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buying equipment from ebay

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Katey on thu 15 may 03


I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a number of
electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are often quite
good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio equipment this way?
Is it a totally insane idea?

Thanks,
Katey Knox

Catherine White on thu 15 may 03


Hi,
I'm all for buying from EBay within certain parameters.
Check where the seller lives. Don't buy if you can't go get the kiln,
etc, youself.
My first purchase was an electric kiln from across the continent in PA.
I insured it for replacement value with UPS. It arrived drizzling powdered
brick from a broken corner of the box. It took three months to get the
problem resolved with UPS. They cut the check to the shipper, of course.
Had the seller been dishonest, I'd have had one difficult time collecting.
Fortunately, she was a great person.
My second purchase was from a seller three hours from my home. I saw the
kiln, was satisfied, loaded it into the truck. It was a Paragon, 18" dia and
depth. It works great and cost $350.00
My third purchase was also from a Phoenix seller, a Crusader 24" X 30"
deep. Old as dirt, but works great. $450.00 included at least $150.00 worth
of pottery supplies and a small test kiln. We installed a Dawson controller
for about $125.00 or less.
You can set up a system on EBay called Favorite Searches. You put in
"electric kilns". Then everytime someone lists an electric kiln, you will
receive an email notice.
BTW, my partner wanted a motorcycle pop-up camper. They run nearly
$3000.00. A Favorite Search resulted in finding one in Phoenix within three
weeks. We bought it for only $600.00. It's a beauty, like new.
Happy buying! But make sure you go look at it! Other folks can tell
you what to look for but if the bricks are intact and the elements look
sound and the price is right, go for it. Base your price on the possible
cost of replacing elements. Make sure you have the proper home electric
supply. If you have to rewire your residence, then you are in financial
trouble.

Catherine in Yuma, AZ
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> I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a number of
> electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are often quite
> good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio equipment this way?
> Is it a totally insane idea?
> Katey Knox

cindy shedd on thu 15 may 03


Katey,

I bought a wheel, kiln, and chemicals on ebay. The kiln was shipped to me and arrived damaged. However, it had been insured and the repairs were covered and it has worked well since then. The rest of the stuff I picked up myself, and that also worked well. It's a bit unorthodox, but it worked.

Cindy

Katey wrote:
I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a number of
electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are often quite
good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio equipment this way?
Is it a totally insane idea?

Thanks,
Katey Knox

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Evan Garber on thu 15 may 03


I have bought and sold equipment on ebay (I am selling an Aim kiln on
ebay right now.) It is best if you pick it up yourself. I sold a large
gas kiln and the buyers came up to Sonoma fom L.A. to pick it up and
sample the Sonoma county wines - a three day trip.

You have to see a kiln yourself to appropriately judge its condition.

Evan

Katey wrote:

> I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a number of
> electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are often quite
> good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio equipment this way?
> Is it a totally insane idea?
>
> Thanks,
> Katey Knox
>
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Jeanie Campbell on thu 15 may 03


It is definitely totally insane. Don't anyone do it! That way I have them
all to myself and you are not bidding against me!!!

OK, I admit, I have bought glazes, a Shimpo wheel, a Blue Star extruder, and
lots of non-pottery items, and I am happy. Remember you do pay the
shipping, so you have to be careful to add that on to your bid. I've used
acantiques for picking up and shipping some furniture and large ebay items,
and they are cheaper than other shippers, but take their time. Since I have
more time than... it's ok with me. Ctc for acantiques is:
shipping@acantiques.com or call them at 1-800-553-3269, and give them the
ebay item number and they are glad to give you a shipping quote.

Just don't bid on anything that I'm bidding on!

Otherwise, good luck!

Jeanie




----- Original Message -----
From: "Katey"
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Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 12:58 PM
Subject: buying equipment from Ebay


> I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a number of
> electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are often quite
> good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio equipment this way?
> Is it a totally insane idea?
>
> Thanks,
> Katey Knox
>
>
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Asta Jorundardottir on thu 15 may 03


I bought my wheel from playinclay on Ebay. It was shipped directly from the
factory, new, and I had no problems. I also paid less than anywhere else,
including shipping. It helps if you know what similar items are selling
for, so you can set a maximum bid that will save you money. Then, if you
don't get it, just wait for the next one. I just bought a triple beam
balance scale last week...hopefully it will work well.

Astabeth

----- Original Message -----
> I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a number of
> electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are often quite
> good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio equipment this way?

pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on fri 16 may 03


Can be a good idea...

Consider the seller's total feedback number as to whether
they are 'new' or not, a schmuck or not, or if they have had
many complaints.

Consider the freight or shipping as may be needed...or best,
if you do win, to go get the thing yourself if possible.

Do not be shy to request from a seller, whatever additional
images or information as you may feel you need to evaluate
the item.

If you win, 'e-mail' the seller right then with your
as-short-as-possible 'name and address' info, and request
the
total, and tell them the dough ( which should for manners,
be a Money
Order) will be on it's way a.s.a.p., and then Do in fact
send the dough
promptly.

That's about it...

Larger numbers of feedback, with few if any negative ones,
suggest an on-the-level seller...

Phil
el vee

----- Original Message -----
From: "Katey"
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 12:58 PM
Subject: buying equipment from Ebay


> I have been browsing around on Ebay and I have noticed a
number of
> electric kilns and wheels for sale there. The prices are
often quite
> good. Has anyone ever bought any of their studio
equipment this way?
> Is it a totally insane idea?
>
> Thanks,
> Katey Knox
>
>
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