We need a new forum section for Ebay discussions

[Jeff H]

Ebay really has nothing to do with it. The subject really comes down to proving someone actually has a car they claim to have for sale, and if the car is truly what they claim it to be. I see nothing wrong with people asking about a car for sale. With all the fake p-o-p, trim tag and window stickers going around, it helps to have others more knowledgeable look at stuff and help offer an opinion. I applaud anyone that offers assistance in evaluating a car.

[Mr70]

I agree,but I don't think a seperate forum for this is necessary.Continue asking in this forum,just put EBAY in the topic title.

[Canucklehead]

i already brought this subject up a few weeks ago!!

[All American Racer]

I was thinking the same thing Canuck. Maybe after the "cars for sale" and "parts for sale" /ebay could be added. I don't think we need an ebay gripe section but I do think we need somewhere to condense all the ebay stuff; Just to keep the boards neat. JMHO, Marc

[NCGuy68]

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I was thinking the same thing Canuck. Maybe after the "cars for sale" and "parts for sale" /ebay could be added. I don't think we need an ebay gripe section but I do think we need somewhere to condense all the ebay stuff; Just to keep the boards neat. JMHO, Marc

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Amen!

No need to clutter-up the forums with Ebay. Create a seperate forum for those who want to wallow around in the Ebay non-sense.

Lets keep this board open and honest.

[copo9566aa]

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What does everyone think? I think this main forum should be only for the discussion of Chevy musclecars and supercars or things pertaining to them. I think there should be a new section for general discussion about Ebay and the various scams.

I do enjoy reading about what is going on on Ebay and things to watch for when buying and selling but I think this section should be all about the cars, car stories, car questions, cars found in barns, etc.....

Bill O'Brien


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I agree 110%

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[Late BrakeU2]

Craig,I agree.The NECOA(elky owners)forum has a dedicated section for Ebay stuff and it works well.If you're not into it just pass-unlike here where it's randomly sprinkled over a half dozen topics and pretty much unavoidable.I've bought over a hundred items and never been burned bad,(good luck certainly)and got some parts that otherwise never would have had the chance through any other medium.. plus you get to see kewl cars like that 427 Kingswood wagon that went through a few days ago.

The clones and scammers are out of control,but it still has some redeeming value for me anyway.I have yet to see a high dollar GM period car on ebay go through without someone here knowing something about the correctness/and or history of it and that's strong.I almost got burned on a 70 Z on ebay couple of years ago had it not been for a kind soul on the second gen thread e/m'ing me before the end of the auction-

[hvychev]

Bottom line is that I think most members are sick of seeing E-bay scam in every other thread on this site. I am for sure one of them. No disrespect to any members that like this sort of thing... I Vote we either have a seperate forum section for them or members please stop posting EVERY ONE!

[GOAT72]

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I agree,but I don't think a seperate forum for this is necessary.Continue asking in this forum,just put EBAY in the topic title.

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Rick,
I normally agree with your opinions, but on this one I believe it wouldn't hurt to put a eBay sales 'n scams forum down below at the bottom of the other forums. What would it hurt?

I think a NEW member -especially a kid who loves musclecars - might benefit from reading archived posts and would know what to look for.

We all take for granted what we "already know" about our favorite makes & models, but I seem to remember a kid who installed THRUSH mufflers on his first GTO and maxed-out the air in his Gabriel Air Shocks - causing passengers to slide forward at every stop sign.

That kid was clueless. That kid was ME.

The world is a much nastier place now than it was in 1974. Let's ensure that kids breaking into the hobby gain the benefit of EVERYTHING we've learned -- including smart purchases.

If it gets no attention it can always be deleted. Uhhh.... right?


Mac

[All American Racer]

You'd also have to feel for the poor blue-collar guy who saves and saves and puts his deposit down on Chief Red Breast's Yenko only to lose it.