitations and fraudsters. I very rarely buy anything from them anymore. |
I've been saying the same thing. Use to love eBay as a buyer and a seller. In the time I've had an account I've also purchased lots of electronic equipment, cameras and gear, clothing, collectibles, and one car. Now, unless you are talking about collectibles, you don't seem to get as good of a deal buying as you used to, and you have to be much more concerned and careful about fraud. Also as a seller (just of the online yard sale variety), the benefit to hassle ratio is much less favorable than it used to be. For the first 5 years I was on eBay I never had a problem with a sale and the buyers were very nice, respectful and honest. Last few batches of sales I've had have been incredibly frustrating with rude, abusive, and just clueless buyers who pay slow (or don't pay at all).
My use of eBay has gone way down (both buying and selling). I'm still using it, but I'm a lot more cautious and hesitant than I used to be. |
