Author Topic: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't (Read 160018 times)

haterforever · « **Reply #260 on:** September 10, 2009, 09:40:48 PM »

nothing's perfect man. i used it over 50 times and no probs, and my padna used it twice and he got probs, so i won't give up on it.

Carigamers · « **Reply #260 on:** September 10, 2009, 09:40:48 PM »

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #261 on:** September 11, 2009, 01:36:42 AM »

I haven't had good experiences with paypal either.

amazon ftmfw

TheApprentice · « **Reply #262 on:** September 11, 2009, 01:48:17 AM »

hmmm very strange.
Well I use paypal alot, no problems yet.
The good thing is that I use the VTM with paypal, and that VTM never has funds in it when I don't need it.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #263 on:** September 11, 2009, 06:16:07 AM »

Well its the vtm self i used. It had about $13 left after an amazon purchase. Paypal proceeded to clean it out. Good thing it didnt have more money in it.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #264 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:45:01 AM »

Sorry to hear that Capn. My tenure with Paypal so far has been golden,
but I'm aware that a lot of people have had LOTS of issues.

Carigamers · « **Reply #264 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:45:01 AM »

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #265 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:58:55 AM »

for those of you that have successfully been using paypal
could you outline for the rest of us how you setup your account and in what ways you use it, so maybe we can get a better idea how to have a good paypal experience.

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #266 on:** September 11, 2009, 09:10:19 AM »

trouble is, my dad gets through so easy!!!. I figure i'll just let him add my vtm to his account and work so yes.

i 2nd crix's request too.

Redfish · « **Reply #267 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:33:32 AM »

I think it would be great having a "Setting up a Paypal Account tutorial" stickied somewhere relevant, if someone would be so kind to share the knowledge.

Did not know the VTM works with them so I'm willing to try.

QZA · « **Reply #268 on:** September 21, 2009, 12:05:11 AM »

what about pre paid visa cards like the ones rbtt offering they claim you can shop online with it anyone know if this is true or if you ca recharge a paypal account with a pre paid visa card aka gift card

QZA · « **Reply #269 on:** September 21, 2009, 12:09:57 AM »

ok i see the above replies about VTM bascially the same thing

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #270 on:** September 25, 2009, 07:40:14 PM »

lol, qza answer his own question yes.

As for buying clothes online. I've tried a few sites and got blanked.

Amazon works but haven't been impressed with the quality. They fit funny and look like they used the cheapest materials on the planet. Despite carrying big brand names like Armani Exchange.

I'll still try again at other sites in the coming months and report back which clothing sites delivered. Sure is a lot harder than buying electronics.

EmpireKing · « **Reply #271 on:** November 07, 2009, 09:41:56 AM »

guys....i wanna order a CHEAP acoustic guitar from ebay. saw a couple for about 30US with around 20US shipping to skybox address. How much would it cost me to clear(duties and taxes)?

ViCe · « **Reply #272 on:** November 09, 2009, 08:32:30 AM »

^ will check it out for u an get back to u as soon as i can

EmpireKing · « **Reply #273 on:** November 09, 2009, 08:59:13 AM »

cool. thxn

pcgamer · « **Reply #274 on:** November 12, 2009, 09:27:00 AM »

I buy all my games on amazon.I also bought my processor,8800gts and an evga motherboard but I will advise against buying computer parts because of the hassle and expense if you have to RMA .

haterforever · « **Reply #275 on:** December 11, 2009, 06:39:09 PM »

what's the best skybox currently? i know ezone is of highh quality, i was with them but their charges were too much for my liking. i'm with jsl now and consider them medicore, no pronlems but quality could be be.

i know there are many new skyboxes that are out now. any new ones that are impressive?

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #276 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:09:23 PM »

I can say unequivocally that all skyboxes are NOT made equal.

I have experience with both Ezone and JSL and the service between the two are LIGHT YEARS apart.

Ezone, w/o a doubt owns them all when it comes to quick, absolutely no stickage service and delivery. Between amazon prime and them, I can order something Monday evening and have the order IN MY HANDS on Friday morning.

Of course, that comes with a price. Higher shipping cost. Also, their priority is clearing stuff asap so they go to the first customs officer available even if it means going to a very harsh one who charges hard. Case in point, two months ago I brought in a camera, cost $150tt to clear and ship. Last week, order same exact camera, cost $560.

JSL on the other hand knows which customs officers are cool and waits for their shifts to clear things. Obviously, this introduces lag time and on top of that, they does REAAALLLLLL stick to create invoices for stuff and VERY often TWO weeks after stuff reach in trinidad they now get around to deliver. Also they pick and choose thir delivery days and places. A real nightmare if u want something in a hurry. No yearly membership fees and very low freight costs though.

So there u have it. If like me you want ur stuff asap, ezone ftw but set aside $$ to clear and ship. If u come out cheap, fine. If not, you're prepared. If ure not in a hurry, jsl ftmfw.

haterforever · « **Reply #277 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:18:24 PM »

well that's why i went jsl, i don't be in to much of a hurry cuz most stuff i buy for personal reasons, and plus i live trincity near jsl so i go and pick up the items myself. the delivery problem does not affect me.

And its so true about the customs officers point you mentioned. last wk i collected a fossil watch from jsl, i paid them $150 total in charges. when i was with ezone, i brought down a similar fossil watch, cost $460, a little less than the cost of the watch. (and they came in the same sized case.

so in terms of cheaper jsl hands down.

what i want to find out is if there is a skybox cheaper than jsl with efficiency almost on the level as ezone. that will be the bomb

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #278 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:25:32 PM »

That my friend, sounds like something that only exists in the land of milk and honey.

If u find what u looking for, let me know.

Redfish · « **Reply #279 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:52:16 PM »

^Aye cap how much extra that amazon prime thing costs you? kept seeing the offer but never took it up as I don't order stuff regularly

Carigamers · « **Reply #279 on:** December 11, 2009, 08:52:16 PM »

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