I understand their retiscence due to eBay's practices and fees which
are heavily tilted against sellers (why I stopped selling there), but
they should be willing to oblige a request, at least by setting the
price to include their eBay and paypal fees. Refusal to do so is a red
flag in my book.

Cheers,
Peter

On Monday, June 21, 2010, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>