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Something I've noticed on Ebay |
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Post# 285222   6/18/2014 at 12:25 (3,571 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Why is it that when a vintage vacuum or any other vacuum that is listed on there with rust on bag springs, a brush roll & bag full of filth & not even an attempt has been made to clean anything on it and they have the nerve to ask what they are asking for it and no make a fair offer?? They expect the person that buys it to clean it up?? At least they could clean up something on there to make them a little more presentable then they might get what they think it's worth, or take $25 off or more for my trouble. I have thrown out & donated better things then what people are trying to sell on there. At least on craigslist you get what you pay for, you check it out before you buy it, not depending on pics that sometimes have been falsified .That is only my opinion & what I have observed. Sorry for that, just pisses me off makes me want to stop looking at Ebay. Mark D.
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Post# 285241 , Reply# 1   6/18/2014 at 14:58 (3,571 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Hey Mark:
Something that really bothers me is how some sellers troll the Vacuumland site, and then list vacuums for astronomical sums based on current conversations. Just 2 days after the whole Kirby thing with the VCCC, there are multitudes of vintage Kirbys on eBay with astronomical (and comical) price tags. They are not really 'for sale' (unless someone wants to spend $1000 for an old Kirby), but were put there to 'show off' their collection. This happened when the VCCC went to Hoover. I'm sure that there will be tons of Simplicity and Riccar vacs on eBay after the St. Louis convention next year. |
Post# 285247 , Reply# 3   6/18/2014 at 15:32 (3,571 days old) by ornery (Northeast Ohio)   |   | |
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I'm living this Ebay nightmare from the seller's side. Our company just purchased another, and we have piles & piles of items to auction off or discard. Somebody had the bright idea to "sell on Ebay", and guess who got stuck with the task?
There's a fellow taking crappy pictures of these items and sending them to me, and somebody else setting prices. I get to list it all and it SUCKS! Nothing is cleaned in any way. There is nobody to do it, and no time either. If the item is at our facility, and I take the pictures, I make it as presentable as possible in five or ten minutes. Some of the stuff I have no idea what it is or what it's used for! I have a feeling it's the same case for vacuums being sold from flea market finds, or estate sales. Imagine getting left with a dead relative's house full of... junk to you. You throw it on Ebay and get as much as possible with the least amount of effort. And, where "vintage" items are concerned, I'd prefer they not be "cleaned up" "reconditioned" or "refurbished" by an amateur. If I get a vacuum with a dirty bag inside, I can be pretty sure nobody has screwed with it! |
Post# 285309 , Reply# 4   6/18/2014 at 21:44 (3,571 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 285324 , Reply# 6   6/18/2014 at 23:49 (3,571 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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But I learned my lesson on one 2 speed rainbow that I was giving a spa treatment to then 3 days later almost died from contracting MRSA from it where a sharp piece that ripped my shirt & gave me a small puncture just to the left of my belly button. 2 weeks in the hospital, surgeries every other day, 168 internal stitches & 64 outer ones & I'm still alive but more cautious then ever!!! That's why I was saying it doesn't take much just to wipe something down, it may just save someone's life!
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Post# 285480 , Reply# 8   6/19/2014 at 22:03 (3,570 days old) by constellation86 (Roy, UT)   |   | |
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I hate having to pay more to ship a bag packed with dirt. |
Post# 285583 , Reply# 9   6/20/2014 at 16:01 (3,569 days old) by ornery (Northeast Ohio)   |   | |
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It's pretty rare to see sellers offer shipping "Calculated: Cost varies by buyer location" In that case, it might make a difference if there were a few extra ounces.
What I find amazing, is the number of people who are afraid to break the handle down. I've gotten at least two units in boxes the full hight of the vacuum! Imagine trying to find a box that big. A helluva lot more work than loosening a wing nut or two! Imagine selling a bulky, somewhat complicated appliance, you're not familiar with. I now know the feeling after selling an assortment of office, electrical, electronic and shop equipment. You err on the side of caution, which may seem comical to the buyer. |
Post# 285591 , Reply# 10   6/20/2014 at 17:12 (3,569 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 285593 , Reply# 11   6/20/2014 at 18:17 (3,569 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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I too get annoyed with the ridiculous and overpriced buy-it-now listings that go for months being relisted at the same price. If it was me, I'd just take a lower offer to get it out of my house. It seems there are no good deals there anymore. I just stick to estate sales and thrift stores. It's more fun that way, as you never know what you will find. And the prices are usually better and no shipping.
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Post# 285848 , Reply# 14   6/22/2014 at 22:44 (3,567 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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