Either way, I refuse to support ebay.   Or sleezebay.   It does sound
fishy.  Find a lister who is local for pickup?

Jason

On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:18 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:
> Ebay practices are despicable and they are extortionist. Can you tell that I
> have a very strong opinion of eBay?
>
> If you want more of my eBay opinion please email me off list.
>
> Tom
> www.stir-plate.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
> BenT Syncro
> Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:23 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
>
> How do you guys feel about vendors you find on eBay who insist on completing
> deals outside of eBay?
>
> I was shopping for a rear engine carrier for my 84 Subie powered van.
> Found the listings from Small Car Performance but did not see the 2wd mount.
> I asked if they can list one for sale so I can then buy it in compliance
> with eBay rules. The SCP contact named Mao, said they would only sell via
> their non-eBay website. He/She added they will not be listing the particular
> items I inquired about "for some time".
> Therefore, I better buy it direct from them. I understand they are trying to
> improve their profit margin �but it seems a despicable, extortionist
> practice from my perspective. How would you feel in my position?
>
> They do list a similar looking mount for the same price but specified for a
> Syncro. Does anyone know if there any differences between these mounts?
>
>
> TIA,
>
>
> BenT
>
>
> BenT
>