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1275rob



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Not always cheaper on e-Bay

I am sure this will have been mentioned before but I wanted an engine cover for my TD4 Freelander 2 and looked on e-Bay. I found 2 around £50. This did not sound cheap. I always try to find out how much things cost before buying on e-Bay
A quick call to the local dealer and to my surprise I was told £28+vat so I ordered one. I did worry that I had asked for the correct part but a day later picked it up and perfect.
So it pays to call the dealer before jumping in.
Cheers,
Bob.

Post #154551 12th Sep 2012 6:58 pm
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superspark



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Izmir Blue

Thats so true. Ive seen touch up pens for sale but a longer delay than normal on sending them. Ive checked the price at the dealers only to find them much cheaper.
It dont take much to work out whats going on.

Post #154564 12th Sep 2012 8:24 pm
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Qmark



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It's very true. Lost count of the amount of times I've looked at something and checked Amazon or somewhere similar and they're cheaper. Why do people pay more via bidding?

Just don't get it. HSE, td4 - Stornoway Grey - full alpaca interior - 2011 front facelift - privacy glass.
Just added side steps, replaced the yellow side lights & body coloured handle and wing mirror covers. Now for the spoiler!

Post #154574 12th Sep 2012 9:59 pm
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Mona Geeza



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Yes and how many times has one just bought something to be told the next day by someone they had a new one kicking about it their garage you could have had for nothing! No one ever says that the day before though Rolling Eyes i

Post #154584 13th Sep 2012 7:20 am
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Mona Geeza



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Qmark wrote:
It's very true. Lost count of the amount of times I've looked at something and checked Amazon or somewhere similar and they're cheaper. Why do people pay more via bidding?

Just don't get it.


Folk get carried away with it all, it excites them to bid, Ive heard someone buying a free give away plastic Tesco bag on E Bay for 50p, whats that all about then??? Rolling Eyes

Post #154585 13th Sep 2012 7:22 am
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npinks



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eBay is a place to pick up bargains, only if you know the true value of the item before hand

Why buy something on eBay with limited warranty, when you could buy it from a shop with warranty for the same price, or as said above cheaper Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #154594 13th Sep 2012 9:38 am
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mudslinger



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Mona Geeza wrote:
Qmark wrote:
It's very true. Lost count of the amount of times I've looked at something and checked Amazon or somewhere similar and they're cheaper. Why do people pay more via bidding?

Just don't get it.


Folk get carried away with it all, it excites them to bid, Ive heard someone buying a free give away plastic Tesco bag on E Bay for 50p, whats that all about then??? Rolling Eyes


Best one I heard, someone put a new fridge freezer outside as when they moved to a new house, one was already in , with a notice on it free to a good home.
4 hrs later still there,
10 mins after they put a sign on it

"For Sale £60"

it was gone and no one saw anything ...!!! Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Post #154630 13th Sep 2012 4:44 pm
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