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  1. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:30 PM #1
    mbmarsh
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    Default What's wrong with this GPA?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/New-GPA-Speed-Ai...#ht_721wt_1166

    Anybody know why this thing isn't selling? It's really strange - feedback looks good, terms good, she's listed it several times, and yet no takers......

    For those of you looking for a GPA - have at it.....if only it was black on black.....

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  2. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:33 PM #2
    spmoonie
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    Hmmm... I couldnt find anything strange about it. Is 7 1/8 a less common size perhaps?

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  3. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:41 PM #3
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    I'm an avid Ebayer and horse-gear bargain shopper - and would buy anything EXCEPT for a helmet via that route. Call me skeptical, but when it comes to protecting my head, I want a helmet that I know for sure is brand new, has never been worn, and has never, ever been in a fall. For me, I only trust buying from a reputable tack shop to know what I'm getting. Just MHO.

    Also, I remember reading something somewhere that the ASTM/SEI standards are different overseas, and that helmets purchased abroad may not necessarily be approved for use at shows in the US. Since this helmet is located in Indonesia, I would give it a pass even though $250 is a screaming good deal on a Speed-Air!

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  4. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:42 PM #4
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    How about it's in frigging Indonesia!?!?
    2012 goal: learn to ride like a Barn Rat

    A helmet saved my life.

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  5. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:45 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Two Black Cats View Post
    I'm an avid Ebayer and horse-gear bargain shopper - and would buy anything EXCEPT for a helmet via that route. Call me skeptical, but when it comes to protecting my head, I want a helmet that I know for sure is brand new, has never been worn, and has never, ever been in a fall. For me, I only trust buying from a reputable tack shop to know what I'm getting. Just MHO.
    I believe there have been stories about people reselling helmets that have been in a fall on ebay?

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  6. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:45 PM #6
    spmoonie
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheHorseProblem View Post
    How about it's in frigging Indonesia!?!?
    Good point. I didnt look at the ad close enough I guess.

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  7. Jul. 27, 2009, 12:50 PM #7
    mbmarsh
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    You are all correct - I'm an idiot - eBay has moved the seller's location on the listings - it used to be right under the shipping information. Indonesia could definitely be an issue.......although, given that we're all talking about buying them overseas anyway.....

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  8. Jul. 27, 2009, 01:07 PM #8
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    Stay far, far away from pre-owned helmets......
    Especially ones which have lived overseas...

    Hell, when I replace my helmets, I take a hammer to the old one....
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  9. Jul. 27, 2009, 01:25 PM #9
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    If I had to guess, I'd guess it was a hacked account and a scam auction.
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