Jump to content
Sign in to follow this  
AWACS

Not sure I understand

Recommended Posts

If you can buy MegaCity Dallas/Ft Worth from the MegaScenery website for $17.95 + a few buck for shipping. Why did someone buy it on Ebay for $24.50 + $5.00 shipping? Can someone explain what the benefit of doing so was.Thanks,Jeff


Jeff

Commercial | Instrument | Multi-Engine Land

AMD 5600X, RTX3070, 32MB RAM, 2TB SSD

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Winning a bid in ebay is like winning the Lottery. Especially when others are trying to outbid you?:)Manny


Manny

Beta tester for SIMStarter 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

So is it illegal to purchase addons from Ebay? I haven't bought any FS addons from there yet, but if I can find a better deal on an addon that I want then I would go for it as long as it's legal.Jeff


Jeff

Commercial | Instrument | Multi-Engine Land

AMD 5600X, RTX3070, 32MB RAM, 2TB SSD

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

(1) Somebody paid $35 for it and is dumping it;(2) Somebody hopes to get orders for $24.50 and go buy a copy to send to the person for $17.95 - thus making $6.45 - and probably a couple dollars on shipping - amazing how many people make more profit on the shipping than on the actual product sold;(3) People believe EVERYTHING on Ebay is a bargin.A smart shopper always checks several sources and finds the right combination of price and service.Unfortunately those appear to be an endangered species.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

>So is it illegal to purchase addons from Ebay? I haven't>bought any FS addons from there yet, but if I can find a>better deal on an addon that I want then I would go for it as>long as it's legal.>>JeffIt could be! If what you are buying is not an original package, or a pirated copy. Then it is illegal. The problem with buying from ebay or any other non conventional method is you can never be sure you have a legal licensed copy!!


Thanks

Tom

My Youtube Videos!

http://www.youtube.com/user/tf51d

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have sold many of my no longer used FS addon's on ebay and always include a picture of the item with the case and manual.Not once did I get "more than what it was worth". I get a few bucks for something I no longer use and someone else get's something they want at a decent price.I have also paid for some add-on's via e-bay and have never had a problem with pirated stuff or warez.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

>> (3) People believe EVERYTHING on Ebay is a bargin.<


Jeff

Commercial | Instrument | Multi-Engine Land

AMD 5600X, RTX3070, 32MB RAM, 2TB SSD

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Sign in to follow this  

  • Tom Allensworth,
    Founder of AVSIM Online


  • Flight Simulation's Premier Resource!

    AVSIM is a free service to the flight simulation community. AVSIM is staffed completely by volunteers and all funds donated to AVSIM go directly back to supporting the community. Your donation here helps to pay our bandwidth costs, emergency funding, and other general costs that crop up from time to time. Thank you for your support!

    Click here for more information and to see all donations year to date.
×
×
  • Create New...