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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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FOUND THIS CENTER BAZEL ON E BAY.
ONLY THE BOTTOM PART. I E MAILED THE SELLER TO SEE IF HE NEW IT WAS BROKEN HE TELLS ME DON'T BUY IT oK

THIS IS WHAT MAKES E BAY BAD

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Don't buy it....


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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Were you asking him if he KNEW it was broken or was you asking him if it was broken?

Either way, I would steer clear of him.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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I dig ebay. Everything has value, and ebay generally ferrets out the true value of most things.

If you need perfect parts and security buy from ZIP or Caledonia.

Each has its strengths.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruthish
Were you asking him if he KNEW it was broken or was you asking him if it was broken?

Either way, I would steer clear of him.
I DID NOT ASK I TOLD HIM IT WAS BROKEN AND USELESS.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by international blue
I dig ebay. Everything has value, and ebay generally ferrets out the true value of most things.

If you need perfect parts and security buy from ZIP or Caledonia.

Each has its strengths.
I have bought a lot of parts off e bay (love to bid and sell) but I try to watch what I buy. And I hate rip offs
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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If a piece of toast shaped like Jesus brings good money what makes you think a broken center bezel isn't worth anything?
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fuelie74
If a piece of toast shaped like Jesus brings good money what makes you think a broken center bezel isn't worth anything?

yea your right...
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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I DID NOT ASK I TOLD HIM IT WAS BROKEN AND USELESS.

if your not a buyer why do you care?
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Item Title: 68-71 Corvette Gauge Console Cluster-Good Condition
Because the guy was listing it as being in good condition and didn't disclose it being broken. I missed that part.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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if your not a buyer why do you care?
I would have bought it if the price was right, and it was not broken. I have two sets of gages in bazels that are broken.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DARROW
I DID NOT ASK I TOLD HIM IT WAS BROKEN AND USELESS.
Originally Posted by redvetracr
if your not a buyer why do you care?
Originally Posted by Fuelie74
Because the guy was listing it as being in good condition and didn't disclose it being broken. I missed that part.
While the description of it being in good condition is wrong, it is irritating when people who have no intention of bidding just send messages saying your stuff is "broken and useless" (especially in all caps with words misspelled). The guy said, fine don't bid. What else do you want?

If someone is goofy enough to want a broken bezel, whatever. Ive listed a ton of worn out and replaced Corvette parts and someone always buys them. No reason for him not to list it.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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I think if the item for sale is broken and the seller knows it's broken, he should state it's broken. period. I have bought a lot off ebay, and if something like that happend to me, I would be pissed too!
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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Its buyer beware, shouldn't be your problem...
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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I am going to try fixing my broken original bezel which is now a spare. Looks like I can pop rivet a thin piece of metal on either side then use some epoxy glue. Think this will work.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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I have had good luck either taping the part together on the good side or using crazy glue. On the back side use some light weight (10 oz) fiber glass cloth and lay up two good layers. Part should be good as new.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DARROW
I would have bought it if the price was right, and it was not broken. I have two sets of gages in bazels that are broken.
just by looking at the part (which I did) it`s easy to see the part is broken, I recently sold one of those [I]broken[I] the same way on ebay, the bottom piece with the gauges went for $100 and the top with the wiper switch went for $40....of course come to think of it I also recently got a negative from a guy who asked if a part was original and if it had a part number cast on it, and when I said "I don`t know and I don`t see one" he bid anyway, won then cried.....I see stuff listed wrong every day...as a wise man once said "you can`t fix stupid"...why try?
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
While the description of it being in good condition is wrong, it is irritating when people who have no intention of bidding just send messages saying your stuff is "broken and useless" (especially in all caps with words misspelled). The guy said, fine don't bid. What else do you want?

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There is a secret society of people who feel it's their duty to peruse and critique listings at will and then contact the seller like they are eBay employees, telling them what they need to correct in the listing.

If someone finds a listing that offends them or their California right to stick their nose in other people's business, click "Report This Listing" which appears in every single auction.

nothing personal Californians, but you guys do have too much to say about other peoples lives and what they can and can't do.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Why do you have that Helmet as your avatar? Are you sure thats a good idea in the current climate of steroid abuse, and exorbitant salaries paid to sports figures of questionable moral values? As a resident of California I really think its not something that you should have.

PS What are you wearing to work? Remember to obey all posted speed limits. Oh and don't smoke or eat fast food.

NO personal offense taken
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Originally Posted by pbcanney

nothing personal Californians, but you guys do have too much to say about other peoples lives and what they can and can't do.
That be the Northern Cali guys,,,,,especially those in the "Blue Zones" near the coast...
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That be the Northern Cali guys,,,,,especially those in the "Blue Zones" near the coast...
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