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    what's the difference buying from lenovo.com and ebay?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Kossel, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. Kossel

    Kossel Notebook Evangelist

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    What is the difference buying a laptop from lenovo.com and ebay, i saw their price with same spec are almost the same..

    can I trust ebay like i trust lenovo.com? where do those ebay seller got those laptops?
     
    Kossel, Oct 4, 2008
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    Theros123 Web Designer & Developer

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    Um, frankly if you have to ask this question...then you shouldn't be buying anything online.
     
    Theros123, Oct 4, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I wouldn't buy from eBay at all. No protection whatsoever, as eBay and PayPal's policies are worthless.
     
    Greg, Oct 4, 2008
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  5. Kossel

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    I actually do buy in ebay, I just asking the difference... are they reseller of lenovo or something...
     
    Kossel, Oct 4, 2008
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  6. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    If you think eBay is a Lenovo reseller I cannot believe that you ever used eBay. eBay is a place that ANYONE can sell ANYTHING. It's an online auction house.
     
    Hep!, Oct 4, 2008
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    If you get it cheaper from ebay(live cashback) with a seller with 99% + positive feedback, only then consider ebay. Lenovo direct will be safer choice though.
     
    Parijat, Oct 4, 2008
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    I would call the ebay store selling them and grill them with questions before i purchased from them. They may be authorized reseller, but for that kind of purchase cover your rear. Ask about warranty, return policy etc.
    I have purchased over 80 items on ebay and got shafted once. I only buy from reputable ebay stores tho. They must have a high feedback score, and i read the feedback before i buy. I also make sure they have a working phone number and i make sure i can pay with credit card. My experience with pay pal has been awful.
     
    hotrent1, Oct 4, 2008
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    I got my T61 from eBay. Reason is the seller ships outside US, but I wouldn't consider buying from eBay if I were living in the US.
     
    t30power, Oct 4, 2008
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