EBAY snag

M.TEX · **on:** October 15, 2007, 05:09:25 AM

:grin: I just got it on the last minute

:grin:

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=180167482005

Bad boy..........

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2007, 05:13:51 AM

Awesome snag! Those little PocketGrips weren't very popular, but I really like mine!

I can't wait to hear what you think of it when you get it, since opinions vary greatly about it!

Def

tomcrx · **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2007, 05:26:14 AM

Yup you snagged it from me

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2007, 05:48:32 AM

Great score! It's good to see Wengers get more action than they did a couple years ago.back then,a Wenger could languish for seemingly months before getting sold,even the 120mm Rangers.

M.TEX · **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2007, 07:21:47 AM

oooops Did I get it from you Tom ? :grin: sorry but , I couldn't let this one go without trying....
As usual on the last moments....( this time 1 Min to the end )

:grin:

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2007, 08:45:07 AM

Great find there mate

Benner · **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2007, 12:44:17 PM

Quote from: tomcrx on October 15, 2007, 05:26:14 AM

Yup you snagged it from me

Can we get a list going of ebay names like on sosak for these sort of occasions?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2007, 01:49:43 PM

We'll have to consider a private section for members only if we want to do that since we don't want to advertise names. The list on SOSAKOnline is also members only.

If anyone is interested in getting something like that going, please let me know and we'll certainly look into it.

Def

Benner · **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2007, 01:54:07 PM

I'm up for that. A private area might enchourage more people to sign up as well.

As with the ebay thing, if I was to bid on something I would like to think it wasn't against one of you guys. We are all trying to get the best deals and tools that we can and going into 'competition' on auctions goes against this.

Well that's what I think anyway!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2007, 02:10:17 PM

It's not a bad idea at all, and I am for it. Let's just see what others think- otherwise, if it's just you and me doing it, we could just trade PM's! :p

Def

M.TEX · **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2007, 05:59:54 PM

Yeap I like that.... not only for buyers but for sellers too....
I think I got something from Def and I just noticed after the end the auction.....

Also if someone find something that they have but is a good deal they could let
other member(s) have a shot. Kind like HEADS UP !

I've done that before here. If I can't get it , why not let other "Brothers" have a chance

right ?

Anthony · **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2007, 02:46:22 AM

Ebay, ever man for themselves!

I've never heard of a community having a "list" of ebay names...what would it be for? Like if you see a fellow member bidding on something you hold off and wait for another similar item to pop up?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2007, 03:22:19 AM

No, but that is the popular misconception.

The way it works is that if you see something that another member is on, and you are interested, contact that member and try to work something out between the two of you rather than bidding the item up on each other. There's always the possibility that one of you will want the tool more than the other, and the one that wants it less could graciously back out so that you don't get into competition with each other, and raise prices not only for you guys, but also for future auctions for similar items.

Often, bidders get into the thrill of the chase, and bid higher than they normally would on an item simply because they want to beat the other guy. Our resident eBay expert, Tim, has even had his auctions bid well above the Buy It Now price simply because folks got overly competitive.

In short, check with the other guy before both of you empty your wallets for it. That's it. And, if you can't come to some kind of an agreement, there's still time to try and outbid the other guy.

Def

Anthony · **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2007, 03:47:25 AM

Ahh I understand now...you find out through PM/emails what your fellow member is willing to pay for the item...so it's like bidding on the side. Or maybe sort it out through a private forum here on MT.org before we chip away dollar by dollar with 30 seconds left

I'd be up for something like that

tomcrx · **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:04:05 AM

Quote from: M.TEX on October 15, 2007, 07:21:47 AM

oooops Did I get it from you Tom ? :grin: sorry but , I couldn't let this one go without trying....
As usual on the last moments....( this time 1 Min to the end ) :grin:

That's cool. It's the wonder that is Ebay. If you ever want to sell it look me up

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:12:55 AM

Yeah, kind of like bidding on the side. You can break it down to a dollar value if you like, but as a community, we can occasionally agree on other values that have less to do with dollars and more to do with sense!

It's a mutual respect thing more than anything else, and for every auction you allow another member to have, you'll likely be paid back by another member not driving a price up on you.

It would be voluntary, and there wouldn't be any "punishments" or anything taken out on members that don't adhere to it.

Def

J-sews · **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:17:07 AM

I've got my doubts still, but I'd be willing to give it a try. Sounds like it could benefit everyone in the long run.

J-sews · **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:21:34 AM

Quote from: M.TEX on October 15, 2007, 05:09:25 AM

:grin: I just got it on the last minute :grin:

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=180167482005

Bad boy..........

By the way M.TEX, great score on the little Wenger. Can't wait to see a better photo. Is the Eddie Bauer version somehow different than the standard model?

M.TEX · **Reply #18 on:** October 16, 2007, 07:42:10 PM

I don't know about WENGER knives....I own maybe 2 or 3 and they are the old style soldier model.

I will see how this one is going to look like when it get here.....

Papacat · **Reply #19 on:** October 16, 2007, 08:51:51 PM

Def,

I think the Ebay list is a great idea; it would decrease the amount of frustration and lessen the chance of a bidding war between members. Of course, communication is key.

-Papacat.

P.S. M.Tex, great steal on the Wenger by the way.

665ae · **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2007, 07:02:52 AM

Quote from: Defender on October 16, 2007, 04:12:55 AM

It would be voluntary, and there wouldn't be any "punishments" or anything taken out on members that don't adhere to it.

No punishments??? Darnit!

M.TEX · **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:10:35 PM

ok this is why we should have an Ebay private room.
I found this but I can buy it ......$$$$$$ you know......

But someone here maybe just want to give a shot....

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Swiss-Wenger-Army-knife-with-tools-box-case_W0QQitemZ130163333241QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1403QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know maybe there are 2 or 3 guys now thinking....

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:19:25 PM

Isn't that the snow boarders sak

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #23 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:42:27 PM

It is indeed a Snowboarder. The big wrench in the middle is removable as well.

Def

Mike · **Reply #24 on:** October 18, 2007, 12:04:44 AM

I don;t use E-Bay all that much, but I'd be in. I mean, why keep jacking the price up for nothing.

Mike

Benner · **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2007, 12:07:23 AM

Quote from: mike on October 18, 2007, 12:04:44 AM

I don;t use E-Bay all that much, but I'd be in. I mean, why keep jacking the price up for nothing.

Mike

Exactly.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #26 on:** October 18, 2007, 12:16:52 AM

Well, there is now an Auction Forum, hidden to everyone except those that choose to enter.

Scroll down in the Main Index- it's just under the Non Tool Forums, and just before the Trade Sale Forums. Please take a moment to read the rules before requesting entry.

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2007, 11:01:25 AM

Quote from: Defender on October 17, 2007, 08:42:27 PM

It is indeed a Snowboarder. The big wrench in the middle is removable as well.

Def

Thanks mate, i thought it was

M.TEX · **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2007, 09:58:39 AM

Thanks DEF !
I'll check it out ! I think will be fun....

M.TEX · **Reply #29 on:** October 27, 2007, 05:22:12 AM

Yeap I got it today !

VERY MINT

but I don't know if I want to keep it.

If anyone out there has a MINT CYBERTOOL for trade , maybe we can talk...

Someone here asked for it but I don't know if he has a cyber for a trade.... (TOMCRX )

well get in touch. I will check the old posts now.....

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