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Title: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: richardirv on 07 May 2008, 20:51:10
Seen these on ebay before but thought it sounded to cheap! and wasn't sure about Poland!!

What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNIQUE-TUNING-TOP-CAR-GRILL-for-OMEGA-1999-2003_W0QQitemZ230248499103QQihZ013QQcategoryZ43118QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: waspy on 07 May 2008, 20:57:48
His feedbacks not too bad & there seems to be alot of English speaking feedback so there must quite a few happy UK customers.
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: Danny on 07 May 2008, 21:19:37
you sure you cant get a cheaper aftermarket grille for less from a uk seller?
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: Jay w on 07 May 2008, 21:32:02
i have been looking at getting the roof spoiler from him and a grill, he has quoted some pretty competitive prices.

His feedback doesn't look too bad, a couple of negs and neutral
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: The Elite on 07 May 2008, 21:59:19
Buying from Poland is fine, I do it on a regular basis (being half Polish 'n all). Just be aware that sometimes prices will be quoted in euro's but will appear as Z[ch322]oty on the bill, you won't be ripped off (there is usually 4.20ish Z[ch322] to the pound). Postage can take a while but generally not longer than 7-10 days and stuff will be well packaged. Do your self a favour though and go on ebay.pl, you will probably find it cheaper (maybe even from the same seller), just ask about postage before you bid, most Poles speak english so you shouldn't have any probs.
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: Iainv6 on 07 May 2008, 22:03:37
The Polish are as trustworthy as anyone else, you just have to use you're own judgment when dealing with e-Bay sellers, feedback ratings etc.
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: HolyCount on 08 May 2008, 08:39:08
Have bought a few things from Poland -- never a problem. Sometimes delivery seems faster then UK inland post !
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: dbug on 08 May 2008, 08:42:57
Have bought a nš of items from various countries in & out of Europe (incl Poland) off Fleabay - not had any problems, delivery usually fast & goods well packaged.  Usual checks on ebay sellers should be applied to all sellers.
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 May 2008, 08:49:05
I agree, checking their feed back is a must.  If you have any bad feelings about the seller then just dont buy from them.

Make sure to pay via Paypal and use a credit card, then at least you have 2 options to get a refund if the sale does actually fail.

Lets face it. Fleabay is based on buying/selling with individual people, there are a few bad apples out there that spoil it for others.  but then there have been a couple of bad apples within the forum.

Just tread carefully, check as much as you can, and cover yourself where ever possile on your payment options.
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: richardirv on 08 May 2008, 10:48:40
Thanks for all the great advice and tips!!! I already have an irmscher grill but just fancied having the option of a change every now and then, and it seemed cheap, will have a look on ebay.pl and see what I can find.

If anyone else knows or sees any cheap grills do let me know!!


Cheers
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: Paulus on 08 May 2008, 12:12:17
I'd buy it!!!! If they turned out to be rogues, then I'd sent my Uncle's round (I've loads of family over there).
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: richardirv on 08 May 2008, 12:15:18
Hehe!! Cheers!! as a matter of fact I am just on there with the mouse hovering over the buy it now button!!

Trying to decide weather the mesh looks too see through!!! if you know what i mean?
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: richardirv on 08 May 2008, 12:25:18
Hhmmm, just done a little pic in photoshop, not sure if I like it!!

Looks to big to me, probably due to not having a chrome strip to break it up a bit!!!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/NewGrill.jpg)

Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: robbo299 on 08 May 2008, 15:17:39
Better hurry if you want it! Thinking about it myself. I see it fit miggys from '99 to '03. Plenty about on e-bay for 94 to 99 but as i have a 2001 not seen many about. :y
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: richardirv on 08 May 2008, 15:30:13
I have just ordered a Kamei one, See Other thread!! But go for it m8!!
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: miggy on 08 May 2008, 18:39:06
To be blunt............NO
Title: Re: Would you trust buying from Poland
Post by: richardirv on 08 May 2008, 18:56:29
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To be blunt............NO

I haven't m8, ordered a Kamei one from the UK. I do believe though from the comments posted on here that it would of been ok, but I liked the Kamei better in the end!  ;)