Check out this ebay junk - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

280EZRider · #1 12-31-2010, 09:32 PM

This is rich!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Flex-Disc-240D-300D-Mercedes-W123-used-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem58834bc94eQQitemZ380159904078QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

04 Diesel · #2 12-31-2010, 09:57 PM

I cant believe that! WOW!

yellit · #3 01-01-2011, 02:23 AM

Mercy......
There must be a better way to make a dollar than pulling and selling used flex disks....
Times would have to be mighty hard to save that tiny $$$
After all the work to get one off...I think new ones yield a bit more peace of mind.....
Those things are not much fun to swap....just the work securing the vehicle on jack stands is worth putting on new disks....
I would consider used ones if we reach a Mad Max, Road Warrior, state of civilization.....after I mount the pneumatic spear gun and flame thrower on the hood.....

layback40 · #4 01-01-2011, 02:43 AM

Probably there are a few dodgy car yards that are good customers of his. Why pay for new when it doesnt have to last long?

yellit · #5 01-01-2011, 03:49 AM

Yep....have mercy....Maybe used for those customers....Only a 10 buck savings over new when shipping figured in....
Myself ...I will pay the 10 buck difference for new....after seeing those posts pics of when a disk turned loose and the driveshaft resculpted the transmission tunnel and hardware under vehicle ...I am scared to death of used flex disks.....those things can ruin your whole day or week.....

Stretch · #6 01-01-2011, 03:48 AM

Yeah but I can buy a new one for that price over here - daft price for a worn out part. May be he got the decimal point in the wrong place?

layback40 · #7 01-01-2011, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Army

Yeah but I can buy a new one for that price over here - daft price for a worn out part. May be he got the decimal point in the wrong place?

Hey Army,
I have some good (for nothing) used suspension bushes on my 1980 300D (see my sig for mileage). You want them cheap?!!!

Have a pair of front shocks, They were leaking a couple of 100k miles ago but have stopped leaking (probably all the oil has leaked out

), I could give them a coat of paint & make them look like new. Want them as well?

Hang on a minute wasnt there a guy on here a little while ago selling junk (now banned)?

Stretch · #8 01-01-2011, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layback40

Hey Army,
I have some good (for nothing) used suspension bushes on my 1980 300D (see my sig for mileage). You want them cheap?!!!

Have a pair of front shocks, They were leaking a couple of 100k miles ago but have stopped leaking (probably all the oil has leaked out

), I could give them a coat of paint & make them look like new. Want them as well?

Hang on a minute wasnt there a guy on here a little while ago selling junk (now banned)?

I don't know who got banned - I try and keep out of PP politics - I did try giving away my old worn out bits here (on a Dutch version of ebay) too but unsurprisingly there were no takers.

Really what is wrong with the world? (For the uninitiated that is sarcasm that is...)

EDIT:-

I forgot to say Happy New Year layback40

You seemed a bit down yesterday and the day before - I hope all is well.

mespe · #9 01-01-2011, 10:33 AM

edit...
some facts.

"Real" unemployment is close to 23%
Some of those unemployed own older Mercedes
Eventually some of those flex discs break on the unemployed Mercedes Owner's car.
Behind on their mortgage, and owning a car that runs but doesn't drive due to a failed flex disc,,,

Being "That" seller, I am providing a service that some knuckleheaded members may disapprove of, but some real humans are glad as heck to have found me on eBay.

Quote Layback40
"I have some good (for nothing) used suspension bushes on my 1980 300D (see my sig for mileage). You want them cheap?!!!

Have a pair of front shocks, They were leaking a couple of 100k miles ago but have stopped leaking (probably all the oil has leaked out ), I could give them a coat of paint & make them look like new. Want them as well?"

Maybe other ebayers paint old leaking shocks, but I don't usually bother to pull them, unless of course they are worthy, as I guarantee ALL parts sold.

Are you done insulting me? Please tell me your eBay userid, so that I can block you from buying any of my stuff. And in 6 months, when Mad Max shows up, you might apologize for your devilishly clever insulting posts.

And as far as used pistons, here's one for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360327359113

Oh BTW those pictures of torn up tunnels, the flex disc gives some warning after it breaks. typically a rather loud Thump. Now for someone to drive their car with a major Thump everytime the accelerator is pressed, or the brakes are applied, they kinda deserve a torn up tunnel. you wouldn't be speaking from experience, now would you?

pselaphid · #10 01-01-2011, 11:21 AM

Mespe,
The point to the critiques offered for your products, at least this item, is that anyone who drives an old vehicle should know better than to slap on a used, difficult-to-replace, safety-critical part that can be had new for ten bucks more. Of all the parts you can sell from recycling, this one sets a bad example for your business model, and makes you appear exploitive. That's what the folks here are poking you about. You're claim that you guarantee all your parts rings a little hollow when your return policy is taken into account and the particular item is considered. If that disc failed after 100 miles, would you refund the purchase price when someone sent the pieces back?

If you would be a little more circumspect about the stuff you try to sell on ebay, this crowd might be a bit more forgiving and might even buy from you. Many of us DO buy stuff on ebay despite the criticisms. So get over it.

Stretch · #11 01-01-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespe

some facts.

"Real" unemployment is close to 23%
Some of those unemployed own older Mercedes
Eventually some of those flex discs break on the unemployed Mercedes Owner's car.
Behind on their mortgage, and owning a car that runs but doesn't drive due to a failed flex disc,,,

Being "That" seller, I am providing a service that some knuckleheaded members may disapprove of, but some real humans are glad as heck to have found me on eBay.

Quote Layback40
"I have some good (for nothing) used suspension bushes on my 1980 300D (see my sig for mileage). You want them cheap?!!!

Have a pair of front shocks, They were leaking a couple of 100k miles ago but have stopped leaking (probably all the oil has leaked out ), I could give them a coat of paint & make them look like new. Want them as well?"

Maybe other ebayers paint old leaking shocks, but I don't usually bother to pull them, unless of course they are worthy, as I guarantee ALL parts sold.

Are you done insulting me? Please tell me your eBay userid, so that I can block you from buying any of my stuff. And in 6 months, when Mad Max shows up, you might apologize for your devilishly clever insulting posts.

And as far as used pistons, here's one for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360327359113

Dear mespe,

I think you are a brave and honest person to own up and respond to the criticism that was directed towards your ebay advertisement. That, to my mind speaks volumes of your attitude and approach to your business. It seems to me that few sellers would have the guts to do that. I guess this is why you maintain a "Top rated seller" status with ebay.
It is also nice to see that you have reduced your asking price to an amount that seems to me to be more in line with your argument you presented in your first response - where you state you are providing a sort of helping people out service (included in the quote above).
Good luck with your flex disc sale.

Brian Carlton · #12 01-02-2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespe

For what it's worth, there are a few short-sighted egotistical smart-asses on this forum, I won't mention any names, but some of the posters to this thread know who they are.

some facts.

"Real" unemployment is close to 23%
Some of those unemployed own older Mercedes
Eventually some of those flex discs break on the unemployed Mercedes Owner's car.
Behind on their mortgage, and owning a car that runs but doesn't drive due to a failed flex disc,,,

Being "That" seller, I am providing a service that some knuckleheaded members may disapprove of, but some real humans are glad as heck to have found me on eBay.

Quote Layback40
"I have some good (for nothing) used suspension bushes on my 1980 300D (see my sig for mileage). You want them cheap?!!!

Have a pair of front shocks, They were leaking a couple of 100k miles ago but have stopped leaking (probably all the oil has leaked out ), I could give them a coat of paint & make them look like new. Want them as well?"

Maybe other ebayers paint old leaking shocks, but I don't usually bother to pull them, unless of course they are worthy, as I guarantee ALL parts sold.

Are you done insulting me? Please tell me your eBay userid, so that I can block you from buying any of my stuff. And in 6 months, when Mad Max shows up, you might apologize for your devilishly clever insulting posts.

And as far as used pistons, here's one for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360327359113

Oh BTW those pictures of torn up tunnels, the flex disc gives some warning after it breaks. typically a rather loud Thump. Now for someone to drive their car with a major Thump everytime the accelerator is pressed, or the brakes are applied, they kinda deserve a torn up tunnel. you wouldn't be speaking from experience, now would you?

Well said Marty.

Ignore the trolls who have nothing better to do than to malign a used part that they have never seen.

Sure, I'd like to install (and probably will) the brand new OE part. Some of the trolls are comparing the used OE part to the new Chinese aftermarket junk and they are real proud of themselves that they have a "new" part.

I'm quite sure that your used part will provide many thousands of miles of use and that you wouldn't offer it for sale unless it's safe and in good condition.

Last time I bought the OE part, it was over $70.00.............and your price represents a significant saving for those with limited resources (and there are plenty of folks in that situation).

Brian Carlton · #13 01-02-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layback40

I think it best this thread was closed. There has been enough name calling for one day!

I think that some people ought to realize that not everybody can afford a new OE part and to attack a seller, whom you don't know, and have no idea about the quality of the part is the height of ignorance.

I find your behavior to be trolling.............a post that is put up for the sole purpose of inflaming others............which you have successfully done to a long-standing and well respected member of this forum.

You owe Marty an apology.

layback40 · #14 01-02-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mespe

For what it's worth, there are a few short-sighted egotistical smart-asses on this forum, I won't mention any names, but some of the posters to this thread know who they are.

some facts.

"Real" unemployment is close to 23%
Some of those unemployed own older Mercedes
Eventually some of those flex discs break on the unemployed Mercedes Owner's car.
Behind on their mortgage, and owning a car that runs but doesn't drive due to a failed flex disc,,,

Being "That" seller, I am providing a service that some knuckleheaded members may disapprove of, but some real humans are glad as heck to have found me on eBay.

Quote Layback40
"I have some good (for nothing) used suspension bushes on my 1980 300D (see my sig for mileage). You want them cheap?!!!

Have a pair of front shocks, They were leaking a couple of 100k miles ago but have stopped leaking (probably all the oil has leaked out ), I could give them a coat of paint & make them look like new. Want them as well?"

Maybe other ebayers paint old leaking shocks, but I don't usually bother to pull them, unless of course they are worthy, as I guarantee ALL parts sold.

Are you done insulting me? Please tell me your eBay userid, so that I can block you from buying any of my stuff. And in 6 months, when Mad Max shows up, you might apologize for your devilishly clever insulting posts.

And as far as used pistons, here's one for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360327359113

Oh BTW those pictures of torn up tunnels, the flex disc gives some warning after it breaks. typically a rather loud Thump. Now for someone to drive their car with a major Thump everytime the accelerator is pressed, or the brakes are applied, they kinda deserve a torn up tunnel. you wouldn't be speaking from experience, now would you?

There were 5 members that posted prior to this post. The highlighted name calling appears to be in need of dealing with.

Rule 3. Ad-hominem arguments and personal attacks are not permitted. Criticize the idea, not the individual. An ad-hominem argument attacks an opponent's character rather than answering his argument. Users who verbally assault the character or person of other members on a regular basis will be banned. "You're wrong" is not a personal attack; "You're wrong because you are an idiot" is an example of a personal attack. Moderator's judgment will apply.

This language is far worse than that resulting in infractions in the past.

#15 01-01-2011, 01:54 PM

I have no problem with the auction, as long as the item is accurately represented the buyer can decide if it's something he wants.