There has to be a better way

[Marcb]

Yesterday I missed out on an A3000 on ebay...

It was located only a 15 min. drive away, looked to be in good condition and alongside the A2000 I bought from Xamiche was something completely beyond my reach when it was new and I was much younger.
The winning bidder bid more than I did... in the last 30 seconds  :-D

Tough luck really, I would have gladly won it the same way but I can't help think that there has to be a better way of pursuing this hobby/obsession ...

[Marcb]

tokyoracer wrote:
Don't bother, I got some gear via a wanted ad in the local free ads, got loads of gear at the price I thought was worth paying rather then the ones on eBay. That's how I got my tower.

Mate, that's a great idea! I actually work at a local paper and it never occured to me.
I'll give it a whirl next week...

[Marcb]

persia wrote:
I've always considered an early bid on Ebay to be one that's done at 15 seconds left...

It was you! :lol:

@ Xamiche

Thanks, I did a completed listing search on Ebay for the 3000 and it came up with 0 results so I guess it is rare!

@adolescent

Yeah, that's the sensible thing to do, I always start out that way (setting myself a limit) but 9 times out of 10 I exceed my limit... on this ocassion the 3000 went for A$125 over what I was originally prepared to pay..


@Psy

That's exactly what I meant, I now can afford to buy one (at a reasonable price) but it's still out of reach!

I was thinking we need something in OZ that's a bit more gentlemanly a la Amibay...

[Marcb]

Retro_71 wrote:
I had my eye on that and the Broken A3000 board which went for $142 btw...... I bought my A3000 from the USA cost me US$285 BUT spent US$480 in shipping. . .

Jeez, and I was worried about telling  my wife about A$300!
I am bookmarking this post to use in future arguments .

( BTW Xamiche has a CDTV for sale )