My $.02.
e-Bay is great for finding stuff for our cars, but you need to be a smart
(and wary) bidder.
E.g., a spare tire securing bolt (which Moss sells for $9) was recently
offered. It was used, in okay shape not great, bidding started at 2.99, so I
jumped in for $4 (shipping was resonbale too). It ultimately sold for over
$12.
I also bought some floorpans from "redqueen" who was discussed (and cussed)
in prior posts. Took a while (2 months) but after a few follow ups, I got
'em about 3 weeks ago. They're great, and the price was right. He did say
in his auction description that he was a very slow shipper, so I wasn't upset.
Finally (and my personal favorite), I recently added a 69 B w/overdrive to
the collection. Someone listed an MGB-C Overdrive Manual, and listed it as a
Dealer Service manual, 22 pages of clear pictures, yadda, yadda... Bidding
started at $6.99, but I figured for an original dealer manual, I'd go to $20.
I won, and 5 days later, received A PHOTOCOPY!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say, I
was a bit ticked. The seller, however, was more than happy to refund my
money (and shipping) after I contacted him. I'll stick with Bentley (and
this list) should I ever need o/d advice.
So, bottom line, buyer beware applies in spades on e-Bay, but if you keep
your guard up, you can get some decent deals.
...rant off.....
Steve in NJ
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