hi every one i just wanted some advise before i buy a kite from the buy and sell section off sea breeze ?
few concerns i have obviously your just trusting the person if they say its never been repaired and whats to say once you deposit the money in there account that they'll even send it out ????
i would preferably like to find one locally and have a look and hand over the money in person like you would if you bought something from gumtree.
are there any safeguards reporting or making a complaint if your not happy with your purchase like ebay???
any feed back would be appreciated ive found a really nice kite but would like to put my mind at ease before i deposit the cash

Asking for advice on here on which kite is best, otherwise no problem at all.

I have bought a few things from the buy and sell over the years ... Never had a problem....but as windreams suggested check the persons profile etc....
If they signed up last week and are now listing items perhaps be somewhat cautious

Hi, I have sold kites, SUPS etc on here and everyone has been happy even have repeat buyers. I update gear every year and often some gear has had very little use subject to weather and surf conditions. This year my kites are as new due to a dud year.

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lee23 said...
hi every one i just wanted some advise before i buy a kite from the buy and sell section off sea breeze ?
few concerns i have obviously your just trusting the person if they say its never been repaired and whats to say once you deposit the money in there account that they'll even send it out ????
i would preferably like to find one locally and have a look and hand over the money in person like you would if you bought something from gumtree.
are there any safeguards reporting or making a complaint if your not happy with your purchase like ebay???
any feed back would be appreciated ive found a really nice kite but would like to put my mind at ease before i deposit the cash

If you are looking at peace of mind, a good option is to visit your local kite shop and to chew the fat and check out the range and make your choice based on their input, your preference and how much Moolah you are prepared to drop.

Seabreeze classifies are a good tool but it is always buyer beware. Especially for noobs.

People want to move last years get on so they can buy this years gear. If you get the right person then you will get a good deal. If you get the wrong one them you will get more drama than 'The Batchelor'.

Point us to what your looking at and a few of us can post what we think of your choice.

Hi

I have purchased second hand gear through the Seabreeze Buy and Sell section and been very happy with my purchases. Some absolute bargains available.

The way I see it is that all the same rules apply weather your buying a used car, house or kite. Do your research, ask questions, use your instinct, don't rush in and seek help from people who know more than yourself.

Windreams comments are spot on

good luck

Oz post cash on delivery does NOT allow you to open the box before paying. So it's useless really.

Ask for 100 points of id before sending money off. If they refuse, not the sort of character you should be sending money to anyway.

Hi Lee23,

You should be right most of the time, but there is always a risk buying something from someone in another state, especially as a private seller. If you're worried, buy from one of the many retailers online, they have heaps of stuff for sale, both used, superceded etc and have a reputation to uphold.

DM

cauncy said..
Canopy condition 9/10
Discolouration 10/10
3hr inflation test 10/10
Le condition 8/10
Bridal condition 9/10
Pulley condition10/10
Bar condition8/10
Line condition equal length 10/10
Safety release operation 10/10
Kite sold as described or full refund
Scores based in
1/10 poor
10/10 as new

This is a great template for selling kites. Maybe we could all adopt this or Laurie could work it into the seabreeze site. Could maybe alsp add....... any repairs carried out to canopy or bladder as the above number system doesn't disclose that detail

Well, just bought a kite from Lee, thanx mate, fast delivery, feel safe in purchasing from buy and sell.

good things!

Shop owners love it when you chew the fat, check out their entire range, get great advice.. And then go and spend your money on seabreeze.
Of course any good kiteshop would be happy to help you out. Just remember to be considerate.

had 1 suspect kite , and did a 50% deposit . When it arrived I wasn't happy and offered less or a return .
Nothing beats a new one if your committed ;-]

I have had mixed results on seabreeze.

Bought a kite for my misses, that seller said was brand new ( used for 10 hours / no repairs etc ) ........ Anyways, kite arrived and looked ok but when taken on maiden flight LE ripped and bladder blew up. but what can you do about it? Couldnt inspect kite pre-purchase because it was interstate , so buyer beware. My lesson from that is " never buy interstate unless I know the seller personally or it's a reputable retail store that can offer some sort of warranty"........ Further more , upon contacting the seller to complain about kite, he then admitted that it was purchased from a school , and he had only used it for 10 hours. I guess it's a buyer beware sorta thing. People will say whatever they have to say to sell their gear. ( if it's any coincidence, the guy was a WA cop , so I guess I shouldn't have trusted him in the first place )

I have also had problems with shipping companies. Just recently I sold a board and TNT sent the board interstate, and then returned ime back to me instead of the recipient. You can only imagine how that poor guy felt. Totally out of my control, but makes me look like a shifty scammer. ( apologies again Mr Kent )

I would like to say that most people are honest. But it's just not the truth. People don't tell you they are about to scam you for a couple of hundred bucks, do they?

IMO , - always try to buy local.
If not,
- always talk via phone . Not txt or email.
- always get full details ( full name , age, address, work & home & mobile numbers)
- always ask for close up photos
- always run at the first smell of shiftiness
- and if it's too good to be true, then it probably is.


I have had some good buyers and sellers, so don't be discouraged, just be careful