Bargains on ebay-do you ever feel guilty?

amandada

I bought an item on ebay this week, in the last minute of the auction. It was brand new, tags attached and I landed lucky and got it for the opening bid of 99p. I'd placed a higher bid, but obviously no one else did so I got it for 99p.

Today I received the item with a note from the seller, saying she hoped my daughter enjoyed the item.

Had I bought new from the shop it would have been in the region of £25, and these things usually do command a good price.

I did feel a twinge of guilt - which admittedly didn't last long as I reckon with ebay your start price should be the minimum you'll accept - does anyone else get an attack of the guilts?

wendym

I bought a bottle of very expensive Guerlain perfume for a low price, but salved my conscience a bit cos I knew the seller would make a bit on p&p. The perfume arrived beautifully packaged, with a £2 coin refund for over-estimating the p&p!

Idiophreak

Don't feel guilty, people who sell stuff that cheap are just trying to get rid of it - and they made 99p more than throwing it in the bin - and know that it's gone to a new home.

If people are concerned about the amount their items are gonna sell for, they'll put a high starting bid or reserve.

philgee

Not too guilty - I've let plenty of items go for 99p over the last 3 years I've been on the 'bay. Generally avoid starting collection only items at that price as I once sold a 1960's rocking horse for that .

Bought a pair of brand new, expensive slippers for 99p last year. Didn't feel guilty about that, but did feel a bit about the £1 postage I was charged. When they arrived, I discovered they'd cost about £3-4 to post :shocked: .

My best 99p buy was a cabin bed - it had already been dismantled, so seller hadn't taken any pics. My daughter decided after about a year that she's had enough of banging her head on the ceiling, so I listed it (with pictures) and sold it for nearly £50 :eek: .

amandada

Idiophreak wrote: »

Don't feel guilty, people who sell stuff that cheap are just trying to get rid of it - and they made 99p more than throwing it in the bin - and know that it's gone to a new home.

If people are concerned about the amount their items are gonna sell for, they'll put a high starting bid or reserve.

I totally agree with you-I think it was the wee note that did it!

ArmitageShanks

If I buy something rediculously cheap I'll give a bit extra.

Feel good factor all round:beer: :j :A

jasmineswhiskers

It's even worse on large items that you have to pick up - especially when you have to contain yourself when it's a great bargain!

Tirian

Never felt guilty over a BIN or auction price I've paid. I have on occasion sent a bit of extra money to cover postage when the seller has under-estimated it. But only if I got the item at a real bargain!

Lifeisbutadream

I felt a bit guilty when I bought a solid oak coffee table for £80. It was worth around £400 (OH is a joiner) and I had bid much higher, but I was the only bidder..

alanalea

I felt guilty that I won a practically new children's mid sleeper bed with play tunnel/ dolls house tent and orthopedic mattress for £1.20. I sent hubby to pick it up on Monday and it's gorgeous.:j

I've also won a humidifier for 99p and 2 four seater sofas for £2.00

I do get a bit embarrassed when i'm collecting- but I think people should start their auctions of at the lowest they are willing to take.

Sssssss

as said above most ppl are just happy to get rid of and a quid is better then chucking in the bin / laying around at home.

on the other hand if you wanted more than you need to set a higher minimum price and pay the extra ebay costs.