WE resistors

[David C. Hallam]

Did you report this to eBay?  If you didn't, don't complain.  They may 
not do anything but you should at least register the complaint.

David
KW4DH

Lloyd KK7IZ wrote:
> Don't bet on it. I was just clipped $38.00 for 2 lbs parcel post after 
> the seller said he combined shipping on items and shipped priority mail. 
> ebay don't give a fat rats rump, they get a cut off the sale and a cut 
> off the paypal transaction, the bigger it is the better they like it.
> Thanx
> Lloyd  KK7IZ
> kk7iz at cox.net
> 480-620-7145
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C. Hallam" <dhallam at RAPIDSYS.COM>
> To: <BOATANCHORS at LISTS.TEMPE.GOV>
> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:02 PM
> Subject: Re: WE resistors
> 
> 
>> You should report instances of excessive shipping costs to eBay.  They 
>> are trying to control that sort of thing.  They have a place to report 
>> the specific auction.  I have do this.  eBay makes reference to this 
>> in their rules
>>
>> David
>> KW4DH
>>
>> Michael Tauson wrote:
>>> On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Chris Kepus <ckepus at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> There are a number of simple tube mono amp designs (typically 
>>>> employed for
>>>> guitar practice) that have shown up on various sites including 
>>>> Glowbugs. They
>>>> might have some appeal to you as their design is simple enough to 
>>>> allow some
>>>> liberal experimentation with unusual looking components.
>>>
>>> Those are the ones I'm looking at to pervert ... er, modify as needed.
>>>  Hmmm ... I wonder if I can find some of those 316(?) flying
>>> saucer-shaped tubes that I think were used in the BC-645.  I'm sure I
>>> could make up some pure Bravo Sierra to go with them that would drive
>>> audiophools nuts.  :-)
>>>
>>>> In regard to your Minimus search , I would suggest C-list and thrift 
>>>> shops if you
>>>> wish to avoid "bay" prices and shipping charges which are getting to 
>>>> be stupid-
>>>> pendous.
>>>
>>> Speaking of which, I was recently tempted by something on the bay
>>> until I noticed that the "shipping cost" would be $160 for a 10 pound
>>> item coming via UPS Ground.  UPS is high but nowhere near that high!
>>> This isn't the first time I've seen things like this but it appears to
>>> be getting more rampant.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> Michael, WH7HG
>>
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>> taking care of them.
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