Re: [aroid-l] Let the buyers beware.

From: "Jeff Rosenstiel" <jjjj4 at comcast.net> on 2004.07.27 at 22:57:00(11841) Ok People, lets stop the Ebay bad talk here, what the difference, At the aroid shows auctions I have been at people paid over $1000.00 for a plant, not like anyone was holding a gun to there head, Sure we all thought they were a little crazy but hey.... Even at the Aroid show/sales, the vender booths, Some are not what I would call selling for cheap, Yet some are offering real Deals, Same on ebay, no one's making them pay that, Yes you do have to keep a eye out for items that are not named correctly, Thats true, But If you know its not correct, Just don't bid. Or if you dont know what your bidding on, You should check it out/look it up before you bid. Hey I sell on ebay, I start items out at $9.99, If someone wants to pay some huge amount that there choice, You have to remember too , Not everyone lives in Florida and can find a item down the road, For cheap, Most of the "buyers" on ebay are not from florida, So to them it is "rare" Or wants to wait 3 + months for a order to be filled from a nursery. Had to say somthing, I know there are "lots" of people on this list that sell on ebay, Yet no one else has said anything Jeff +More ----- Original Message ----- To: Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [aroid-l] Let the buyers beware. > Elizabeth, does ebay let you send a direct message to the bidders? I hate > seeing these poor people bidding up on plants that can be had for, like Julius > said, 1/4 of the going price at most nurseries. Not to mention they think > they are getting something only a few collectors in the world have due to > misleading SOB sellars. I guess this happens all the time in every category on ebay > and other auction sites but it just irks me to see people getting ripped off > by the same few every time. > Michael

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