Crossram on eBay

[budnate]

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If I can't use Paypal, 99 times out of 100 I won't bid, it would have to be something I really wanted otherwise.

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that is what they want us to do e bay/Paypal...the truth is guys its fair if you want to pay by Paypal that you cover the 2.9%..it sure beats running around getting a money order and then stressing if the check may get lost on the way..you get the picture...A guy puts something up for sale and is being honest and is trying to pass along some parts..do you really want him to pad shipping and handling??I hate that crap! its stupid! charge the buyer exactly to the penny what is costs to ship..pay the guy for the parts and everyone is happy...pretty simple...for the guys saying I only bid on PayPal payment auctions try selling some of your stuff and let me know how you feel once everyone takes a cut...I can almost guarantee you will be singing a different tune after you collect your money.

Bud.

[camarojoe]

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JB,
The discussion IS about the crossram.

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It is? I haven't heard mention of anything pertaining to crossrams since the beginning of page one.
I'm not a moderator nor do I claim to be (or want to be!), but this has been discussed before, and the people who ARE moderators have graciously provided a specific area in the lounge for all these ebay/paypal/internet scam/etc. rantings of late, and have also stated that's where they should be placed. I don't care WHAT you post, its WHERE its posted. Originally I said that I didn't think a separate section for ebay stuff was needed, but since it was added, it seemed to help get the boards back to normal for a week or so. I just wish all these ebay posts were placed in the specific lounge section where they now belong. Maybe I'm old school, but I like clicking on Supercar Discussion and actually reading discussions about Supercars. -JB

[GOAT72]

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JB,
The discussion IS about the crossram.

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It is? I haven't heard mention of anything pertaining to crossrams since the beginning of page one.
Originally I said that I didn't think a separate section for ebay stuff was needed, but since it was added, it seemed to help get the boards back to normal for a week or so. I just wish all these ebay posts were placed in the specific lounge section where they now belong. Maybe I'm old school, but I like clicking on Supercar Discussion and actually reading discussions about Supercars. -JB

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Joe,
All I did in that forum was point out an illegal part of the auction for the crossram. Others had questions about it and the subject took off.

I posted answers that I could answer and not much more.

I also had a new scam-angle post that went into the Lounge - where it belonged.

I don't see where a separate forum has been created for eBay (and other) scams.
If there is one, please point it out to me, because perhaps I'm going blind.

I have a question regarding your philosophy, if you don't mind.

If a person posts a part, or car, up for auction in the Chevy Forum, and I recognize this auction as a scam, am I supposed to ignore it now and just HOPE none of our buddies gets hooked?

With your forum policing I would be hesitant to warn anyone.

If you don't think it's possible, just wait. These nasty people spend their days thinking-up new ways to beat the system, and there's always a new angle.

BTW:
If this is simply a Chevy-versus-Pontiac prejudice thing I'm going to be very disappointed in you, Joe.

Mac

[camarojoe]

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JB,
If this is simply a Chevy-versus-Pontiac prejudice thing I'm going to be very disappointed in you, Joe.

Mac

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Nope, and its nothing personal either... I just don't think ebay rantings belong in the main forums. Thanks moderators for moving the thread where it should be. As for the Chevy vs. Pontiac stuff, thats not to worry about either... as i spend more time behind the wheel of my Pontiac Grand Prix than any of my Chevys, and am actually in the process of buying another!

[GOAT72]

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Nope, and its nothing personal either... I just don't think ebay rantings belong in the main forums. Thanks moderators for moving the thread where it should be.

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So if I see an auction mentioned in the Chevy forum and I recognize it as a cleverly-disguised heist, I am supposed to start my warning with:

I know Joe's gonna be PO'd about this, but....



Mac

[camarojoe]

Works for me...

[Belair62]

Relax...I moved it because it belongs in the Lounge...it went from a Crossram post but went right to e-bay scams....Joe i yu don't want to read the E-Bay stuff...you know what to do. I'll make that Scam post a sticky like I was going to but forgot. Keep the auction stuff there .

[JoeG]

Mezzanine Please-----

[Mr70]

I'm snary,but I detect some snarkasm..

[budnate]

last two cents from me..
I agree it gets old at times but as we trade more online for our parts we need to be informed on how the system works..we don't have to like it one way or another but it is here to stay so we should pay attention and learn from each other on how to safely navigate it.



now pass me a beer, Bud.