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Shayne70 · 02-11-2014, 05:07 PM

Hey folks, So I got into an accident and I was needing to repurchase some of my mods. I seen prices on ebay almost more then 50% off other sites (CarID, Phastek, APex) and am wondering how trust worthy are these guys. I was looking for a phantom billet grille or the regular and they are so much cheaper online. Any one have an opinion to the quality of merchandise?

Much appreciated ,
Shayne

This is the Ebay link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-Ch...29e6dd&vxp=mtr

The normal price is about 500$. I have a 2010 2SS

UPDATE:
Comparing the ebay link to this one:
http://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-cama...es-227563.html

I am really confused on the difference in quality I would be receiving for the ebay purchase.

Angrybird 12 · 02-11-2014, 05:12 PM

That one is probably ok with a feedback rating of 99.5. It's best to check out the negative feedbacks and any replies to them he may give.
I use this method and have never been scammed or had a bad dealing since 2004, and I have bought a lot on EBay.

Shayne70 · 02-11-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

That one is probably ok with a feedback rating of 99.5. It's best to check out the negative feedbacks and any replies to them he may give.
I use this method and have never been scammed or had a bad dealing since 2006, and I have bought a lot on EBay.

What about the quality though? Will it be the same as if I purchased the 500$ one? Or do you think it is the same?

Squillo · 02-11-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

That one is probably ok with a feedback rating of 99.5. It's best to check out the negative feedbacks and any replies to them he may give.
I use this method and have never been scammed or had a bad dealing since 2004, and I have bought a lot on EBay.

+1

axis · 02-11-2014, 05:13 PM

With a feedback score of almost 14K and 99.5% positives, i'd say he's ok.

It's not the same as the $500 or it would be closer in price. As to the quality, that's for you to decide.

AWSME SS · 02-11-2014, 05:14 PM

I order from E-bay all the time. I have not had any trouble so far. Look for high ratings as mentioned above. As in anything, you get what you pay for.

Squillo · 02-11-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shayne70

What about the quality though? Will it be the same as if I purchased the 500$ one? Or do you think it is the same?

It's powder coated aluminum. I wouldn't expect to have any problems with that.

flyer08 · 02-11-2014, 05:16 PM

Looks very similiar (maybe identical from pics) to the one i have

Angrybird 12 · 02-11-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shayne70

What about the quality though? Will it be the same as if I purchased the 500$ one? Or do you think it is the same?

Well you do take a chance, then again you can check the feedback, I always wait to see if the item I get is what I expect it should be. But again I have bought some items from some well named companies in major suppliers and have been disappointed in the quality also.

I bought a billet lower grill for my 2010 off eBay for $60 when others were selling them for twice that and never had a issue with it.

02-11-2014, 05:07 PM	#1
Shayne70 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Chevy Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearl City Posts: 341	How Trust worthy are Ebay vendors Hey folks, So I got into an accident and I was needing to repurchase some of my mods. I seen prices on ebay almost more then 50% off other sites (CarID, Phastek, APex) and am wondering how trust worthy are these guys. I was looking for a phantom billet grille or the regular and they are so much cheaper online. Any one have an opinion to the quality of merchandise? Much appreciated , Shayne This is the Ebay link http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-Ch...29e6dd&vxp=mtr The normal price is about 500$. I have a 2010 2SS UPDATE: Comparing the ebay link to this one: http://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-cama...es-227563.html I am really confused on the difference in quality I would be receiving for the ebay purchase. Last edited by Shayne70; 02-11-2014 at 05:19 PM.

02-11-2014, 05:12 PM	#2
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	That one is probably ok with a feedback rating of 99.5. It's best to check out the negative feedbacks and any replies to them he may give. I use this method and have never been scammed or had a bad dealing since 2004, and I have bought a lot on EBay. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

02-11-2014, 05:13 PM	#5
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	With a feedback score of almost 14K and 99.5% positives, i'd say he's ok. It's not the same as the $500 or it would be closer in price. As to the quality, that's for you to decide. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

02-11-2014, 05:14 PM	#6
AWSME SS Drives: 2015 Cummins Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 594	I order from E-bay all the time. I have not had any trouble so far. Look for high ratings as mentioned above. As in anything, you get what you pay for.

02-11-2014, 05:16 PM	#8
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Looks very similiar (maybe identical from pics) to the one i have