Ceejay29 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I am never sure whether or not to point out an Ebay listing? It is nice to bring a potential bargain to a fellow members attention, although this may p**s watchers off (possible forum members) as it may drive the item price up? Needless to say, I have been watching an item that finishes soon and would bid for it if I didn't have more important things to buy (droplinks, bushes and road tax). This is deliberately vague for reasons of etiquette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 its fine, there is now way to know if someone from here is budding or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 So, spill the beans!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Personally I'm not in favour of posting up interesting eBay links as, like the OP says, all it does is make sure that no-one gets a bargain. The only exception I can see is if someone has made a Wanted thread for a specific part, at least that way you know you're directly helping a fellow member out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Haha. Well I have been watching an APR cooling plate, I'm sure a few others have, courtesy of redline I believe. The price is low IMO and has a very short period of time remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 That cooling plate has to be the item mentioned lol. Out of interest what is the normal going rate for one now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnthrblkzs Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 As seen here.... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/59786-350z-apr-carbon-fiber-cooling-platereduced-to-clear/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Out of interest what is the normal going rate for one now? There's a new one listed with a BIN price of £127.20 incl P&P, so I'd assume that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 i hate it when people post up ebay links, you spend ages scouring ebay looking for a bargin, you find it, and then some egit, posts it up and all the people who can't search ebay that well suddenly all pounce on it and the once bargin you found becomes a turkey shoot. finding an ebay gem should be the same as digging for gold, do the hard work yourself, instead of waiting for someone to hand it to you on a plate. only time i guess is if someone specifically asks for it, or if you are selling something you're self and want as much publicity and potential buys possible to push up your profit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I feel guilty for posting things now! Although my spot did get paddy a set of aluminium kick strips on the cheap. I also put a bid on the apr cooling panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I agree completely with Rich and Dan Hang on, did i just say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Are you feeling ok mate? lol I agree completely with Rich and Dan Hang on, did i just say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I agree completely with Rich and Dan Hang on, did i just say that? it doesnt worry me now, i dont have a 350z so i don't look for 350z parts, unless i'm looking for new bits to dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 But then our rules do not forbid members posting links for items/cars they may be selling, but not on here - some through choice or because they do not meet selling rules, as: 1) we are not a free ad hosting site to all-comers and 2) for those selling ZEDs and needing to meet the 100 quality post requirement before they can advertise on here, that is so that it can give members the opportunity to review the car history that has been posted to help give some comfort about it, which they would not get on ebay, autotrader etc. . But I sympathize with those hoping for a bargain that then have it highlighted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I hadn't posted anything linking to eBay but now you mention it I would have done it thinking it was a favour, not forcing the price up for the "searchers". The gold mining analogy is spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Sssshhhh! We should try and keep ebay a secret. You are right though, as a seller I want my listings screamed about but as a buyer I want no one to know what I have found. My best bargains have come from snapping up buy it nows quickly. I have only ever posted items that I'm not interested in but think someone may be, never thought that i'm actively shafting another searcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 to be fair its very rare an item i'm watching has been posted on a forum, i'm not going to bitch at someone if they do it, its an open forum and people can post what ever they like. sometimes it helps peoples sometimes it might annoy someone, but its not enough that anyone would fall out over it. just don;t start posting jag bargins up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 So come on then, did anyone here get it? Looked at it with 6 minutes to go but decided not to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 It still went for a decent price, but in hindsight I probably should have mentioned the item after auction competition. I am also curious whether or not a forum member bought it, if so, did this topic bring it to your attention? (I think I could be asking for a slap lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I saw it when it was first listed. I search newly listed god knows how many times a day lol. Don't get me wrong I would of liked it but there's exterior bits I'd much rather have first. No one will ever see my engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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