Ebay got the best of me...

[665ae]

I was browsing the 'bay tonight and snagged a SOG Powerlock... I wasn't even looking for one... Ugh, I can't resist bidding on stuff 

[supratentorial]

Ebay has gotten the best of me many times!   But, I've also gotten the best of Ebay may times so I guess it equals out.   

Congratulations on the auction win.  The Powerlock is one of my favorites--I hope you like it!

[J-sews]

By my reckoning, you were WAY overdue for a new multitool anyway! After all, how long has it been...?  ;D

[665ae]

By my reckoning, you were WAY overdue for a new multitool anyway! After all, how long has it been...?  ;D

Hmm... I don't know.  I bought a couple of SAKs a few months back... So yeah, I was WAY overdue!  I guess now I need to make up for it... Where's my link to that Gerber for sale?

[Anthony]

That's where I got my Powerlock

[665ae]

I remember a thread way back where someone got a Powerlock off of ebay and it wasn't the same one that was delivered.  Anyone remember that thread?  I don't remember the exact details.

I know in the auction I won.  The picture was of a Powerlock with the V cutter, but there was a note in the description that the picture was for reference only.  The one I won isn't "exactly" like the picture.

[Viper]

Then he sends you a crappy Chinese LM rip-off.....

[665ae]

Then he sends you a crappy Chinese LM rip-off.....

Ugh... don't say that!!!  The description does say it's a SOG Powerlock.  I'm assuming it's just the one without the V cutter, while the pic has the V cutter.

[Raukodur]

I never do that, I trade heavily on Ebay, and never buy an item where the photo isn't of the item being sold, unless the person explicitly describes the item as 'brand new' in which the description can be used to hold the person to account if the item is messed up. Otherwise their description, i.e. saying something is in 'good condition' doesn't mean sh!t, how can you quantify 'good'? Good for him might be crap for you.

The other alternative is to ask the person to describe the item really well, exactly what condition its in, what kind of dents and scratches it has, is it in full working order, etc. If they have good positive feedback, then I'd trust them, but I would still be wary, its not the best way to buy.

[665ae]

Haha... ok, the Vcutter is included in the description.  It also says Mint, never been used, not in original packaging. 

I always read the sellers ratings to see how they've done.  I usually look for comments about people receiving items as described, how they were packaged, how fast they were shipped, etc. 

I wasn't exactly looking for a new in box tool.  I'm starting to gain a certain fondness for slightly used 2nd hand tools.  It gives them some character