Is it safe buying amps and sub off ebay?

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

As far as product warranties and such? I really need to finish my system but MSRP is killing me. I would prefer to get it cheaper off ebay from a RELIABLE seller/store, but if something goes wrong with it after I've got it I don't want to be SOL.

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[fatryan 5,000+ posts]

stay away from indo audio

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

as long as they have decent reputation, go for it. some offer warranties with their products, but most do not.

 

[KingJay 10+ year member]

indoaudio always sent my stuff on time and it was new plus i sent subs back if i blew em...i guess i was a lucky one lol

 

[Denial]

ive gotten a lot of my car audio stuff off ebay, and at great prices to, everything brand new in the box, unwrapped, ed nine.1, stinger wires, distro, alpine changer, etc... everything 100% brand new still wrapped, and A LOT cheaper...

I think ebay has a policy now, if you get something that doesnt work you can send it back within like 30 days and get all your money back, unless they state there is something wrong with it on the auction

 

[johnecon2001 5,000+ posts]

ive gotten a lot of my car audio stuff off ebay, and at great prices to, everything brand new in the box, unwrapped, ed nine.1, stinger wires, distro, alpine changer, etc... everything 100% brand new still wrapped, and A LOT cheaper...I think ebay has a policy now, if you get something that doesnt work you can send it back within like 30 days and get all your money back, unless they state there is something wrong with it on the auction

There is no such policy in effect. All sellers offer different return options. There is a money back guarantee that you can purchase for a small fee. But I've never seen it work.

So basically, just read reviews and feedback on whoever you want to purchase the item from and make the safe choice.

 

[Chainsaw45 10+ year member]

I bought my amp and sub off ebay from a store called Stereo 2 Go. They're not the absolute cheapest on ebay but still a ton cheaper than retail. They responded quickly to my emails and provided a tracking number. The package arrived on time and everything was BNIB as promised. Very good service. Other stores to look into on ebay: Sonic Electronix(also have an off ebay online store), KnuKonceptz Wiring(also have an off ebay online store),Finest Deals and a few others. Try to find someone with a 99.X rating. Indo audio has a 98.6 or something close to that but they receieve many complaints from buyers and on this board.

 

[Xtra 10+ year member]

Everything in my sig came from Ebay //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif.

Just do your research and use paypal.

 

[DIPayton 10+ year member]

search hard, read everything and you will be fine. My suggestion to get cheap but safe stuff online would be to try onlinecarstereo.com or millionbuy.com. I have used both of them without any problems. I haven't tried buying any car stereo gear off ebay but it is usually safe.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

If feedback checks out, etc, then you should be fine.

FYI, if the place youre considering buying from on ebay has an online store, look there. I know ikesound (scala1 on ebay) usually has lower prices at their online store than they do on ebay, I guess to make up for listing/final value fees etc.

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

I've had good experience on ebay. Untill Indo Audio. Now I'm skeptical...

 

[LIGHTBEING 10+ year member]

Got my amps and HU from ebay. Good experience so far!!

 

[Mackenzie 10+ year member]

If I get anything from ebay, I get it from audiosavings. I have never had any problems from them, and they warranty anything you get from them for a year. You cant beat that if you ask me.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

i got all of my stuff on ebay but it was all used from other people i havent bought anything from any stores but im sure those with good reps are perfectly fine

 

[tclay77 10+ year member]

I got an amp and comp set from indo audio with no prob.