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Title: Teal on Ebay
Post by: D McLaughlin on January 21, 2006, 05:20:37 PM: I find it difficult to gamble on someone w/ no feedback rating, who doesn't accept Paypal AND who posts a stock photo of the ball. Might make me feel better if he at least had a legit photo of the ball and its box. Anyone else wary of this deal?
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on January 22, 2006, 01:29:33 AM: If you're hesitant..go with your gut feeling. I saw a guy selling a Morich WMB for $80 NIB.....but the bidding list was kept private and so was his user rating...if it seems too good to be true..it probably is.
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: D McLaughlin on January 22, 2006, 01:44:52 AM: I sent him an email requesting references or SOMETHING. Hopefully, he will respond.
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Roy Munson on January 22, 2006, 09:18:45 AM: This was my concern also and posted it in bbr. I'd love to have this ball but I've been burned badly at eBay before with sellers with nothing to low ratings. I'm highly suspicious with sellers that doesn't accept PayPal also.

The other point is if he's been a lane 1 dealer for a long time, how come he did not use eBay before?
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: zeusjr on January 22, 2006, 09:29:38 AM: quote:
I sent him an email requesting references or SOMETHING. Hopefully, he will respond.

I tried contacting him when he first put it on then again yesterday and haven't heard a word back yet. While I'd love it like everyone else I think someone's gonna get burned on this one.
Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Sawuser on January 22, 2006, 10:02:01 AM: HMM, I don't know who he is, but he has 9 items for sale including a NIB 16# comet. It's possible the reason you haven't heard back is because it's the weekend.
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: zeusjr on January 22, 2006, 10:21:07 AM: I respond to my auctions on the weekend...
Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: gorio279 on January 22, 2006, 04:40:29 PM: I asked him if he would accept paypal and his response was:

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I would love to accept paypal...but I had a paypal and netteller account for banking purposes and I had a major problem with identity theft that took 2 years to fix...and I still cant get all of the credit damage fixed. At this time I am just not comfortable doing internet transactions into my bank account.
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The ball did look tempting and sweet tho
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Troyboy on January 22, 2006, 04:46:07 PM: Im not saying this guy is legit or not, but I have been battling with Paypal for quite some time now. They have a hold on all my funds going in and out, because of a security breach on their end. I apologize to Warren300 for the hold up, They say everything should be fixed soon.
That being said, I too would be a bit on edge about this guy.
Troy
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: gorio279 on January 23, 2006, 04:43:11 PM: I checked back on ebay on the teal ball and man, the bid is upto $227.50 ! Whew !
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: MegaMav on January 23, 2006, 06:10:05 PM: whoa!

just under $400 shipped!

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=7213408639
Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: D McLaughlin on January 23, 2006, 06:12:01 PM: More money than sense RevJolly.....jesus man!
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: zeusjr on January 23, 2006, 06:13:33 PM: Holy fawk.. Hope they don't get screwed....

BTW if anyone want's my teal, I'll start the bidding at $300... lol
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Sawuser on January 23, 2006, 06:30:19 PM: I bought one from Beans a while back. Looks like I did get an alright deal! Still have mine sitting here undrilled!
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: D McLaughlin on January 23, 2006, 06:50:45 PM: I personally wouldn't mind finding a 15# Comet PRo....but seems like all I can find is 14 or 16. I just can't imagine paying $400 for a ball. Guess its just me. The plug about looking for the Comet Pro in 15# was a hint!!!!
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I am a fan of whatever ball is going to fatten my bank account.
Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: scottie on January 23, 2006, 07:25:33 PM: i have a nib 15# pro comet and that is worth the $400 plus mark..i have a nice 16 if you want it--alot cheaper!...
400 bucks is a lot for a ball, but when you see new balls that are easily obtainable,go for 220 pls, its not hard to see why a teal or a pink raspberry would go for a lot more...very limited numbers and good specs....plus its all about supply and demand....even used beat up old saws fetch alot more than an old columbia for example....one thing for sure is these balls will not lose their value...
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on January 24, 2006, 07:14:18 AM: Wow, $375.98 shipped and insured.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7213408639&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Supermo on January 24, 2006, 07:37:37 AM: He's only been a member of Ebay for 6 days..dont think i'd take that chance
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Title: Re: Teal on Ebay
Post by: Sir Bowl-A-Lot on January 24, 2006, 03:07:58 PM: No kidding.
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