RE: [Chrysler300] eBay

["Henry Schleimer" <henry.schleimer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have similar concerns Bob.  The first thing I do when I switch on my home
computer (after reading the Club emails) is go to ebay motors.  Being on the
other side of the world, I have used ebay to buy a lot of parts that I can't
get any other way, like wreckers or print ads.  A lot of the time the
postage costs more than the part (eg $133 for a generator), so I am at a
disadvantage to start with compared to US buyers.  I knew this wasn't going
to be a cheap exercise.  However, when I see a note  on the server about a
part I want, I sometimes think I have to compete with additional people who
are just interested in buying spares - just in case, or as a future
investment.  Just a thought for people if you don't really need a part -
someone might need it to get another 300 on the road.  Anyway, I intend to
put a wanted ad on the Club site when I whittle down my list to the parts I
just can't get.  Hopefully I will get support that way.

 

Cheers from a beautiful Sunday morning in sunny Queensland Australia.  Spent
yesterday pulling the (busted) transmission out of the 300 but today I think
I'll go for a drive!

 

Henry Schleimer 300C

 

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Bob Jasinski
Sent: Sunday, 11 May 2008 4:18 AM
To: 'chrysler 300'
Subject: [Chrysler300] eBay

 

Ok, I'm ready for the flames on the following comment, but here goes anyway.

I have to say, I really do not like it when people post about specific parts
that show up on eBay. Unless it is a complete car, I would rather not see
these posts. When someone needs a particular part, and they are doing their
due diligence in spending the time and effort to locate the part, I
guarantee you they are already looking at the item on eBay. 

It takes time to constantly follow these eBay listings, and when someone
comes on and alerts HUNDREDS of people at one time about a specific item, it
sure is good for the seller, but not the buyer. Invariably it will bring in
competition for the item that didn't exist before the posting and raise the
price, inflating the cost of these items for us all. If you spot an item
that you know a particular person needs, send them an email directly, not to
the list.

My 2 cents worth. I will now put on my Nomex suit.

Bob J



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