Ebay

1. Adam_92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Coventry Posts: 67 Red Saxo 1.1i Mrk1

   #1 18th May 2010, 08:41

   So is ebay the place to go for second hand parts? And how can I tell if the stuff is legit etc. Sorry if this is newbie question.
2. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #2 18th May 2010, 08:43

   what do you mean legit?
3. Adam_92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Coventry Posts: 67 Red Saxo 1.1i Mrk1

   #3 18th May 2010, 10:06

   Like good quality stuff not someone posting up some nice looking
   Alloys but they turn out to be shit if you get me. Sorry if tis seems a
   bit of a random question.
4. Gblacksaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Derby Posts: 264 Gold VTR....Silver Furio....Alfa Romeo 147

   #4 18th May 2010, 10:20

   ive never bought anything from ebay for my saxo but ive had no problem with the stuff i have bought. if your a bit worried about being ripped off only go with dealers that have good feedback and are based in england.
5. Adam_92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Coventry Posts: 67 Red Saxo 1.1i Mrk1

   #5 18th May 2010, 10:41

   Okay
   Thanks mate
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 18th May 2010, 10:55

   ebay is full of shit. If it sounds good its probably shite
7. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

   #7 18th May 2010, 10:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gblacksaxo ive never bought anything from ebay for my saxo but ive had no problem with the stuff i have bought. if your a bit worried about being ripped off only go with dealers that have good feedback and are based in england.

   im totally different, i buy loads of mod for my saxo of ebay!
   
   when u find something, check the sellers history, always contact the seller before bidding and buying, maybe ask them for more photo's.
   if the case of buyin alloys, its very unlucky your get the postage, as they cost loads to post, so dont bid on them, just email the seller, sayin if i came to see the alloy and liked them, would you do a buy it now price!
   you have to have a lot of trust on ebay but iv brought loads of stuff through ebay and never had a problem, you can get some great deals!
   
   also if you get 100posts and been on here a month mate, the sale section on here is pretty good!

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8. IanS1 Newbie Joined: May 2010 Posts: 13

   #8 18th May 2010, 15:06

   Ebay is alright most of the time, just check if the seller has good feedback. If its an ebay 'shop' they normally refund if youre not happy too.
   I go on 1stchoice spares to get most of my stuff, you get loads of scrappies sending you quotes on parts you request. normally only standard parts though
9. Adam_92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Coventry Posts: 67 Red Saxo 1.1i Mrk1

   #9 18th May 2010, 18:24

   Hmm okay well cheers Saxovtsdriver
   Ill see about looking into it
10. EGB09 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Derby Posts: 41 1997 Blue VTR Mk2 1996 Blue Peugeot 106 1.5 diese

    #10 18th May 2010, 22:02

    Ebay is pretty good tbh i brought brand new discs and pads all round for my vtr and it only cost me £60 and they work brilliant
11. Adam_92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Coventry Posts: 67 Red Saxo 1.1i Mrk1

    #11 18th May 2010, 22:09

    Wow nice one : ) That seems a good price?
12. EGB09 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Derby Posts: 41 1997 Blue VTR Mk2 1996 Blue Peugeot 106 1.5 diese

    #12 18th May 2010, 22:19

    Yh mate i still think it is. heres the link aswell mate. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CITROEN-SAXO-V...item4135e655ba
13. demon_dan Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Norfolk Posts: 758 Honda S2000

    #13 19th May 2010, 00:09

    For parts I usually use these: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts free quick delivery. Put your reg in and it comes up with the parts for your car.
14. Jarhead Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 561

    #14 19th May 2010, 00:21

    It can be decent if you know exactly what part you want to buy..
    
    For example, I bought a ECU cover, some rear lights and some repeaters.
    However when I searched I knew what I wanted and I found it all for decent prices.
    
    However, if you just search "saxo alloys", most of the stuff that comes up will be shit.
    
    
    
    If anyone gets what I mean.
15. EGB09 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Derby Posts: 41 1997 Blue VTR Mk2 1996 Blue Peugeot 106 1.5 diese

    #15 19th May 2010, 07:15

    I get what you mean mate, you only get a few things come up that you searched for, then the rest aint even anything to do what your searching for which is pretty shit init
16. syndicccells L-plater Joined: Jul 2009 Manchester Posts: 55 Citreon Saxo 1.1

    #16 19th May 2010, 12:57

    If you're after something high value then go and look at it first before bidding. That way you cover your arse!
17. kieron_67 L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 45

    #17 19th May 2010, 12:58

    for mods i always go on ebay, some right bargains to be had on there, you just have make sure the seller can be trusted and has good feedback
18. Adam_92 L-plater Joined: May 2010 Coventry Posts: 67 Red Saxo 1.1i Mrk1

    #18 19th May 2010, 16:55

    Yeah okay cheers guys Thanks for all the feedback : )