Sellers and Ebay Disgust Me

[blk7gxn]

Just browsing Ebay for NOS Buick Grand National Parts ( kinda a hobby of mine collecting NOS parts) when I run across this listing. One of SO MANY it seems lately where Either sellers are proclaiming parts to fit vehicles that they DON'T, OR Ebay has these vehicle and part fitment tools on the listing, and that's about as trustworthy as a salesman selling a car warranty at the dealer. Here is what i found today, a NOS disc clutch for a standard transmission, "will fit a 1987 Grand National" !!???? That's amazing since EVERY GRAND NATIONAL IS AUTOMATIC from the Factory. Im tempted to message this seller, but i will gather myself and move on.


http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335822911&icep_item=263088658012

 

[motorheadmike]

Everything fits with the right sized hammer.

 

[fleming442]

Why would you want an NOS clutch anyway? Seems like a waste to me.

 

[Mac442]

I’ve noticed this too. I think some sellers include as many possible makes and models as possible for more views.

On the other hand, I’ve seen parts on eBay that I know fit my car and the parts fitment tool on the site says it doesn’t fit.

And don’t get me started on FWD Cutlass parts being sold under Cutlass Salon, 442 etc.

 

[blk7gxn]

I’ve noticed this too. I think some sellers include as many possible makes and models as possible for more views.

On the other hand, I’ve seen parts on eBay that I know fit my car and the parts fitment tool on the site says it doesn’t fit.

And don’t get me started on FWD Cutlass parts being sold under Cutlass Salon, 442 etc.

TRUE that!!! A 2020 NOS navigation system for a lincoln....."Will fit 1908-1927 Model T" 😏

 

[blk7gxn]

Why would you want an NOS clutch anyway? Seems like a waste to me.

I thought i would hang it from the rear view mirror as a dream catcher 😛

 

[81Regal]

I’ve noticed this too. I think some sellers include as many possible makes and models as possible for more views.

You got it exactly right there. How many people think of a GN before they would think a Regal Limited if you did a random survey just because of advertising and the internet.
As a person that has sold for years on Ebay if you list a part as fitting a Monte SS or GN it will likely sell right away, Cutlass and Regal take a bit longer. Pontiac parts take a long time.
Another point as far as why the front wheel drive gets lumped into the same group as rear wheel drive is the ancient programming on the site.
With the new payment system that will be used fully starting in June, there will no longer be any cars and trucks able to be sold on the site.

 

[blk7gxn]

You got it exactly right there. How many people think of a GN before they would think a Regal Limited if you did a random survey just because of advertising and the internet.
As a person that has sold for years on Ebay if you list a part as fitting a Monte SS or GN it will likely sell right away, Cutlass and Regal take a bit longer. Pontiac parts take a long time.
Another point as far as why the front wheel drive gets lumped into the same group as rear wheel drive is the ancient programming on the site.
With the new payment system that will be used fully starting in June, there will no longer be any cars and trucks able to be sold on the site.

Some great points!! And what's this new payment program starting in June??

 

[motorheadmike]

I thought i would hang it from the rear view mirror as a dream catcher 😛

I have the matching flywheel you can use as a gas pedal.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

I’ve noticed this too. I think some sellers include as many possible makes and models as possible for more views.

On the other hand, I’ve seen parts on eBay that I know fit my car and the parts fitment tool on the site says it doesn’t fit.

And don’t get me started on FWD Cutlass parts being sold under Cutlass Salon, 442 etc.

Its not just ebay sellers who consolidating part applications. Replacement part manufacturers , both aftermarket and OEM have been pulling this for years. Often they will lie and say a base model spec part will fit a performance sub model.