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Subject:Re: Dealing w/ eBay vendors who want non-eBay sale
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:39:14 -0700

OK, Bob.

Thanks,

BenT

On Jun 21, 2010, at 8:48 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> The only part of your email I can comment on/about is Mao, at SC.
> I've talked to him on the phone a dozen times about various items
> I was inquiring about for my van and found him helpful, knowledgable
> and easy to deal with. I like working with him.
>
> bob
>
> On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:23 PM, 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
>>