From: shamanjp (shamanjp_at_prodigy.net)
Date: Sun Apr 07 2002 - 22:00:48 EDT
Well, I only buy from sellers with a lot of good feedback so I am not too
worried. I just hope the seller aquired them legally! At twenty bucks each
you have to wonder. As far as there being not much demand, don't all the T
series take the same battery?
Jerry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Markowitz [mailto:scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 9:56 PM
> To: shamanjp; Thinkpad List
> Subject: Re: buying batteries off of ebay
>
>
> I'm not doubting YOU, just seems way too cheap.
> There was recently a MAJOR fraud on ebay, he didn't get me, but
> got lots of
> others.
> Check for the user name zonyelectronics
> Was selling ThinkPads, among others.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "shamanjp" <shamanjp_at_prodigy.net>
> To: "Thinkpad List" <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 9:22 PM
> Subject: RE: buying batteries off of ebay
>
>
> >
> > The funny thing is the seller had ten of them,(dutch) and only
> managed to
> > sell eight at that price!!!
> > Bruce I can send you a link to the auction if you need proof, but it's
> > ended. Of course I'm bragging too soon as I don't have them yet.
> > Jerry
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Toni Kennedy [mailto:cruelpeep_at_yourvillage.com]
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 8:52 PM
> > > To: Thinkpad List
> > > Subject: Re: buying batteries off of ebay
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Jerry,
> > > 99.9% of Ebay sellers are honest to a fault. Negative feedback is for
> the
> > > .1% that are not. The battery works great. I think sometimes
> the seller
> > > doesn't realize the value of what they are selling. Who am I to
> enlighten
> > > them?
> > > Shelf life on a newer model thinkpad li-ion battery shouldn't be an
> issue.
> > > Good Luck,
> > > Toni
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: shamanjp <shamanjp_at_prodigy.net>
> > > To: Thinkpad List <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 8:05 PM
> > > Subject: buying batteries off of ebay
> > >
> > >
> > > > I hope you are right Toni because I just won an auction in
> which I get
> 2
> > > > "new factory sealed" batteries for my T23 for $20.00 each and $6.00
> > > > shipping. How can they sell so cheap? My fingers are crossed until
> they
> > > get
> > > > here. Hey some people go to vegas and some go for the deals on ebay!
> > > > Jerry
> > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: Toni Kennedy [mailto:cruelpeep_at_yourvillage.com]
> > > > > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 7:09 PM
> > > > > To: Thinkpad List
> > > > > Subject: Re: 600 blinking led
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Shoot..Ebay is Great..Life is full of chances........I got a brand
> new
> > > > > battery for my 770 for 29 bucks!!!!! You just have to be patient.
> > > > > Toni
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: Jeddy Lin <jeddylin_at_uclink.berkeley.edu>
> > > > > To: Thinkpad List <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > > > > Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 6:58 PM
> > > > > Subject: Re: 600 blinking led
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Try calling IBM Parts in Boulder, CO at 800 388 7080.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Late last year they quoted me 111.00 for the 12P4064
> > > battery pack, but
> > > > > they
> > > > > > only ship via Airborne Express so it might be expensive for
> > > shipping.
> > > A
> > > > > > battery is not something I'd want to risk buying over eBay.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > - Jeddy
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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