First I must say that I am by no means a noob to internet forums, eBay, or buying and selling on the internet.
But I must say that my first experiences here and another related site are leading me to lean towards something I read in a thread for noobs breaking into this hobby
In the last week and a half I have purchased 2 pre-owned watches off of here, 1 pre-owned off of the other site, 2 new from a trusted dealer here, and ordered a BK sub/and requested a lume job through the other.
Of the two pre-owned purchased here, the first I purchased seems to have fallen victim to the Canada Post workers strike. It was sent out Monday of last week and has been MIA since. The seller stated a few days back that if it hasn't arrived in another couple of days he will refund my payment.
The second that I purchased here arrived today DOA (the seller and I are in commo on this now). I do have to give props to the seller because he did ship it USPS 1st Class with Del. Conf. and Insurance (and bubble wrapped it so much it took 10min to get it out where I could see it).
The purchase I made from a trusted dealer here (WBK) went smooth as silk (after resolving an issue trying to purchase through the paysite). Both items arrived today USPS priority with delivery confirmation, and both are functioning perfectly.
Of all three purchases made here, WBK has had the best commo skills of them all.
The pre-owned purchase I made from the other site has yet to arrive, and was bought and paid for on the same day that I bought the DOA. That individual waited 3 days to ship, stated he sent it USPS Priority but did not pay for delivery confirmation..... :facepalm:
Through the other site I got in communication with both BK and PBdad for a Sub and lume job. So far the commo has been outstanding, and both of them have been very helpful, informative, and very patient with me in getting through all of my questions.
So back to what I am leaning towards.... Somewhere I read in a thread (from an experienced member) that he couldn't understand why so many don't buy from trusted dealers, and instead hang it out waiting to see how the chips fall....
So I must admit that in the future I will be leaning towards buying off of the trusted dealer list, or from well established board members in this hobby (in much the same way I do with my other hobbies/websites).
But I must say that my first experiences here and another related site are leading me to lean towards something I read in a thread for noobs breaking into this hobby
In the last week and a half I have purchased 2 pre-owned watches off of here, 1 pre-owned off of the other site, 2 new from a trusted dealer here, and ordered a BK sub/and requested a lume job through the other.
Of the two pre-owned purchased here, the first I purchased seems to have fallen victim to the Canada Post workers strike. It was sent out Monday of last week and has been MIA since. The seller stated a few days back that if it hasn't arrived in another couple of days he will refund my payment.
The second that I purchased here arrived today DOA (the seller and I are in commo on this now). I do have to give props to the seller because he did ship it USPS 1st Class with Del. Conf. and Insurance (and bubble wrapped it so much it took 10min to get it out where I could see it).
The purchase I made from a trusted dealer here (WBK) went smooth as silk (after resolving an issue trying to purchase through the paysite). Both items arrived today USPS priority with delivery confirmation, and both are functioning perfectly.
Of all three purchases made here, WBK has had the best commo skills of them all.
The pre-owned purchase I made from the other site has yet to arrive, and was bought and paid for on the same day that I bought the DOA. That individual waited 3 days to ship, stated he sent it USPS Priority but did not pay for delivery confirmation..... :facepalm:
Through the other site I got in communication with both BK and PBdad for a Sub and lume job. So far the commo has been outstanding, and both of them have been very helpful, informative, and very patient with me in getting through all of my questions.
So back to what I am leaning towards.... Somewhere I read in a thread (from an experienced member) that he couldn't understand why so many don't buy from trusted dealers, and instead hang it out waiting to see how the chips fall....
So I must admit that in the future I will be leaning towards buying off of the trusted dealer list, or from well established board members in this hobby (in much the same way I do with my other hobbies/websites).
