Best eBay Experiences
by Maeve
eBay Staff Member

Now for something entirely different...

This month, we asked the good folks who post on the Park discussion board to share their best eBay experiences. Some of the posters are long-time members and others have only recently joined eBay. Whether they found a special item for their own collection, received a surprising bid for one of their listings, or made unexpected friendships with others, the theme that runs through all their comments is that they are truly having a good time!

We hope that you enjoy this brief glimpse of what our members consider their best eBay experiences.

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"The last Barbie I won at auction. Terrific seller, doll better than described. So far I have extremely positive purchasing experiences, except the first one and eBay's Square Trade solved that. I can't tell you how much my Park friends mean to me. Several people are true blue friends and I never expected this when I first stumbled into the Park" zinggrace

"Finding the boards and meeting some great Parkers. Discovering little bonuses in my account. Winning a $3.25 necklace and discovering it was 14Kt gold with a real sapphire in it. Selling stuff I almost gave away." softwoman

"The little eBay weekend and overnight cruise that a few of us spent together last year comes to mind as my 'Number 1' best experience. We had such a nice time together and it was delightful to meet each other in person. We took our spouses with us so they too got to meet in person those mysterious screen names we eBay chatters talked about so much." pattom554

"I found two dirty vases in this place when I bought it, I was going to throw them away. I washed them up and sold them on eBay for $152.00. Otherwise, I think the greatest thing is all the people I have met on the discussion boards, which has really changed my life." ffutsndoow

"Two years ago in June, I bought five 'slabbed' PCGS Graded 1952 proof set coins for $177.50. October of last year I auctioned them off for $717.00. I really like eBay... I have also met some of the nicest people and some of the best 'Pinks' I have ever known." wheezerdog

"My answer is none only because I haven't had the best yet - each and every experience here at eBay just keeps on getting better! So my Best has yet to come! But, oh boy, do I have many GREAT experiences so far! The people I have met - through buying & selling and through these boards are always tops on the list! The knowledge I have gained about people in different countries and different states in the USA is treasured! When you hear about major disasters it is no longer 'well, that doesn't concern me because it's not happening anywhere near me,' because odds are it now does concern you, as your best board buddy may be living there or your last transaction might have been with someone from that area!" beachbadge

"My family recently experienced a troubling time and when you say 'eBay' ... you have to say 'MANY FAMILIES on MANY BOARDS'. We on these boards have some real bonds. Ours was the simplest of all ... ours was the LOVE and COMPASSION we received from so many. It will never be forgotten." abit-of-the-past

"My best experience is ongoing as we speak. I have been selling for a little while in my spare time & when I unexpectedly lost my job, my buddies on the NTE board decided to make a PowerSeller out of me! (Mind you, I'm not nearly there yet, but I think I can, I think I can!) All the information and instruction (not to mention friendship and support) I have received inspired me to make the leap of faith into full time selling. They are still with me every step of the way." urpersonalshopper