Author Topic: Buy on Rad,to Sell on Ebay (Read 9004 times)

rooski · « **on:** June 17, 2011, 05:03 PM »

I have noticed there are a few people who buy stuff on here then immediatly sell on Ebay just for profit,these parts are often bought by Radsters,who missed out on them cos they were,nt lookin that minute

These people generally put nothing back into Rad

So......do we "Out" the culprits,so no one sells to them, or ban them from the site,or do we sit back and do nothing

Discuss.

TELLIS302000 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:08 PM »

Quote from: rooski on June 17, 2011, 05:03 PM

I have noticed there are a few people who buy stuff on here then immediatly sell on Ebay just for profit,these parts are often bought by Radsters,who missed out on them cos they were,nt lookin that minute

These people generally put nothing back into Rad

So......do we "Out" the culprits,so no one sells to them, or ban them from the site,or do we sit back and do nothing

Discuss.

Name them........

diesel · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:09 PM »

They are bottom feeders - life's full of them

If they're paying your asking price - what should you care - you've got your money at the end of the day

Don't sell to them if it upsets you

rooski · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:16 PM »

Quote from: diesel on June 17, 2011, 05:09 PM

They are bottom feeders - life's full of them

If they're paying your asking price - what should you care - you've got your money at the end of the day

Don't sell to them if it upsets you

I object to missing out on something,often by seconds, only to see it on Ebay the week after,for twice the price.
If i think its gonna be sold on by the person i wont sell it to them.

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:20 PM »

There was a time on here where that simply didn't go on. In my book, not cool.

However, as Dan rightly says - if they're paying your asking price.....

hotdog · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:23 PM »

Quote from: rooski on June 17, 2011, 05:16 PM

Quote from: diesel on June 17, 2011, 05:09 PM
They are bottom feeders - life's full of them

If they're paying your asking price - what should you care - you've got your money at the end of the day

Don't sell to them if it upsets you

I object to missing out on something,often by seconds, only to see it on Ebay the week after,for twice the price.
If i think its gonna be sold on by the person i wont sell it to them.

Can you give us an example?

Spen69 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:31 PM »

I've bought and sold plenty on here and once it's changed hands and the money has been banked then that's all you can say ffs.

I've sold stuff too cheap and people have split up bikes and made a tidy profit but had to pish about on ebay to do so which they're welcome to do as I hate ebay.

I've bought stuff cheap on here and sold it on when I'm finished too so it's swings & roundabouts as far as I'm concerned.

Once you've bought something it's yours to do whatever you want with.

Just my tuppence-worth.... ;-)

rooski · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: hotdog on June 17, 2011, 05:23 PM

Quote from: rooski on June 17, 2011, 05:16 PM
Quote from: diesel on June 17, 2011, 05:09 PM
They are bottom feeders - life's full of them

If they're paying your asking price - what should you care - you've got your money at the end of the day

Don't sell to them if it upsets you

I object to missing out on something,often by seconds, only to see it on Ebay the week after,for twice the price.
If i think its gonna be sold on by the person i wont sell it to them.

Can you give us an example?

Yes, theres one guy who likes mx1000,s ,900,s tec 3s,mx seatclamps etc, buys them on here then sells on Ebay,do a search in the for sale section,one name crops up with alarming regularity,he never buys ,frames wheels,etc

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:47 PM »

There's only one way you can police practices such as this and and that's by getting together and boycotting the leeches

Pooch · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:48 PM »

Keep it in the family I say...

Dannywhac · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:54 PM »

Agreed - once money's changed hands it's theirs to sell - but..... it fookin' narks me off when you see someone on here buy stuff on the forum, then offer it up at three times the price they bought it for when you put a wanted add up. There's at least one person I've noticed with two eBay accounts that every now and again shill bids on their own auctions n'all. Oh yeah - and I've had me fingers burnt a couple of times when I've bought and the items have turned out to be in shite condition......

End of the day though - their stuff - I just won't buy or sell to em (not that I do a lot of selling - gotts stop hoarding)

In2 bmx · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:54 PM »

Quote from: Snav on June 17, 2011, 05:18 PM

Quote from: rooski on June 17, 2011, 05:16 PM
If i think its gonna be sold on by the person i wont sell it to them.

And neither will I

me too . It's should be kept for people who love Bmx and building bikes not making a profit .

Jaymz · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2011, 05:55 PM »

I buy on here, I sell on here at a loss. . . . Im the perfect member :|

poolysheriff · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:03 PM »

I would rather give it away than sell it to someone who doesn't actually want it ,but knows its cheap and buys it just to sell it on again within a week or so for a big profit $:-\$

And this has happened over the years lots of times

I guess you can't stop it ,you just watch who you are selling too ,
A bit like you watch who you are buying off

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:11 PM »

never mind, aint keen on shill bidders tho

58 delray · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:30 PM »

i can't see how that would be possible tbh

monkian · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:32 PM »

For me, I don't think it's a black and white issue. Personally, I have no choice but to trade at times to fund my builds.
If I didn't do this, I simply couldn't take part in something I genuinely have a long held love and respect for.

I guess I'm saying there's potentially a right way to go about it, then there's taking the piss.
It's important to recognize that contributing to the community goes beyond buying and selling.
Well, for what it's worth, that's my bit said $:-\$

The Burner King · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:40 PM »

There was a member on here who on a regular used to beg for stuff in the wanted section and then sell on e-bay, think he has been sussed now.

I think if you have sold something for the price you wanted then thats fair enough, but when you have been knocked down on your pice and then see the same bit on e-bay a few days later, it does P you off a bit

58 delray · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2011, 07:01 PM »

quote It's important to recognize that contributing to the community goes beyond buying and selling.

well said paul

neil · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2011, 07:11 PM »

im pretty new on here but im not in it to make money a do sell the odd item but thats only cause i change my mind all the time ,apart from the hutch

Jon The Bassist · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2011, 07:40 PM »

One of them's been banned

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:12 PM »

I buy stuff from the museum and sell/Trade on here $:-\$ I only charge what I pay in the first place or trade it for I really want. As a known buyer on the museum, I generally get discounted from the guys and so can get it cheaper for you guys

They have sooo much over there, I like to get it and share it over here. I rarely buy from Ebay as most people on there have more than 1 account and just bid up their items to make a vast profit. It's so easy and unpoliced. Its just down to who really wants to pay that price.

Example here;- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150618141862&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Do you really think it's worth the bid price ?? Amazing how I am not hidden but the other bidders are. I will wait to see if I get offered a sloppy seconds on it.

PS:- ALL items sold on RAD should retain the original selling price. Stop deleting the price with the word sold guys. It's nice to see what it sold for and if it does appear on Ebay, then you will know what to bid to

brass monkey! · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:13 PM »

don't buy owt these days..............

TELLIS302000 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:18 PM »

Quote from: Londonhellboy on June 17, 2011, 08:12 PM

I buy stuff from the museum and sell/Trade on here $:-\$ I only charge what I pay in the first place or trade it for I really want. As a known buyer on the museum, I generally get discounted from the guys and so can get it cheaper for you guys

They have sooo much over there, I like to get it and share it over here. I rarely buy from Ebay as most people on there have more than 1 account and just bid up their items to make a vast profit. It's so easy and unpoliced. Its just down to who really wants to pay that price.

Example here;- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150618141862&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Do you really think it's worth the bid price ?? Amazing how I am not hidden but the other bidders are. I will wait to see if I get offered a sloppy seconds on it.

PS:- ALL items sold on RAD should retain the original selling price. Stop deleting the price with the word sold guys. It's nice to see what it sold for and if it does appear on Ebay, then you will know what to bid to

Amazing that you are not hidden because why would it hide your ebay id to yourself??? Other bidders cant see your id, just like you cant see theirs....

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2011, 08:24 PM »

I worded that wrong, sorry. I don't beleive in hiding peoples ID's anyway. No need for it. Just hides dodgy dealership.

PS TELLIS302000:- I know someone who is dealer in ............ and uses ebay with several accounts to boost the item outcome. I do know what I am saying and I do know how it works, ALL of it

Author Topic: Buy on Rad,to Sell on Ebay (Read 9004 times)

In2 bmx

monkian

The Burner King