Ebay for bikes? (continued theme)

[M@M]

What do you guys think about guying bikes and parts from ebay? I have a couple of buds who do it all the time and get great deals. There is just something about it that just wierds me out a little bit. Anybody have any opinions regarding ebay and the local bike industry? Yes this is continued from NSTP's thread, just got my mind working.

[Haggard]

my girlfriend just bought a brand new 05 boxxer race for 380 CND didnt think that was a bad deal.

[M@M]

i know there are awsome deals on ebay. i was just wondering what peolple thing about buying bikes etc from there.

[NooNer]

id be skeptical about something i cant see.

[sanrensho]

Not everything is a deal on Ebay. There are some bargains. You can usually make out well if you're patient and know how to use the system. I see lots of parts selling for more than they're worth, such as used parts selling for more than they can be bought new elsewhere.

As they say, there's a sucker born every minute...

[Nate]

haha beeg, ebay is dope. that goes without saying tho
"support your local bike shops!!" but there are killer deals on ebay and i think through the experiences taken place that you agree.

[thewalrus]

There are a couple of sellers based in Hong Kong and Singapore who sell the higher-end Shimano stuff for amazing prices...

I got a very nice Fetish road bike frame on ebay for $121 with shipping. Just be cautious, check feedback, and pay with a protected method like a credit card through paypal for fraud protection.

here are some of my favourite ebay stores. I only pay attention to "buy it now" stuff, and treat ebay like a fixed price store. I don't get into bidding wars on stuff.

hongkong_bikeshop
this guy has saint cranksets for $183-$220 US, plus $22 shipping... that's hard to beat. or an ultegra 6600 crankset and BB for $164.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhongkongQ5fbikeshop

road frames
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbikekingusaQQhtZ-1

this guy sells all sorts of guitars and bike stuff. weird combination.
http://stores.ebay.com/THE-FLEX-ABC-STORE_W0QQssPageNameZviQ3asibQ3astoreviewQQtZkm

[M@M]

yeah, the hong-kong bike shop seems to have some awsome deals. ive thought about buying stuff from there before...

[thewalrus]

yeah, the hong-kong bike shop seems to have some awsome deals. ive thought about buying stuff from there before...

he has 3204 positive feedback, and only 3 negative... :eek:

that's about as good as it ever gets on ebay

[M@M]

he has 3204 positive feedback, and only 3 negative... :eek:

that's about as good as it ever gets on ebay
damn. thats one super-seller. ill have to keep browsing...

[freerider4ever]

I bought a complete pair of juicy 5 brakes front and rear with 203mm rotors for 200 USD. I had bought a juicy 7 front brake used for 80 bux awhile ago. You just have to look around and sometimes you will find an amazing deal. I bought atomic sl9 skis with bindings brand new for 300, expensive skis that are over 600 in shops. I rarely buy used parts on ebay you don't always know what you're getting so be careful with buying expensive used parts such as complete bikes, forks, etc.

[Dude Man]

I got a pair of 04' Shivers back in 2004 for 700$$us. They were brand new and arrived to my door in perfect condition. The only thing is you never know if the part your getting is from a hot parted out bike.

[Haggard]

my girlfriend just bought a brand new 05 boxxer race for 380 CND didnt think that was a bad deal.

we also got a new leather/suade shag rug for 7 cents, no joke!

everything we have bought from ebay has been new, and came very fast and everyone was easy to deal with.

[DaveM]

hongkong_bikeshop
this guy has saint cranksets for $183-$220 US, plus $22 shipping... that's hard to beat. or an ultegra 6600 crankset and BB for $164.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhongkongQ5fbikeshop

Jensen has Saint cranksets for $175 right now. $26 shipping includes brokerage. Incredible.

[sixsixtysix]

I got my brand new 06 888RC2X off ebay for $850US. Was at my house within 5 days of the sale and was pefectly new, in the box. Pretty good deal on a $1200 fork.

[M@M]

Jensen has Saint cranksets for $175 right now. $26 shipping includes brokerage. Incredible.
are 175mm arms too long?

[Buzom]

^ nope my saint cranks are 175mm and they feel great, you can really torque on them. I have never had a problem with them hitting rocks, but my bottom bracket is on the high side so keep that in mind..

[DaveM]

are 175mm arms too long?

I've never used anything shorter than 175.