Would you buy a saddle on eBay?

[Sadie]

I need a new one, and I'm on a budget...so I looked on eBay and I'm very tempted. What do you think?

[Biciclista]

i have already!

[Cataboo]

I have 7 or 8 times. And have sold some 2-3 times.

It beats paying full retail. Lots of females go through saddles fairly rapidly in their quest for the perfect ride - what doesn't work if they can't return it goes on ebay.

[salsabike]

Have done it many times.

[VeloVT]

<Scratches head, trying to remember if she has...>. Yes, I would, and I've sold a few on Ebay. I've certainly bought other bike bits on Ebay, mostly with good results (my current seatpost was an Ebay purchase, and while it's quite functional, I would say it's quite a bit more scratched than the description suggested -- just cosmetic and in my case it's actually all below the insertion line, so it doesn't show, but I was mildly peeved -- I think that's my worst experience so far).

[ridenread]

No problems buying a saddle on ebay, just make sure you read everything in the description to be sure of what you are getting. And if you are not certain, be sure to ask questions

I bought and sold many items on ebay for a few years!

[uforgot]

I've purchased lots of saddles on ebay, and sold them too. No problems. Of course, you need to know about the saddle you are buying, because if it doesn't work, you are generally stuck with it. Or you can turn around and sell it on ebay. That's usually how I work it, (or sell it here).

[out_spokin']

Yes, and would again, for reasons above. I'd try craigslist first if that's an option so you can see it in person....

[malkin]

Observe all the normal eBay precautions too:

Check the seller's feedback
Check shipping charge before you bid
Read the whole description before you bid
Be dubious if they only have stock photos
Make sure the seller will ship to your location

And then SNIPE that puppy!

Bid once.
Bid your max.
Bid as late in the auction as you can stand to.

;)
Once a biddie, always a biddie.

[Hub]

depends on the price- may require much stalking of choice items!

If you don't like it- you could always turn around & sell it on eBay!

[Cataboo]

gixen.com lets you snipe in the last 15 seconds. don't use it to outbid me for something.

As for only having stock photos, I pretty typically only use stock photos when I'm selling stuff - just 'cause it's faster than photographing everything. if it's something that I've used, I take photos of the actual item.

[emily_in_nc]

Yes indeed. Not only have I bought a Selle San Marco Lady Gel Flow saddle I love on ebay, my entire mountain bike is from ebay! And I love it! I have also sold two bikes on ebay. Like others said, check seller feedback, etc. etc.

Good luck!

[uforgot]

If you use a sniping service, you can't get any rebates on Mrrebates.com. They give 3% back for ebay. I think in the past year, I have received around $75 using mrrebates for various merchants.

[sundial]

I need a new one, and I'm on a budget...

What saddle are you looking for?

[Sadie]

It's a Terry Liberator.....

[Cataboo]

Sadie, have you tried 'em before? I've got one that I haven't used in a while. It's definitely not pristine or brand new looking, but I wouldn't ask much for it. I can take pics if you're interested.

[Sadie]

I'm very interested, thank you. The one on eBay is at 26.00 and ends tomorrow at 10pm. I expect some activity at the end. It's also $8.00 to ship it, so that adds up.

[ClockworkOrange]

I bought my current Specialized saddle on eBay, absolute bargain.

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