Another eBay burn

[blsnelling]

What do ya think Brad? the piston too big?

It sure appears that way.

 

[kspakland]

I hope I am not off the topic of the thread, but I am a hopelessly honest eBay seller, and now you guys are making me wonder if I should bother to list my McC 550 that needs a little TLC on eBay, or turn it loose on AS. I have been hearing lots of stories lately about changes at eBay, mostly bad unfortunately, and it makes me hesitate to do any business there now. I have heard they have made it easy for buyers to scam the sellers and get away with it. Obviously NOT the case with the purchases you guys have made, as I have read the posts, and you have my complete sympathy for having been taken by a dishonest seller. It's a shame it's illegal to track them down and, well, do something not nice.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I hope I am not off the topic of the thread, but I am a hopelessly honest eBay seller, and now you guys are making me wonder if I should bother to list my McC 550 that needs a little TLC on eBay, or turn it loose on AS. I have been hearing lots of stories lately about changes at eBay, mostly bad unfortunately, and it makes me hesitate to do any business there now. I have heard they have made it easy for buyers to scam the sellers and get away with it. Obviously NOT the case with the purchases you guys have made, as I have read the posts, and you have my complete sympathy for having been taken by a dishonest seller. It's a shame it's illegal to track them down and, well, do something not nice.

I still think that there are a lot more good people on ebay than bad. Almost all of the dealings I've had with ebay people have been positive. Just remember that pictures are not exactly like seeing what you're buying and you should describe what you have completely and accurately, listing the good and the bad about your product. When buying there, don't be afraid to ask questions about your purchase and pay attention to the sellers feedback rating. It wouldn't hurt to look at buyers history also. Generally, people that have sold on ebay for awhile and have good feedback are safe to deal with.

 

[kspakland]

Well, I am proud of my 120+ positive feedbacks, 100% positive, and the fact I was raised old fashioned, and there are certain ways to conduct business as well as personal relationships. I might be a black sheep compared to some of the sellers out there, but dang it, I believe in treating folks right. It makes me wonder how the seller who was the cause of this thread originally can sleep at night....I know i wouldn't be able to if I did somebody a dirty ..

 

[nanuk]

I might be a black sheep compared to some of the sellers out there, but dang it, I believe in treating folks right. It makes me wonder how the seller who was the cause of this thread originally can sleep at night....I know i wouldn't be able to if I did somebody a dirty ..

there are dirty sellers, and there are dirty buyers.

ebay is oriented to the buyer and as such, if a buyer want's to screw you over, you have no options, really....

the worse thing ebay did was take away the option of the seller to leave honest feedback.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

there are dirty sellers, and there are dirty buyers.

ebay is oriented to the buyer and as such, if a buyer want's to screw you over, you have no options, really....

the worse thing ebay did was take away the option of the seller to leave honest feedback.

That's odd that ebay would be that way because the sellers pay all the fees. But it's true that the seller can't do much about bad buyers except have them removed from your "sell to" list. I have several types of buyers removed from my list, such as people with non payment strikes, but nobody specifically.

 

[parrisw]

That's odd that ebay would be that way because the sellers pay all the fees. But it's true that the seller can't do much about bad buyers except have them removed from your "sell to" list. I have several types of buyers removed from my list, such as people with non payment strikes, but nobody specifically.

Question. I'm thinking of opening a Ebay store, to sell off all my parts stock. I don't know a whole lot about selling on ebay. Any tips for me?

 

[GFierce]

Sorry to hear about that. That saw is in really bad shape. I have seen one not serviced for years and not look that bad.

 

[blsnelling]

I've had the saw in the wood a couple times and it's running great. So I'm ready to move it on. I only bought it to test the Wiseco piston in. These pics were taken today after running it in the wood. I'm selling it with a 32 Stihl ES bar, not pictured. The saw is in perfect mechanical condition. Compression is 150-155 with less than 1/2 tank of fuel through it. The only cosmetic flaws are the chip in the front of the case and the small crack in the engine shroud. I'm only looking to get my money out of this saw. I have $700 in the saw. So I need $700 PHO, or $750 with the 32" B&C, plus shipping. PM me if interested.

Features:

1. 3/4 wrap handle
2. Wide clutch cover
3. Dual large spikes
4. Roller chain catcher
5. Clear tank
6. Complete disassembly and cleaning
7. New crank bearings
8. All new OEM seals and gaskets
9. New Meteor piston
10. Mahle cylinder
11. All parts primed and painted with TSC implement enamel

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[blsnelling]

 

[Racerboy832]

I had a long ass dream last night that I went to my Stihl dealer and was buying Metal tags for $5 each. It took him forever to find them... I think the Cad is getting worse.

 

[matt9923]

I had a long ass dream last night that I went to my Stihl dealer and was buying Metal tags for $5 each. It took him forever to find them... I think the Cad is getting worse.

Sounds bad! If i get some free time ill try to make a tag, maybe print or make a template.

 

[THALL10326]

Dayummm that old POS turned out pretty good Brad, looks really nice. Not to be picky but you should paint the crankcase one half at a time so you don't paint over the front gasket. Painting over the gasket makes buyers think the crankcase has never been apart. That new green gasket showing is proof its been apart, shouldn't paint over that gasket. Ole Lakeside taught us that. Saw looks good however, good job!!

 

[04ultra]

700.00 wow .........Thats spendy for a old 066 .......










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[blsnelling]

Dayummm that old POS turned out pretty good Brad, looks really nice. Not to be picky but you should paint the crankcase one half at a time so you don't paint over the front gasket. Painting over the gasket makes buyers think the crankcase has never been apart. That new green gasket showing is proof its been apart, shouldn't paint over that gasket. Ole Lakeside taught us that. Saw looks good however, good job!!

Thanks Tom.

 

[willysmn]

eBay 066

You do nice work, mechanical and cosmetic. Fast too!
thanks for the story.
Around here there are not that many cutters, so you have to go to eBay to find old or used saws. Or here, there are nice saws here and the people for the most part are better, much better.