Speed Demon 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Okay so lets say that there is this hockey stick you want to buy off eBay and it doesn't have shipping insurance and no picture, all it has is text that briefly describes the item. Also, the person holding the auction doesn't answer emails, and he has a 100% feed back but only 5 positives.. 2 of them have taken place in the last 6 months and the other 3 in the last 12 months... 4 of the 5 postive feed backs are from sellers too, however, the one positive feed back from a buyer is about a hockey stick. In the end, what I am asking is is if this is too much of a risk to buy it? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 First off, how much are you gonna be dropping on this stick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Demon 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 60 to 100 US or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flashgordon 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Personally, if it's a used stick and / or a pattern I've never seen, I won't buy without pictures. If it's something where I know exactly what it is and it's quoted as "new", maybe I'd take the chance. But neglecting to respond to emails is not good practice for a seller in my book. When does the aution end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wristshot19 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 I would avoid it since there will probably be other auctions in the future for the same stick and those will probably be from more responsible sellers and have better information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Demon 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 The auction ends in 4 days. It is also quoted as brand new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey22 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 the best thing to do would probly go out and support your local hockey shop or pro shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Demon 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 My local hockey store doesn't carry any of the really really good stuff.. just some of it.. He carries only Bauer and Nike. The next closest shop would be in Fredericton, however, they get pleanty of business.. I just spent $165.00 or so on the weekend for weights.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vapor 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 There is alwyas ebay and paypal (if you use it) bidder protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed Demon 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 What exactly is bidder protection? (I use paypal) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan6969 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2004 If you get scammed just march over to his house and beat him down with the garbage he sent you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
all-star 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2004 haha. now thats my kind of bidder protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
