How risky is ebay when buying from the US?

[X-pack-Glyn]

I been looking for a kit to plumb in my eaton supercharger (which is now fitted by the way) and noticed stainless steel mandrel bend kits and silicone couplers on ebay for around 70 quid and look like they contain enough gear to easily do the job and some.. bearing in mind in rip off britain 70 quid will just about get me 2 silicone 90 degree samcos this looks like a decent deal.. but is there a big risk involved?

[MightySprocket]

i've bought loads from the states and not had any problems, if he's a really nice seller he may even mark the package as a gift so you don't have to pay any import taxes!

[KJ 1320]

just check their feedback history m8

i've bought quite a bit from the US and i haven't had a problem at all

[over_head_cam]

Yeah. Make sure you're happy with the person you're dealing with. I've bought and sold to the US and for the most part buying is pretty easy. I've bught stuff from America and it took less time to get here than stuff bought here

[Trevmk3]

ive had no problems buying from the states and canada

[Jimbob-Squarepants ©]

Same here, I have bought some stuff from the U.S. O.K, it wasn't Ford related, it was some rare expensive server (big 'poota) parts & software, and all went well.

 

As O_H_C said, in one instance, it was quicker arriving that something I had bought from over here.

 

Best of luck

[james p]

ive bought a few things from the us all arive as the would buyin ova here no probs

[bomber1]

i know when my dad had his dodge dart he brought a lot from the states for it had no problems and like said b4 if its marked gift u dont pay taxes on it

[martymk1]

I've had no problems, so far

 

[pimtina]

Check their feedback. Most of us are honest --- really!!

[Mr.Sumo]

Never had a problem m8.....until last week Have just bought something from Canada on the 7 th Dec....he put a non-pay dispute in on the 9th Dec....talk about no patience

 

SO I E-MAILED HIM AND TOLD HIM PAYMENT WAS COMING 35,000 MILES AND IT WOULDN"T ARRIVE NEXT DAY , BUT HE WOULDN"T REMOVE THE DISPUTE SO TO DO WHAT HE LIKES COS OF HIS SH**Y ATTITUDE ... i know , neg feedback an all that..... ....