Why do people selling on E Bay "USE" Audiogon?

I have to say that transactions here at Audiogon are a lot more professional and I like the people better (Easier to work with). At E-bay it's like being at a third world flea market. But if the product I want pops up there and the price is right I'll usually be all over it!

What difference does it make? Ebay doesn't make a particular seller riskier than audiogon or vice versa. One can rip you off just as easily here as there. The auctions are run a little differently, but I don't think differences are that big of a deal. Emailing is the same, the players are the same, but the soothing yellow, sadly, is absent from Ebay. There may be a price advantage of one site over the other depending on model, but that's about it fo me. I really hate auctions, though. I have little common sense, so please tell me if there is some other reason to want to win at one place over the other.

Audiogon is better than E bay!! The sellers & buyers more educated about their hobby & equipment, they have a sense of self policing to keep the format honest & truly an interactive club society. I wouldn't buy anything on Ebay as I have little trust in the people w/ whom I am dealing

audiogon - people are more inclined to help you out and give you tips on setup etc

ebay - I've had a few great steals but I don't find the quality stuff as consistently

nos tube buys on ebay are so hit or miss it pays to get a reputable audiogon dealer

tom

I'm with Jenney on this one. It has nothing to do with "winning", it has to do with the deal. Folks here are more honest and more knowledgeable. We love our equipment, take care of it, and want it to go to someone who will take care of and enjoy it. The prices here are somewhat higher than on eBay, but here you are more likely to get a good piece of equipment that is as least as good as advertised.

As to why some sellers advertise here for an item for auction on eBay: I think it's cheezey and I'm surprised the A'gon honchos tolerate it. I refuse to give my custom to sellers who won't sell where they advertise.