335 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) Hello I was looking at ebay and noticed a lot of Skyline turbos and parts for kinda cheap. I know the State's prices can be cheaper than Japan, but some of things on there look as if its not what they claim it to be. I have never seen non stock turbos for 300 dollars. I noticed that a lot of the sentence stucture for the product descriptions is wrong as if someone who doesn't speak English natively is writing the product descriptions. Does any one know if it is generally safe to order Skyline parts off of Ebay? Help needed Edited May 24, 2008 by 335 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
-_-StRyDeR-_- Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) yeh go and buy all the parts you want... BUT, dont expect anything to last or perform aswell as properly made products... some items would be ok to buy, but the turbos stay away from!! Edited May 24, 2008 by -_-StRyDeR-_- Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyboy33 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 ask them to do C.O.D. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 ask them to do C.O.D. Why ask them for C.O.D? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-_-StRyDeR-_- Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 so you dont pay for something and then it not turn up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTR Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Ebay prolly isn't the place to be buying critical engine parts for your hipo import full stop. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenz Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I bought 1/2 my upgrade parts from ebay. Main problem are cheap turbos with no warranty but other parts are usually fine. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj-33 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 ebay rocks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Ebay prolly isn't the place to be buying critical engine parts for your hipo import full stop. agreed and most of it is shit manifolds are crap turbos are crap Cheap prices look attractive, but you'll end up paying double. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 agreedand most of it is shit manifolds are crap turbos are crap Cheap prices look attractive, but you'll end up paying double. Sounds scary. Maybe I will just buy from the online stores in Australia and Yahoo Japan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 hi, a few words of advice bargain hunting as always, everyone is out to get the best bang per $ for their car. there are some cheap parts out there, and some cheap bargains etc but there is a lot of junk too and some complete rubbish. known baddies are out there, here are some of the the usual suspects known baddies - cheap chinese manifolds - cheap turbochargers - to4 with no useful specs, t3/t4 with no useful specs and other wierd spec turbochagers with no brand backing (ie: a turbo thats sub $300 is junk) - cheap cam gears - know baddies, only go with trusted items and brand names - fake knock offs - there was a swarm of fake apexi turbo timers, be sure u know how to identify a legit from a fake - incorrect models listed to lure suspects - ie listing a powerfc pro as a pro but its a std PFC - again be sure u know how to identify a legit from a fake (or model change) typical junk cam gears cheap junk turbochargers research before you buy but like anything do your research, check the seller, check the item, call them up or msg them etc, ask for proper photos etc if you are buying a Xeplex Twin turbo manifold to suit BCNR33 search on google for the item, if you find no matches or hardly any info, chances are its junk search on SAU for what you are buying, if you see a KKR turbocharger for $250 search on SAU for "KKR" youll find out why its "SO Cheap" understand the risks and like always with online auction style bidding be prepared for risks, if you buy a set of pistons for $800 there is a risk they may not arrive im not saying it happens every day, but it does happen and has happened to people in the past. there is always a risk with online face-less auctions when buying from indivdual people. this level of risk is removed when dealing with places such as online parts shops such as nengun, greenline, importmonster etc as there is tracking, you are covered and can get refunds etc much like when you goto a local shop to buy say a new water pump, you can take it back, get a refund, ask for support if its dodgy or non-legit etc. good news & bargains but the good news is there are bargains out there. people write off their cars and want to sell stuff cheaply. people buy lots of apexi avcr's in bulk and then them cheap individually etc. people sell their old hardware taking up space in the garage so they sell it cheap. demand drives the price with the ebay style auctions so if a few dudes want it, its going to go up, and up etc. if no one wants it, youll get it cheap or at least at the lowest price the guy is prepared to auction it up for. check the users feedback and read the comments. the feedback doesnt guarantee they wont rip you off, but it helps prove they are half legit and do sell/send their items correctly. understand the standard price before you bid ie GTR R34 front calipers will go for $1000 cos people want them. if you see GTR 34 front calipers for $400 with a "buy it now" option, theyre probably fake or non-legit or he is a rip off. however if they start at $400 and the guy has decent feedback and no-one else is bidding on them then you might get them significantly cheaper. he might not know what they are worth which could also explain the low price. this is unlikely but could be possible. but just remember, beaware of the risks (see part #4 above) and that you may not get them item if they are a dodgy trader. a hks turbocharger (any model) is going to be at least $1000 sub because of the brand, so if you see a pair of hks 2530s for $900 then it wont be legit, or they are shagged. a decent ball bearing turbocharger is about $1500 and a pair of good GTR twins is around $2000 at least. a stock rb25 turbo is around $300 and a pair of stock GTR turbo's id say $500-$600. shit costs money - whats the real cost theres no magic secret, a turbocharger costs money, a manifold costs money, so dont expect a good turbochargers for your std car for $350, its going to be junk. and lastly cheap items like turbochargers etc may work and be ok, but they may require lots of work to make them fit and bolt up. the flange is different, the gate is different, the flap opens the wrong way, the bearings are poo and so on, so look at the whole package and not just the single item your buying. much like buying a set of EVO calipers, sure you might get them cheap but if its going to cost another $500 to make them fit and line up with rotors etc it could be easier/cheaper in the long run to buy Skyline stuff in the first place. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr33 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 someone please sticky this - im not ttyping all that again next time someone asks why an ebay turbo is $350 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTR Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Damn Paul, thats a lengthy piece of literature, nice one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3891997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi100188 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 so would this guy be a scam then? cause his RB pistons are cheap as chips!!!! http://stores.ebay.com/Erics-Performance-Parts Cheers Chi Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saliya Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Awesome detailed response, paulR33. Should be in a FAQ so you dont pay for something and then it not turn up Because Australia Post won't let you open items before you pay the COD charges, this is no protection against being sent an empty box or a box of the wrong stuff, or a box of stuff that doesn't look exactly like it did in the photos. It's only protection against being sent no box at all... Regards, Saliya Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Will stick with buying from Australia and here in Japan Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 so would this guy be a scam then? cause his RB pistons are cheap as chips!!!!http://stores.ebay.com/Erics-Performance-Parts Cheers Chi I doubt he is a scam, as *He is an online store *He has a massive trader rating *All his stuff is advertised as "name brand" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsqik Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 There are a lot of cheaper places around than eric's. Compare: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CP-Pistons-...16513QQtcZphoto http://www.frsport.com/CP-SC7310-Forged-Al...5-1_p_8501.html I have bought pistons from frsports on a weekend and they have been on my doorstep thursday morning Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-_-StRyDeR-_- Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Dont forget to check if the prices are in US or AUS.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Smart Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 so would this guy be a scam then? cause his RB pistons are cheap as chips!!!!http://stores.ebay.com/Erics-Performance-Parts Cheers Chi looking at eric's feedback, its legit. you will find alot of engine parts in America for good prices. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/220685-skyline-parts-on-ebay-scam/#findComment-3892708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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