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Epping, Sydney
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Thu, 26 June 2003 23:47
 
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I buy lots on ebay, but havn't bought car stuff yet. But would be totally willing to, I guess like when we sell stuff here, there is no rock solid guarantee that it will be 100%. A risk you take for a super bargain, but I have generally found that ebay is very reliable.
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ballarat
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April 2003
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 00:41
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hi
i have bought lots of small, relatively inexpensive things from ebay, such as lots of rare rik mayall and ade edmondson videos.
i make sure that what i buy is small to keep shipping costs down, especially from overseas, and i make sure that what i buy is relatively inexpensive in case i'm not happy with the product, and there's if there is nothing i can do to fix it, then its not such a big loss.
so far, after buying ~20 items, i have been happy with every item. (best to buy with credit card via paypal, they are a 'middle man', trusted with many ebayers, and non ebayers, and means that you you don't give your credit card details to some joe you don't know in the uk or something).
hope this helps
evan
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 01:24
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| ehendrikd wrote on Fri, 27 June 2003 10:41 |
hi
i have bought lots of small, relatively inexpensive things from ebay, such as lots of rare rik mayall and ade edmondson videos.
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Those two lads are dead set crack ups!!
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Location:
ballarat
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April 2003
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 01:40
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i know, i just can't get enough of them 
i have:
series 1, 2 & 3 of bottom (vhs)
4 box set of bottom live (dvd)
series 1 young ones (dvd)
series 1 & 2 filthy, rich & catflap (vhs)
dangerous brothers (vhs)
kevin turvey, the green door (vhs)
20th century cyote live stand-up (b4 young ones) (audio cassete)
yet to get:
series 2 young ones (vhs)
bottom fluff (bottom out takes) (vhs)
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Location:
Central Coast
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March 2003
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 02:11
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I know a few people who but from Ebay but does any1 know if the corollas in America are the same as we have here??? Will their parts fit ours???
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 03:50
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The biggest bummer is waiting 6-8 weeks for parts to arrive via surface mail ... 
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 05:41
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there is always www.ebay.com.au ...
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Doncaster, VIC
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June 2003
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 06:07
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I've bought 3 things for my RAV4 from ebay. These clear front bumper indicators:
This intake kit which is on its way:
And these tinted headlight protectors:
Before you buy it's a good idea to check the seller's feedback. It there's a lot of positive feedback then you're onto a good seller. Also, always ask the seller about shipping cost even if it's stated on the item page. This way their reply can be used against them if they try to get more money out of you. Happy bidding! 
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Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 07:50
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by corolla, you're referring to ae86 corolla fr's yeah?
most parts will fit the aus spec ae86, so if you're into importing trueno bumpers and bits, you can rest assured that they will fit. (they're all ae86s and the chassis' are pretty much the same - in fact your ae86 will have drilled holes in it ready for a trueno facelift!)
if you're thinking of getting rear axles (i.e., to fit that long awaited LSD), you'll have to either find zenki ones (83-84) or modify your car to fit the kouki ones (85-87). kouki ones are stronger btw.
you ought to check out club4ag's technical section to check out the technical differences between the various ae86s out there.
i've personally bought a few auto bits and pieces from ebay... IMHO, its one of the best ways to do it cos its quite hard to find australian distributors for certain parts you're after. ae86 racing isn't too big here, so we have a short supply (if any at all) of performance parts for em.
i've find that its relatively safe to trade on ebay. be prepared for long waits though.. and they often do charge a fair bit extra for shipping to here (depending on weight, size etc).
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Location:
Central Coast
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March 2003
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Fri, 27 June 2003 12:01
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Um, I was actually referring to AE92 parts
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Sun, 29 June 2003 10:28
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yanks only got AE92 sedans, not hatches AFAIK.
and ebay is cool mmkay. i have some pcmcia network cards and an 18r-geu thermostat housing from there. tis cool
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Location:
Central Coast
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March 2003
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Sun, 29 June 2003 22:14
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So does that mean that they are the same dimentions as ours??? Wioll headlights, strut braces, front spoilers and whatever else fit???
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Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: Buying on Ebay
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Mon, 30 June 2003 05:40
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Some of you may be interested in this site just as a way of guarding yourself from getting burnt:
http://www.paypalsucks.com/
Cheers
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