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Reefer769 · 04-09-2004, 12:58 AM

well everyone some @SShole outbid me at the last second in the ebay aution the guy with the MH put on for ME!, luckily he has another one, it is exactly the same, so he will put it on again and hopefully i will get lucky... ebay can be such a *****!

OCSREEFER · 04-09-2004, 01:39 AM

Reefer769,

I sure does bite when you get outbid like that.

If your seller has another one and is willing to sell it for the same price, save your self the grief of loosing it and make a side deal with him..

Other wise they might be able to make it a private auction that only select users can bid on( if they are intent of selling it on ebay)

Hope you get your MH..

Nick

Reefer769 · 04-09-2004, 01:46 AM

thanks, im not sure how we could do a side deal though, ebay if the safest way to know for sure he will get the $$ and i will get the fixture. so if you could tell me a little more about this side deal thing i will consider it, and it was my idea to do ebay in the first place, so if there is a better/guaranteed way of me getting the MH then please tell me. thanks

OCSREEFER · 04-09-2004, 02:18 AM

I would then have your seller list the item using a BuyItNow for the amount you have agreed on... then have them email ASAP when they list the item. all you have to do is go to the item click the BuyItNow and Its instantly yours.
Make sure you have shipping charges agreed to also.

They will have a small fee for listing the item with the BuyItNow amount but It would be worth it to you...

The only other option would take a bit of good faith and trust on your part.
You could use paypal to send them the money making sure to list out the items you are sending money for, including shipping charges and any details that would be important to your deal... Yes they could just take your $$ but at least you would have a record of the transaction...

Maybe having them email or snail mail you an invoice for the item then paypal the $$ to them. You can also use Western Union Bidpay to send a money order to someone...

Sorry about all the options..
the BuyItNow would be your safest bet...

Nick

Reefer769 · 04-09-2004, 02:26 AM

theres one problem, i think you need something like 10 feedbacks, and he doesnt, so i dont think he can do buy it now..., i thought of this idea, i emailed him and asked him if he could put it on ebay but name is something diff so the only person that knows what is it is me.??

***Reefland*** · 04-09-2004, 02:47 AM

If this guy has the fixtures, why not have him send you a paypal invoice with the details and then pay him that way? If you have agreed on a price this is a very secure way to do it.

Scott Z.

OCSREEFER · 04-09-2004, 02:59 AM

Yes, I agree, I do most of my online purchases using Paypal if possible.

I have not had any problems with any deals to date....

Nick

**Ninong** · 04-09-2004, 10:41 AM

Why not just buy one from an online vendor and avoid all those eBay hassles?

You can get a brand spanking new PFO 150w pendant with lamp, remote ballast and pendant for $180.95: http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ant.asp?CartId=

PFO HQI Mini Pendant Complete System - includes bulb, remote ballast and pendant. Fully wired. When only the best will do. This is true European technology. Double ended bulbs have been considered the best of the best for many years.

Anodized aluminum housing, UV shielded glass, Parabolic Reflector. Mount either into existing canopy or pendent mount from two eye hooks. Dimensions: 12" x 7.5" x 4.5"

PF15PBD PFO 150W HQI Mini Pendant - includes 150W 10000K double ended HQI bulb $180.95

Here are some more pendant options at another vendor: http://www.reeftanklighting.com/shop...ide%2BPendants

Still more options: http://www.innovativelights.com/?l=1003&log=yes

Reefer769 · 04-09-2004, 10:51 AM

haha ninong... I WISH I COULD, i dont have nearly enough money, thanks for the replies, i will try and set up a paypal

**Ninong** · 04-09-2004, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefer769

haha ninong... I WISH I COULD, i dont have nearly enough money, thanks for the replies, i will try and set up a paypal

So what is this guy selling on eBay? Is it a brand new pendant? With ballast? With lamp (bulb)? How much is your total cost with shipping? Is there a really big difference that would justify the hassle of going through eBay instead of a conventional source?

stang69 · 04-09-2004, 12:18 PM

Plus I might add you also have a warrentee (sp) with a new product and buying second hand your basically screwed if it dies within a year

Best of luck with your search

Jeff

Reefer769 · 04-09-2004, 12:22 PM

this guy is selling a used but in great condition hamilton MH pendant with built in ballast and a brand new 10k ushio bulb, and it was all $130.00 including s/h, but he lowered it to 100$ for me

i have sent him an email asking for him to send me the fixture and i would use paypal to send him the money.

04-09-2004, 12:58 AM	#1
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	Noooo well everyone some @SShole outbid me at the last second in the ebay aution the guy with the MH put on for ME!, luckily he has another one, it is exactly the same, so he will put it on again and hopefully i will get lucky... ebay can be such a *****! __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

04-09-2004, 01:39 AM	#2
OCSREEFER Tenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NORTHERN MINNESOTA Posts: 65	Reefer769, I sure does bite when you get outbid like that. If your seller has another one and is willing to sell it for the same price, save your self the grief of loosing it and make a side deal with him.. Other wise they might be able to make it a private auction that only select users can bid on( if they are intent of selling it on ebay) Hope you get your MH.. Nick __________________ *ocsreefer*

04-09-2004, 01:46 AM	#3
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	thanks, im not sure how we could do a side deal though, ebay if the safest way to know for sure he will get the $$ and i will get the fixture. so if you could tell me a little more about this side deal thing i will consider it, and it was my idea to do ebay in the first place, so if there is a better/guaranteed way of me getting the MH then please tell me. thanks __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

04-09-2004, 02:18 AM	#4
OCSREEFER Tenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NORTHERN MINNESOTA Posts: 65	I would then have your seller list the item using a BuyItNow for the amount you have agreed on... then have them email ASAP when they list the item. all you have to do is go to the item click the BuyItNow and Its instantly yours. Make sure you have shipping charges agreed to also. They will have a small fee for listing the item with the BuyItNow amount but It would be worth it to you... The only other option would take a bit of good faith and trust on your part. You could use paypal to send them the money making sure to list out the items you are sending money for, including shipping charges and any details that would be important to your deal... Yes they could just take your $$ but at least you would have a record of the transaction... Maybe having them email or snail mail you an invoice for the item then paypal the $$ to them. You can also use Western Union Bidpay to send a money order to someone... Sorry about all the options.. the BuyItNow would be your safest bet... Nick __________________ *ocsreefer*

04-09-2004, 02:26 AM	#5
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	theres one problem, i think you need something like 10 feedbacks, and he doesnt, so i dont think he can do buy it now..., i thought of this idea, i emailed him and asked him if he could put it on ebay but name is something diff so the only person that knows what is it is me.?? __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

04-09-2004, 02:47 AM	#6
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	If this guy has the fixtures, why not have him send you a paypal invoice with the details and then pay him that way? If you have agreed on a price this is a very secure way to do it. Scott Z.

04-09-2004, 02:59 AM	#7
OCSREEFER Tenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NORTHERN MINNESOTA Posts: 65	Yes, I agree, I do most of my online purchases using Paypal if possible. I have not had any problems with any deals to date.... Nick __________________ *ocsreefer*

04-09-2004, 10:41 AM	#8
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,691	Why not just buy one from an online vendor and avoid all those eBay hassles? You can get a brand spanking new PFO 150w pendant with lamp, remote ballast and pendant for $180.95: http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ant.asp?CartId= PFO HQI Mini Pendant Complete System - includes bulb, remote ballast and pendant. Fully wired. When only the best will do. This is true European technology. Double ended bulbs have been considered the best of the best for many years. Anodized aluminum housing, UV shielded glass, Parabolic Reflector. Mount either into existing canopy or pendent mount from two eye hooks. Dimensions: 12" x 7.5" x 4.5" PF15PBD PFO 150W HQI Mini Pendant - includes 150W 10000K double ended HQI bulb $180.95 Here are some more pendant options at another vendor: http://www.reeftanklighting.com/shop...ide%2BPendants Still more options: http://www.innovativelights.com/?l=1003&log=yes __________________ Ninong

04-09-2004, 10:51 AM	#9
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	haha ninong... I WISH I COULD, i dont have nearly enough money, thanks for the replies, i will try and set up a paypal __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

04-09-2004, 12:18 PM	#11
stang69 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA; 98310 Posts: 952	Plus I might add you also have a warrentee (sp) with a new product and buying second hand your basically screwed if it dies within a year Best of luck with your search Jeff __________________ Hmmmmm what to put here???

04-09-2004, 12:22 PM	#12
Reefer769 Mayor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 909	this guy is selling a used but in great condition hamilton MH pendant with built in ballast and a brand new 10k ushio bulb, and it was all $130.00 including s/h, but he lowered it to 100$ for me i have sent him an email asking for him to send me the fixture and i would use paypal to send him the money. __________________ “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!”

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