Some things I just dont understand - Ebay

[SWR]

Ok so I am a bit quirky. I like to shop for deals on some things. I follow 10 or so auction items all the time on Ebay looking for particular things I like.

So why in the world would you pay more for a used Carhartt t-shirt or jeans than what you can buy them in the store for- I just dont get it. And - Yes they do sell !

Ok so you live way out in the country and there is no store - Everybody selling new ships any where - I do believe I would pay $2 more for a brand new shirt shipped to me as opposed to a used shirt from Ebay - I just dont get it.

 

[Fox Mike]

The question is "What is it worth to YOU?". P.T.Barnum said it best, "There is a sucker born every minute".

 

[prairieviper]

The question is "What is it worth to YOU?". P.T.Barnum said it best, "There is a sucker born every minute".

Actually, there is no historical evidence to support that P. T. Barnum ever made this statement, even though it is often ascribed to him.

 

[whichwatch]

Ok so I am a bit quirky. I like to shop for deals on some things. I follow 10 or so auction items all the time on Ebay looking for particular things I like.

So why in the world would you pay more for a used Carhartt t-shirt or jeans than what you can buy them in the store for- I just dont get it. And - Yes they do sell !

Ok so you live way out in the country and there is no store - Everybody selling new ships any where - I do believe I would pay $2 more for a brand new shirt shipped to me as opposed to a used shirt from Ebay - I just dont get it.

SWR, I can help you with this. Just don't buy used Carhartts.

 

[Fox Mike]

The question is "What is it worth to YOU?". P.T.Barnum said it best, "There is a sucker born every minute".

Actually, there is no historical evidence to support that P. T. Barnum ever made this statement, even though it is often ascribed to him.

I am so sorry to post unsubstantiated information . Please accept my apologies. (sarcasm font off)

 

[Rick Courtright]

Perhaps they are rare and collectible Carhart shirts. :wink:

Hi,

Possibly from the "1 of 5,000,000" series? Or maybe it's got the "Made in USA" tag that seems to be missing from so much Carhartt merchandise these days?

Rick C

 

[roylt]

People buy and sell Ruger parts on ebay too. I always call the factory first. Grip medallion from Ruger....$2.50 plus freight. From Ebay....$10.00.

Suckers.....

 

[blackhawknj]

I have often found an item I would like on Ebay, then I find it locally for 1/3 the price-and no shipping.

 

[pete44ru]

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Firearm owners shouldn't even think about giving their business ($$$) to that blatant anti-gun outfit, and/or it's PayPal subsidiary - I know that I don't/won't, no matter what I'm "missing out on".



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[Jim Puke]

Better question...

Who cares why they pay more for used Carhartt items on Ebay?

 

[blume357]

It was just a point made by one of our compatriots on how silly folks can be... heck I got 'took' here a few years back... but I paid what the guy was asking.... just a silly price for 22 ammo and it was early in the a.m. and I had not had my second cup of coffee. few folks said back down but I had said I would by and I keep my word.

As for P.T. Barnum... well, there is no historic documentation that he didn't say it either.....

 

[Mobuck]

Matter of fact, I buy the majority of my clothes(except socks and underwear) on e-bay. Couple of months back, I bought 10 very nice (3 had never been worn) long sleeve shirts for less than $2 each. I seldom spend more than $4 a pair for jeans. $120 boots for $30-40.
Regarding Carhartt stuff, I'd rather have lightly worn, broken in Carhartts than new stiff as a board off the shelf.
T-shirts? Menards free after rebate is the way I roll.

 

[Dan in MI]

It can be the auction adrenalin for some.

35 years ago I attended an auction and they were selling tools by the piece. I was looking at a single Crafstman line wrench. It started at .25 and was bumping at .25 increments. At $1 the auctioneer looked at me and I bowed out. He said "Guess I'll go the where the money is" and continued. That ONE single wrench went for $15. We were 8 miles from a Sears store that had a five piece set on sale for $9.99. Go figure.

 

[smoke-eater]

If you really want to be amazed, browse through the "totally bizarre" category on Ebay.
I go on there just for sh*ts and giggles. Once saw a used KFC bucket go for $16.00! :shock:

Jeff