Author Topic: Can you get hooked on ebay and similar stuff? (Read 296 times)

Nilsen · « **on:** November 19, 2005, 03:58:38 PM »

Im in on my sixth "round" this week. Granted, im bidding on stuff I want but its kinda nervewrecking and fun to see if you get what you want for a good price.

i "won" three auctions this week and so far i have not been screwed.

So far ive spent about 3000$ and its been worth it, but this is almost as addictive as gambling.... or atleast i think it must be.

Dago · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2005, 04:02:05 PM »

Sadly yes, some people do get addicted to ebay shopping. Not sure how, but they do. I buy something off ebay once in a while, if it is something I need or want, but not too often. Pretty much got all the thinkgs I was looking for or needing.

dago

Nilsen · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2005, 04:04:39 PM »

So maybe i can finally get on Oprah if this gets out of control?

rabbidrabbit · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2005, 05:05:02 PM »

hopefully your not one of those stupid people who bid on stuff over time. Why do people bid against themselves?

I always punch in a bid in the last 10 seconds or so. You can also use auction snipers to do the same thing.

beet1e · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2005, 07:13:13 PM »

yaBe was I ere I saw eBay...

You can sell anything on ebay.

And you can buy pretty much anything too. I bet dago could even find a remedy for his bad breath.

Dago · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2005, 08:01:53 PM »

Its not my breath your smelling, but if you get off your knees and away from my butt, you can check what my breath really smells like.

Wonder if there is a cure for excessive drinking for sale on ebay, if so, there might be help for you yet beetle.

dago

Seraphim · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2005, 08:20:04 PM »

Ive been ebayin for years....everything from shampoo to my last comp, models, even bonsai trees.
to me it makes life a bit easier, not havin to deal with long lines & traffic (especially during the holidays).

ok so im addicted, so what.

Dago · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2005, 09:06:06 PM »

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Originally posted by Seraphim
Ive been ebayin for years....everything from shampoo to my last comp, models, even bonsai trees.
to me it makes life a bit easier, not havin to deal with long lines & traffic (especially during the holidays).

ok so im addicted, so what.

I do a fair bit of what shopping I do online for that reason, though not necessarily ebay. Lot easier, but have to pay the shipping. Trade off for convienience I guess.

Skilless · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2005, 09:09:15 PM »

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Originally posted by Dago
I do a fair bit of what shopping I do online for that reason, though not necessarily ebay. Lot easier, but have to pay the shipping. Trade off for convienience I guess.

No sales tax though (yet). That kind of makes up for the shipping. Although I'm sure they're going to "fix" that situation shortly.

Eagler · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2005, 09:13:41 PM »

give the wife an ebay/paypal gift card for Xmas
they have fun shopping for a sale and they get more bang for the buck and you don't have to take them to the mall

Dowding · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2005, 03:01:08 AM »

I think Ebay is addictive. I see people paying over the odds for things they could buy brand new in the shops (including internet shops), especially when it comes to DVDs etc.

The only other explanation is there is alot of dirty money to be laundered these days.

beet1e · « **Reply #11 on:** November 20, 2005, 03:48:08 AM »

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Originally posted by Dago
Its not my breath your smelling, but if you get off your knees and away from my butt, you can check what my breath really smells like.

Sorry dago - my mistake. I simply knelt down to the orifice from which I could hear your voice.

Maverick · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2005, 12:16:56 PM »

Nilsen,

Ebay is as addictive as any other form of gambling.

FiLtH · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2005, 12:51:12 PM »

Atleast you get something for your money. Its not as bad as gambling in my opinion. Im addicted to AH. I certainly get my money's worth out of it, but thru my addiction, I often sacrifce productive hours, of earning time, or around the house time, to play. So in that sense its not what I lose from my addiction..its what I dont gain.