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dwilsonfl · #91 Post by **dwilsonfl** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:33 pm

puddnheadwilson

jronald · #92 Post by **jronald** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:53 am

I use the same basic handle there, as here: jronaldrose
However, I dont sell any Tpad things.

Ron

Daz · #93 Post by **Daz** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:42 pm

nice to know people want to put a face to their ebay id, as it proves you are loyal, honest and don't want shunned from these community forums, which seems to be packed full of people who know their stuff

I don't have any eBay, I've just heard too many horror stories about them? Are they really worth using? As i'm searching for something at the moment and I think that might be a good place to try? I just don't want to pay for something, and it to turn up broken or not turn up at all, and not get my money back.

Medessec · #94 Post by **Medessec** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:57 pm

My ebay ID is "medessec2012". Big surprise. lol.

I sell a variety of electronics that I just have laying around... but I also sell Thinkpads that I have fixed up.

As for your post Daz- ebay isn't all that bad, you just gotta be smart and think before you buy. Me and my dad started using ebay when I was 13, and we made a lot of stupid purchases, and overlooked auction descriptions, for example, looking at the picture and seeing a laptop lid, and thinking it's a whole laptop.

But most of the time-sellers aren't conmen, if you receive an item and something's wrong with it, just contact the seller through ebay, and the seller will usually be more than welcome to compensate you or assist in returning the item. For example, I bought a Thinkpad G40, and when I received it, the screen turned out to be broken, and the auction described the screen as working. I contacted the seller, and without even asking me for a picture or proof that the screen was actually bust, he credited me $20 through PayPal to buy a replacement.

The best thing to do with ebay is usually to stick with sellers that have a ton of positive feedback, look for the colored stars next to their name on the item page, and the number of feedback reports they've received, as well as the percentage. Ebay also badges their prime sellers with "Top-Rated Seller", so you can easily make out which sellers are best to buy from. One thing to avoid is vague auctions; ones with little information or no picture. Although sometimes they can be a fantastic deal, it's pretty much bordering on a gamble.

Radioguy · #95 Post by **Radioguy** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:43 pm

Kind of related to eBay discussions, since they're the same company now:

PayPal wrote:Notice of Policy Updates

Dear PayPal user,

PayPal recently posted a new Policy Update which includes changes to the PayPal User Agreement. The update to the User Agreement is effective November 1, 2012 and contains several changes, including changes that affect how claims you and PayPal have against each other are resolved. You will, with limited exception, be required to submit claims you have against PayPal to binding and final arbitration, unless you opt out of the Agreement to Arbitrate (Section 14.3) by December 1, 2012. Unless you opt out: (1) you will only be permitted to pursue claims against PayPal on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding and (2) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis.

You can view this Policy Update by logging in to your PayPal account. To log in to your account, go to https://www.paypal.com and enter your member log in information. Once you are logged in, look at the Notifications section on the top right side of the page for the latest Policy Updates. We encourage you to review the Policy Update to familiarize yourself with all of the changes that have been made.

If you need help logging in, go to our Help Center by clicking the Help link located in the upper right-hand corner of any PayPal page.

Sincerely,

PayPal

This doesn't sound too good, especially for sellers.

goofyGAguy · #96 Post by **goofyGAguy** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:38 am

Radioguy wrote: This doesn't sound too good, especially for sellers.

I learned long ago when eBay/PayPal makes some kind of change, it's not going to be beneficial to sellers.

Radioguy · #97 Post by **Radioguy** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:20 pm

goofyGAguy · #98 Post by **goofyGAguy** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:54 am

Funny...

Radioguy · #99 Post by **Radioguy** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:02 am

Ellipses sow doubt.

KLiK · #100 Post by **KLiK** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 4:46 am

you can find me on KLiK_zg

Norway Pad · #101 Post by **Norway Pad** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:15 pm

I'm evolution600. I have through the years bought a lot of Thinkpad and various general computer stuff off of eBay, but not sure if I have ever dealt with anyone from this forum.

cruzingoose · #102 Post by **cruzingoose** » Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:01 am

Hi EVeryone,

I'm EVDriver. I'm just a buyer on the 'bay for many years. Not too active, buy mostly analog photographic items amd some electronic bits. 100%er.

ganon11000 · #103 Post by **ganon11000** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:17 pm

Ganon11000 for buying and parkerpants11 for selling

ganon11000 · #104 Post by **ganon11000** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:21 pm

Medessec wrote:My ebay ID is "medessec2012". Big surprise. lol. I sell a variety of electronics that I just have laying around... but I also sell Thinkpads that I have fixed up.

As for your post Daz- ebay isn't all that bad, you just gotta be smart and think before you buy. Me and my dad started using ebay when I was 13, and we made a lot of stupid purchases, and overlooked auction descriptions, for example, looking at the picture and seeing a laptop lid, and thinking it's a whole laptop.

But most of the time-sellers aren't conmen, if you receive an item and something's wrong with it, just contact the seller through ebay, and the seller will usually be more than welcome to compensate you or assist in returning the item. For example, I bought a Thinkpad G40, and when I received it, the screen turned out to be broken, and the auction described the screen as working. I contacted the seller, and without even asking me for a picture or proof that the screen was actually bust, he credited me $20 through PayPal to buy a replacement.

The best thing to do with ebay is usually to stick with sellers that have a ton of positive feedback, look for the colored stars next to their name on the item page, and the number of feedback reports they've received, as well as the percentage. Ebay also badges their prime sellers with "Top-Rated Seller", so you can easily make out which sellers are best to buy from. One thing to avoid is vague auctions; ones with little information or no picture. Although sometimes they can be a fantastic deal, it's pretty much bordering on a gamble.

I bought a screw for £4.50 the other day Lol refunded but I should of read the description!!

And a lenovo 8922 for £6.50 with free postage the other day! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 0933515810

Saucey · #105 Post by **Saucey** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:25 pm

My username is x-sauc, Saucey was already taken and so was Sauceycakes.

I'll be posting T61/X61 machines there soon.

LexDube · #106 Post by **LexDube** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:29 pm

My id is Lexsullivan I use ebay mainly to buy but i think I will eventually sell something but didnn't found what yet

as like some of you too there are a lot of things i may have bought a bit too fast i guess for my part that i will never learn from my mistakes :p

Before buying computer and thinkpad stuff I used it mainly to buy car related stuff and parts. Wow so much money i spent on there after all these years thinking back, but never disappointed by my purchases

rambo47 · #107 Post by **rambo47** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:11 pm

I'm rambo47 here, on eBay, and just about on every other forum to which I belong. I like the KISS principle.

I used to buy computer stuff on eBay but I find better deals and better people here. The Marketplace was the main reason I joined but then I found a wealth of information here and some dedicated volunteers that have helped me out with questions. I'm a Mac guy at heart, but I have an obsession with ThinkPads.

EngineersCake · #108 Post by **EngineersCake** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:00 pm

On Ebay, I am also Engineerscake.

Most of what I do there is buy-restore-sell.
(Though I prefer to sell local or to trusted buyers like you fine folk).

-EC

cadillacmike68 · #109 Post by **cadillacmike68** » Mon May 05, 2014 11:41 am

goofyGAguy wrote:
Radioguy wrote: This doesn't sound too good, especially for sellers.
I learned long ago when eBay/PayPal makes some kind of change, it's not going to be beneficial to sellers.

Unfortunately a relatively small percentage of sellers is ruining it. Like the 95-100% of counterfeit winblows 7 sellers out there at present. And the ones overseas who want to do like that old Steve Miller song...

I'm the same id as here and use a variation of this for most things. I use it mostly to buy, and then mostly for Canon F-series SLRs & accessories, but I do get some ThinkPad related stuff from there.

jhelton48 · #110 Post by **jhelton48** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:41 pm

l just joined and I don't sell on eBay. just buy mainly.bought an x41 tablet. then I bought a T 43 for myself. going to buy a few more things.

eBay id: twinkie16

that1nerd · #111 Post by **that1nerd** » Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:24 pm

My username is "that1nerd94", since someone else decided to take my original name.

Khipata · #112 Post by **Khipata** » Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:47 pm

khipata20 here

Interested in Legacy Thinkpads but not just them as you can see from my signature

KentT · #113 Post by **KentT** » Fri Nov 27, 2015 6:13 pm

I am 4trackfreak. (user name comes from my love for analog open reel tapes and machines.

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