Is this a safe ebay bid

Hope209 · 23rd March 2008

RME FIREFACE 800 Firewire Interface "Factory Sealed" - eBay (item 250228334132 end time Mar-26-08 16:39:23 PDT)

It's $300 off list price, I contacted the seller and his English was awfully shaky (perhaps this is a bit racist, but with so many scams on ebay...). He said its brand new and factory sealed with free shipping. What do you guys think?

shaggseb · 23rd March 2008

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Originally Posted by Hope209

What do you guys think?

I think the Fireface costs 125 bucks more on Sweetwater...
If you're not feeling safe with this eBay auction, It'll be a best move IMHO.

S.

Bondtana · 23rd March 2008

I wouldnt risk it. Pay the 125 extra for sweetwater.

Rev. Robb · 23rd March 2008

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Originally Posted by Bondtana

I wouldnt risk it. Pay the 125 extra for sweetwater.

I am with this guy. Peace of mind is priceless!!

Poplab Studios · 23rd March 2008

Why do you think it looks fishy or what makes you unsure?
For me it looks like a legit auction, but please don´t take my word for it, it´s just my opinion.
I would make him an offer, he sold 2 Firefaces for 1290.- before, so maybe he´ll accept your offer, and then you get a great deal, right?

Just my 2 cents.

Sounds Great · 24th March 2008

He only has one negative feedback, and that from a guy that has 6. Sounds like a good seller with a good price. Save the money and go for it.

mohthom · 24th March 2008

Ask sweetwater to meet you half way?

MohThoM

matt2525 · 24th March 2008

Can't see anything dodgy looking about this - the guy regularly sells these units, and has had positive feedback for it - any ebay purchase is a bit risky if its not from a registered company, but I've had plenty of great buys on some pretty expensive gear, including international purchases. If it was me I'd put in an offer (the listing is buy it now or best offer), and see what price you can get it for. As poplab says, he's sold them before for $1290 , so try offering him around $1300 and see if he goes for it. If he wants the asking price, you're only saving $125, so its up to you whether that's a worthwhile saving for your peace of mind, but if you can talk him down a bit, you've got a bargain! Good luck!

willythekid · 24th March 2008

The guy is probably OK, but I would still never buy anything that expensive on Ebay. Buying on Ebay is always a bit of a lottery, lots of honest people out there but also lots of crooks. 80% of my Ebay purchases have been OK, but in 20% of the cases the stuff I bought was broken or in a bad condition. If the Fireface doesn't work when you get it, the seller might tell you that the damage happened in the shipping and that it's not his fault. RME might tell you that the warranty doesn't cover that type of damages, and the shipping company will tell you that that they're not responsible and that you should have paid for some expensive shipping warranty.

-wtk

Mike Brown · 24th March 2008

I agree that the auction looks ok... but try calling sweetwater up and seeing if they will give you a deal. I've gotten some steals away from them by just asking.

RME is a great unit btw! Congrats!

23rd March 2008	#1
Hope209 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 704 Thread Starter	Is this a safe ebay bid RME FIREFACE 800 Firewire Interface "Factory Sealed" - eBay (item 250228334132 end time Mar-26-08 16:39:23 PDT) It's $300 off list price, I contacted the seller and his English was awfully shaky (perhaps this is a bit racist, but with so many scams on ebay...). He said its brand new and factory sealed with free shipping. What do you guys think?

24th March 2008	#6
Sounds Great Gear Guru Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 15,303 1 Review written	He only has one negative feedback, and that from a guy that has 6. Sounds like a good seller with a good price. Save the money and go for it. __________________ http://soundcloud.com/sounds-great-1 -Rob And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They're quite aware of what they're going through

24th March 2008	#9
willythekid Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 150	The guy is probably OK, but I would still never buy anything that expensive on Ebay. Buying on Ebay is always a bit of a lottery, lots of honest people out there but also lots of crooks. 80% of my Ebay purchases have been OK, but in 20% of the cases the stuff I bought was broken or in a bad condition. If the Fireface doesn't work when you get it, the seller might tell you that the damage happened in the shipping and that it's not his fault. RME might tell you that the warranty doesn't cover that type of damages, and the shipping company will tell you that that they're not responsible and that you should have paid for some expensive shipping warranty. -wtk __________________ WILLYTHEKID ______________________________ Slut without gear

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Mike Brown Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3,188	I agree that the auction looks ok... but try calling sweetwater up and seeing if they will give you a deal. I've gotten some steals away from them by just asking. RME is a great unit btw! Congrats!