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Old 06-08-2006, 11:18 AM   #1
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The West Marine in Falmouth has done right by me. last week I lost my mini 29 epirp.
My wife was on me to replace it because I fish alone most of the time and run a lot of miles.
I found a good price on line went into west yesterday and they matched the price saved me $60.00, last year did the same on a nice Icom handheld

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Old 06-08-2006, 11:31 AM   #2
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to answer your question why e-bay for a rain gear! I get the xxl lard arse , I am sure they are all around the same size

My point was that they charge more on e-bay then at their stores or web -site ...... Just taking advange of people makes me

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Old 06-08-2006, 12:29 PM   #3
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to answer your question why e-bay for a rain gear! I get the xxl lard arse , I am sure they are all around the same size

My point was that they charge more on e-bay then at their stores or web -site ...... Just taking advange of people makes me

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I think a lot of companies maintain eBay stores now as much for visibility as anything else. We're starting ours up again in the near future for that reason. "SWEeBay"

You for example went to eBay first for foul weather gear.

I wouldn't doubt that the people maintaining the eBay store are somewhat disconnected from West Marine proper, resulting in price discrepancies. Not defending them by any means, just an observation. They could have even hired a company to maintain it.

It's funny though, I am starting to see eBay become the place NOT to get a bargain lately. People assume that eBay offers low prices and companies are starting to capitalize on that. Buyer beware, as always I guess.
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Old 06-08-2006, 12:36 PM   #4
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It's funny though, I am starting to see eBay become the place NOT to get a bargain lately. People assume that eBay offers low prices and companies are starting to capitalize on that. Buyer beware, as always I guess.
Have to be patient or just get lucky.

What amazes me is how many items for for near retail, you could be buying from a real store with less risk.

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