stevie_b Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm on the hunt for a cheapie hard disk. Browsing ebay, I came across this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=220339386659 I think it's been mis-listed, and is selling on Amazon for £136: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buffalo-HD-HB250U2-1-Drivestation-250gb-External/dp/B0007R6CGC. If it's the same, then it's a bargain. The ebay listing is nothing to do with me. Just thought I'd give peeps a heads-up just in case someone needs external storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdsukautos Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 thanks dude bid already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 sweeeeeeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 thanks dude bid already The key to keeping the price down, is not to bid on the auction until the last few minutes, or preferably seconds, if its possible. I would just add that to my 'watched' list and Ebay will email me when the auction is near to ending, then pounce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Come on then, who wants a bidding war with me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 0 feedback user, used HDD, rubbish auction listing... how much money can you afford to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I would've watched it, but I forgot my password, so I left it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 0 feedback user, used HDD, rubbish auction listing... how much money can you afford to lose? It's a secret at this point My record on Ebay isn't amazing - the last thing I bought was the Dogcar IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 0 feedback user, used HDD, rubbish auction listing... how much money can you afford to lose? If I were in the market for one of these, I'd punt a few quid on it. My guess (and it is just a guess) is that the seller isn't clued up about writing a decent ebay advert (the fact they have no feedback under that username backs this up). I've bought used HDDs and never had a problem, although I'm aware they're not infallible (bad sectors, head crash, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Worth a punt for sure but I'd treat it like a bet, if you can afford to lose £30 then that's fine and dandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Worth a punt for sure but I'd treat it like a bet, if you can afford to lose £30 then that's fine and dandy. You made a good point though: bid/buy at your own risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdsukautos Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 0 feedback user, used HDD, rubbish auction listing... how much money can you afford to lose? being scottish i only bid £6 Micael The key to keeping the price down, is not to bid on the auction until the last few minutes, or preferably seconds, if its possible. I would just add that to my 'watched' list and Ebay will email me when the auction is near to ending, then pounce Dude granny suck eggs comes to mind:rolleyes: i wasnt gonna be home so had a punt just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 The key to keeping the price down, is not to bid on the auction until the last few minutes, or preferably seconds, if its possible. I would just add that to my 'watched' list and Ebay will email me when the auction is near to ending, then pounce Unless you do what I did and miss the end... Bloody Ebay decided to do a go slow with about 5 secs to go.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Next time use phantombidder or esnipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire148 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Just bought a 1TB external from PC Wierdo for £100 ... not bad value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJButler Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Just bought a 1TB external from PC Wierdo for £100 ... not bad value for money 1 TB Western Digital external usb ,Play.com £79.99, Got all my Band of Brothers DVD's on it to watch this week in the Hotel, hardley scratched the surface , (930 gig to go!.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Might go for the 500GB one for £50 quid.. That should last a few months... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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