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DX · 06-25-2008, 12:37 AM

I have long been a bargain hunter on Ebay. Reasonable CPS pricing still exists even though the bandwagon of naysayers has swelled to a rather odd size lately. While prices on most auctions balloon to stupidly high levels...there are plenty that don't catch the money wave. Then again, I don't mind the constant barrage of advice that involves not even bothering with high Ebay prices...it leaves the good deals all to myself

Of course I then miss the closes *sigh*

The latest auction closes that I watched and missed [shipping from listing location to NJ:

- CPS 3000 [/w backpack] $52 + $25 shipping

- 4x CPS 1000 [some broken] $34 + $22 shipping

- CPS 1500 [w/strap] $43.98 + $15.45 shipping

- CPS 3000 [/w backpack] $70.03 + $15 shipping

- XP 75 [NIB] $20.50 + $18.06 shipping [not great, but Cali to Jersey is high]

Ben · 06-25-2008, 07:06 AM

I bought a CPS 3000 without backpack on eBay a few days ago for $58 including shipping. Good deal because I don't care about the backpack too much. I'm considering making a built in reservoir just to be different.

Some of these auctions are making me think it might be worthwhile, even in the summer, to use an eBay sniping program to snipe the auction only if it's under a certain price.

Goldfish4209 · 06-25-2008, 09:03 AM

I missed a CPS 1200 where the guy had taken off the strap and put in his own leather strap. It went for $39.99 I think.

Drenchenator · 06-25-2008, 10:39 AM

There are many good auctions out there, and I really hate it when people complain about prices and no see these. If they really wanted them, they could get them cheap if they are willing to wait for deals like these. They still pop up often, but you have to watch for them.

06-25-2008, 12:37 AM	#1
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,574 UserID: 75	The Great Ebay Deals [Missed!] Thread I have long been a bargain hunter on Ebay. Reasonable CPS pricing still exists even though the bandwagon of naysayers has swelled to a rather odd size lately. While prices on most auctions balloon to stupidly high levels...there are plenty that don't catch the money wave. Then again, I don't mind the constant barrage of advice that involves not even bothering with high Ebay prices...it leaves the good deals all to myself Of course I then miss the closes sigh The latest auction closes that I watched and missed [shipping from listing location to NJ: - CPS 3000 [/w backpack] $52 + $25 shipping - 4x CPS 1000 [some broken] $34 + $22 shipping - CPS 1500 [w/strap] $43.98 + $15.45 shipping - CPS 3000 [/w backpack] $70.03 + $15 shipping - XP 75 [NIB] $20.50 + $18.06 shipping [not great, but Cali to Jersey is high] __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit!

06-25-2008, 07:06 AM	#2
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,974 UserID: 1	Re: The Great Ebay Deals [Missed!] Thread I bought a CPS 3000 without backpack on eBay a few days ago for $58 including shipping. Good deal because I don't care about the backpack too much. I'm considering making a built in reservoir just to be different. Some of these auctions are making me think it might be worthwhile, even in the summer, to use an eBay sniping program to snipe the auction only if it's under a certain price. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

06-25-2008, 09:03 AM	#3
Goldfish4209 «ṀĔḾḂẼȐ» Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 67 UserID: 1590	Re: The Great Ebay Deals [Missed!] Thread I missed a CPS 1200 where the guy had taken off the strap and put in his own leather strap. It went for $39.99 I think.

06-25-2008, 10:39 AM	#4
Drenchenator Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 715 UserID: 320	Re: The Great Ebay Deals [Missed!] Thread There are many good auctions out there, and I really hate it when people complain about prices and no see these. If they really wanted them, they could get them cheap if they are willing to wait for deals like these. They still pop up often, but you have to watch for them. __________________ The Drenchenator, also known as Lt. Col. Drench.

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