So....is ebay a safe bet for buying an xbox 360?

So i just won an xbox 360 for 180(yes,cheap -_-)

they had a bunch of the samee product up for bid.

This is exactly what i won.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdiegofcardenas

and it said that it WONT include an HDMI port.....is that needed?i have a 36inch flat screen...and have anyone won one of these before?If so how is the console?

Only buy from eBay if you're an experienced eBayer.

I've bought and sold consoles more than 6 times on eBay, with no bad consequences...until now.

The 360 I bought hasn't come in the mail, despite it being nearly 10 days after I paid. The seller doesn't e-mail me back. I filed a claim with PayPal and I'm now waiting for them to decide the outcome.

Only buy from those with high feedback ratings, hopefully ENTIRELY positive.

So i just won an xbox 360 for 180(yes,cheap -_-)

they had a bunch of the samee product up for bid.

This is exactly what i won.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdiegofcardenas

and it said that it WONT include an HDMI port.....is that needed?i have a 36inch flat screen...and have anyone won one of these before?If so how is the console?

da2730da

I wouldn't have bought from that auction.

Not only because I prefer my consoles new, but because they being pulled "RANDOMLY" from a pile of 360s.

The fact that these don't have HDMI ports means that they don't have the new Falcon chipset. That means your console is much more likely to RRoD.

And no HDMI Ports = FTL, epic fail. That means you wont be able to use it with an HDTV unless you buy the piece of crap HDMI converter... There are a ton of premium edition 360's with hdmi ports going for $230... Why on earth would you buy an Xbox 360 without an HDMI port? Even if you dont have an HDTV right now, you are bound to buy one sooner or later. WORST DEAL in the century. Find a way to return it and get your money back. Hurry, before he ships that piece of junk metal.Elann2008

Friend bought an xbox 360....Got a cardboard box with a giant green X on the top.Killer_priest03

Nice, is he interested in selling it?

Only buy from eBay if you're an experienced eBayer.

I've bought and sold consoles more than 6 times on eBay, with no bad consequences...until now.

The 360 I bought hasn't come in the mail, despite it being nearly 10 days after I paid. The seller doesn't e-mail me back. I filed a claim with PayPal and I'm now waiting for them to decide the outcome.

Only buy from those with high feedback ratings, hopefully ENTIRELY positive.

Making_Pudding

mm what can paypal do about that?

yes, if the buyer has good feedpack. my friend bought his 360 off ebay it seemed good.

the only thing though is that the person just put a label on the box (shipping, fedex who ever shiped it) the box is all torn and such from shipping it could have been stolen, broken from weight on the 360.

u dont' need the HDMI to play it. it has different colored things still looks good.

[QUOTE="Killer_priest03"]Friend bought an xbox 360....Got a cardboard box with a giant green X on the top.SuperBeast

Nice, is he interested in selling it?

LMAO!!

during the launch period I rushed without researching..paid through paypal and received nothing..i was scammed.

i email the person to get a reply before I purchase from anyone.

not really, my friend got an xbox 360 on ebay and it got the red ring of death in about a week. i personally wouldnt but if you think thats the right thing to do be my guest =)Saren13

I bought my exbox elite from ebay and not a single problem with it at all. The trick to buying from ebay is make sure it says new and in packaging... that way you arent buying a used one, or one that was fixed by MS and is likely to get RROD again.

CORRECTION:

Seller just issued me a refund. Still waiting for the refund to clear.

I'm already bidding on another Pro (new and sealed, of course, with the Falcon chipset). The seller lives 30 miles from my house, too. If something goes wrong, I show up at his house with cops.

But, if God wills it, I'll have my new 360 on Tuesday. Pray for me, guys.