Picture Tube rebuilding on eBay

[Eric H]

So what exactly is this guy doing, sending them to Hawkeye and charging a markup?

Hasn't he already shut down and if so how is he going to get this done?


http://cgi.ebay.com/PREDICTA-TV-21-P...efaultDomain_0

[radiomojo]

I see on another thread somewhere that Hawkeye had a big rush of last second orders and decided to stay open until September.

Rod

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by radiomojo

I see on another thread somewhere that Hawkeye had a big rush of last second orders and decided to stay open until September.

Rod

I saw that too and mentioned it to Scotty a couple weeks ago. He denied the rumor. I think jeyurkon said his was one of the last 3 Scotty rebuilt ?

[jeyurkon]

Originally Posted by bandersen

I saw that too and mentioned it to Scotty a couple weeks ago. He denied the rumor. I think jeyurkon said his was one of the last 3 Scotty rebuilt ?

When I asked if mine was the last, Scotty said he had two more to do. I guess it's possible he received more.

John

[mbates14]

Quote:

My Pa.y 'p.al - is froz'e cuz a guy overseas is being a nerd. so,
funds mus.t be sent to me in someoth.er way...
I do not care how u send your payment, maybe with the Tube, of afterwards.
Allow 2-3 weeks for processing and Return.

Anyone that types like that on thier eBay page, I wont be buying from.

[Tom_Ryan]

Originally Posted by mbates14

Quote:



Anyone that types like that on thier eBay page, I wont be buying from.

Well, a look at the FB from this seller, including detailed seller ratings, reveals an impressive track record. Writing or speaking english effectively are not necessarily the only indicators to create confidence or trust in a relationship. Not sure what's up with offering to rebuilt CRTs - I might be tempted to send in a tube, except the price is a bit too steep for me. In my experience over the past 10 years of doing business with this seller I've always received exactly what's described. Service is also prompt and courteous. This is NOT an endorsement - just my opinion. Again, I can't speak for this listing. But I see this is definitely something different.

[Tom_Ryan]

I got a reply from the ebay seller, apolloboy2003. He said he specializes in restoring the chassis. He just sends the CRT onto Scotty at Hawk Eye for the CRT rebuild. I suppose it's possible you could get a deal from him having the chassis restored while he sends out CRT to HawkEye. It's a way to drum up business and may even appeal to someone who just wants a single turn-key solution.

[RDusel]

I believe the seller intentionally munged up the wording on his "no Paypal" notice so the ebay bots would not bounce his listing for not taking Paypal.