Buying Scrapping Stuff off Ebay??

[girlsma]

Just wondering if anyone has done this and if so what you have purchased? Have you found good deals?

I am just getting into scrapping and thought it may be a good way to start my collection. I was thinking about buying fibers and maybe some eyelets and brads...

Give me your thoughts! Thanks

[WaltD4Me]

I look at scrap stuff on ebay, but don't buy much. Once in awhile if I find something unusual or something discontinued, but I don't see much that is THAT much different price wise (especially newer products) so I stick to shopping at on-line scrap stores mostly. Alot of them run sales and specials and I've gotten some pretty good deals. My favorites are www.gonescrappin.com , www.luv2scrapbook.com , and www.stickersgalore.com -- it's easier to look at on-line sites too, rather than searching on ebay IMHO.

Lisa :earboy2:

[MinnieFan4ever]

I have purchases 2 sets of alphabets for sizzix on ebay. Since they are big ticket items I has able to save over 1/2 what they cost in stores.

I agree with WaltD- use the websites for good deals on brads and fibers.

Although if I found a really good deal on ebay I would not hesitate to buy. I hope I didn't confuse you even more :earboy2:

[pattyT]

It also depends on how long you want to wait and how many times you want to try on e-bay
I spent a lot of time trying to get sizzlets and alphabars for two weeks daily - if my bid was the HIGH bid and it was too low they cancelled the auction alltogether :confused3
I did finally win the ALPHABARS for $39 ( including shipping - definately be careful and WATCH THE SHIPPING!) and they normally go for $99

For the most part I just l just look for sales online and lurk at other boards for sale postings!
try
www.rockymountainhobbies.com for free shipping
www.creativexpress.com 4.95 shipping
www.sizzix.com on tuesdays for their specials
hth :earsgirl:

[girlsma]

Thanks for your input.. I will check out some of those websites.. I usually stay away from buying on-line because I like to see stuff in person, plus I am too cheap to pay shipping. But, I guess I would pay shipping on Ebay too, huh?

[Limmer]

I have bought a few things. I got an alphabet for $40 (retails here for $245 and a creating keepsakes combo software pack for $20 (retails here for $65). I have also bought some MM ribbons and charms and frames that were not available here yet. They were only a LITTLE less than I would have paid here but I was willing to pay because they were not available. I also get a Zig marker set (8) for $9 and they retail here for $35.