Do not EVER buy a new bike on e-Bay

maddog 2

tippex out the "8" and squeeze a "1" in between the two zeros. 8)

topdude

Sorry to read of your problem
You have clearly been wronged but I suggest you reduce your anguish and either build the bike and ride it or sell the frame on, hopefully not for a loss and move on

I use Ebay a lot and have been lucky to deal with honest buyers and sellers but sadly there is always that chance of being duped.

Good luck

on-yer-bike

Just because it was made in 2008 doesn't mean it isn't a 2010 model. The item doesn't have to be made in the year it is sold in and seldom is. If there have been no changes to the design or colour scheme and it hasn't been used then its as good as one made in 2009 which is when a 2010 is more likely to have been made. If the seller was trying to rip you off he would have removed the sticker.

1stGenRex

So you're going the route that the seller didn't lie, he just didn't tell the whole truth? That's weak.

The description should have listed it was made in 2008, as that's what the sticker CLEARLY states. The description should have stated something to the effect of

" this item was manufactured in 2008, but no changes have been made from 2008, to the current model, therefore it's the same as a 2010."

It would then fall on the buyer to confirm that statement.

I have 138 feedback, at 100% Positive

JKHinton

Ebay for me =

Never again for me unless I can view the goods and collect them in person before handing over any money.

To many Crooks selling damaged or not as described goods :evil:

fungus_the_muffin_man

NapoleonD wrote:

Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:

To put this into perspective. I bought a brand new kona cadabra of eBay at over 800 off the list price. The bike came perfectly wrapped, damaged and was exactly as described. Is definitely buy a new bike off eBay again.

It came damaged?!?

Dam phone :evil:

It should say undamaged :roll:

Wheelie Bin

Monty Dog wrote:

WTF, someone gets a fair deal and then gets the hump because it wasn't quite the bargain they expected? I buy and sell lots on ebay - got 100% feedback in the hundreds and never had a bum deal. Caveat emptor.

I agree.

If you want a deal based purely on saving money, use eBay and accept the risks. If you want advice and/or total peace of mind, pay more and use an online business or local dealer.