Share your (tragically car obsessed) eBay purchase history...

[Silver']

Inspired by Stagg's brilliant thread: "You know you're a car guy when...."

It's a bit fiddly to post I know, but I'm sure that some of you can easily beat this!

FORD TICKFORD FPV XR6 XR8 TURBO Racing New T-shirt US $19.00

FORD TICKFORD AU T Series 3 TS50 WILD BLUE/CHARCOAL MOMO ... AU $910.00


UNIVERSAL WALBRO USA 100% ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP GSS342 FLOW... AU $109.00


DBA Street Series Rear Slotted Suit Mitsubishi Lancer CG ... AU $49.00


BENDIX GCT REAR BRAKE PADS FOR MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.4 4... AU $71.72


Pioneer AVIC - D3X, Bluetooth, Reverse Camera, iPod Cable... AU $202.50


Ford Tickford Experience Postcard Cards Bulk Lot Rare TE5... AU $23.02
FTE TICKFORD BROCHURE FORD FALCON TE50 TS50 TL50 Nov 2001 AU $39.26
Rear Disc Brake Pad Set Ford Territory SX SY Wagon RWD AW... AU $66.00
PARADISE GARAGE FORD TS-50 FTE TICKFORD SILVER 1/43 AU $25.95
Car Front Rear Reverse Backup Parking 8 Sensor Blue LCD AU $59.99
GENUINE FORD BA BF FALCON XR6 TURBO LOWER COLD AIR INTAKE... AU $72.00
NEW *VDO* FORD FALCON EL AU SEDAN FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY 6cyl... AU $115.00
GENUINE FORD AU BA BF FALCON FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUBS SET... AU $140.00
NEW *BOSCH* OXYGEN SENSOR FORD FALCON AU BA BF TERRITORY ... AU $80.00
ICE IGNITION 9MM LEADS FORD AU FALCON EFI V8 SERIES I-III... AU $170.00
MSD BLASTER OEM REPLACEMENT IGNITION COIL 40,000V E-CORE ... AU $218.00
2pcs T3 T4 T5 Neo Wedge (Xenon White) Dash LED Bulbs AU $16.00
2 X New 245-40-18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 2 TYRES! PEUGOT BM... AU $660.00
FORD FALCON AU FAIRLANE TICKFORD XR6 XR8 ARMREST COVER AU $34.99
Hawk Performance Ceramic Front Brake Pads # HB111Z.610 CA... US $85.00
Ford Falcon AUII AUIII AU2 AU3 Key Remote 4 button Pad RE... AU $25.66
AMP to KET Philips HID BULB CONNECTOR Wire KIT adaptor AU $11.99
GENUINE PHILIPS BLUE VISION ULTRA H1 4000k super white he... GBP 24.95
GENUINE Philips slim xenon hid light kit 2012 edition H4 ... AU $269.00
Ford Falcon Electric Mirror Switch, EF, AU, BA AU $8.50
TICKFORD AU FORD TE50 TS50 FRONT COLOURED HEADLIGHTS!!! AU $375.00

[Graystik]

Hi mate, wondering if the momo wheel is still for sale?
Cheers

[Silver']

Nope. Still using it sorry. They pop up on eBay from time to time and you can get them refurbished for $400 (ish?) from here http://leatherfx.com.au

p.s. Worst idea for a thread ever, this one

[jimt3te50]

Originally Posted by Silver'

p.s. Worst idea for a thread ever, this one

Just nice to be reminded of it after all these years

[Silver']

Yep. It's a special feeling!

[happy1]

I have in average 60 purchases each year over the last 10 years on Ebay. Most of it just small parts, and I recon I have saved on it, compared with local shops. Besides it is frustrating to turn up to the local parts shops and be met by 'oh we don't stock that, but can order it in for you'.. Then just as well order it myself from someone that stocks it, and pay near half. I would like to support local shops, but it takes a lot of time if I have to go many places trying to find the best deal on tools or parts that I need, and even come back to collect it some days later. Most parts stocked in Australia has been of good quality. Some of the China parts I have bought have turned out being junk. In particular some LED products, bulbs and other small electrical parts have been so poor quality that I some times haven't wanted to install it. Cheers,

[Blue Shadow]

I buy stuff every week, mostly toys for my grandaughter but alot of car stuff too, I like to support local shops as well but its getting harder.

[johnc1952]

I use ebay regularly for car, farm utv, books, jewelry (for wife) and other odds and sods.

The only time I had a problem was with a Canadian firm called "Wrench Monkey" I order parts and after a few days had not received any shipping confirmation. After sending a few emails and getting no replies I contacted ebay. Their customer help area was first class. They said they would attempt to contact the supplier and if they had not received any positive response in 28 days they would refund my payment in full. Twenty eight days later I got all of my funds back.

Just recently I purchased (from Victoria) a very straight and clean set of 18inch FPV alloy wheels to replace the 19inch originals that came with my car. The set was $800 for four. I changed from the 19inch to try and improve the ride and road noise.

The difference is considerable. The car is far more compliant on the bullock track called the South Gippsland Highway and road noise is far quieter. As this was an experiment I only fitted very low cost Chinese tyres (245x40x18) but they are considerably quieter and smoother than the original (245x35x19).

[ebv8]

i bought 14 items in 2016, 3 of which are not car related
1 was phone related and the other 2 beer related

3 of those car things though were returned because they were junk and i got my money back