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I HAD A BID IN ON THAT! Didn't get it, but was not surprised at how well it did. It is Varney's equivalent of the Penn Line Crusader!
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Posted - November 16 2014 : 9:22:32 PM
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The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway  ).
Did I mention it's RARE?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Mantua-Steam-Locomotive-HO-Scale-Electric-Powered-Model-Train-Pennsylvania-/191148754559?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c815a867f
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Did you notice that it's in "vintage condition"? I guess that's the new way of saying "it's broken and missing parts". 
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Posted - November 16 2014 : 10:20:19 PM
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quote:  Really? How could anyone pay that much for such a beat up old engine. On top of that, how is it rare? Seller of that product, if you're reading this, why are you asking closer to $200 with shipping for a banged up loco? I can get one in great condition for way less online. On top of that, it's not that rare if it is at all. So essentially, "it's rare" my butt! Sorry, but some of these prices are just pathetic.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Athearn Tank Car sells for $112.50
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Athearn-Lion-Oil-Chemical-Tank-Car-2304-Kit-Model-Railroad-/231385725501?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35dfa9fa3d&nma=true&si=iFVA2gnpHLDsuzMSX%252Fmsklpo85c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Posted - November 16 2014 : 11:31:10 PM
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quote:The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).
Originally posted by DaCheez - November 16 2014 : 9:22:32 PM
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Just think: If he'd cleaned that exceptionally dirty wheel, it might be worth $175.00.
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 02:35:05 AM
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| Even US shipping is high, $14.95 to me and it should be around $7-$8. Those don't weigh 5 lbs. But it's an antiques dealer without a clue what they have. They don't even know the front from the back.
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 06:34:22 AM
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Next train show I am buying up all the Athearn tank cars I can find
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 09:25:57 AM
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quote: quote:The price, description, and shipping on this is absolutely ridiculous. The description features such gems as "Connected not only by plastic, but by an electrical wire too" and "One wheel is exceptionally dirty". And lets not forget about the $150 price tag on a broken engine and the $85 shipping cost (to Canada anyway ).
Originally posted by DaCheez - November 16 2014 : 9:22:32 PM
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Just think: If he'd cleaned that exceptionally dirty wheel, it might be worth $175.00.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - November 16 2014 : 11:31:10 PM
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Don't give the seller any ideas. It's already outrageously expensive enough!
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 11:16:29 AM
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| That seller really has no excuse. At first glance I thought he was just ignorant of trains and wasn't going to bother posting here...then the inflated shipping price and use of the word "rare" caught my eye. He deserves his place on this page.
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 11:25:40 AM
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quote:That seller really has no excuse. At first glance I thought he was just ignorant of trains and wasn't going to bother posting here...then the inflated shipping price and use of the word "rare" caught my eye. He deserves his place on this page.
Originally posted by DaCheez - November 17 2014 : 11:16:29 AM
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Funny thing about "rare" is that the missing parts would be that much harder to replace if it were really rare. That would make me not want it.
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 7:11:13 PM
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Which set to buy ? [in theory]
As far as I can tell,,they are identical
1st up
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONEL-6-30166-COCA-COLA-O-GAUGE-TRAIN-125TH-ANNIVERSARY-ARTIST-1-SET-EDITION-/331379696178?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4d27c4e232
other choice
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Lionel-O-Coca-Cola-125th-Ann-Vintage-Train-Set-p/lio-6-30166.htm
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Posted - November 17 2014 : 9:34:56 PM
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I think the HUGE premium is because it is number 1 of the series. 
Wouldn't that be worth it to you?
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I think the HUGE premium is because it is number 1 of the series.
Wouldn't that be worth it to you?
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â November 17 2014Â :Â 9:34:56 PM
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WHAT ? I did not see that part.
Still being the frugal tightwad that I am, I would STILL go the cheaper version
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Posted - November 21 2014 : 9:02:51 PM
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The Brain Donor Of The Week is this seller who has several Tyco buildings at ridiculous prices!
PLUS $7.50 shipping...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TYCO-KIT-MODEL-7757B-EXXON-STATION-GOES-GREAT-WITH-US1-TRUCKING-NEW-HO-SCALE-/361123617684?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5414a51b94
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Posted - November 21 2014 : 9:46:39 PM
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Walt the thing that gets me, and I have noticed this on similar auctions: the seller is usually a long-time seller who has been around awhile - at least judging from his feedback number. So it seems they should have some experience?
But I agree, the prices are just insane.
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Slot car related plastic structure kits bring big money. He's fishing for someone who doesn't know they sold thousands of these for model train layouts.
I almost picked up what looked like the US-1 version of the Tyco Truck Terminal last week just to see what it would do, a built one for $10, but someone else bought it before I went back for it. I say looked like because it had a PIE sign on the end.
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Posted - November 24 2014 : 10:41:33 PM
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Shut up and take my money....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Athearn-Roadway-Mack-B-Tractor-New-Unopened-Package-HO-SCALE-/131356344851?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1e9572c213
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| Did you notice that it is "New and unopened"? The blister pack along the bottom is torn and re-taped shut. Talk about "mis-represented".
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Posted - November 25 2014 : 12:16:55 PM
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So what's wrong with having truck payments?
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Posted - December 08 2014 : 8:16:25 PM
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The insanity never stops....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-TYCO-TRACTORS-HO-Scale-3-Red-1-Orange-Near-Mint-/261692493727?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3cee168f9f
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Posted - December 08 2014 : 10:30:25 PM
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quote: And that's the starting bid?!
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - December 09 2014 : 01:25:11 AM
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quote:What's sad Jerry is that you could put those in an envelope and send it First Class with a stamp...
Originally posted by walt - September 18 2014 : 3:49:31 PM
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I sent him this message:
Dear blackforesthobby,
I was going to purchase these diaphragms until I saw the shipping charge. I would still be willing to buy them if you put them in an envelope and slap a .44 cent stamp on it. I would even give you .15 cents to cover the cost of the envelope.
- therealbigvince
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Posted - December 09 2014 : 04:32:19 AM
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| with eBay now everything needs a tracking number, which means the cheapest postage is going to run about $4.
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Posted - December 09 2014 : 09:33:30 AM
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quote:Did you notice that it is "New and unopened"? The blister pack along the bottom is torn and re-taped shut. Talk about "mis-represented".
Originally posted by oldtimer52Â -Â November 24 2014Â :Â 11:36:57 PM
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 This is nothing new, though. Ebay dealers do it quite a bit actually and there's no reason for it.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Posted - December 14 2014 : 11:43:50 PM
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Yet another insulting ebay seller. Not only does he list virtually every piece of rolling stock as "rare" , (and he even goes so far as to call a hideous old AT&T F-unit "VERY RARE" despite listing some scratchbuilt cars as merely "RARE" ), but when I clicked on what looked like his only un-pretentious listing.... HOLY SHIPPING, BATMAN!!  All his other auctions have reasonable (or at least normal) shipping, but not these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-HO-METAL-RAIL-TRACK-BUMPERS-/131376616643?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1e96a814c3
The worst part is he's got what appears to be, IIRC, a Red Ball chlorine tank flatcar that I'm drooling over. What shall I do? Engage the idiot, or steer clear?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-HO-COLUMBIA-SOUTHERN-42-CHORINE-CONTAINER-FLAT-CAR-/141504367400?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item20f2514b28
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 12:12:01 AM
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How badly do you want it?
Heck, go for it - the shipping isn't all that bad and he has perfect feedback.
But those track bumpers. Egad....I cannot even dream up a fantasy reason to charge over $21.00 for shipping. They aren't even that desirable, are they???
http://tycodepot.com/
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I would almost believe that the shipping cost is a Typo, maybe $12.99?? But even that would be too much on the track bumper auction...
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 09:27:55 AM
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quote:How badly do you want it?
Heck, go for it - the shipping isn't all that bad and he has perfect feedback.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â December 15 2014Â :Â 12:12:01 AM
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JNXT, I was thinking the same thing about that. Seriously PRR, go for it.
-Steve
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 4:32:34 PM
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I would have had I not blown the last of my money on more boxcars a few days ago. I literally can't keep money in my pockets. I'm so screwed as soon as I'm an adult
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 8:55:06 PM
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I'm screwed and I AM an adult!
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 9:41:43 PM
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Here is a funny one,,and I AM tempted
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-SCALE-CHRISTMAS-Roadside-Billboard-VERY-LIMITED-ED-MAD-Spy-vs-Spy-/391002880739?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b09967ae3
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 9:50:19 PM
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until we found a sea of green
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Scale-1-87-Beatles-Yellow-Submarine-Unique-Custom-Classic-Metal-Works-Vehicl-/391000218667?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5b096ddc2b
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Posted - December 15 2014 : 10:00:59 PM
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| ooo Spy vs spy by Prohias gimmies!
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Posted - December 16 2014 : 07:40:55 AM
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quote:I would have had I not blown the last of my money on more boxcars a few days ago. I literally can't keep money in my pockets. I'm so screwed as soon as I'm an adult
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â December 15 2014Â :Â 4:32:34 PM
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Just be patient. Deals will come along. Just go with your gut instinct. If you are hesitant to do something, there probably is a good reason.
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Posted - December 16 2014 : 09:22:25 AM
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quote: "We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine..."That's instantly what I thought when that link loaded up.
-Steve
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quote:I would have had I not blown the last of my money on more boxcars a few days ago. I literally can't keep money in my pockets. I'm so screwed as soon as I'm an adult
Originally posted by PRR 4800Â -Â December 15 2014Â :Â 4:32:34 PM
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I can relate to that. If I held out both hands and you poured money in one hand and water in the other, at the end of 5 minutes I'd have more water than money.
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Posted - December 16 2014 : 4:18:29 PM
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If I had two cups with little holes in the bottom, and you did the same, the money would drain faster than the water! Sigh... nice to know I'm not alone.
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Posted - December 16 2014 : 6:42:00 PM
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Sounds like it's Dave Ramsay's, Total Money Makeover books for Christmas this year!!
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Posted - December 16 2014 : 7:58:36 PM
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I love the Spy vs Spy Christmas!
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Posted - December 18 2014 : 7:54:36 PM
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Here's another one HO Mantua - Tyco - REPUBLIC Tank car #8056:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-Mantua-Tyco-REPUBLIC-Tank-car-8056-/231424006887?
Seller: "in my opinion this is the 3rd hardest Mantua tank car to find"
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Posted - December 18 2014 : 7:57:23 PM
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quote: quote: "We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine..."That's instantly what I thought when that link loaded up.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â December 16 2014Â :Â 09:22:25 AM
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In my neighbor hood it's "We all live in a yellow Coupe DeVille, yellow Coupe DeVille, yellow Coupe DeVille..."
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Posted - December 19 2014 : 12:01:34 AM
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Another insane auction by the seller trying to push the "same as Tyco Trucking" gimmick for a crazy price...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361154438449?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Posted - December 19 2014 : 09:30:08 AM
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quote: Not a bad looking building buy come on, really? The price is insane and the only thing the seller claims to "justify" it is that it's for the Tyco truck stuff.
-Steve
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Posted - December 20 2014 : 09:19:53 AM
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ABOUT E-BAY !
Know what you are doing. I am not a member their anymore. to many misrepresented purchased. If you are just looking for trains it is a good place to get them. Usually nice photos and info. If you are looking for collector trains be careful. Look into what it is said to be. E-bay doesn't allow non-members to contact them if a sale is misrepresented. I like gilbert trains as a lot of you know. And we are lucky to have HOseeker site here on our main forum page. It has good correct info in it. I find from time to time incorrect things being said by list'ers there about what they are offering on auction. A good subject listing there now, with incorrect information is a Gilbert set. Gilbert set ID # 30710. It is a 1961 and 1962 set. A Erie small freight set. It should have locomotive 31036, a 0-6-0 steam engine with the red Erie bay-window caboose. it has the wrong engine and caboose. With a starting price of 175 dollars it could be a bad purchase for some uninformed person who may think it is worth a bid.
So be careful about what you bid on anywhere.
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Posted - December 20 2014 : 12:20:20 PM
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the only thing I got from that set is the SIGN
Was gonna use it with the Atlas Roadside Inn/Depot Orange Roof hint hint hehe
But someone on here needs it & whoever it is PM me I found it 
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Why?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mantua-733-827-NFL-Super-Bowl-Express-Minnesota-Vikings-First-Edition-Boxcar-LN-/391016528129?nma=true&si=tmXCPMXm7Snw7SkB99n4D36i5Gk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Bill,
That is easy the guy was watching a Viking's football game surfing eBay and was drinking a lot of beer all at the same time.
Regards John
What should you do with a blue elephant? .... Cheer it up.
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Posted - January 08 2015 : 10:18:36 AM
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My Ebay purchasing has dropped off drastically in the past months. You guys complain about the shipping costs, try ordering from Canada! One item listed on here for examination had a US shipping price of ~$12. Punch in my Canadian Postal Code and that became $29.95 US$. Then calculate the exchange with the C$ @ .85 and you have spent a fortune just on shipping.
We don't get a break by shopping "Canadian Listings Only" as prices are listed in US$, so we still get hit with exchange.
I usually wait until the last hours of the auction and if no bids I contact the seller and offer Canadian funds if it doesn't sell. Sometimes I get what I want at reasonable prices.
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